President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has directed all relevant state institutions to establish or upgrade their Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) units by the first quarter of 2026.
Delivering her year-end address to Cabinet, the President underscored the importance of M&E systems in tracking progress under the National Development Plan 6 and detecting delays early enough to keep major programmes on schedule.
“Monitoring and Evaluation was another critical focus area. Impactful governance requires disciplined tracking of progress, early detection of delays, and the ability to adjust course where needed,” she said.
She urged ministries to improve procurement processes to ensure greater transparency and faster delivery of services.
The recent resolution of medication procurement delays was cited as an example of what stronger coordination can achieve.
“The progress made in resolving the medication procurement bottleneck shows that with proper coordination and discipline, long-standing challenges can indeed be corrected,” she said.
Looking ahead, the President called for closer collaboration between central, regional and local authorities, with particular focus on youth development, women’s participation, digital and industrial infrastructure, and inclusive economic growth.
She encouraged ministers to use the festive recess to visit communities, assess project delivery and engage directly with citizens.
The President commended Cabinet members for progress recorded over the past nine months across economic recovery, job creation, food security, education, health and social protection.
She stressed the need to maintain alignment between political leadership and administrative systems to secure faster and more coordinated implementation.
“We should modernise public service delivery with efficient digital systems, strengthen youth development, and ensure that young Namibians and women participate meaningfully in both the economy and civic life,” she said.
