President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced that all ministers will be subjected to regular performance evaluations, with the next review expected within the next three months.
Speaking at the first Cabinet meeting at State House on Tuesday, Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasized that each minister has received their assigned terms of reference, which remain subject to amendment as necessary.
“You have all received your terms of reference, which I have assigned to you and can be amended as the situation demands. There will be a dashboard where I will monitor the progress of every project under implementation,” she said.
The President issued a stern warning against delays in implementing government decisions, stressing that expectations for her administration are high.
“This is not a time for complacency and procrastination. Decisions taken must be implemented without any delay. Delays in the implementation of decisions taken will not be accepted. I have to tell you that I do not like the word ‘work in progress’ as in most cases it is used to mean nothing is done,” Nandi-Ndaitwah said.
She underscored the importance of fulfilling promises to the Namibian people, particularly the youth and young women, through employment creation, improved housing, and support for small and medium enterprises to drive economic growth.
“The private sector needs an environment that will enable it to grow,” she said.
Nandi-Ndaitwah also pointed to the urgent need for improvements in education, health, agriculture, and mining, sectors she described as critical for empowering the youth, ensuring food security, and expanding job opportunities.
“I do not need to remind you that I have appointed you to your respective sectors with a clear conscience and trust in your professional capabilities to help me to carry out national assignments with a sense of purpose and urgency,” she added.
The President further directed her ministers to hit the ground running in executing their mandates, adding that Cabinet meetings will be held every Tuesday under her leadership, or by a designated official in her absence.
This approach aligns with previous government accountability measures, including the Bi-Annual Performance Review initiated by the late President Hage Geingob in 2022. That review brought together Cabinet Ministers, Deputy Ministers, regional governors, and executive directors to assess progress made under the Harambee Prosperity Plan 2.
