The growing prevalence of foreign music on local radio and television has raised concern among local artists.
Artists are urging government institutions and lawmakers to enhance support for local content and ensure an equitable payment of royalties.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform (MAWLR) has proposed that resettlement farmers who demonstrate productivity be eligible to receive a title to the land.
This initiative aims to transform them from leaseholders with the government as landlords into owners of a tangible asset.
The Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, stated that there is a surge in hydrocarbon exploration interest locally.
This, he said, underscores the need for heightened discernment in managing the licensing process within the ministry.
Minister of Sport, Youth, and National Services, Agnes Tjongarero, says she is investigating reported financial mismanagement within the ministry.
The Minister of Justice, Yvonne Dausab, has presented a bill in the National Assembly aimed at modernising divorce legislation for civil marriages.
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, and the Vice Chairman of the 14th National People's Congress Standing Committee of China, Cai Dafeng, held a bilateral meeting to strengthen diplomatic relations between their parliaments and explore avenues for collaboration.
The National Assembly has launched its "Parliament on Wheels" initiative at Rehoboth.
The lower house unveiled its state-of-the-art Parliament Bus, which will embark on journeys across the country and reach out to local communities.
The African Union Commission (AUC), in collaboration with the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), convened a two-day workshop in Windhoek to look at parliamentary understanding and capacity in labour migration governance.
The 12th session of the 6th National Council adjourned today and is set to reconvene in July.
During this session, the upper house of Parliament reviewed and approved the Appropriation Bill without amendments, while also endorsing National Council standing committee reports.
Swapo Party Member of Parliament in the National Council, Gerhard Shiimi, emphasised the vital role of the National Youth Council in addressing the needs of young people in Namibia.
