The 16th session of the 6th National Council has officially come to a close, with its Vice Chairperson, Victoria Kauma, praising members for their commitment, unity and hard work.

The National Council debate on the Appropriation Bill heated up as MPs voiced strong concerns about government spending and service delivery.

From unemployment to basic needs and calls for drastic budget cuts in the Prime Minister's office, lawmakers did not hold back.

Namibia continues to play an active role in solving global challenges through international parliamentary dialogue.

Members of the National Council have raised concerns over the poor state of agro projects across the country, blaming a lack of supervision and accountability for their failure.

Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) Member of Parliament, Deriou Benson, has tabled a report on the 10th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians.

The event was organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the National Assembly of Armenia from September 12–14 last year.

The National Council Standing Committee members who visited government-funded agriculture projects found several of them in poor condition, with some abandoned and vandalised.

The MPs were on a follow-up visit from 13 to 24 January 2025 to assess progress and the impact of these projects in six regions.

Newly sworn-in National Council member, Israel Hukura, used his maiden speech in Parliament to highlight serious problems affecting rural communities, especially in the Otjozondjupa Region, which he represents.

Residents of Katima Mulilo Urban have voiced growing frustration over poor service delivery, lack of healthcare infrastructure and the government's sluggish pace in implementing critical development programmes. 

Two members of Namibia’s National Council have called for intensified government efforts in fighting corruption and providing timely support to families of former liberation fighters.

Members of Parliament in the National Council have raised their concern with unequal development in the country, calling on the President to intervene and ensure that the living conditions of Namibians are improved.