The Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) used its 2nd Public Sector Awards to drive home a clear message - effective public service belongs to those who are capacitated and institutions that invest in their people reap better performance, governance and service delivery.

The Chairperson of the Specialised Technical Committee on Social Development, Labour and Employment says the African Union, in cooperation with member states, has made notable progress in strengthening policy frameworks, promoting regional cooperation and supporting member states in addressing some of the continent'

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has assured continued visits and engagements with public entities to strengthen service delivery and gain a better understanding of their operations and the challenges they face.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reiterated her call for Namibian businesses to negotiate with investors from a position of strength and not simply as beggars.

The government's decision to prioritise the creative industry within the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector is gaining renewed support to help transform talent into sustainable business opportunities.