The Association for Localised Interest (ASOLI) has reaffirmed its commitment to put people over politics as it gears up for the upcoming Local Authority Elections.
Speaking during a media briefing, ASOLI President Joseph Kauandenge expressed deep concern over the high levels of poverty in Namibia.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has called on the Erongo Regional Council to urgently resolve the leadership and governance challenges that have thrown the council into turmoil.
Frustrated residents of Walvis Bay have petitioned the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, to dissolve the current municipal council over alleged poor service delivery and mismanagement.
However, the minister said the timing is not right to take such action.
The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, has announced the appointment of a new Interim Board for the National Youth Council. The board took effect this month and will serve for six months or until a substantive board is appointed.
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Member of Parliament, Inna Hengari, has proposed the establishment of a vetting committee to scrutinise individuals nominated for the positions of Director-General and Deputy Director-General of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, has emphasised the importance of leadership, highlighting the responsibility of those in positions of influence to be responsive to the needs of society.
The Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Wise Immanuel, has highlighted progress made by his ministry over the past 6 years during a cabinet committee briefing at the Government Information Centre (GIC).
The ministry has issued 30 compliance orders, 20 of which are now under appeal.
The Deputy Executive Director of Finance and Administration in the ||Kharas Education Directorate, Knox Imbuwa, says educational global challenges require coordinated efforts.
He made this remark during the launch of the regional customer service charter for the directorate at Keetmanshoop.
Deputy Prime Minister Natangue Ithete highlighted the need for the Office of the Prime Minister to compel all ministries to ensure that recommendations from Parliament are implemented.
Ithete pointed out that all reports that are approved by Parliament ought to be sent to various ministries for action.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has called on elected office holders and stakeholders to prioritise service delivery and good governance.
