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TABLE OF CONTENT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS………………………………………………………………………..1

FORWARD ................................................................................................................................................ 3

INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 4

SUMMARY OF ACHEIVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES .................................................................... 5

BUDGET OUTTURN 2014/15 ................................................................................................................. 7

Revenue ...................................................................................................................................................... 7

Expenditure ................................................................................................................................................ 8

VOTE 01:OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT .............................................................................................. 16

VOTE 02:OF THE PRIME MINISTER .................................................................................................. 28

VOTE 03:NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................ 1

VOTE 04:OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL ................................................................................ 1

VOTE 05:MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS AND IMMIGRATION ..................................................... 1

VOTE 06:DEPARTMENT OF POLICE ................................................................................................. 31

VOTE 07:MINISITRY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION ....................... 47

VOTE 08:MINISTRY OF DEFENCE ..................................................................................................... 62

VOTE 09:MINISTRY OF FINANCE ..................................................................................................... 80

VOTE 10:MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE ...................................................... 96

VOTE 11:NATIONAL COUNCIL ........................................................................................................ 117

VOTE 12:MINISTRY OF GENDER EQUALITY AND CHILD WELFARE ..................................... 123

VOTE 13:MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES ........................................................ 144

VOTE 14:MINISTRY OF LABOUR, INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT CREATION

167

VOTE 15:MINISTRY OF MINES AND ENERGY ............................................................................. 184

VOTE 16:MINISTRY OF JUSTICE ..................................................................................................... 200

VOTE 17:URBAN AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT .......................................................................... 214

VOTE 18:MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM ........................................................... 223

VOTE 19:INDUSTRIALISATION, TRADE AND SME DEVELOPMENT ....................................... 239

VOTE 20:MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, WATER AND FORESTRY ......................................... 258

VOTE 21:NAMIBIAN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE ......................................................................... 286

VOTE 22:MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES............................................... 298

VOTE 23:DEPARTMENT OF WORKS ............................................................................................... 319

VOTE 24:DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT ...................................................................................... 330

VOTE 25:MINISTRY OF LAND REFORM ........................................................................................ 354

VOTE 26:NATIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION ........................................................................... 359

VOTE 27:MINISTRY OF YOUTH, NATIONAL SERVICE, SPORT AND CULTURE ................... 372

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VOTE 28:ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF NAMIBIA ..................................................................... 399

VOTE 29:MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ............... 416

VOTE 30:ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION ................................................................................ 431

VOTE 31:MINISTRY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS .............................................................................. 446

FOREWORD

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FOREWORD

INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION

The Budget is a primary tool for assisting in achieving Namibia’s development objectives, as it

shows not only how the Government plans to raise revenue from the economy and how it plans

to spend this money on public services, but it also establishes Government’s economic policies.

Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the budget, and ensuring that the process is

both accountable and transparent, is therefore a critical task, and it is with these objectives in

mind that this Accountability Report has been produced.

The Report gives an overview of the performance of every Government Office/Ministry/Agency

(O/M/A), including an analysis on money spent and targets achieved. I therefore invite citizens

and Honourable Members of Parliament to use this information to empower themselves to

understand what the Government is achieving, as well as where improvements can be made. I

hope also that it will assist Parliament when it considers the Budget proposals for public

expenditure and the associated Ministerial targets for the 2016/17 – 2018/19 MTEF period.

The Accountability Report is expected to inform both the public and Parliamentarians on how

Votes have performed against their appropriated budgets for the year under review. In doing so,

the Report forms an important tool for the monitoring and evaluation of Namibia’s budget, and

as such, plays a key role in the Government’s continuous efforts to improve Public Finance

Management. Moreover, by evaluating the performance of O/M/As against their targets and

objectives, it also provides a mechanism for improving transparency and accountability in the

budget process.

The Accountability Report is divided into two sections. The first of these presents a general

overview of the global performance of Government in meeting its targets during the 2014/15

fiscal year, including an analysis of the actual outturn of key fiscal indicators for FY2014/15

compared with the estimated values; and, an assessment of the preliminary fiscal outturn for

FY2015/16. The second section presents the Accountability Reports for each Office, Ministry

and Agency. These include a detailed analysis and narrative of their performance and budget

execution for FY2014/15.

Readers are urged to pay attention to the reports of individual Votes, and also to Ministers when

they are presenting their accountability reports and rationale for their MTPs over the MTEF

period to Parliament. It is hoped that this report will provide the people of Namibia with an in-

depth insight into the implementation of Government’s programmes and projects.

SUMMARY OF ACHEIVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES

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SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES

By comparing the expenditure and revenue performance of all Votes to budget allocations and

revenue forecasts, this report provides an assessment of whether the expected delivery of goods

and services to the people of Namibia in the year under review, were indeed provided.. This

Report highlights the reported achievements of each Vote. Generally, these achievements in the

2014/15 financial year included:

a marked improvement in the implementation rate of allocated public expenditure, with

operational expenditure improving from a minor overspend in FY2013/14 to a minor

underspend in FY2014/15. The implementation rate of the development budget rose

from 92.9% to 95.4% in the same period;

improvements were made to improve the quality and pace of service delivery to citizens,

whilst the competences l of the public sector workforce was improved through the

delivery of skills development initiatives;

continued progress in key social indicators, including better educational outcomes and

the provision of educational resources;

significant public investment in the country’s physical infrastructure, via transport and

water supply projects;

further investment in the national institutions responsible for the security and stability of

the country, with a reduction in the number of reported cases of crime ;

foreign direct investment improved the growth potential of the economy in the medium

term, and a competitive economic environment was maintained;

continued rollout of agricultural programmes and infrastructure, as well as progress in

resettlement and land purchases

Despite the above achievements, the economy and the progress of some programmes

encountered persistent challenges during the 2014/15 financial year, including:

continued high levels of unemployment; and, wealth and income inequality This was

despite healthy GDP growth in the year under review;

an ongoing core skills shortages which has contributed to the reported issues of

joblessness and inequality;

On the surface, economic growth was relatively high. However, this growth is

increasingly concentrated in specific sectors. The impact of this situation is that concerns

are merging over the sustainability of the high levels of growth; and, some sectors of the

economy continuing to underperform;

revenue collections were less than forecast;

continued widespread poverty, with living conditions varying significantly across the

regions of the country;

the impact of negative weather patterns on rural communities.

SUMMARY OF ACHEIVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES

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BUDGET OUTTURN 2014/15

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Revenue

Total revenue collected in FY2014/15 was N$49.9bn, as against the estimated of N$52.5bn (a

collection rate of 95.2%). This shortfall was due to lower than forecast collections of both tax

and non-tax revenues (see Table 1). The revenue collected in 2014/15 FY was 19.1% than

revenue collected in FY2013/14.

Tax revenue of N$46.8bn in FY2014/15, accounting for 93.8% of total revenue. Actual tax

revenue was 95.2% of the original forecast. This revenue shortfall was caused by revenue from

taxes on income and profits being 83.9% of the forecast; and, an optimistic estimate for income

tax on individuals’ collection. This shortfall was partly offset by higher than forecast revenue

from domestic taxes on goods and services. Which at N$10.4bn exceeded its original estimate

by 11.1%. On a year-on-year basis, tax revenue growth was strong in FY2014/15, with an overall

20.4% increase over FY2013/14. This headline increase was mainly accounted for through

collections for taxes on income and profits and domestic taxes on goods and services growing

by 26.8% and 7.8%, respectively.

Non-tax revenue collections were also lower than forecast for FY2014/15, with N$3.0bn (91.5%

collection rate) collected, compared with an original estimate of N$3.2bn. This shortfall caused

by an under-collection (N$2.2bn) of forecast (N$2.5bn) entrepreneurial and property income.

