Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says Namibia is making progress in expanding access to water and sanitation but admits the country still faces significant challenges in reaching every community.
Dr Ngurare called for urgent improvements in service deliveries.
The Prime Minister has reaffirmed Namibia's commitment to international law, self-determination, inclusive peace-building and multilateralism.
Dr. Elijah Ngurare made the announcement during the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations International Summit, which took place in Luanda, Angola.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has informed the National Assembly of plans to revisit and assess progress made on the initiative to examine homelessness in Windhoek.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare emphasised that the implementation of the seven priorities of the eighth administration must proceed without delay. He stated that all stakeholders, including governors, must remain accountable within the framework of the law.
The government has allocated N$34 million to improve sanitation across the country.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare informed the National Assembly that should this amount not be sufficient, his office will engage with local authorities.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said the situation of Angolan kids as young as four years old on the streets is a case the government regards as urgent.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare is expected to table a motion in the National Assembly tomorrow recommending the appointment of the Financial Intelligence Centre Director, Bryan Eiseb, as the next Director-General of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called for unity and calm within the National Youth Council following a disrupted General Assembly over the weekend.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has informed the National Assembly that legislation to regulate "Order with Me" businesses will soon be introduced in parliament to support young entrepreneurs who are currently restricted from operating freely.
Small business entrepreneurs popularly known as “Order with Me” have met with Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare to raise their challenges.
Dr. Ngurare was joined by Finance Minister Erica Shafudah and the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) Commissioner (NamRA), Sam Shivute.
