The Attorney General's Office has warned that inadequate compliance by state institutions is exposing government to costly court challenges, financial losses and damage to public trust.

Speaking during the stakeholder's engagement session held at Swakopmund, Attorney General Festus Mbandeka said many legal disputes involving government entities could be avoided if regional councils, local authorities and state-owned enterprises fully understood and complied with existing laws.

Mbandeka said the nationwide engagement campaign, therefore, aims to improve cooperation among stakeholders while also clarifying when institutions should seek legal advice or representation.

He stressed that stronger legal compliance is essential for protecting the Constitution, promoting transparency and accountability, and reducing unnecessary litigation costs against the state.

"I believe that through this engagement and consultation, we shall be able to force the culture of compliance, foster a culture of understanding accountability, and also a culture of service delivery and provision so that we are able to provide fully services to the public in such a manner that we are responsible.

"I have also realised that sometimes our losses are not understood by various institutions, various investigations over the mandate and operations and all the challenges and also expectations. Understand at the end of the day we want us all to have that understanding," he said.

Mbandeka called on regional and local leaders to provide honest feedback on offices' service delivery, as this will help shape reforms to improve efficiency and strengthen legal support.