National Assembly members voiced their concerns, focusing on land, water and food issues in the country during the budget debate on the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform.

Members of Parliament in the National Assembly have expressed worries about the lack of natural resource beneficiation for local Namibians.

These sentiments were shared during the Ministry of Industrialisation, Mines and Energy's budget debate.

The government has allocated N$2.56 billion to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform for the 2025/2026 financial year.

The Minister of Industries, Mines, and Energy, Natangue Ithete, has tabled a budget of N$637.5 million to help Namibia grow its industries, bring electricity to more homes, and create jobs.

Omatako Constituency Councillor Israel Hukura has been sworn in as a member of the National Council this morning.

He will represent the Omatako Constituency of the Otjozondjupa Region.

A lecturer in project management at the University of Namibia, Joshua Mario, has commended President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's decision to place the oil and gas industry directly under the Presidency.

He believes this is an important move that will help develop the industry.

Body of Christ Party Member of Parliament, Festus Thomas, has urged President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to declare a state of emergency.

This follows the brutal murders of three minor Okahandja residents.

Thomas said the murder of young children is a serious issue and should not be taken lightly.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare pledged that the N$371 million budget for the National Planning Commission will be used to support development projects and help the country stay on track to reach its long-term goals under Vision 2030. 

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, has urged parliamentary staff to focus on delivering results that make a real difference in people’s lives.

AR Member of Parliament Job Amupanda raised concerns with Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah and Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi sounding the alarm over TransNamib’s plan to purchase 23 locomotives from a single U.S.-based company.