Nandi-Ndaitwah trims ministries to reduce costs

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2025-03-24

WINDHOEK, 22 March 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (R) pictured with Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare at State House. (Photo: Contributed)

WINDHOEK, 24 MAR (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reduced the number of ministries from 21 to 14 in a bid to cut expenditure.
The newly inaugurated fifth head of state unveiled her cabinet on Saturday, which consists of 14 ministers, along with the prime minister and seven deputy ministers.
Nandi-Ndaitwah said she made several adjustments to government structures by establishing and abolishing certain ministries in accordance with A...

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