{"id":86273,"date":"2025-04-17T11:20:30","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T11:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/mp-wants-more-money-for-veterans"},"modified":"2025-04-17T11:20:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T11:20:30","slug":"mp-wants-more-money-for-veterans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/mp-wants-more-money-for-veterans","title":{"rendered":"MP wants more money for veterans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>Swapo Member of Parliament (MP), Hilma Iita, in her contribution to the 2025\/26 national budget debate called for an increase in the allocation to the portfolio of Veterans\u2019 Affairs.<\/p>\n<p>The Veterans\u2019 Affairs portfolio received N$1.5 billion, while the defence portfolio received a N$7.5 billion allocation from the budget.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking in the National Assembly recently, Iita said lawmakers are obligated to ensure that those who fought for Namibia\u2019s freedom are taken care of.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet us honour their sacrifices not just with words, but with deeds that advance the cause of justice, fairness and national unity. They must not be left out,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>The MP also urged fellow parliamentarians to acknowledge that the country is facing economic challenges, which are further worsened by global instability.<\/p>\n<p>Iita added that the Appropriation Bill represents a commitment to fiscal discipline, ensuring that every dollar spent is directed towards sustainable growth and alleviation of poverty.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe emphasis is on accountability, and transparency in public spending must remain paramount as we must safeguard the interests of our citizens,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n<p>The Swapo parliamentarian said as custodians of public trust, lawmakers must remain mindful that public funds belong to the people.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur decisions must reflect this, with a clear focus on improving lives and fostering resilience across our nation,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Iita reminded her fellow MPs that the true strength of the august House lies not within its walls, but in the positive, lasting impact of its decisions on the people.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith these words, I pledge my full support to the 2025\/26 Appropriation Bill, and urge my fellow honourable members to do the same in the interests of our nation and her people,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Namibia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. Swapo Member of Parliament (MP), Hilma Iita, in her contribution to the 2025\/26 national budget debate called for an increase in the allocation to the portfolio of Veterans\u2019 Affairs. The Veterans\u2019 Affairs portfolio received N$1.5 billion, while the defence portfolio received a N$7.5 billion allocation from the budget. 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