The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform responded to parliamentary queries by withdrawing a contested nomination for the Chairperson of the Lands Tribunal. Addressing questions raised in the National Assembly regarding candidate vetting demonstrates the role of parliamentary oversight in statutory appointments. Statutory bodies like the Lands Tribunal require unchallenged leadership to handle critical land disputes, resettlement allocations, and proper

Energy security is the backbone of the Namibian economy, directly impacting the everyday lives of our taxi drivers, farm workers, and families across the nation. When the bulk supply of our nation’s petrol and diesel is managed under a temporary arrangement without competitive public tenders or parliamentary oversight, it raises crucial structural questions regarding how Namibia engages with global commercial actors. As the Official Opposition, our responsibility is to ensure