Hundreds of people in Walvis Bay have petitioned the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) to reconsider the environmental approval for marine phosphate mining.

Namibia has approved environmental clearance for marine phosphate mining about 120 kilometres southwest of Walvis Bay.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Poverty Eradication, Labour and Relations Chairperson Justina Jonas is calling for stronger enforcement of labour laws and coordinated inspections to address workplace violations.

Reported crime in the Oshana Region declined from over 11,000 cases during the 2024-2025 to 10,267 during the 2025-2026 financial year. 

The National Council MP Abner Shikongo informed the National Council during the motivation of the Oshana Regional Council 2025-2027 financial year.

The Roads Authority has launched the Project Control System aimed at improving the planning, monitoring and management of road projects across the country.

The report of the 19th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers held in South Africa last month was tabled on Wednesday in the National Council.