Economist Mally Likukela has shared his views on the 2025/2026 national budget during an interview on nbc's parliamentary programme 'Inside the Chambers'.
Likukela said the budget matters not only because it is bigger than last year's but also because it is the first budget of the new administration.
New Members of Parliament in the National Assembly took to the podium to deliver their first official speeches.
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Member of Parliament Rosa Mbinge-Tjeundo has raised concerns about the state of the country's education system.
On Wednesday, several Members of Parliament delivered their maiden speeches in the National Assembly, sharing their backgrounds and plans for the future.
Newly elected Members of Parliament delivered their maiden speeches in the National Assembly on Tuesday afternoon, reflecting on meaningful transitions in their political careers and setting the tone for their legislative agendas.
International Relations and Trade Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi says the United States' new tariff policy is likely to reduce Namibian exports to the North American country.
The 8th Parliament is now in session, and former National Assembly Speaker Professor Peter Katjavivi shared his thoughts on what new MPs should focus on.
Katjavivi expressed himself during an interview on the nbc programme, 'Inside the Chambers'.
The National Assembly has approved a report calling, among others, for the amendment of the 1896 Redline, which restricts the marketing of cattle from the Northern Communal Areas.
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah has said the 2025-26 financial year is anticipated to be an eventful year from a financing perspective.
Shafudah pointed out that the government is faced with the redemption of a US$750 million Eurobond on 29 October this year.
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah has tabled a budget of N$106.3 billion for the 2025-2026 financial year, the maiden budget of the new administration of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
The budget, themed "Beyond 35, for a Prosperous Future", marks an increase of 22.6% from the previous year.
