IMELDA AMBONDO
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for the highest level of integrity in Cabinet to improve public trust.
Speaking at a cabinet retreat last week, Nand-Ndaitwah told members of the executive that ethical leadership is non-negotiable.
“Corruption, in all its forms, undermines public trust and diverts resources meant for development. As leaders, we must demonstrate integrity, transparency, and moral clarity. Every public resource must be managed with care, and every decision must reflect fairness and accountability. Our example as Cabinet members, Deputy Ministers, Governors and senior civil servants must inspire confidence throughout the public service,” she said.
The President said the Cabinet should take the lead in making sure that public policies and plans are fully implemented.
She encouraged members of the Cabinet to embrace change in government architecture.
“I must emphasise that implementation requires effective execution and must be the heartbeat of the 8th Administration. Good policies without implementation are just as good as nothing as they do not change people’s lives,” she said.
Nandi-Ndaitwah added “It is therefore my considered opinion that from this retreat we will be more sharpened to move with urgency, beyond planning into action, delivering practical results that citizens can feel and see.”
She said Cabinet meets at a time when economic transformation is essential and job creation, particularly for the youth, must remain at the forefront.
“Therefore from this retreat we must be able to further identify all challenges and turn them into opportunities to meet the promises we made to our people including job creation,” she said.
She added “As we start this retreat it is important to underscore that national unity and social cohesion remain the foundation of our country’s stability. The Cabinet must continue to promote unity, respect, and cooperation across all sectors of society.”
She praised the Cabinet and governors for their collective efforts, saying that “your hard work has not gone unnoticed,” but cautioned that recent electoral victories should be seen as a renewed call for improved service delivery.
Nandi-Ndaitwah said the retreat serves as a strategic moment to “step back, reflect, and realign our collective efforts,”urging leaders to strengthen coordination across ministries and ensure decisions result in real outcomes for people in towns, villages and informal settlements.
She emphasised the need for ethical leadership and accountability.
“Corruption, in all its forms, undermines public trust and diverts resources meant for development.” Nandi-Ndaitwah said.
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