The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD) is currently working to establish rent control boards as well as drafting a bill that speaks to today's rental market to address the current challenges in the market.
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture is still negotiating with various local authorities for land to build schools on.
Swapo Party Members of Parliament (MP)s continue to defend the Petroleum Bill, lamenting that the bill is not aimed at centralizing power, but rather at protecting national interest, improving policy coordination, and expediting investment.
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao, said investigations are being carried out to uncover the cause of death of a patient who recently passed away at the Otjiwarongo Hospital.
The debate on the Petroleum Amendment Bill took an unexpected turn in parliament, with the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) being the only opposition party supporting the bill.
This stirred up some commotion in the house.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has urged members of parliament to familiarise themselves with the National Development Plans.
In February 2024, Namibia was greylisted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) due to deficiencies in its anti-money laundering/counter-terrorism financing framework.
Namibia has now remediated its strategic deficiencies and will be subjected to an onsite assessment by the Africa Joint Group.
The Namibia Deposit Guarantee Authority (NDGA) is implementing a 3-year strategic plan to ensure that it remains an effective and sustainable institution.
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade, Jenelly Matundu, says all companies participating in the Africa Free Trade Area are required to register with the Namibia Revenue Agency.
This is to ensure that they comply with the Rules of Origin and other relevant protocols.
The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele, has assured the public that the Namibian Constitution guarantees freedom of religion and the right to practice one's faith without fear, persecution or discrimination, subject to the condition that they operate within the legal framework.