The reason for the revenue shortfall from this source was attributed to lower than anticipated

revenues from diamond and other mineral royalties. There was a significant variance between

forecasts and actuals for both fines and forfeitures and administrative fees and charges and

incidental sales. This is indicative of a situation where O/M/A/s are overestimating revenue

potential. Compared with FY2013/14, in FY2014/15 ll, non-tax revenue grew by 9.8%.


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Table 1: Revenue Outturn FY2014/15 (N$ mn)

Revenue Source Original

Estimate

Actual

Collection

Collection

Rate

Taxes on Income and Profits 21,182 17,780 83.9%

Taxes on Property 274 285 104.2%

Domestic Taxes on Goods and Services 9,367 10,406 111.1%

Taxes on International Trade and Transactions 18,117 18,117 100.0%

Other Taxes 274 251 91.8%

TAX REVENUE 49,213 46,838 95.2%

Entrepreneurial and Property Income 2,456 2,189 89.1%

Fines and Forfeitures 75 47 62.2%

Administrative Fees and Charges and

Incidental Sales 658 734 111.6%

Return of Capital from Lending and Equity

Participation 6 13 208.4%

NON-TAX REVENUE 3,246 2,970 91.5%

TOTAL REVENUE 52,473 49,931 95.2%

Expenditure

The Government non-interest expenditure for FY2014/15 was N$56.7 billion, from an

appropriation of N$57.7 billion budget. This represents a budget implementation rate of 98.3%

at the aggregate level. This is slightly lower than the 99.3% aggregate budget implementation

rate in FY2013/14. This decrease was due to a slightly lower implementation rate of the

Operational Budget in FY2014/15. The implementation rate of the Development Budget

improved in the year under review.

Table 2: Total Expenditure for FY2014/15by Vote (N$ mn)

Vote Budgeted Actual Execution

Rate

01 President 615.0 603.1 98.1%

02 Prime Minister 639.4 615.7 96.3%

03 National Assembly 177.1 151.1 85.3%

04 Auditor General 79.0 76.3 96.5%

05 Home Affairs and Immigration 543.3 511.3 94.1%

06 Police 4,288.1 4,290.3 100.1%

07 Foreign Affairs 900.8 897.3 99.6%

08 Defence 6,606.1 6,483.1 98.1%

09 Finance 3,466.2 3,481.4 100.4%


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10 Education 13,068.2 13,457.1 103.0%

11 National Council 103.5 90.8 87.7%

12 Gender Equality and Child Welfare 721.1 712.4 98.8%

13 Health and Social Services 6,066.8 6,072.7 100.1%

14 Labour and Social Welfare 1,811.7 1,651.9 91.2%

15 Mines and Energy 869.5 354.6 40.8%

16 Justice 730.9 710.6 97.2%

17 Regional and Local Government,

Housing and Regional Development

2,649.0 2,642.3 99.7%

18 Environment and Tourism 725.4 722.4 99.6%

19 Trade and Industry 1,000.5 997.5 99.7%

20 Agriculture, Water and Forestry 2,618.5 2,451.8 93.6%

21 Prisons and Correctional Services 801.0 756.5 94.4%

22 Fisheries and Marine Resources 368.7 325.2 88.2%

23 Works 675.4 668.7 99.0%

24 Transport 4,055.8 4,012.7 98.9%

25 Lands and Resettlement 590.0 581.0 98.5%

26 National Planning Commission 233.7 208.4 89.2%

27 Youth, National Service, Sport and

Culture

709.2 707.7 99.8%

28 Electoral Commission 374.7 361.2 96.4%

29 Information and Communication

Technology

566.9 528.5 93.2%

30 Anti-Corruption Commission 54.8 39.9 72.8%

31 Veterans Affairs 1,558.2 1,539.9 98.8%

Total 57,668.5 56,703.2 98.3%


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Figure 1: Execution Rates by Vote FY2014/151

Table 3: Summary of Budget Execution of Votes

Below Average

Execution

Above Average

Execution

Overspending

(above budget)

No. Of Votes

2013/14 13 14 4

No. Of Votes

2014/15 18 9 4

Compared to the previous financial year, Fourteen Votes improved their budget execution rates

in FY2014/15 (See Figure 2). For those Votes, which underspent in FY2013/14, they improved

their overall execution rate in FY2014/15, in some cases by more than 5% (e.g. for Votes 4, 5,

17 and 18).

1 Horizontal line represents average execution rate for FY2014/15

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Figure 2: Comparison of Execution Rates by Vote for FY2013/14 and FY2014/15

Of the N$49.6 billion FY2014/15 Operational Budget, N$47.5 billion was spent (98.8%

implementation rate). This represented an improvement from FY2013/14 where an aggregate

overspend produced a budget implementation of 100.5% (Table 4). This improvement was due

to lower overspending in large Votes, such as Education, Arts and Culture (V10) and Police

(V06).

Table 4: Operational Expenditure Execution Rates for FY2013/14 and FY2014/15 by Vote

(%)

Vote FY13/14 FY14/15

1 President 98.2% 97.1%

2 Prime Minister 95.4% 96.3%

3 National Assembly 94.1% 97.6%

4 Auditor General 87.8% 96.4%

5 Home Affairs and Immigration 90.9% 95.9%

6 Police 102.1% 100.1%

7 Foreign Affairs 99.9% 99.5%

8 Defence 98.5% 98.0%

9 Finance 99.7% 100.5%

10 Education 106.3% 103.4%

11 National Council 95.9% 86.6%

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12 Gender Equality and Child Welfare 106.5% 99.8%

13 Health and Social Services 99.2% 102.5%

14 Labour and Social Welfare 97.2% 91.0%

15 Mines and Energy 98.7% 19.5%

16 Justice 98.5% 98.4%

17 Regional and Local Government, Housing and

Regional Development 89.0% 99.6%

18 Environment and Tourism 92.3% 99.8%

19 Trade and Industry 98.3% 99.5%

20 Agriculture, Water and Forestry 97.7% 92.3%

21 Namibian Correctional Services 99.2% 95.3%

22 Fisheries and Marine Resources 98.5% 98.4%

23 Works 94.9% 99.9%

24 Transport 99.2% 99.0%

25 Lands and Resettlement 101.5% 95.8%

26 National Planning Commission 92.4% 89.2%

27 Youth, National Service, Sport and Culture 98.9% 99.8%

28 Electoral Commission 99.4% 97.6%

29 Information and Communication Technology 92.9% 93.6%

30 Anti-Corruption Commission 88.7% 72.7%

31 Veterans Affairs 98.6% 98.9%

Overall 100.5% 98.8%

95.4% (N$10.6bn) of the N$11.1 billion FY2014/15 Development Budget was spent. This was

an improvement on the FY2013/14 aggregate Development Budget implementation rate of

92.9%. In FY2015/15, six Votes managed to fully utilise their Development Budget allocations.

As in previous years, there was significant variations, across Votes, in fully utilising their

Development Budget allocations. This was caused, in part, due to the cyclical nature and profile

of expenditure on Development projects (Table 5).

