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Today, John Mutorwa, Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Transport, received a donation of six metric tons of salt dried fish from Deepsea Consolidated Investments for the 2024-2025 Drought Relief Programme.
In his acceptance statement, Mutorwa called on all development partners to meet the government halfway with any type of assistance and support towards the ongoing efforts of mitigating the impact of the drought. He explained that development partners are but not limited to the private sector, State owned Enterprises, Diplomatic Missions, Humanitarian institutions, United Nations, NGO, Faith Based Organisations, Civic Society Organisations and the Public at large.
He further stressed that donated items must reach out to the beneficiaries fast enough to save lives.

The Office of the Prime Minister held a two-day workshop at Swakopmund, from 17-18 July 2024, that was attended by 120 members of Integrity Committees from across the Public Service.

The workshop aimed to train newly appointed members and provide refresher training to current members of the committees on the Public Service Staff Rule: Code of Conduct, Ethics, and Integrity.

Today, Secretary to the Cabinet, Dr. George Simataa received a courtesy call from H.E Phemelo Rankoro, High Commissioner of Botswana to Namibia. The visit was mainly to share information on the Governance of Cabinet Business of the two countries and the possibility of conducting benchmarking exercises to improve Cabinet operations.

DROUGHT RELIEF AID IN HARDAP REGION : Today, Community members of Witkrans location in Stamprit area could not contain their joy when they received their monthly drought relief food parcel. One elderly recipient thanked the government and the regional authorities for making sure that their food parcel is always delivered on time.

CALLED TO ACTION: Today, Secretary to the Cabinet, Dr. George Simata, urged Chief Regional Officers and Executive Directors to review the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) recommendations that were approved by the Cabinet in August 2022, as they are responsible for implementing government policies, programmes, and projects.

He said this during the quarterly meeting between the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) and the Chief Regional Officers (CRO) that took place in Tsumeb.

“I am happy that most of the topics today have an effect on the lives of our ordinary Namibians, as well as improving public service delivery, therefore there is a need for innovative ways to ensure that public service delivery is rendered efficiently and effectively to the public.” Said, Dr. George Simata.

The Office of the Prime Minister joins Africa in the commemoration of the African Anti-Corruption Day under theme; "Effective Whistleblower Protection Mechanism: A Critical Tool in the Fight Against Corruption". it. Report.

The Office of the Prime Minister in partnership with the Anti-Corruption Commission, is facilitating a two-day workshop on Ethics and Integrity for the personnel of the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs, starting today at the NIPAM Namibia in Windhoek.
The aim of the workshop is to introduce the Public Service Code of Conduct, raise awareness about anti-corruption measures, enhance the ethical standards and integrity among public servants in public service delivery and encourage them to refrain from corrupt practices and nepotism.

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On 28 June 2024, Secretary to the Cabinet, Dr. George Simataa attended the 70th Anniversary of the Five Principles of Coexistence that took place in China. The Five Principles are part and parcel of the fundamental norms governing international relations and basic principles of international law.

The event that was attended by former state leader and various scholars was held under the theme “From the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence to Building a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind”.

Scenes from OPM exhibition stall during the just ended APSD that took place at NIPAM from 26-27 June 2024

WELLNESS: A lot of exhibitors turned up to take part in the wellness activities organized by the Office of the Prime Minister during day 2 of the Africa Public Service Day that took place at NIPAM from 26-27June 2024.

OFFICIAL OPENING : The second day of the APSD celebration commenced with a joyful street Parade from Patrick Iyambo Stadium to NIPAM where official opening ceremony took place.

Chairperson of the Public Service Commission of Namibia, Mr. Salmaan D. Jacobs concurs that Public Service across Africa live in the VUCA era characterized by rapidly developing new technologies, relentless and omnipresent citizen demands which is putting public service under enormous pressure, adding that therefore, the public service cannot expect to be the same for decades.
He encouraged the public servants to embrace lifelong learning, change, uphold integrity, pay attention to financial discipline and leverage on new technologies.
He made this statement during the national 2024 Africa Public Service Day held at NIPAM, Windhoek, on 27 June 2024.

Service, Service Service!!!

"Being a public servant is an excellent exposure. The value of being in public service is that, the action and inaction are evident. The meaning of service is seen through the population wellbeing. There is no limitless work than being a public servant. And we are reminded that the culture of public service is “service, service,
service!" says Mr. I-Ben Natangwe Nashandi, Executive Director in the Office of the Prime Minister is his notes during the 2024 Africa Public Service Day held at NIPAM on 27 June 2024.

2024 APSD CHAMPION: Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security is the overall winner of the just ended 2024 APSD sport tournament. They won both Soccer, netball and volleyball.

2024 APSD EXHIBITION: The Office of the Prime Minister is among exhibitors participating in the Africa Public Service Day celebrations taking place at the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) from 26-27 June 2024. The event is celebrated under the theme: "Empowering a Citizen-centric Public Service for an Inclusive and Thriving 21st Century Africa: A Journey of Lifelong Learning and Technological Transformation”.

Public Service Commissioner Mr. Gerson Kamatuka eloquently encouraged public servants during the Africa Public Service Day celebration at NIPAM, Windhoek. He challenged public servants to, inter-alia, leverage on technology, always be readily available to serve the Namibian people, appreciate each other and walk around proudly knowing that they work for the biggest employer in the country.

PANEL DISCUSSIONS: The 2024 Africa Public Service Day is characterized by various activities such as panel discussions, presentations by various experts on Education, Lifelong Learning and Technological Transformation.

Secretary to the Cabinet, Dr. George Simataa says the Namibian "Public Service is not dead. It is working very hard to keep the nation going. That should be our story to tell with pride and evidence that demonstrates what we are doing." He made this remark on the occasion of the 2024 Africa Public Service Day at NIPAM, Windhoek, on 26 June 2024.