Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management
Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management — government training and capacity-building organization implementing the PM's Charity Foundation and launching customer service reforms.
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July 2026
New Era
Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM)officially started with the implementation ofthe Prime Minister's Charity Foundation
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“The Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) officially started with the implementation of the Prime Minister's Charity Foundation on Monday.”
Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (Nipam)hostedthe African Management Development Institutes Network (AMDIN) Conference
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“Ngurare made the remarks during the African Management Development Institutes Network (AMDIN) Conference hosted by the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (Nipam) in Windhoek under the theme "Transformative Public Service Leadership for Sustainable Development and Inclusive Growth in Africa".”
Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Managementhostedthe second African Management Development Institute's Network conference in Windhoek
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“Speaking at the second African Management Development Institute's Network (AMDIN) conference hosted by the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management in Windhoek on Monday, Ngurare said Africa's political independence should translate into economic freedom.”
NIPAMwill hostan AI Seminar for Executive Leadership on 12 May 2026
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“THE Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) will host an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Seminar for Executive Leadership on 12 May 2026, aimed at equipping public sector leaders with the knowledge and practical skills needed to embrace AI and improve efficiency in government operations.”
“The Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) recently launched its customer service charter, reaffirming accountability and upholding institutional values, such as high-quality, client-focused services, to help transform the public sector.”
Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (Nipam)was established with mandate totransform the public sector through training, research, consultancy, leadership development and capacity evaluation
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“Nipam was established with a clear mandate: to transform the public sector through training, research, consultancy, leadership development and capacity evaluation.”
The Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management has officially begun implementing the Prime Minister's Charity Foundation, which raised N$4.2 million through a gala dinner and is supporting local authorities through strategic planning and capacity-building initiatives. Seven selected local authorities and village councils are participating in a five-day Strategic Plan Development Workshop to develop plans that strengthen governance and improve service delivery.
The Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management has officially begun implementing the Prime Minister's Charity Foundation, which raised N$4.2 million through a gala dinner and is supporting local authorities through strategic planning and capacity-building initiatives. Seven selected local authorities and village councils are participating in a five-day Strategic Plan Development Workshop to develop plans that strengthen governance and improve service delivery.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has appointed an 11-member task force, including former Namibian editor Tangeni Amupadhi, to review salary structures at public enterprises and recommend new pay structures for board members and committees. The task force, chaired by Joseph Diescho, will operate from 1 July to 30 September 2026.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare called on African governments to build ethical, technology-driven and people-centred public services to improve service delivery, create jobs and drive economic growth. Speaking at the AMDIN Conference in Windhoek, Ngurare said African leaders must be principled, strengthen institutional oversight and transparency, and reject self-enrichment through public office.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare called on African countries to stop exporting raw minerals and instead process them locally to create jobs and achieve economic independence. He said Africa must assert ownership of its resources without fear and develop its own technology infrastructure.
The Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management will hold an Artificial Intelligence Seminar for Executive Leadership on 12 May 2026 to equip public sector leaders with skills to embrace AI and improve government efficiency. The seminar will cover AI governance and practical use of AI tools, though private sector participants are also welcome to attend.
Katoole Ipinge, a former marketing and communication manager at the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management, appeared in court facing 10 corruption charges. He allegedly directed Nipam clients to deposit funds totalling N$175,200 into his personal bank account between June and December 2021, in breach of his official position.
Katoole Ipinge, a former Manager for Marketing and Communications at the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management, appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court on corruption allegations and was granted bail of N$10,000. According to investigations, N$175,200 was allegedly deposited into his personal bank account, and he faces charges under the Anti-Corruption Act for allegedly using his office for gratification.
Disgruntled Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund employees have petitioned President Nandi-Ndaitwah to intervene in the institution's reintegration into the education ministry, citing salary cuts of up to 100%, lack of consultation, and what they describe as autocratic board decisions. The staff have filed a labour complaint, with several including the acting CEO resigning on Friday, though Education Minister Steenkamp disputes the allegations and insists service delivery will not be affected.
The Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management launched a customer service charter aimed at transforming the public sector by empowering staff, strengthening institutional culture, and promoting accountability. Executive director Heroldt Murangi emphasized the need for public servants to lead by example and improve service delivery, noting the sector still lags behind private sector standards.
Namibia's cabinet approved the Angola-Namibia Interconnector project to support energy security and industrial development, and endorsed stakeholder recommendations from the festive season road safety campaign including increased traffic enforcement, driver education, and use of body-worn cameras by traffic officials. The cabinet also approved extension of a repatriation programme for persons of Namibian descent from Botswana and accepted Namibia's bid to host the Global Water Partnership Organisation Secretariat in Windhoek.
The Ministry of Agriculture has warned that only state veterinary authorities may possess foot-and-mouth disease vaccines in Namibia's FMD-free zone, and any animals entering the country illegally will be culled. Officials say illegal vaccines and informal livestock movement pose major threats to Namibia's FMD-free status, which is critical for beef export access to international markets.
Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (Nipam) has launched a new customer service charter aimed at strengthening accountability and stakeholder engagement. The executive director acknowledged the institution is failing at the basics, citing delays such as taking three years to issue training certificates despite the new charter committing to a 10-day turnaround.