Office of the Prime Minister_ Namibia

PRIME MINISTER ARRIVES IN OSHANA REGION FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS Prime Minister Dr. Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare has arrived in the Oshana Region to join the region commemorating 36 years of Namibian independence in Oshakati. #Namibia #independence #36years #Oshanaregion

PM ARRIVES AT WOMEN IN AVIATION DAY COMMEMORATION: Prime Minister, Ngurare, has arrived at Droombos for the commemoration of Women in Aviation Day. He is expected to deliver the keynote address and unveil the event’s logo on behalf of the Head of State, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

WATCH: Speaking at the Fundraising Gala Dinner for the Kuisebmund Multi-Purpose Hall on 28 February 2025, the Prime Minister Dr. Ngurare urged all stakeholders involved in the construction of the hall to walk the talk and ensure that the project is completed without further delay

Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare has directed stakeholders to now work tirelessly to fast-track consultations through more frequent meetings to ensure the long-awaited legislation is enacted, for the full benefit extraction of the beneficiaries.

While the Draft Bill is ready, supporting structures such as standards, codes, regulations and sector charters must still be established before the Act come into operation.

OPM REIGNITES NEEEF BILL TALKS: The Office of the Prime Minister has revived consultations on the NEEEF) Bill during a stakeholder consultation meeting in Windhoek today, marking renewed momentum after consultations were halted mainly due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The event aims to raise funds to complete the school hall project, which was initiated ten years ago. The Prime Minister’s presence underscored government’s support for community-driven development initiatives and the importance of investing in education infrastructure. (2/2)

PM JOINS GLAMOUR AT KUISEBMUND SCHOOL HALL FUNDRAISING GALA DINNER: Prime Minister, Dr. Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare, joined distinguished guests and community members from all walks of life at the Kuisebmund Secondary School fundraising gala dinner. (1/2)

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A key takeaway from the day was the adoption of design thinking a human-centred, experimental approach to problem-solving that fosters continuous learning, adaptability and innovation in addressing complex challenges.

The conferences concurred that innovation extends beyond ICT to include simple, community-based service delivery ideas and practical initiatives designed to address everyday challenges and improve citizens’ lives.

CALL FOR INNOVATION SYNERGY: Gladice Pickering, Executive Director: OPM has called for the dismantling of silo-based operations in the Public Service, urging institutions to synergise their innovation efforts and strengthen collaboration.

Integrated service delivery- whether physical or digital- reduces administrative burdens, accelerates service delivery, enhances transparency and significantly improves convenience for citizens.

During today’s panel discussion at the Public Sector Innovation Conference 2026 underway in Windhoek, valuable insights were drawn from the experiences of Kenya, Ethiopia and Latin America, reinforcing Namibia’s commitment to integrated service delivery.

NAMIBIA ONE-STOP-CENTRE LEARNING FROM GLOBAL BEST PRACTICES: Namibia continues to advance the cross-fertilisation of knowledge, innovation and ideas to strengthen the implementation of an effective One-Stop Centre for service delivery.

SIGNED: General Secretary of the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) Petrus Nevonga has formally confirmed that a collective agreement on the salary increment reached between recognised trade unions representing public servants and the government negotiating team. Nevonga outlined four key terms contained in the agreement, including the provision for a 5% salary increment for civil servants over a four year period. Video: Desmarius Hansen