Namibia: Masake Drums Up Anti-Graft Fight

Swakopmund – Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ruth Masake, urged staff to maintain integrity and accountability. She warned against any form of corruption.

Masake stated that corruption harms justice and erodes public trust in government. It also denies Namibians the opportunities they deserve.

"As senior management, you must lead by example," she said. "Uphold fairness, transparency, and justice in all dealings." She encouraged embracing the values in Article 18 of the Namibian Constitution.

Masake delivered this warning at a five-day strategic planning workshop in Swakopmund. The workshop includes directors and key personnel from all four sectors of the ministry.

"Our nation expects us to deliver results, not excuses," she emphasized. The ministry has a mandate from President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to provide development and services.

The planning session aims to create the Annual Work Plan for 2025/26. It will also align with national goals under NDP6, the Swapo elections manifesto, Vision 2030, Agenda 2063, and the Sustainable Development Goals.