Taimi Haihambo In the heart of Namibia’s healthcare system stands Dr. Milton Allistair Dax, a dedicated medical professional whose story embodies commitment, compassion, and leadership. As the acting senior medical officer in the Urology Department at Windhoek Central Hospital, Dr. Dax has devoted his career to ensuring that every Namibian has access to quality medical...
In the Ministry of Finance and Social Grants, few figures embody the spirit of dedication and innovation in public service quite like Rauna Mukumangeni does. She is the director of the public-private partnerships (PPPs) unit. Her journey from a small northern village to a strategically significant position in government is a story of perseverance, purpose...
Leilah Nkandi is a passionate information technology systems administrator at the Ministry of home affairs, where she is making a difference in government by using technology to improve service delivery and efficiency. Before joining the public service, she worked as a bookkeeper at the Super Save Wholesaler and later moved into the IT field, where...
Winfried Nyambe, a career journalist now-turned senior public relations officer (PRO), is an avid civil servant with the Kavango East Regional Council (KERC). Born and raised in Diyogha village, within the Mukwe Constituency of the Kavango East region, Nyambe makes sure that communities are well informed about government services to best improve their lives. Nyambe...
Lahja Nashuuta Festus Uugwagwa Abiatar, known to his peers as ‘Fessy, is far more than just a civil servant behind a desk. As an administrative control officer in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS), he plays a pivotal role in ensuring Namibians enjoy one of their most fundamental rights – legal...
Lahja Nashuuta Alli Mushoko, Head of the Social Sciences Department at Suiderhof School in Windhoek, says serving in public service is not about perks, but about the desire to groom young people into becoming productive citizens. “Teaching is sacrifice, but it’s also love,” he reflects. “It’s about consistency and resilience, and it’s about believing in...
Lahja Nashuuta For more than a decade, Tangeni-Omwene Isaac walked into the classrooms of Empelheim Secondary School in Mariental, Hardap region, with one mission: to provide every Namibian child with the best education possible. Thirteen years later, his passion for teaching remains as strong as when he first started out in the profession. When New...
Lahja Nashuuta For Martha !Ganes, public service has long been more than just a profession; it is a personal commitment to positively impacting her community. As a mother of two and a human resource officer at the Erongo Regional Council’s Directorate of Education, she has dedicated over 13 years to shaping lives, supporting teachers, and...
Lahja Nashuuta Hertha Ndahetekela Shimuningeni, a chief human resources practitioner at the Omusati Regional Council, believes that Namibia’s development depends on the dedication of its civil servants. For her, when government employees thrive, the nation prospers. “I have always been passionate about servanthood,” she said firmly. Shimuningeni stated that she enjoys being a public servant...
Inside a small classroom filled with bright, enthusiastic faces, Junior Primary teacher Gelda Waterboer, a teacher at Rogate Primary School in Otjiwarongo, is doing more than just teaching the fundamentals of reading and writing – she is shaping futures. Waterboer became a social media sensation when a video of her teaching her learners a song...