{"id":90497,"date":"2025-07-23T17:44:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T17:44:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/kavango-west-declared-poorest-region"},"modified":"2025-07-23T18:04:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T18:04:05","slug":"kavango-west-declared-poorest-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/kavango-west-declared-poorest-region","title":{"rendered":"Kavango West Declared Poorest Region"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>Kavango West CRO Matheus Singambwe has called on all public servants in the region to redouble efforts in service delivery and work towards transforming the perception of Kavango West as the country\u2019s poorest region.<\/p>\n<p>Singambwe made the remarks during a general staff meeting held on Friday last week in Nkurenkuru, where council employees and leadership gathered for open dialogue on regional development and performance improvement.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing the gathering, Singambwe emphasised the critical role of public servants in shaping the region\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are the people entrusted to change the current status quo. We also do receive the budget from the same ministry, like all other regions do. But what is it that we do differently, or what is it that we don\u2019t do that keeps the status of this region behind?\u201d Singambwe asked.<\/p>\n<p>He urged employees to remain focused, committed, and accountable in their daily duties, highlighting that a strong and efficient civil service is key to improving the livelihoods of residents and accelerating regional progress.<\/p>\n<p>Kavango West has often been cited in national reports as one of Namibia\u2019s most underdeveloped regions, with high poverty levels and limited infrastructure. Singambwe acknowledged these challenges but stressed that through unity, dedication and improved service delivery, the region can chart a new path forward.<\/p>\n<p>He stressed that public trust in government workers has declined, reminding them that it\u2019s the responsibility of every public servant to rebuild that trust by serving with integrity and dedication.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCivil servants are short or nonresponsive. We don\u2019t respond to the needs and the demand of our community at the time and pace they expect us to respond,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Singambwe encouraged teamwork and professional conduct among staff, reminding them that the community depends on their commitment and service to drive meaningful change.<\/p>\n<p>The region\u2019s deputy director of human resource management, Evelyn Nambahu, pointed out that not all public servants are fulfilling their duties diligently. She added that this behaviour continues to be a hindrance to service delivery.<\/p>\n<p>The staff meeting provided an important platform for open engagement between the council\u2019s leadership and employees, allowing for the discussion of ongoing challenges, progress and expectations going forward.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Namibia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. Kavango West CRO Matheus Singambwe has called on all public servants in the region to redouble efforts in service delivery and work towards transforming the perception of Kavango West as the country\u2019s poorest region. 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