Table 5: Development Expenditure Execution Rates for FY2013/14 and FY2014/15 by Vote

(N$ mn)


1 President 100.0% 100.0%

2 Prime Minister 88.5% 96.2%

3 National Assembly 100.0% 37.8%

4 Auditor General 98.9% 99.7%

5 Home Affairs and Immigration 77.7% 80.5%

6 Police 99.2% 100.0%


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7 Foreign Affairs 99.0% 100.0%

8 Defence 94.4% 99.0%

9 Finance 99.4% 95.0%

10 Education 98.7% 96.0%

11 National Council - 98.6%

12 Gender Equality and Child Welfare 99.4% 77.1%

13 Health and Social Services 70.7% 77.6%

14 Labour and Social Welfare 72.0% 100.0%

15 Mines and Energy 90.9% 97.7%

16 Justice 98.0% 86.6%

17 Regional and Local Government, Housing and

Regional Development 80.2% 100.0%

18 Environment and Tourism 99.6% 84.1%

19 Trade and Industry 99.8% 100.0%

20 Agriculture, Water and Forestry 98.9% 94.6%

21 Namibian Correctional Services 80.6% 87.7%

22 Fisheries and Marine Resources 62.3% 35.4%

23 Works 97.6% 83.7%

24 Transport 96.7% 98.9%

25 Lands and Resettlement 100.3% 99.5%

26 National Planning Commission 99.9% -

27 Youth, National Service, Sport and Culture 98.5% 99.5%

28 Electoral Commission 100.0% 15.8%

29 Information and Communication Technology 95.6% 85.9%

30 Anti-Corruption Commission 93.8% 74.6%

31 Veterans Affairs 71.2% 93.1%

Overall 92.9% 95.4%

PRELIMINARY OUTTURN 2015/16

Expenditure

In the first six months of the 2015/16 fiscal year (i.e. April-September 2015), O/M/As spent

N$27.3bn of the aggregate l budget ceiling of N$62.9bn. This figure which excludes statutory

expenditure, yields a half-year aggregate budget implementation rate of 43.4% (See Table 6).

This figure is slightly lower than the 44% execution rate recorded in the corresponding

FY2014/15 period. The average O/M/A budget implementation rate was 41.8% in the period

April-September 2015 inclusive. This was slightly higher than the budget implementation rate


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of 39.3% in corresponding period in 2014. These two outcomes indicate that lower budget

implementation by a few large Votes in FY2014/15, has driven down the overall budget

implementation rate in the first six months of FY2015/16.

Twenty-two Votes registered a higher budget execution rate during the first six-months of the

2015/16 fiscal year compared to the corresponding period in the previous financial year. The

remaining nine Votes recording a weaker outturn (no comparison was possible for the four new

Votes). However, the standard deviation of 10% for budget implementation rates was unchanged

relative to the first half of FY2014/15. This finding would indicate that there has been limited

movement in the variability of budget execution across O/M/As.

Table 6: Preliminary Expenditure Outturn (Apr-Sep) 2015/16 by Vote (N$ mn)


Rate

1 President 715.1 264.5 37.0%

2 Prime Minister 559.8 229.7 41.0%

3 National Assembly 209.5 79.0 37.7%

4 Auditor General 78.6 40.7 51.8%

5 Home Affairs and Immigration 518.9 281.7 54.3%

6 Police 4,772.7 2,192.8 45.9%

7 International Relations and Cooperation 936.2 406.8 43.4%

8 Defence 7,229.4 2,874.1 39.8%

9 Finance 3,891.3 1,700.0 43.7%

10 Education, Arts and Culture 11,321.7 5,669.5 50.1%

11 National Council 146.3 39.9 27.3%

12 Gender Equality and Child Welfare 821.3 382.7 46.6%

13 Health and Social Services 6,489.1 3,311.8 51.0%

14 Labour, Industrial Relations and

Employment Creation 351.3 146.0 41.6%

15 Mines and Energy 295.2 130.3 44.1%

16 Justice 737.2 316.2 42.9%

17 Urban and Rural Development 3,121.8 959.8 30.7%

18 Environment and Tourism 642.5 266.7 41.5%

19 Industrialisation, Trade and SME

Development 990.1 226.8 22.9%

20 Agriculture, Water and Forestry 2,302.6 1,441.1 62.6%

21 Namibian Correctional Service 850.6 356.4 41.9%

22 Fisheries and Marine Resources 352.8 170.2 48.3%

23 Works 726.7 402.9 55.4%

24 Transport 4,468.8 2,134.9 47.8%

25 Land Reform 1,077.9 225.0 20.9%

26 National Planning Commission 248.0 125.9 50.8%


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Rate

27 Sport, Youth and National Service 507.6 236.5 46.6%

28 Electoral Commission of Namibia 279.0 123.3 44.2%

29 Information and Communication

Technology 604.0 294.6 48.8%

30 Anti-Corruption Commission 53.2 25.3 47.5%

31 Veterans Affairs 833.6 173.3 20.8%

32 Higher Education, Training and

Innovation 4,017.3 952.8 23.7%

33 Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare 2,611.7 1,085.7 41.6%

34 Public Enterprises 26.3 7.5 28.4%

35 Attorney General 134.6 54.7 40.6%

Total 62,922.4 27,328.8 43.4%

Revenue

Revenue collected by the end of September 2015 was N$24.75 billion, approximately 42.3

percent of the forecasted revenue. This compares with N$22.98 billion or approximately 46.0

percent of forecasted revenue collected in the previous corresponding period (September 2014).

This finding representing a year-on-year decline of approximately 3.7 percent. This preliminary

outturn may improve as more reconciled revenue information becomes available. Due to the

revenue shortfalls of the previous financial year, it is expected that potential revenue shortfalls

for the current year will need to be financed with further borrowing, whilst revenue estimates for

the subsequent years of the MTEF will be aligned to the new macroeconomic forecasts.

Table 7: Preliminary Revenue Outturn (Apr-Sep) 2015/16

Revenue Source

Original

Estimate

(N$mn)

Actual

Collection

(N$mn)

Collection

Rate (%)

Taxes on Income and Profits 24,981 8,772 35.1%

Taxes on Property 343 155 45.2%

Domestic Taxes on Goods and Services 13,267 5,933 44.7%

Taxes on International Trade and

Transactions 17,123 8,791 51.3%

Other Taxes 318 126 39.5%

TAX REVENUE 56,032 23,777 42.4%

NON-TAX REVENUE 2,354 584 24.8%

TOTAL REVENUE 58,442 24,749 42.3%

VOTE 01: OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

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INTRODUCTION

The mandate of the Vote

The Office of the President’s mandate, authority and functions emanate from the President’s

power of control over all executive departments, bureaus and offices; and the Chief Executive’s

constitutional duty to ensure that Laws are faithfully executed.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE VOTE

Achievements 2014/15

Successful completion of the construction of Former President’s residence

Renovation of the Presidential Residence

Soundproofing of Strategic Conference Halls

Printing of Former Presidents Speeches for the two terms

Upgrading of IT equipment (replacing of server)

Renovation of State House Guest Houses at 50% completion

Upgrading of audio equipment in the Office

Upgrading of Video Conferencing equipment

Fire detection systems upgrade

Landscaping at Founding President’s Office

Successful consultation with different communities to promote peace and stability and

promote economic development

Strategic plan implemented over MTEF period.

Successful performance of ceremonial functions over MTEF period

Challenges

Delays in vetting process for contractors and subcontractors

Execution of planned activities delayed due late submission of invoices from suppliers

with specialized trade.

A number of Offices/Ministries/Agencies continue to disregard the stipulations of the

Cabinet Handbook, as regards the timeframe and format, in which to submit their

Memoranda for Cabinet’s consideration.

Finalization of the review of the Cabinet Handbook was held back by the need to outline

and incorporate the Modus Operandi of Cabinet business and its operations of what is

now respectively known as the Deliberative and Decision Making Cabinet Sessions.

Service Level Agreements with respective Offices/Ministries/Agencies, aimed at

outlining and improving service delivery are yet to be signed and implemented.


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As for the Standing Cabinet Committees, centralized record keeping and their operations

in general, need to be made the order of the day. The need further exists, to adhere to

Cabinet Handbook, which requires that major policy initiatives, be first routed to relevant

Standing Cabinet Committee(s) before they are submitted to Cabinet for consideration.

