Minister of environment and tourism Indileni Daniel has warned staff against poor performance, weak accountability and lack of professionalism, saying it will no longer be tolerated.
Addressing the staff at the ministry’s annual staff meeting on Friday, the minister said immediate improvements will now be required in project implementation, communication and service delivery.
She expressed concern over weakness in leadership and execution during the previous financial year, saying only N$31 million of the N$70 million allocated to the ministry was spent.
“All project managers must ensure strict adherence to timelines, proper contract management, and proactive risk mitigation. Delays caused by poor planning or weak oversight will not be tolerated,” she warned.
Indileni said delays linked to poor planning, weak oversight and slow decision-making will no longer be excused.
She commended progress on projects completed during the period including Ngoma, Namutoni, Mukwe, K1 and K2, Hobas, the Fish River Canyon water pipeline, the inauguration of the Swakopmund office, and the completion of the Okahandja Forestry Office.
She added that it is critical to improve access to tourism destinations and supporting local economic activity.
“Let me be firm on this point … if you see risk, raise it, if you identify a delay, act on it and if a process is broken, do not walk past it, fix it. Passivity has no place in a ministry tasked with protecting national assets and driving socio-economic development,” she said.
She directed the staff to align all programmes with Vision 2030, the sixth National Development Plan and the Swapo manifesto.
Daniel said progress on the directives will be closely monitored, warning that non-compliance will be dealt with firmly as the ministry seeks to restore efficiency, professionalism and public trust.
In an age of information overload, Sunrise is The Namibian’s morning briefing, delivered at 6h00 from Monday to Friday. It offers a curated rundown of the most important stories from the past 24 hours – occasionally with a light, witty touch. It’s an essential way to stay informed. Subscribe and join our newsletter community.
The Namibian uses AI tools to assist with improved quality, accuracy and efficiency, while maintaining editorial oversight and journalistic integrity.
Stay informed with The Namibian – your source for credible journalism. Get in-depth reporting and opinions for
only N$85 a month. Invest in journalism, invest in democracy –
Subscribe Now!
