Also known as: ambassador Patrick Nandago
Patrick Nandago — Public Service Commission chairperson, appointed for five-year term beginning March 2026.
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The Namibian
Patrick Nandago said human resource structures across government are outdated and need review
“Nandago said human resource structures across government institutions "are outdated and need to be reviewed to align themselves with realities on the ground, as well as service delivery expectations of our communities."”
Namibia’s public service workforce grows by 4%The Namibian
Patrick Nandago was approved as Public Service Commission commissioner
“The approved commissioners are Patrick Nandago, Linda Scott, Lidwina Shapwa and Gerson Kamatuka.”
Swapo’s 48 votes seal approval of four public service commissionersThe Public Service Commission has warned that civil servants selling goods at the workplace without written approval face disciplinary action ranging from a N$2 000 fine to dismissal under the Public Service Act. PSC chairperson Patrick Nandago said public servants must serve the public instead of turning workplaces into business premises.
22 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Public Service Commission has warned that civil servants selling goods at the workplace without written approval face disciplinary action ranging from a N$2 000 fine to dismissal under the Public Service Act. PSC chairperson Patrick Nandago said public servants must serve the public instead of turning workplaces into business premises.
22 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Social Security Commission says allowing members to claim benefits from age 55 would not force earlier retirement, as the change concerns only the age for claiming benefits, not employer-set retirement ages. The proposal, currently under review and not yet approved, would lower the qualifying age for the MSD Fund benefit from 60 to 55 and requires actuarial assessment and government approval.
11 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has backed a proposal to improve pay for young people entering the workforce, saying the government must ensure internships and entry-level programmes provide adequate compensation and development opportunities. He raised the issue at the Government Human Resource Conference in Windhoek, challenging HR practitioners to move beyond simply placing young people in jobs and ensure they are given conditions to develop their skills.
11 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has warned that Namibia's public-service recruitment system risks being undermined by tribalism, favouritism and corruption, alleging that some jobs are decided before interview panels meet and that some applicants have paid panel members for positions. He also raised concerns about some divisions and departments being dominated by people from the same linguistic group, and urged HR practitioners to ensure diversity when appointing panels and staff.
8 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Security Commission has made a recommendation to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on the future of former inspector general Joseph Shikongo, who was suspended in May following a security breach at State House. The details of the recommendation remain unclear, with the commission declining to comment pending the president's decision.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services won the overall award at Nipam's second public sector awards ceremony in Windhoek, recognized for investing in professional development and employee capacity building. The ceremony also celebrated 38 public servants who completed Nipam's accredited management programmes at NQF levels 6, 7 and 8.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Public Service Commission audited 796 files out of 10,410 staff members at 10 government offices, ministries, agencies and regional councils during the 2024/25 financial year to assess compliance with recruitment procedures and public service regulations. PSC chairperson Patrick Nandago cited delays in resolving matters and slow institutional responses as ongoing concerns hampering the commission's oversight effectiveness.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Public Service Commission retained 16 officials over the age of 60 due to their specialised skills, citing legal provisions for critical expertise gaps, but the decision has drawn sharp criticism from the opposition over potential political patronage and youth unemployment.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Public Service Commission is handling 72 complaints and 37 misconduct appeals, with most cases linked to recruitment processes. Delays in resolving matters persist due to slow or incomplete information submissions from government institutions, prompting the PSC to urge accounting officers to improve transparency and submit information promptly.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's public service workforce increased by 3.9% during the 2024/25 financial year, from 110,002 to 114,304 employees. The Public Service Commission says the expansion reflects efforts to meet service delivery demands, though structural and capacity challenges persist within government.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Assembly approved the appointment of Patrick Nandago, Linda Scott, Lidwina Shapwa and Gerson Kamatuka as Public Service Commission commissioners for five years beginning March 2026, with 48 Swapo votes securing approval despite opposition parties boycotting the vote and challenging the process.
4 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Opposition MPs staged a walkout from the National Assembly on Thursday when the government sought urgent approval of four Public Service Commission commissioners, citing concerns about their age, qualifications, ethnic representation, and lack of adequate debate. The walkout left no quorum for the vote to proceed.
3 March 2026 · The Namibian →