The National Assembly has commenced debate on a motion expressing and affirming Namibia’s support and solidarity with the people of Cuba in opposition to the continuing economic and financial embargo imposed by the United States.

The National Assembly has approved the appointment of four new members to the Land Reform Advisory Commission who will serve for a period of three years.

Minister of Justice and Labour Relations Wise Immanuel acknowledged that there are delays in the finalisation of estates at the master's office.

This follows a concern raised by Swapo Party MP, Sharonice Busch, regarding a continuous backlog in the finalisation of estates at the master's office.

Environment, Forestry and Tourism Minister Indileni Daniel clarified that environmental assessment practitioners do not issue Environmental Clearance Certificates but are instead expected to uphold international best practices rooted in accountability, professionalism, and integrity.

Contributing to the Ombudsman Bill tabled by the Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Wise Immanuel, MPs stated that this legislative intervention is not just necessary but long overdue.

MPs in the National Assembly have called for fair and equitable distribution of land and reform of resettlement schemes to make it more attractive to the youth.

They were contributing to the motion on the appointment of the members to the Land Reform Advisory Commission.

The Leader of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) in the National Assembly says land access must be accompanied by productivity, accountability and market integration to contribute meaningfully to food security.

Swapo Party MP John Likando has raised concerns regarding issues at the Katima Mulilo Abbatior since its handover to Zambezi Meat Corporation (ZAMCO) earlier this year.

The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel, revealed that the tourism sector has created more than 57,000 jobs over the past five years.

This makes up about 7.5% of total employment in the country.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism says although the fires in Etosha National Park remain relatively manageable, they still pose a risk to the park and surrounding areas due to unpredictable wind speeds.

Preliminary assessments show that 2,587 square kilometres have been affected by fire.