Elijah Ngurare Manongo

Some of the work currently being carried out by TVET trainees under NTA inclusive of NIMT. Construction of Okankolo and Omatjete Hostels is progressing well.

Service delivery has been the trajectory of the SWAPO Party Government since 1990.

A few weeks ago, we had a virtual meeting with Directors and Deputy Directors in OMAs, Regional Councils and Local Authorities. The objective was to get an update how this DIRECTIVE is being implemented. We learned that not all have received the DIRECTIVE. I am therefore sharing same with those who might not have received it. It MUST be implemented.

Yesterday I had the honour of officially launching the First Gentleman, retired Lieutenant General Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah’s DEN Impact Foundation. DEN stands for “Denga Epaphras Ndaitwah”. This foundation is dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges faced by the Boy Child in Namibia.

The launch was attended by several dignitaries including H.E. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, H.E. Vice President Lucia Witbooi, former First Lady Monica Geingos, Deputy Ministers Ndjaleka, Masake and Ballotti, Prof David Namwaandi, BON Governor Ebson Uanguta, General Martin Shalli, Cde Sisa Namandje, Hon Tjekero Tweya, Mr Mathew Hamutenya, Rt Revd Patrick Djuulume , Commissioner Sam Shivute, Special Advisor Asser Ntinda.

Dr Neshila from the University of Namibia presented a crucial study revealing a concerning disparity in academic performance between boys and girls. This study highlighted a worrying downward trend for boys.

With the First Gentleman now spearheading this important matter and historically so, let’s all support him. Government, parents, teachers, traditional authorities, churches and the private sector should collaborate to ensure the foundation’s success and create a hopeful future for both boys and girls. After all, Namibia’s future belongs both to the Boy Child and the Girl Child.

Be joyful in hope, patient in hard times, and constant in prayer while serving others. So says the Bible of African Humanity.