During his visit to Mukuvi village in the Kavango East Region, where he assessed sanitation conditions at schools, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare declared that routine maintenance work such as repairing broken windows, painting classrooms, and fixing sanitation facilitie should not always be delayed by lengthy government tender processes. He suggested that such tasks could instead be carried out by vocational training center students, giving them both income opportunities and hands-on experience.
He emphasized that the proposal is not meant to undermine established contractors who rely on state tenders but to ensure government resources are shared more fairly. Striking a balance, Ngurare said, will allow Namibia to strengthen social equity while addressing urgent community needs.
Ngurare underscored that while public procurement remains essential for larger projects, smaller-scale jobs can be handled locally to deliver faster results. He said this approach would not only improve service delivery but also help tackle youth unemployment in rural areas.
As part of these efforts, the Prime Minister announced plans to revive food-for-work and cash-for-work schemes while expanding public works initiatives to support vulnerable communities.