The process of rendering comprehensive feedback reports on the implementation of

Cabinet Decisions is not without hitches as some Offices/Ministries/Agencies

continuously do not adhere to set deadlines, despite several reminders and deadline

extensions, and also continue to submit feedback reports that do not conform to the

reporting format.

Inter/intra coordination with and among Offices/Ministries/Agencies with regard to

Cabinet business needs to be improved. Although, to this effect, Cabinet Liaison Officers

have been appointed in all O/M/As, not all of them are functioning at their full potential

in accordance with their Terms of Reference.

The main objectives of the Vote

To render administrative and political support to the president

Overall vote actual performance

YEAR

BREAKDOWN

2014/15

N$

Estimate Actual

Operational Budget 402,466,000 390,647,729

Development Budget 212,500,000 212,500,000

Development Partners 0 0

Total 614,966,000 603,147,729

The total budget for Office of the President financial year 2014/15 was N$614,966,000, of which

N$402,466,000 was for the operational budget and N$212,500,000 was for the development

budget. Budget variance is 2% and that equals a budget variance of N$11,789,184. This variance

emanated from planned activities that could not be carried out on Goods and Other Services

(especially funds earmarked by the maintenance division projects that could not be utilized, etc.)

Ministerial Targets

Name of the Ministerial Targets 2013/14

Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

100% Monitoring of major Cabinet

Decisions taken are within the prescribed

time frame over the MTEF period.

98 100 100 98

100% Consultation with all Political

Parties, Civil Society and Traditional

Leaders throughout the country over the

MTEF period.

98 100 100 98


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Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

90% investigation, gathering, evaluation,

correlation, interpretation and retention of

information in order to detect and identify

threat or potential threat to the security of

Namibia and keeping the President and

Government of Namibia accordingly

informed over the MTEF period.

99 99 99 99

Targets

1. To ensure 100% Consultation with various Regions and Traditional Leaders throughout the

country over the MTEF period.

2. Timely provision of intelligent toward Policy formulation and decision making over the

MTEF period.

3. To ensure 100% monitoring of major Cabinet Decisions taken are within the prescribed

time frame over the MTEF period.

Targeting:

Effectiveness: Yes, some programmes have reached their targets

Efficiency: Yes, through reprioritising of activities.

Impacts: Yes the target groups benefiting from the outputs of the programs, just to

mention a few through the consultation meetings held by His Excellency with the

Traditional Leaders, Regional Councillors and Business Community Leaders


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Program-activities description

01-01Coordination and Support Services, Host of

Official Functions02

465,187,014 460,901,64899.08

0.00

0.00

465,187,014 460,901,648 99.08

02-01 0417,890,000 14,589,081

81.55

0.00

0.00

17,890,000 14,589,081 81.55

03-01Government Functions and Protection

Administration01 114,099,986 112,106,402 98.25

0.00

0.00

114,099,986 112,106,402 98.25

04-01 Democracy promotion management 03 17,789,000 15,550,599 87.42

0.00

0.00

17,789,000 15,550,599 87.42

614,966,000 603,147,730 98.08

A-code: Activity Code

*P-code: Programme Code

MD: Main Division

Vote-Total

Sub-Total

04 Democracy Promotion

Sub-Total

02Cabinet Administrative Support and

Management

Cabinet Secretariat and Administrative Support

and Management

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03 Protection of National Constitution

01 Supervision and Support Services

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Programme description:

Programme 1. Supervision and Support Services

Programme objective.

To Support Executive Branch of Government to act in national interest and uphold the dignity

of the Office of the President.

To ensure that National Central Intelligence Services (NCIS) detects and identifies threat or

potential threat to the security of Namibia and thereby contributing to the maintenance of peace,

security and stability in the country.

Main activities

Provision of Advisory and Administrative Services

Provide administrative support to the Head of State in terms of legal, political and economic

matters.

Avail funds to enable Namibia Central Intelligence Service (NCIS) to carry out its mandate in

terms of Section 5(1) of the NCIS Act, 1997 (Act No. 10, of 1997), which are as follows:

Investigate, gather, evaluate, correlate, interpret and retain information in order to detect

and identify any threat or potential threat to the security of Namibia and accordingly keep

the President and the Government of the Republic of Namibia informed thereof;

Assisting the Namibian Police Force by gathering intelligence to be used in the detection

and prevention of such serious offences as may be determined by Director-General after

consultation with the Inspector-General of Police;

Taking steps to protect the security interests of Namibia whether political, military or

economic;

Gather ministerial intelligence at the request of any interested office, ministry or agency,

and without delay to evaluate and transmit as appropriate to that Office, ministry or

agency such intelligence and any other intelligence at the disposal of the Service and

which constitutes ministerial intelligence;

Regulate, in co-operation with any office, ministry or agency entrusted with any aspect

of the maintenance of the security of Namibia, the flow of security intelligence and the

co-ordination between the Service and any other office, ministry or agency of functions

relating to such intelligence;

Assist with the carrying out of security vetting investigations for O/M/As;

Make recommendations to the President regarding the policies concerning security

intelligence, security intelligence priorities and security measures in O/M/As; and

Perform such other duties and functions as may from time to time be determined by the

President as being in the national interest.

Output achieved: timely provision Advisory and Administrative Services

Programme 2. Cabinet Administrative Support and Management


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Objectives:

Conduct policy analysis; monitor and evaluate the implementation of Cabinet Decisions.

Record and safe keeping of Cabinet documents.

Provide Secretarial services to Cabinet and Cabinet Standing Committees.

Main activities:

Coordinate the work of the Cabinet.

Provide secretarial services during Cabinet Meetings and Cabinet Committee meetings,

and perform any functions assigned by the President and/or Cabinet. This Office also

serves as the depository of records, minutes, and related documents of the Cabinet.

Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of Cabinet Decisions. This is done

through feedback reports on the status of implementation from

Offices/Ministries/Agencies, as well as through the review and evaluation of the impact

of Cabinet Decisions.

Inter-governmental coordination: Coordinate the implementation of government

programmes. Staff members of the Cabinet Secretariat conduct joint exercises with

Cabinet Liaison Officers to equip themselves with hands-on exposure to the

implementation of major Government developmental programmes, especially those that

are being implemented in the regions. Familiarization/Evaluation visits to such

developmental programmes are also undertaken, and policy evaluations prepared for

Cabinet consideration.

Main Output to achieve Ministerial target in the reporting year (2014 – 2015)

Monitoring of progress of Cabinet Decisions, and communication of the same to Cabinet.

Improvement of overall implementation of Cabinet Decisions.

Coordination of Government programmes.

Achievements:

The Financial Year, 2014 – 2015, was one of the busiest, as Cabinet considered and adopted a

good number of important policies aimed at improving the delivery of quality services to the

citizens of Namibia, as well as to accelerate the socio-economic development of the country.

The Standing Cabinet Committees held not less than twelve (12) meetings at which a total

number of twenty two (22) major policy initiatives were considered and adopted.

During the year under review, the Department Cabinet Secretariat, Policy Analysis and

Coordination monitored the implementation by Offices/Ministries/Agencies, of key policy

decisions, in order to assess their socio-economic impacts.

Through Inter-governmental coordination, efforts were not spared, as programmes were

coordinated in order to harmonize functions among Offices/Ministries/Agencies in pursuit of

implementation of Cabinet decisions and directives.


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It was made sure, that all Offices/Ministries/Agencies appoint Cabinet Liaison Officers (CLOs),

these being the focal persons in O/M/As with regards to Cabinet business, facilitating good

working relationship between O/M/As and the Cabinet Secretariat.

With a view to strengthening and improving the capacity of Cabinet Liaison Officers, a workshop

was conducted on 10 – 14 November 2014, at Swakopmund.

A Public Policy Analysis Toolkit (PPAT), was developed to assist Policy Analysts and Cabinet

Liaison Officers to analyse policy initiatives before they are submitted to Cabinet.

