H.E. Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah today met with the management and staff of the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy to brief them on recent developments within the ministry.
During the meeting, President Nandi-Ndaitwah informed staff that Hon. Natangwe Ithete has been relieved of his duties as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy. She emphasized that despite this change, the work of government must continue without interruption.
Addressing a staff complement of 394 members in a ministry that plays a vital role in driving Namibia’s industrial and economic transformation, the President announced that she will personally assume responsibility for the ministry until further notice.
Encouraging officials to take pride in their work and to perform their duties with urgency, discipline and integrity, President Nandi-Ndaitwah said, “Take pride in what you do and do it with urgency, discipline and integrity. Be responsible, not just comfortable. As staff of this ministry, I expect you to focus, understand what your work entails and perform it to the best of your ability. Remain committed and serve your nation with integrity.”
She reminded staff that every individual has an important role to play in advancing Namibia’s national development agenda, stressing that the country’s goals can only be achieved through unity of purpose, accountability and service excellence.
