NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PASSES PEGA BILL SECOND READING AMID CONCERNS OVER PM’S POWERS
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The National Assembly has passed the second reading of the Public Enterprise Governance (PEGA) Bill.
The National Assembly has passed the second reading of the Public Enterprise Governance (PEGA) Bill.
The government is considering the extension of financial support to students at private tertiary institutions under the free tertiary education policy.
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao said investigation on Nestle NAN Special Pro infant formula have found that the affected formula was not found in the shelves at the time.
The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele, has clarified that the Rehoboth Town Council is the lawful owner of the land at Lake Oanob, following the expiry of a previous lease agreement after the area was incorporated into the local authority.
IPC MP Lilani Brinkman questioned the Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, on investigations into the deaths of a woman and her newborn at Lüderitz State Hospital on 17 October, amid allegations of negligence and communication failures.
Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi has revealed that the Construction Industries Bill is nearing the end of the internal process and will soon be submitted to the Cabinet Committee on Legislation.
The Minister of Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse has reaffirmed that the government has no intention of privatising electricity transmission and distribution.
Members of the National Assembly have called for increased funding, stronger accountability and a more inclusive approach to employment equity.
They made the call during a debate on the motion to approve nominees to the Eighth Employment Equity Commission.
Social grants for adult beneficiaries over 18 have been axed after they failed to provide school attendance records.
Home Affairs, Safety and Security Minister Lucia Iipumbu has linked the marriage-record verification exercise to decades-old gaps uncovered during the Ministry's digitisation process, which began in 2021.