Programme 3. Protection of National Constitution

The objective of this programme is:

To comply with Chapter 5 and other relevant provisions of the Constitution as well as to maintain

peace and stability and good governance.

Main activities

Execution of executive functions

Hosting Official Functions

Undertake Official Visits

Maintenance of Infrastructure

Outputs to achieved in the year under review

Compliance with the Constitution.

Policies related to national development objectives formulated and implemented

Execution of executive functions vested in the President and Cabinet activity.

Formulation and implementation strengthen and consolidate diplomatic relations with the

international community

Democratic governance improved.

Trade and Economic Development enhanced.

Programme 4. Democracy Promotion

The objective of this programme is:

To ensure that the Office of the Founding President is properly maintained and that efficient and

effective services are provided to this Office.

Main activities that fall under this programme are:

To uphold International Multi-relation Diplomacy

Outputs achieved during the under review

Democratic governance improved

Economic development promoted.


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EXPENDITURE FROM CONTINGENCY 2014/15

None

EXPENDITURE BY STANDARD ITEMS

Estimate Actual

Personnel Expenditure 68,154,714 68,473,259

Goods and Other Services 159,049,000 147,986,842

Subsidies and Other

Current Transfers169,095,000 169,044,586

Acquisition of Capital

Assets(Operational)6,167,286 5,082,129

Capital Transfers

(Operational)0 0


Operational Capital 0 0


Assets (Development)194,300,000 194,300,000

Capital Transfers

(Development)18,200,000 18,200,000


Total State Revenue

Fund Appropriation614,966,000 603,086,816

Development Partners

Grand Total 614,966,000 603,086,816

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

Explanations on variances

Personnel Expenditure

Expenditure incurred on remuneration was more than the budget estimate. This ensued from

salary increments Public Service Circular which was under estimated during the budget

preparation for the 2014/2015- 2017/2018 MTEF period.

Goods and other Services

The expenses on Daily Subsistence Allowance were not incurred as planned due to some

missions that were cancelled and training courses were mainly attended in Windhoek.

The expenses incurred on Water, Sewerage & Electricity was less than the estimated amount.

Due to the fact that 2014/2015 expenses was based on prior Financial Year expenses of which

the budgeted amount was not enough to cover the actual expenses.


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Projects that were earmarked by the maintenance division did not materialize due technical

issues. Funds estimated for possible VIP guests of HE visiting from other countries.

Subsidies and Other Current Transfers

Invoice received from CPTM was less than the budget estimate.

Acquisitions of Capital Assets

Acquiring of delivery vans for Cabinet Secretariat only emerge in Financial Year 2015/2016.

NON-TAX REVENUE

Year

Revenue Source

2014/15

Estimate Actual Variance %

Miscellaneous 391,026 153,163 61%

Total 391,026 153,163 61

Miscellaneous

The funds reflecting under this revenue head is for payroll journal reversals and manual

correction journals.

HUMAN RESOURCES CAPACITY

No of Staff 2014/15

Approved350

Funded350


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SUMMARY OF MOVABLE ASSETS

Furniture and equipment


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Vehicles

DescriptionQuanti

ty

Average

estimated

market unit

value (N$)

Toal Value (N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available to

date

% of items not take for

to auction( current

stock level of

individual items)

A B C D E

1

Passenger Vehicle 0 0 0 0

0.0

2

2WD Station wagons,Combis Busses MPVs 0 0 0 0

0.0

32WD Pick-ups Panel vans with carrying

capacity up to 1t0 0.0

4 4WD Station wagons Combis Busses SUVs 0 0.0


capacity up to 1t2 55000 110,000 2 1.0

6 Motorcycle and Scooters 0 0 0 0 0.0

7 Animal Health Locust Personnel 2×4 0 0 0 0 0.0

8 Animal Health Locust Personnel 4×4 0 0 0 0 0.0

9 Tractors 0 0 0 0 0.0

10 Caravan 0 0 0 0 0.0

11 0 0 0 0 0.0

12 0 0 0 0 0.0

13 Truck 5 tone 0 0 0 0 0.0

14 Truck 10 tone 0 0 0 0 0.0

15 Truck 15 tone 0 0 0 0 0.0

16 Bus 65 seater 0 0 0 0 0.0

Obsolete and redudant

Trucks 3tone

Obsolete and redundant

A B C D E

Description Quantity Average

estimated

market

unit

value

(N$)

Total

value

(N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available

to date

% of items not take

for to auction(

current stock level of

individual items)

Ei ÷ Bi X 100

1 Passenger Vehicle 120 180 21 600 40 (40/120)

33.3%

2 2WD Station

wagons,Combis

Busses MPVs

60 100 6 000 10 (10/60)

16.66%

3 2WD Pick-ups Panel

vans with carrying

capacity up to 1t

4 4WD Station wagons

Combis Busses SUVs


vans with carrying

capacity up to 1t


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6 Motorcycle and

Scooters

7 Animal Health Locust

Personnel 2×4


Personnel 4×4

9 Tractors

10 Caravan

11 Trucks 3tone

12 Truck 5 tone

Truck 10 tone

Truck 15 tone

Bus 65 seater

VOTE 02: OF THE PRIME MINISTER

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INTRODUCTION

Mandate of the Vote

The Prime Minister is mandated by Article 36 of the Constitution of the Republic of Namibia to

lead Government business in Parliament, coordinate the work of Cabinet, advice and assist the

President in the execution of Government functions. The Office coordinates the work of OMAs

and RCs; provide secretarial services to the Public Service Commission and Public Office

Bearer’s. The office of the Prime Minister also coordinates disaster risk management.


Main achievements during 2014/15

Public Service Management:

Human Capital Management System (HCMS)

The overall achievements in this area was:

The deployment of the Human Capital Management Systems, data capturing and capacity

building of key staff members in Ministries.

A total of 110 super users (facilitators) trained to support the implementation of HCMS

and piloting of payroll in OMAs.

New Payroll module acquired to link payroll to overall HR processes for effective control

measures.

78 IT staff members trained to assist in the creation of users and passwords as well as

assigning of responsibilities on HCMS.

Offices/Ministries/Agencies and Regional Councils structures uploaded on the system

and verification of structures is ongoing.

OMAs HR Data cleaned and captured by (10) temporary staff members appointed to

accelerate cleaning and data capturing of data.

Piloting of payroll took place in three OMAs (National Planning Commission, Office of

the President and National Assembly)

Benchmark with UK and Canada to learn about the best practices in implementing HR

Information Management Systems and HR Business Process Re-engineering.

Human Resources Development

The main area of focus during the period under review:

Training Needs Assessment Roll Out in all OMAs and RCs, except the 3 OMAs.

The Public Service Staff Rules on Human Resources Development (HRD) drafted and

taken through the whole consultation process.

A Framework for Quarterly Reports Template for HRD interventions put in place.

M&E for HRD System Developed and key staff members in OMAs and RCs trained for

implementation.


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2 Capacity building workshops for HR Practitioners and Learning and Development

Officers from all OMAs and RCs.

Africa Public Service Day organised and hosted successfully.

OPM Participated successfully in local Industrial and Agricultural Trade Fairs, Shows

and Career Fairs.

Human Resources Planning

The main activities of the Division focused on reviewing the Public Service HR Planning

Framework, training OMAs/RCs on Affirmative Action (AA) planning and Reporting to

Employment Equity Commission. The achievements are as follows:

The terms of reference for acquiring professional services to conduct public service HR

Profile were developed and approved.

Capacity building workshops on challenges that OMAs/RCs face in compiling and

submitting the AA Plans and Reports.

Conducted training of AA Committee members in OMAs

90% of AA reports were submitted within the specified period.

