The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Health and Social Welfare held a consultative meeting with the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) to discuss findings during their recent oversight visits.

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Edward Wambo, has reminded staff members about the central role they play in service delivery to the masses.

Wambo was on a familiarisation visit to the Omaheke Region.

The government has launched a One-Stop Service Centre, described as a "red carpet experience", aimed at improving service delivery and making it easier for citizens, entrepreneurs and investors to access government services.

State-owned enterprises have been urged to strengthen collaboration with the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation.

The aim, its Director General Menesia Muinjo says, is to improve service delivery, enhance public communication, and expand national coverage through shared infrastructure and programming.

In efforts to improve service delivery at health facilities, the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) launched the Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) for the management of complaints. 

The police have officially expanded their services in the Hardap Region with the opening of a Motor Vehicle Clearance and Conduct Certificate Office in Aranos.

The new facility is expected to spare residents long trips to Mariental and Rehoboth.

Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge has officially launched the Oshana Regional Council Strategic Plan (2025-2030) and Customer Service Charter while calling on public servants to do more and talk less in serving communities.

Tsumkwe leaders have called for urgent development interventions, saying that challenges such as unemployment and limited access to government services continue to affect communities in the constituency.

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has warned local authorities that fail to submit audited financial statements, collect outstanding revenue, and improve service delivery that they should not expect government bailouts or funds.

The government has directed that the issues of housing and sanitation be considered for declaration as a state of emergency.