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.
Andy Burnham officially becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, taking over from Keir Starmer at Number 10 Downing Street in London on Monday, July 20.
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 participated in a robust public engagement over the remoteness allowance system for public servants.
Prime Minister, Elijah Ngurare has dismissed claims that Namibia's public hospitals are introducing separate units for government dignitaries, describing the narrative as dramatised and misleading.
The Prime Minister highlighted the need to eliminate bottlenecks to accelerate service delivery, particularly at the Central Medical Stores.
Dr. Elijah Ngurare says bottlenecks preventing the delivery of medicines across Namibia have been identified.
President of Madagascar, Michael Randrianirina, appointed Mamitiana Rajaonarison, the former head of the country's anti-corruption agency, as prime minister following the dismissal of the entire government last week.
The Prime Minister emphasised the need to create synergy among the spokespersons for government offices, ministries and agencies and discourage these officials from working in silos.
