WINDHOEK, Feb. 7 — Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba on Tuesday urged lawmakers to prioritize legislation that boosts the national economy, particularly in sectors like mining, agriculture, services and value addition to natural resources. Speaking at the official opening of the 9th session of the 7th parliament in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, Mbumba underscored the importance of enacting laws that promote economic development and social equity. “All three organs of the state are required to redouble efforts to realize more inclusive economic growth, equality, equity, and shared prosperity across all spheres of our society. Parliamentarians have an important role to play in ensuring that the work of the legislature positively impacts livelihoods, especially for underserved Namibians in remote areas of our country,” he said. Mbumba highlighted the government’s commitment to developing green energy resources, as well as the oil and gas industries, as part of its efforts to diversify the economy, while urging parliamentarians to reflect on their performance in executing their mandate of enacting transformative legislation. He appealed to lawmakers from both houses to prioritize completing all outstanding business, including passing critical bills before the year-end deadline. The country will table 13 bills this year, including the Health Professions Bill, the Namibia Energy Regulator Bill, the Electricity Bill, as well as the Child Justice Bill.
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