Two members of Namibia’s National Council have called for intensified government efforts in fighting corruption and providing timely support to families of former liberation fighters.

The Chairperson of the National Council Standing Committee on Education, Science, ICT, and Youth Development says while progress has been made in creating job opportunities for young people, challenges, such as limited funding, continue to hinder youth empowerment efforts.

Members of Parliament in the National Council have raised their concern with unequal development in the country, calling on the President to intervene and ensure that the living conditions of Namibians are improved. 

Landless People's Movement (LPM) MP in the National Council, Willem Labuschagne, has raised a concern over section 30 of the Roads Bill, which he said could burden the poor. 

Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, motivated a budget allocation of over N$140 million for the National Council for the 2025/2026 financial year.

President Nangolo Mbumba has urged current and future legislators to build on the foundational work of seasoned parliamentarians such as the late Dr. Mose Tjitendero and retired politician Kandy Nehova.

The National Council has started a special session to discuss urgent pending matters before it adjourns tomorrow.

President Nangolo Mbumba has withheld signing two private member's bills, the Definition of Spouses Bill and the Marriage Amendment Bill, citing constitutional concerns.

The National Council Chairperson, Lukas Muha, is on a visit to ||Kharas Region to sensitise the public about the legislative body's role in governance and democracy.

The Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha, described the loss of Namibia's Founding President, Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, as a heavy blow to the nation.