Engaged individual OMAs/RCs Senior Management including PSs to strengthen the

coordination of AA Plans and Reports and ensure compliance with the AA Act.

Performance Improvement:

This Directorate achieved the following:

In terms of PMS Milestones, the following was achieved

All OMAs (30) and Regional Councils (13) had Strategic Plans aligned to NDP4 (100%),

All OMAs (30) and 13 RCs (13) had developed Annual Plans for 2014/15 Financial Year

(100%),

Only 12 OMAs (40%) and RCs 10 (76%), average of all 58% had signed Performance

Agreements, meaning not all staff in that OMA or RC signed but some did. However

this showed some improvements compared to the previous years

Staff members trained to do quarterly reviews

OPM continued to provide technical support to OMAs as per request and complementary

NIPAM also provided training on PMS.

PMS Policy was printed out and distributed.

PMS Staff Rules was approved and circulated for usage.

PMS M&E tools (templates) for Annual Plan developed and piloted in OPM.

BPR: In the area of Business Process Re-engineering, the following was achieved:

Presentations were made to about 22 OMAs and 12 RCs. Feedback received was positive

with many indicating their willingness to accelerate the process with the assistance of

OPM.

In response to the great need for capacity building in BPR, the Namibia Institute of Public

Administration and Management (NIPAM) in collaboration with OPM continued to offer

training on BPR to capacitate OMAs with in-house expertise.


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Directorate Benefits and Industrial Relations

This directorate is responsible for remuneration and conditions of service of staff members. It

provides secretariat during the negotiation process in the Public Service. During the reporting

period the following outcomes were achieved:

Remuneration

The results of the second round of appeals on the job evaluation and grading as well as the general

salary adjustment of 10% were implemented.

Conditions of employment

The updating of Public Service Staff Rules (PSSR) continued by the issuing measures regulating

the Motor Vehicle Allowance, new rules to regulate the attendance by staff members of a funerals

an framework on Common Minimum Standards of Protection Security Measures which provides

standards, rules and guidelines on the protection of government assets, property and information.

Organizational Development and Grading

The Directorate provides technical support and advice to the Public Service Commission and

Offices, Ministries, and Agencies on organizational development and job evaluation and grading

to promote efficiency and effectiveness in the public service.

A total number of 148 cases were received of which 97 cases were presented to the Public

Service Commission. In the process 6 717 post were created and 4 104 abolished with a

concomitant financial implication of N$ 1 245 290 785. The financial implication for

contracting out of work was N$ 347 597 852.630 temporary units were created with a

financial implication of N$ 203 518 175. One job category was reviewed with a financial

implication of N$ 1 079 061.

An Organizational Development Policy and guidelines was developed to assist OMAs

and RCs with the development of their organizational structures.

Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM):

Regional and Local Government Business Centre

In terms of capacity building, the target was to review all learning programmes in line with

recommendations of the market survey that was conducted as part of the business plan developed

in 2013. All learning programmes were reviewed and approved by Training and Development

Board.

Central Business Centre:

Curricula for training programmes compiled

IIA-SA / IIA-Namibia

Training of Internal Auditors

PIA & IAT approved by the T&DB

MoU signed 24 February 2015

OPM Partnership (Through the PMS Project)

Module 1: PMS Overview for Senior Managers

Module 2: Strategic and Annual Plans

Module 3: Performance Agreements, Reviews & Appraisals


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Module 4: Managing others’ performance

Module 5: Managing own performance

Management Modules

Innovation, Creativity & Change Management

Process & Project Management essentials

Relationship Management

Monitoring & Evaluation of Performance data

Capacitating internal NIPAM staff on: SL & Management Consultancy skills

Strategic partners identified and engaged based on needs

School of Public Leadership, University of Stellenbosch

Southern Business School

The Institute of Internal Auditors –South Africa / Namibia

Public Service of Namibia: Office of the Prime Minister

Leadership Institute: SL

Public Service Information Technology Management:

The objective of this program is to strengthen e-Governance and improve ICT infrastructure and

services within the Namibian Public Service. During the period under review the main focus was

on the finalization of e-Governance Strategic Action Plan (eGSAP), a strategic roadmap within

which the e-Government initiatives are to be implemented by all O/M/As. The plan was finalised

and launched in 2014.

As part of implementing the eGSAP, a project on the designing and implementing the

interoperable solution, a data exchange framework based on the Estonia’s X-Road was put in

motion in consultation with eGovernance Academy of Estonia. This project will make it possible

OMAs and parastatals to electronically share and exchange data.

Government email system was also improved by introducing a Unified Communication System

(UCS). This system makes it possible for civil servants to access their official email on a twenty

four hours, seven days a week basis from anywhere, anytime, on any device as long as there is

internet connectivity.

New web portal hardware and software was also setup and configured to host the next generation

of the GRN Web Portal and O/M/A Web Portals. The GRN Web Portal (www.gov.na) was

completely redesigned on the new web portal environment. The ID Card Enquiry as well as the

Examination Enquiry facilities of the GRN Web Portal were also redeveloped for the new GRN

Web Portal.

A Business web portal was created that provides private secured business related services to

organizations. Within the new Business Web Portal, a new Death Enquiry facility connected to

the National Population Registration System was created that is to be accessed by organizations

requiring death related information.

A total number of 133 Technical Staff from OMAs were trained on IT skills during the period

under review.

http://www.gov.na/


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State Owned Enterprises Governance Council Secretariat

The SOEGC came up with ministerial targets that are in line with the responsibilities outlined in

the SOEG Act, Act 2 of 2006.

The following main activities were undertaken:

“Principles, Policy Framework and Directives” (document) were developed.

Public Service Commission:

During the period under review the Public Service Commission in terms of Section 5(1) of the

Public Service Act 1995, (Act 13 of 1995) recommended the following:

Appointments

Management Below

management

Temporary Relaxation of

appointment

requirement

Additional to

Establishment

14 138 197 368 1005

TOTAL: 1722

15 Cases were not recommended and the reasons range from exclusion of candidates who met

the requirements, probation not confirmed, candidates who do not meet requirements were

interviewed.

Study leave

On 50/50 basis Full pay Without pay

20 262 2

TOTAL: 284

Transfers

Same

Grade

With

retention

of higher

salary

With

higher

Grade

Salary

Between

pay

structure

Out of

adjustment

Transfer

additional to

establishment

with same

Grade

Transfer

additional to

establishme

nt with

higher

Grade

36 61 512 4 61 11 3

TOTAL: 688

A total of 70 staff members were promoted to management post while 385 were promoted

to below management posts. However 10 promotions to management level and 33

promotions below management were declined.


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A total of 36 015 were seconded within Public Service while 4 were seconded outside

Public Service.

A total of 105 staff members were discharged due to medical unfitness, while 101

requests for financial assistance on the Medical Aid were declined.

A total of 135 retirees were recommended for employment beyond retirement age,

21 requests for remunerative work outside employment were recommended, mostly in

the medical field;

The Public Service recorded a staff turnover of 4,038;

60 Cases of Misconduct were dealt with, with 20 resulting in discharge;

84 Complaints and Grievances were lodge with the Public Service Commission;

Efficiency and Charter Unit

Popularization of the African Charter on the Values and Principles of Public Service and

Administration

Four workshops on the Charter were held during October 2014 (for Omaheke-, //Kharas-,

Hardap- and Khomas Regions, respectively in Windhoek); February 2015 (for Erongo-, Kunene-

and Otjozondjupa Regions respectively at Swakopmund); February 2015 (for Zambesi-,

Kavango-East-, and Kavango-West Regions respectively at Rundu); and March 2015 (for

Omusati-, Oshana-, Ohangwena- and Oshokoto Regions respectively at Ongwediva).

Over 420 participants from Government, Non-Governmental Organizations, Community-Based

Organizations, Unions and the civil society at large took part in these workshops.

