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.
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.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called for accountability and improved service delivery at the Government Stores and Government Garage in Windhoek.
Residents from the Okahandja Park Settlement in the Morning Star A area, have complained that the Municipality has bypassed households that have been there for over two decades.
A water reticulation project at Mururani village has reduced the distance to collect water for many households.
The project is spearheaded by the Kavango West Regional Council through the Mankumpi Constituency office.
The Kunene Governor Vipuakuje Muharukua, has backed plans to overhaul the National Policy on Disability, stating a revised framework will critically improve service delivery across his vast region's most remote communities.
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 minister of Urban and Rural Development revealed that more than half of Namibia's population lives in rural areas, placing renewed pressure on the government to accelerate development and improve services delivery in underserved communities.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information and Communication Technology is in the Kunene Region for an oversight visit.
The visit is as part of its constitutional mandate to exercise oversight over executive institutions entrusted with public funds to deliver services to citizens.
The Namibian returnees from Botswana resettled in Otjipaheua village, located in the Tsumkwe Constituency, say they are facing a severe healthcare crisis.
