IMELDA AMBONDO
Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare has called for united action to strengthen Namibia’s public institutions.
He said this while launching the inaugural Prime Minister’s Charity Foundation at a gala dinner held on Friday evening in Windhoek.
Addressing leaders from government, the private sector and civil society, Ngurare said the Foundation was created “to uplift, strengthen, and empower our public institutions in pursuit of a more resilient and prosperous Namibia.”
He said that many Local Authorities, Regional Councils and public institutions, especially those in rural areas continue to face “financial constraints, capacity limitations, and operational challenges that undermine their ability to meet the expectations of our people.”
The new foundation aims to mobilise financial and technical support to help these institutions improve service delivery, strengthen governance, enhance revenue systems, and build sustainable operations.
“It is not intended as a replacement for government funding, but rather as a complementary initiative that strengthens our national capacity through collaborative partnerships,” Ngurare said.
The Foundation will also support training, leadership development, digital transformation, research and capacity assessments through NIPAM.
The Prime Minister highlighted the Namibian Institute Of Public Administration and Management dual mandate of capacity building and thought leadership, calling it “a generator of knowledge, a provider of evidence-based analysis, and a trusted advisor to policy makers.”
He said the Foundation will expand NIPAM’s reach to underserved institutions, enabling them to access training and consultancy “at no cost,” particularly those in remote areas.
Ngurare also reminded institutions of the recent directive issued on 17 November 2025, requiring all Offices, Ministries and Agencies to use NIPAM services and only seek external assistance where NIPAM does not offer relevant expertise.
The Office of the Prime Minister and NIPAM will soon roll out the Culture Change Programme, aimed at building a “result-oriented, efficient, and accountable public service culture.”
Calling for strong support, the Prime Minister said:
“Tonight, we are not merely raising funds; we are raising hope, elevating standards, and collectively striving for a Namibia that works for all its people.”
He said that the contributions made through the Foundation would translate into real impact from clean water to improved waste management, stronger local governance and ethical leadership.
Ngurare quoted President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s inaugural message:
“Let us move in unison under the banner of One Namibia, One Nation, to build a prosperous future for ourselves, our children, and generations to come.”
“Let us help our President realise this dream. Let this be our shared mission,” he said.
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