The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Poverty Eradication, Labour and Industrial Relations Chairperson, Justina Jonas, has called for stronger enforcement of labour laws and better-resourced institutions to protect workers.
Unemployment, low wages, and socio-economic pressures are driving Omaheke residents into severe debt.
This emerged during a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Accounts hearing, where local stakeholders laid bare the region's financial crisis.
Numerous establishments have been found in violation of the Labour Act during the oversight visit by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Poverty Eradication, Labour and Industrial Relations, particularly focused on the retail and wholesale sector in the Zambezi region.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy and Industry, Public Administration and Planning has conducted a public hearing on household debts and lending practices in ||Kharas Region.
The public hearing was held at Keetmanshoop.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Urban and Rural Development and Land Reform is in Gobabis, Omaheke Region, for a capacity-building workshop.
Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, Civic Relations and Community Development Marlayn Mbakera has suggested that the National Youth Development Fund roll out grants in addition to loans and review the selection criteria for applications.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information, Communication and Technology has expressed satisfaction with internet connectivity at health facilities in the Ohangwena Region.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional, Legal Affairs and Petitions in the National Assembly held a public consultation in Otjiwarongo on the review and reform assessment of the Namibian Constitution.
Members of the Chief Council in the Kavango East and Kavango West regions have raised concerns over apparent ineffective coordination between the government and the traditional authorities on land matters.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Poverty Eradication, Labour and Industrial Relations has commenced its week-long oversight visit to the Omusati and Ohangwena regions.
