Young people's involvement in the social, economic, and political spheres is the key to sustaining the nation's ongoing development journey.
This was stated by Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila at the official opening ceremony of the Association of Regional Councils' Extra-Ordinary Congress at Swakopmund.
The Namibian government is at an advanced stage in the reform of the Public Service Employee Medical Aid Scheme (PSEMAS).
This is to ensure that the N$3.2 billion the government spends annually is geared towards improving the public health sector and various services, which include upgrading health facilities and providing critical resources such as ambulances.
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says that PSEMAS has been abused by its members and the service providers, who at times claimed for services not rendered.
The long-awaited Constituency Development Fund Bill will soon be tabled in the National Assembly.
The proposed legislation, which was approved by the National Council and referred to the National Assembly seven years ago, is aimed at empowering constituencies with financial resources.
This was announced by Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila when she addressed the meeting of the Association of Regional Councils at Swakopmund.