Development of a Feedback System

A draft template has been developed which needs to be distributed to stakeholders for final

comments and consolidation.

Mainstream African Governance and Public Administration Programme (AGPAP) of AU

Conference of Ministers for Public/Civil Service at Continental And Country Levels

Respectively

The First Ordinary Session of the African Union Specialized Technical Committee on Public

Service, Local Government, Urban Development and Decentralization (AU STC No. 8) was held

in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo during November 2014.

Citizen Satisfaction Survey

The Office carried out a citizen satisfaction survey which provided a baseline of results on service

delivery across the Public Service against which future service delivery improvements can be

measured. A total of One Thousand-Six Hundred and Eighty-Three (1683) individual customer

questionnaires were completed and a further Three Hundred and Eighty-Six (386) business

customers providing a statistically confident sample. Twelve O/M/As who took part in the

survey were engaged with a view to provide feedback as well as to discuss remedial actions.

Special Projects and Programs: San Development Programme:

Various projects were implemented to improve lives of the San, Ovatue and Ovatjimba

communities. Some of the project implemented is in the areas of education support, livelihood

projects and resettlement.


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Disaster Risk Management:

Over the period under review the Directorate Disaster Risk Management carried the following

activities:

Provided drought relief to affected communities

Provided food relief to the Marginalised Communities country wide

Trained Trainers on Food and Nutrition Security Monitoring System

Developed Food Security Monitoring System and piloted in six regions which will enable

DDRM to determine livelihood and food insecurity in rural areas on regular basis

Completed construction of two strategic warehouses in Oshana and Hardap regions

Created awareness on the regulatory framework to stakeholders institutions including

Regional Councils, Ministries and Parastatals

Conducted Annual Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis

Conducted the Food and Nutrition Security Assessment and produced a report in March

2015

Trained Erongo, Omusati and Kunene on household economy approach that will allow

them to determine livelihood vulnerability of rural community of yearly basis.

Successfully conducted Vulnerability Assessment to determine food insecurity in the

country.

Main challenges during 2014/15

Public Service Management:

In the Human Resource Planning and Development, the following implementation and execution

challenges have been experienced:

Human Capital Management System

The implementation Human Capital management System is not moving as planned. Efforts are

underway to build capacity in OMAs and RCs to speed up the implementation.

Performance Improvement:

Implementation of PMS is still experiencing teething problems in the public service. The process

is progressing at a slower pace than expected due to capacity constrain and this problem is being

addressed.

Disaster Risk Management:

Proper structures are still to be put in place in line with the Disaster Risk Management

Act e to able to manage disasters.

Efforts are ongoing to fully operationalise the system and provide the regions with backup

support.

THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE VOTE

To improve communication and coordination at all levels.

To improve public service delivery.

To Positioning the Public Service as an Employer of Choice

To strengthen e-governance and ICT infrastructure.

To Strengthen and Coordinate Disaster Risk Management.


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Estimate Actual

Operational Budget 509 039 000 519 501 963

Development Budget 130 397 000 96 210 023


Total 639 436 000 615 711 986

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

N$

Overview of the of ministerial targets

Name of the Ministerial Targets2013/14

Actual

2013/14-2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

100% coverage of disaster affected

communities each year100% 100% 70% 100%

100% of Performance management

system implemented in all Offices

/Ministries /Agencies and Regional

Councils by 2014/15

20% of OMAs and

RCs

100% of OMAs

and RCs

100% of OMAs

and RCs65%

100% Training Needs Assessment

conducted in all OMAs/RCS by

2015/2016

35% - 70% 97%

100% Public Service Reform reviewed

by 2015/1625% 25% 75% 78%

95% of Human Resource Policies

developed and implemented by

2016/2017

30% - 50% 60%

100% operationalization of the State

Owned Enterprises Regulatory

Framework by 2015/16

15% 50% 75% 75%

50% of six on-line services provided by

2015/1640% - 30% 48%

Provide at least 3650 participant training

weeks by the Namibia Institute of

Administration and Management

(NIPAM) to staff members of OMA,

Regional Councils, Local Authorities and

State Owned Enterprises by 2016

950 950 1 140 1 589

Targeting: Have the programme/s reached their targets groups (coverage, leakage)

Target 01: 100% coverage of disaster affected communities each year

Effectiveness:

The programme targets were achieved.

Efficiency: Emergency operations are complex and are affected by various factors such as cost of inputs.

Efforts are ongoing to improve the cost efficiency of emergency programme.

Impacts:


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Drought affected communities were saved from acute hunger.

Free seed distributed to communal farmers helped them during the next cultivation season

Provision of livestock marketing incentives to farmers have encouraged them to sell more

livestock to avoid stock to perish and have resulted in reducing land overgrazing

Livestock farmers were assisted with transport to marketing facilities, to emergency

grazing areas and for lease of grazing

Drought affected communities and their animals were provided with water through

emergency water tanker services, pipeline extensions, borehole drilling, installation and

rehabilitation.

Target 02: 100% of Performance Management System implemented in all Offices/

Ministries /Agencies and Regional Councils by 2014/15

Effectiveness: 100% target of full implementation of PMS was not achieved. OMAs and RC were at different

levels of implementation. A decision was taken to implement PMS step by step, and currently

three steps were implemented, which are: Alignment of strategic plan to NDP4, Development of

Annual Plans, Performance Agreements and submission of progress reports. OPM have assisted

all OMAs and RCs to complete these systems.

Impacts:

Accountability has been enhanced through the signing of performance agreement.

Target 03: 100% Training Needs Assessment conducted in all OMAs/RCS by

2015/2016

Effectiveness: All Offices, Ministries and Agencies, except three were covered and all Regional

Councils were also covered.

Efficiency: The development of technical Competencies and Training Needs Assessment are

carried out as a basis for in-service training.

Impacts: All OMAs, and RCs are developing Training Plans based on TNA. NIPAM is currently

developing training courses informed by the training needs assessment report, the courses are

also being aligned to the Competency Framework.

Target 05: 95% of Human Resource Policies developed and implemented by 2016/17

Effectiveness: 60% of human resource policies have been developed and implemented.

Impacts:

Human resource policies are used in human resource units in OMAs and practices are applied

uniformly throughout government. The systematic application of these policies resulted in sound

human resource practices in government as a whole.

Target 07: Three of six on-line services provided by 2015/16, were put on line by

2014/2015.

Effectiveness:


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The following expected outputs have been met, namely;

E-Government Strategic Action Plan has been implemented

ICT skills developed and a Post Office Protocol (POPs) have been established

ICT infrastructure has been improved

Online services have been established

Efficiency: It has been possible to reach the same outputs with fewer inputs because ICT services require

substantive amount of resources, both goods and services, to be achieved.

Impacts:

Target groups are using the outputs of the programs. However, the impact will be felt after the

servers are put on line to bring service closer to the citizens.

Target 08: Provide at least 3650 participant training weeks by the Namibia

Institute of Administration and Management (NIPAM) to staff

Effectiveness: NIPAM programmes and short courses have reached their target groups. NIPAM clientele comes

from OMA’s, regional/local government as well as state-owned enterprises. OPM to get all

training plan from NIPAM on an agreed deadline.

Efficiency: Efficiency can still be improved as enrolment levels are not yet at the required levels.

Impacts:

In the 2015/2016 financial year NIPAM will carry out an impact assessment.


