The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, says public countrywide consultations on the proposed New Migration Bill have now concluded, although stakeholders may still submit written inputs until next Wednesday.

The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) says it supports the urgent consideration of bills brought before Parliament but warns that urgency must be matched with organised diligence.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised the need for Parliament to urgently consider bills, as the executive relies on Parliament's cooperation to ensure that delays do not hinder the implementation of policies and programmes.

The new speaker of the 8th Parliament of the National Assembly, Dr. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, has emphasised the need for unity, accountability and a focus on service delivery during an interview with nbc's Inside the Chambers programme.