Political parties have expressed their eagerness and look forward to the sitting of the National Assembly next year as they remain resolute in outlining their legislative priorities.

The votes scored by all presidential candidates of the various political parties vary, with two top candidates outperforming their party candidates by wide margins of above 40,000.

One candidate among the top five has been outperformed by his party by 52,000 votes.

Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi was unable to present the mid-term budget statement this afternoon due to a lack of a quorum.

National Assembly Deputy Speaker, Loide Kasingo, adjourned the house minutes into the sitting.

The division in NUDO deepens as a faction under Barry Rukoro called for a media conference this morning to announce NUDO's technical-political collaboration with Swanu of Namibia.

The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has officially unveiled its final list of candidates for the National Assembly elections, revealing a mix of presidential nominations. 

While some prominent figures have secured favourable positions, others have been relegated down the list.

National Assembly Spokesperson Sakeus Kadhikwa has reaffirmed Parliament's commitment to enhancing public engagement and transparency in the legislative process. 

The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) is opposing a proposal by the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to halt the bidding process for ballot papers for the November elections and rather handpick a company to print them.

The Action Democratic Movement (ADM) is adamant about securing a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly come November 27th. 

Party president Vincent Kanyetu made the remarks at a media conference at Rundu, where the party released the names of its national secretaries. 

The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP in the National Assembly, Lukas Hamata, says there is an urgent need for clean water in the Ohangwena Region, which can be addressed through the Ohangwena Aquifer 2.

The All People's Party's Linus Muchila was sworn in today by Justice Dave Smuts as a member of Parliament in the National Assembly.

Muchila replaces Erastus Shuumbwa, who resigned from the National Assembly.