Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has assured the National Assembly that the government is taking urgent steps to address water challenges in some parts of the Oshikoto Region.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on International Relations, Defence, and Security and the Namibian Police Force are collectively prioritising enhanced partnerships to combat crime and improve national safety.

The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, confirmed that discussions are underway regarding the legal process of expunction, which involves sealing or destroying criminal records to enhance individuals’ chances of gaining employment.

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has condemned allegations made by Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) MP John Louw Mouton, who claimed the public broadcaster failed to pay taxes to the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) and alleged corruption related to a government bailout of N$353 million. 

The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has explained that he reappointed the same delegates from the Transport Commission for a period of six months until the Public Enterprises Governance Act had been finalised.

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 Parliamentary Standing Committee on Poverty Eradication, Labour and Industrial Relations of the National Assembly convened a workshop to discuss how to strengthen social protection systems for the most vulnerable citizens.

A group of 14 young people from the Sorri-Sorris Community and the surrounding area of Khorixas Constituency handed over a petition to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources. 

The government has emphasised that it recognises the importance of engaging the legislature in the implementation of national development plans and programmes.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah stressed this during a consultative meeting with the leadership of the All People's Party, APP, at State House.

Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Member of Parliament, Inna Hengari, has proposed the establishment of a vetting committee to scrutinise individuals nominated for the positions of Director-General and Deputy Director-General of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).