The National Assembly has approved the appointment of four members for the Land Tribunal Committee, who will serve for a three-year term.

The Tribunal provides a legal forum for resolving land reform disputes and hearing appeals relating to agricultural land.

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform Inge Zaamwani has moved to withdraw Rachel Nathaniel-Koch as the proposed Chairperson of the Land Tribunal, following objections in the National Assembly.

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, conducted a working visit to Meatco's Windhoek abattoir to assess its operational capacity and readiness to meet growing export demands.

The Namibian government will disburse N$36 million in outstanding payments to farmers once the current mid-term budget consultations are completed. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare gave the assurance in the National Assembly after PDM leader McHenry Venaani questioned the delay in the payments.

Opposition Members of Parliament walked out of the National Assembly after objecting to the resumption of debate on the proposed appointment of Dr. Gerson Sindano as Chairperson and Dr. Emmerentia Leonard and Julieta Diva Ferreira as Members of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN).

The National Assembly resumes its business today after its chaotic adjournment last week. 

Lawmakers are returning to a chamber that has, over the years, been marked by legislation, political debate and several confrontations.

Senior government officials continue to pay tribute to NBC's former long-serving employee Lamech Mwanyangapo, who died last week on Saturday aged 61.

Some of those who visited the family include the Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and ICT Minister Emma Theofelus.

Delivering a motivational address at the Junior National Council, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Phillipus Katamelo, said that the motion on water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) is not merely a service delivery issue but is fundamental to children's rights, education, health, and equality.

MPs from the opposition, arguing that while the speaker's decisions must be respected, a presiding officer must first give members an opportunity to be heard before making a ruling.

Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) MP Michael Mulunga has tabled a motion calling for the removal of National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila from office.

Mulunga argued that the Speaker had failed to discharge the duties of her office in accordance with Standing Rule 27.