Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) MP Lucia Mbuti has called on the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare to strengthen support systems for victims of abuse.

Affirmative Repositioning (AR) MP Tuhafeni Kalola rejected the 2025/26 budget in his maiden parliamentary speech, saying it fails to address the needs of most Namibians. 

Leader of the National Democratic Party and MP Martin Lukato has called on the new administration to reaffirm its promise of increasing the old-age pension grant.

Lukato delivered his maiden address in the National Assembly today. 

In his inaugural contribution to the 2025/26 national budget debate, IPC Member of Parliament Milunga Lizazi advocated for a modest yet impactful allocation aimed at enhancing access to justice, particularly in rural and underserved areas.

The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, says the final examination registration deadline will not be extended.

New Members of Parliament in the National Assembly took to the podium to deliver their first official speeches.

Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Member of Parliament Rosa Mbinge-Tjeundo has raised concerns about the state of the country's education system.

The National Assembly observed a moment of silence on Wednesday in honor of the victims of two recent national tragedies – the gruesome murder of six family members in Usakos and the loss of three children who died in a lightning strike in the Kavango East Region.

On Wednesday, several Members of Parliament delivered their maiden speeches in the National Assembly, sharing their backgrounds and plans for the future.

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) will hold by-elections in four constituencies by June of this year.

The positions became vacant following the swearing-in of four councillors as members of the National Assembly last week.