Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.
June 2026
The Namibian
IPC shadow minister Michael Mulungaproposedregular land audits to assess productivity of resettlement farms acquired through Land Acquisition and Development Fund
Source
“Meanwhile, Independent Patriots for Change shadow minister for agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform Michael Mulunga proposed regular land audits to assess the productivity of resettlement farms acquired through the Land Acquisition and Development Fund.”
Michael Mulungaproposed thatthe farm should be offered to government for |Khomanin community resettlement
Source
“Independent Patriots for Change agriculture shadow minister Michael Mulunga welcomes the move by the ministry, proposing that the farm should first be offered to the government for the resettlement of the |Khomanin community.”
Michael Mulungawelcomedthe interception of the vessel
Source
“Independent Patriots for Change fisheries shadow minister Michael Mulunga has welcomed the interception, saying illegal fishing continues to rob Namibians of their natural resources.”
Independent Patriots for Change shadow minister for agriculture Michael Mulungasays his party welcomesthe ministry's decision to reject the N$179-million quotation
Source
“Independent Patriots for Change shadow minister for agriculture Michael Mulunga says his party welcomes the ministry's decision to reject the N$179-million quotation.”
Michael Mulungacalls forindependent investigation into Cabinet decision and processes that led to it
Source
“Mulunga further calls for an independent investigation into the Cabinet decision and the processes that led to it, including whether proper scientific procedures were followed.”
Michael Mulungaclaimed the bill risks turningNamibia into a resource curse victim
Source
“He claimed that this risks turning Namibia into a classic "resource curse victim", as the bill relies almost entirely on the integrity of individuals instead of the strength of independent institutions.”
Michael Mulungaposedquestions in Parliament regarding unregistered Namibian veterinary graduates
Source
“The minister addressed these concerns while responding to questions posed by Michael Mulunga in Parliament regarding Namibian veterinary graduates – some of whom completed their studies as far back as 2020 – who remain unregistered and unable to practise.”
Affirmative Repositioning lawmaker Vaino Hangula proposed creating an "absentee urban landlord" category with higher levies and possible government acquisition of urban land for public housing, arguing the current land bill fails to address Namibia's urban housing crisis by excluding local authority and settlement areas. He called for levies on vacant serviced land, progressive property ownership limits, and stricter accountability for urban land held for commercial purposes.
Why it matters
Opposition AR proposes tax on absentee urban landlords and vacant land to address housing crisis, offering concrete policy alternative on critical social issue.
Affirmative Repositioning lawmaker Vaino Hangula proposed creating an "absentee urban landlord" category with higher levies and possible government acquisition of urban land for public housing, arguing the current land bill fails to address Namibia's urban housing crisis by excluding local authority and settlement areas. He called for levies on vacant serviced land, progressive property ownership limits, and stricter accountability for urban land held for commercial purposes.
Progress Farming Co. faces possible charges for advertising the auctioning of Farm Neu Progress No. 506 in Khomas without the Ministry of Agriculture's approval. The ministry says the advertisement falsely claimed the farm is open to international buyers without government approval, contradicting Namibian agricultural land transaction laws.
Stakeholders warn that existing penalties are failing to deter illegal fishing in Namibian waters, following the interception of a vessel with 22 crew members and amid concerns over losses from bycatch, which increased sharply since 2020 despite monitoring systems in place.
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani has questioned a N$179 million quotation from August 26 Construction for a 400-kilometre border fence project along the Namibia-South Africa border aimed at containing foot-and-mouth disease, citing cost concerns and procurement issues.
The Independent Patriots for Change has demanded the immediate suspension of a Cabinet decision to allow commercial fishing within the 150m to 200m isobath zone, saying it threatens protected marine breeding areas and raises governance concerns. The party's shadow minister says the directive lacks scientific basis and transparency, and could harm long-term sustainability of fish stocks along Namibia's coast.
MPs challenged whether Namibian diplomats overseas claiming car allowances while receiving government vehicles constitute "double-dipping," and questioned the N$113 million spent annually on renting properties for foreign missions. The Trade and International Relations minister defended the practices, stating double-dipping has been addressed, and noted that the government is gradually acquiring properties while focusing on opening additional missions in strategic locations.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to announce eight new deputy ministers and appoint deputy defence minister Charles Mubita as minister in the Presidency. The move comes despite her earlier decision to cut ministries and reduce Cabinet size, with critics and analysts warning that some merged ministries may now be too large to function effectively.
The petroleum amendment bill, which proposes moving oil and gas sector oversight to the Office of the President, has faced criticism in Parliament for creating a "power vacuum" and concentrating executive control. Critics argue the measure removes ministerial accountability to Parliament and risks elite capture, while the government defends the proposal as necessary modernisation to protect the sector and ensure proper regulation.
Independent Patriots for Change MP Michael Mulunga argued during National Assembly debate that the petroleum amendment bill, which would place oil and gas under the Office of the President, mirrors the governance failures that led to the 2019 Fishrot scandal. He warned that granting such discretionary powers without proper oversight risks similar corruption and questioned why the bill is urgent when commercial oil production is years away.
Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani has outlined interventions to support more than 30 veterinary graduates unable to practise due to unregistered status with the Namibian Veterinary Council, including three attempts at registration exams, temporary registration during preparation, UNAM's eight-week preparatory module (with 2024 fee coverage), and an internship programme facilitated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services.