Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge has delivered the State of the Region Address, in which he accounted for work undertaken during the year under review, celebrated achievements, and outlined priorities for the year ahead.
Former National Youth Council Executive Chairperson Sharonice Busch has stated that the focus on electing leaders came at the expense of discussions on policy, governance, and the direction of the National Youth Council.
The NYC's General Assembly collapsed in Swakopmund over the weekend.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called for unity and calm within the National Youth Council following a disrupted General Assembly over the weekend.
AR Leader Job Amupanda says that State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) should be required to disclose salary scales in vacancy advertisements, similar to government institutions, to promote transparency.
Meanwhile, IPPR's Public Policy Researcher Frederico Links questioned public procurement in the health sector.
Links said that long-standing weaknesses continue to affect accountability and service delivery.
The Institute for Public Policy Research has launched its 32nd Procurement Tracker, zooming on transparency in public spending and slow progress in implementing key anti-corruption reforms.
The institution is calling for accountability and action on long-standing governance gaps.
The Governor of ||Kharas region, Dawid Gertze, has announced that plans are underway to establish a Governor's Development Advisory Council to drive the regional development plans.
He said this when delivering his second State of the Regional Address at Keetmanshoop today.
Speaking at the same event, Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa says most traditional leadership wrangles are fueled by educated people.
Sankwasa emphasised that the government is resolute in changing the narrative.
Landless People's Movement Member of Parliament Dawid Eigub says that local authorities are facing a significant challenge in generating revenue due to a longstanding accumulation of debt and deteriorating infrastructure.
Independent Patriots for Change Member of Parliament Michael Mwashindange questioned delayed invoice payments for suppliers of goods and services by state entities.
