Meanwhile, the committee has commended several ongoing development projects in the Zambezi Region, describing them as evidence that public funds are being put to good use.

During its oversight visit, the committee inspected projects in the education, agriculture and local government sectors.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Budget and Finance says delays in the release of government funds are slowing the implementation of development projects in the Zambezi Region.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information and Communication Technology is in the Kunene Region for an oversight visit.

The visit is as part of its constitutional mandate to exercise oversight over executive institutions entrusted with public funds to deliver services to citizens.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Poverty Eradication, Labour and Industrial Relations has commenced its week-long oversight visit to the Omusati and Ohangwena regions.