President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for urgent service delivery, stronger implementation of development programmes, and firm action against corruption.
Her remarks were delivered in the National Assembly by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, highlighting the government’s renewed drive following Swapo’s victory in the recent presidential and National Assembly elections.
“Since the inauguration of the government on the 21st March this year, we have moved at a supersonic speed to implement impactful programmes that improve the livelihoods of our people. Amongst them, free tertiary education for all students come 2026,” Ngurare said on behalf of the President.
Under the Swapo Party Manifesto Implementation Plan for 2025 to 2030, the President announced major initiatives, including free tertiary education starting in 2026, the full operation of all green schemes by the end of this year, and the establishment of agro-processing facilities in all 14 regions. The first facilities will be launched in Omusati, Kavango East, and Hardap.
These projects are expected to create hundreds of job opportunities.
The President welcomed the timely approval of the 2025/26 national budget, calling it essential for driving development projects and uplifting communities.
She further urged lawmakers to amend outdated laws that obstruct service delivery. She pointed to the recently tabled Regional Councils Amendment Bill as a step toward ensuring fairness in human resource management by separating political and administrative functions.
Nandi-Ndaitwah also issued a strong warning against corruption and delays in public service delivery.
“Anyone that stands in the way of effective service delivery will be swept away by the tidal wave of our uncompromising commitment to service delivery to the Namibian people,” she said.
The President instructed Cabinet ministers to submit quarterly reports to track project delivery and ensure funds are fully used.
“It is our resolve that no money should be returned to Treasury while projects and programmes remain incomplete. In all 14 regions, in all 121 constituencies, as the saying goes, the dust must be seen.”
She concluded by urging all public servants and national leaders to act with urgency and accountability to bring visible development across the country.