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.
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.
