For Jessica Nokokure Kurth, the journey from Otjinene in the Omaheke Region to being crowned Miss Teen Namibia 2026 on Friday is more than just a pageant victory.
It is a powerful opportunity to leverage her national platform to tackle critical social issues impacting local communities back home.
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.
Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Wenzel Kavaka, has urged National Institute of Technology (NIT) graduates to uphold integrity, embrace lifelong learning, and become solution-driven leaders in their communities and workplaces.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to emulate the dedication and service of the late Toini and Marco Hausiku, describing the couple as exemplary servants of the nation through the Swapo Party and national service.
Swapo Party members from the Lüderitz and Oranjemund branches in the ||Kharas Region were equipped with political education and capacity-building training needed to become better leaders.
Former President Nangolo Mbumba has toured the newly inaugurated Swapo Party headquarters in Windhoek, visiting key offices and facilities in the newly completed building.
A new era has begun for Miss Namibia. The organisation has officially transitioned into a new phase of leadership, welcoming Beaulah Boois-Beukes as its new National Director.
The Swapo Party Coordinator in the ||Kharas Region, Mathew Mumbala, has urged party members to work in unity to restore regional development and improve service delivery across the region.
He made these remarks at the recent second regional executive meeting in Keetmanshoop.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called on senior public service leaders to strengthen strategic governance, embrace digital transformation, and redefine Namibia's position in the fast-evolving global technology space.
The Executive Chairperson of the One Economy Foundation, Monica Geingos, has urged the Joint Women's Parliamentary Caucus to be 'legacy-minded' as they serve in Parliament.
