One of the concerns in Namibia’s public sector management is the need for creativity and innovation. Innovation is a major source of improved service delivery in the public sector as governments are operating in new landscapes.
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Editorial – Let’s take agriculture seriously
There is no doubt that agriculture is one of Namibia’s most important economic sectors. About 70% of Namibians depend directly or indirectly on agriculture for their income and livelihood, including subsistence farmers. Despite the massive potential the sector holds, we have not adequately invested in agriculture given the fact that Namibia is still not self-sufficient in food security.
Know Your Civil Servant – Learning life skills on the job
Lovisa Tumweneni Nghiwanapo - Human Resources Officer
Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism
Mathe engages regional office staff
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology’s executive director Audrin Mathe has had a busy week engaging with regional offices for the first time since his appointment to the ministry earlier this year.
Mutorwa lauds Kavango West road contractor
SATOTWA – Works minister John Mutorwa has commended the work of Roadhart Construction for the 80% completion progress of the 41km road that was supposed to be completed by December.
Angolan mother to be sentenced for baby dumping
A 23-year-old Angolan woman, Isabela Lukas, who was arrested for allegedly dumping her baby at the Ndama location at Rundu on Thursday, was remanded in custody when she appeared on a charge of abandonment of a child, read with Section 1 of Child Care and Protection Act 3 of 2015.
NamWater VTC rethinks operating model
The NamWater vocational training centre will not enroll new students next year as the institution will realign its strategic plans. Apart from its mandate of providing clean drinking water to the Namibian nation, the institution has committed itself to positively contribute to the upskilling of Namibians.
Ministry rubbishes claims about ‘forgotten’ Okakarara
The executive director in the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has denied claims by the Okakarara town council that they were forgotten during the budget process.
Keetmanshoop residents allege police harassment
Concerned residents of Keetmanshoop have levelled allegations of assault against Namibian Police’s Special Reserve Force members after alleged shooting and assault incidents by the unit last weekend.
MTC rolls out fibre in Khomas
To date, MTC has deployed 475km of fibre for backbone to its sites to alleviate congestion currently experienced by users. The most recent fibre installations took place in Windhoek’s Pionierspark Extension 1, Dorado Park, Olympia, Kleine Kuppe and in the coastal suburb of Langstrand.









