President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reminded the newly appointed governors that delays in the implementation of government policies and programmes will also not be accepted.

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) will hold by-elections in four constituencies by June of this year.

The positions became vacant following the swearing-in of four councillors as members of the National Assembly last week.

Stakeholders dealing with water affairs, specifically officials from the Water Ministry, the Namwater CEO and his officials, and regional and local authority officials led by Oshana and Omusati Governors, are gathered at Outapi to discuss water crisis-related matters in the Omusati, Oshana, Oshikoto, and Ohangwena r

Africa's Best Performing Governor for 2024, Neville Andre, says winning the prestigious award has not ended the work to improve citizens' lives.

Andre says the Erongo leadership must continue to do more to resolve challenges such as the water crisis and food insecurity.

Regional governors will now fall under the Office of the President, and their budgets will be transferred to the State House.

President Hage Geingob met with the governors at the State House to inform them about these changes.