President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Cabinet to accelerate the implementation of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), warning that limited time remains for the Eighth Administration to deliver measurable results for Namibians.
Opening the first Cabinet meeting of the 2026 calendar year on Monday, Nandi-Ndaitwah said only four years remain in the current five-year mandate to advance the objectives of Vision 2030. She called on ministers to use time decisively and ensure that policy decisions translate into effective, results-based service delivery.
“At the same time, we must remind ourselves that there are only four years remaining of the five-year mandate entrusted to the Eighth Administration to advance and realise Vision 2030. Time is therefore not on our side. Every day, every hour and every decision must count,” the President said.
Reflecting on the past year, Nandi-Ndaitwah said government had made notable progress during its first year in office, which has helped build public confidence.
She pointed to improvements in Grade 11 and 12 results, while acknowledging that national education outcomes remain below desired levels.
She called for intensified efforts to ultimately achieve a pass rate of 90% or higher.
The President also welcomed the introduction of the subsidised tertiary education funding model, saying initial feedback indicates broad satisfaction with the registration process, despite expected early challenges.
“This year, we introduced a subsidised tertiary education funding model. I congratulate the Ministers of Education and Finance, together with their teams, particularly the Task Force, on its implementation. You have worked tirelessly and your efforts have paid off. The system is now operational and, by and large, people are satisfied with the registration process,” she said.
Calling for a “business unusual” approach, Nandi-Ndaitwah said traditional methods of planning and decision-making are no longer adequate in a rapidly changing global environment.
She urged leaders to be candid about the challenges facing the country, while maintaining unity and a shared sense of purpose.
“In this environment, Namibia’s position remains clear and unwavering. We must uphold our principles. We believe in the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations, equality among states, and the peaceful resolution of conflicts through dialogue, diplomacy and respect for international law,” she said.
Namibia’s NDP6 is the government’s five-year economic and social policy framework that guides development priorities, spending and reforms over the current planning cycle.
