President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says ethical leadership is non-negotiable and insists that leaders must demonstrate integrity, transparency, and moral clarity.

Opening the first Cabinet retreat in Windhoek, Nandi-Ndaitwah reminded ministers that public resources must be managed with care and that every decision should reflect fairness and accountability.

She urged robust discussions on issues central to strengthening governance and improving service delivery.

"Good policies without implementation are just as good as nothing, as they do not change people's lives. It is therefore my considered opinion that from this retreat we will be more sharpened to move with urgency, beyond planning into action, delivering practical results that citizens can feel and see. It is my hope that from our discussions in the two days at our disposal, we will appreciate the importance of inter-ministerial collaboration and embrace joint planning where responsibilities overlap."

The Cabinet retreat, Nandi-Ndaitwah said, is taking place at a time when economic transformation is essential and job creation, particularly for the youth, must remain a priority.

She says the outcomes of the discussions must identify challenges and convert them into opportunities to meet national commitments.

"Our takeaways from this gathering will definitely ignite our mindset as we proceed to the 2026 Cabinet for continuous improved service delivery to the Namibian people. The success of the 8th Administration depends on our ability to work together, to act decisively, and to deliver on the promises we, as the leaders, have made to the Namibian people through the SWAPO Party Election Manifesto and its Implementation Plan, which has been translated into NDP6."

The Prime Minister has urged the removal of impediments to service delivery, including lengthy procurement processes and other bottlenecks across offices, agencies and ministries.

Dr. Elijah Ngurare said that there should be no excuses for poor service delivery within the next five years, cautioning against siloed communication.

The Premier further appealed to local authorities to consider providing land for housing purposes.

The two-day retreat at NIPAM in the capital is held under the theme "Enhancing Policy Coordination, Governance and Service Delivery for Accelerated National Development".