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Estimate Actual Execution rate(%)

01:01Provision of human, financial, IT and logistical

support for efficient administration of OPMMD03 261 929 201 255 854 005 97.68

261 929 201 255 854 005 97.68

02:01

Coordinate effective execution of government

functions, constitutional mandate and special

programs and projects with stakeholders

MD01 120 012 799 112 627 033 93.85

120 012 799 112 627 033 93.85

03:01 Disaster Risk Management MD02 89 506 000 86 080 337 96.17

89 506 000 86 080 337 96.17

04:01 Human resources management MD08 72 645 000 70 701 811 97.33

04:02 Public Service Reform Initiatives MD04 4 827 000 3 930 657 81.43

77 472 000 74 632 467 96.33

05:01Provision of advice and recommendation to

President and GovernmentMD05 21 575 000 20 339 601 94.27

21 575 000 20 339 601 94.27

06:01 Information Technology Management MD06 58 714 000 56 947 034 96.99

58 714 000 56 947 034 96.99

07:01Efficient and effective governance and

performance monitoring of SOEs in NamibiaMD07 10 227 000 9 231 508 90.27

10 227 000 9 231 508 90.27

639 436 000 615 711 986 96.29

2014/15*P-

CodeProgramme Name

*A-

CodeActivity Name

*MD in

Charge

01 Coordination and support services

Sub-Total

02Government Leadership Administration and

Coordination

Sub-Total

03 National Disaster Management

Sub-Total

04 Public Service Management

Sub-Total

05Constitutional obligation of the Public

Service Commission

Sub-Total

06 Public Service Information Technology

Sub-Total

07Governance and Performance Monitoring of

State Owned Enterprises

Sub-Total

Vote-Total

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Programme description

Programme 01: Coordination and Support Services

The objective for this programme:

To ensure enabling environment and high performance culture

Output: Timely delivery of support services

Programme 02: Government Leadership Administration and Coordination

The objectives for this programme are:

Provision of Government Leadership, Integration of Marginalized communities and

support government business in Parliament

Output: Government functions coordinated

Programme 03: National Disaster Management


To Strengthen and Coordinate Disaster Risk Management (improve coordination

between all stakeholders). Reduce the impact of disaster on Namibia and its people.

Output: Disaster Risk management coordinated and strengthened.

Programme 04: Public Service Management

The objective for this programme is: to improve Public Service delivery.

Output: Public Service reform strategy developed and implemented

Output: Human Resources capacity building and planning frameworks developed and

implemented.

Output: Public Service legislative framework reviewed.

Output: Performance management system fully implemented across OMAs and Regional

Councils.

Output: Appropriate organizational structures and grading developed.

Programme 05: Constitutional obligation of the Public Service Commission

The objective for this programme is:

To carry out functions as stipulated in article 113 of the Constitution as well in the Public

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Service Commission Act of 1990/Public Service Act 13 of 1995/Labour Act.

Provision of advice and recommendation to President and Government

Output: Timely provision of effective recommendation and advisory services.

Programme 06: Public Service Information Technology Management


To improve Public Service delivery through e-Governance to improve quality of life.

Output: e-Government Strategic Action Plan Implemented.

Programme 07: Cabinet administrative support management


Conduct policy analysis, evaluation and monitor the implementation of Cabinet

Decisions.

Record and safekeeping of Cabinet documents.

Provision of Secretariat services to Cabinet and Cabinet standing Committees.

Cabinet Toolkit training completed

The revision of Cabinet Handbook.

Output: Efficient and effective governance and performance monitoring of SOEs in

Namibia


None

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Estimate Actual

Personnel Expenditure 132 049 000 116 685 847

Goods and Other Services 156 419 000 138 503 809

Subsidies and Other

Current Transfers204 908 000 262 045 125


Assets(Operational)15 663 000 2 267 182

Capital Transfers

(Operational)


Operational Capital 800 000 0


Assets (Development)129 597 000 96 210 023

Capital Transfers

(Development)


Total State Revenue

Fund Appropriation639 436 000 615 711 986


Grand Total 639 436 000 615 711 986

Year

Breakdown

2014/15


Main division 01: Prime Minister – 6.15% under-expenditure

The saving under Personnel Expenditure was due to vacancies for Prime Office which

were not filled.

The expenditure on Travel and Subsistence, Transport, Other Services and Expenses

and Furniture and Office Equipment were lower than estimated due to savings measures

and limitations on projects and the late submission of invoice’s from Government Garage.

Main division 02: Disaster Risk Management – 3.84% under-expenditure

Personnel expenditure was lower due to resignation of a staff member.

The expenditure on Travel and Subsistence, Material and Supplies, Transport, Utilities,

Other Services and Expenses and Furniture and Office Equipment were lower than

estimated due to savings measures and limitations on projects.

Main division 03: Administration – 2.32% under-expenditure

The execution of the capital project for Hardap of Disaster Risk Management and Second

Office of the Prime Minister was delayed.

The saving under Personnel Expenditure was due to retirement of a staff member.

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The expenditure on Travel and Subsistence, Utilities, Other Services and Expenses and

Furniture and Office Equipment were lower than estimated due to savings measures and

limitations on projects.

The under-expenditure on Transport is because of the late receiving of invoices from

the Government Garage therefore payments are not done on time.

Main division 04: Efficiency Charter Unit 18.57% under-expenditure

The saving under Personnel Expenditure was due to a vacancy (Deputy Director) which

was not filled.

Travel and Subsistence were lower due to fewer foreign trips that were undertaken.

Main division 05: Public Service Commission 5.73% under-expenditure

The saving under Personnel Expenditure was due to over-estimation of virement for

Employers Contribution to the G.I.P.F and M.P.O.O.B.P.F which was lesser than

expected.


The under-expenditure on Transport is because of the late receiving of invoices from the

Government Garage therefore payments are not done on time.

Main division 06: Public Service Information Technology Management 3.01% under-

expenditure

Due to the specialized nature of posts in the Department and the fact that Salaries do not

match those in the private sector, problems are yearly encountered in finding suitable

candidates for vacancies. This resulted in savings on Personnel expenditure.


Limited expenses were incurred under Other Services and Expenses and this resulted in

a saving.

Main division 07: State Owned Enterprise Governing Council 9.73% under-expenditure

Personnel expenditure was lower due to vacancies that could not be filled.

Travel and Subsistence, Material and Supplies, Transport, Other Services and Expenses

and Furniture and Office Equipment costs were limited which minimized the expenditure.

Main division 08: Public Service Management 2.67% under-expenditure

Personnel expenditure was lower due to vacancies that could not be filled.

Travel and Subsistence were lower due to lesser foreign trips which were undertaken.

The under-expenditure on Transport is because of the late receiving of invoices from the

Government Garage therefore payments are not done on time.

Training courses and Symposiums and Workshops costs were limited which minimized

the expenditure.

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NON-TAX REVENUE

OPM


Private Calls 1 000 -800 -20

Unclaimed cheques 0 0 0

IT services (New) 13 506 000 0 -100

Miscellaneous 5 000 928 040 18 461

Year

Revenue Source

2014/15

Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM)


Training Revenue 9 448 068 7 549 258 -20

Cafeteria 1 161 541 1 271 360 9

Interest Income 1 517 485 3 900 757 157

Government Grant 61 519 000 56 716 161 -8

Total 73 646 094 69 437 536 -6

Year

Revenue Source

2014/15

Training revenue significantly behind budget:

Low enrolment numbers on all courses at NIPAM

Not all critical positions filled and high turnover of staff in the 2014/2015 financial year.

Business development function should be further developed

Interest Income

Slower payments on capital project as planned (Phase 2) as well as operational spending

- surplus funds placed on call accounts.


No of Staff 2014/15

Approved470

Funded470

2.2 Expenditure from Contingency

Programme Name Activity Name*MD

inCharge

2011/2012

Actual

2012/2013

Actual

2013/2014

Actual

MD01

0 0 0Total

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Description Quantity

Average

estimated

market unit

value (N$)

Toal Value (N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available to

date

% of items not take for to

auction( current stock

level of individual items)

A B C D E

1 Telephone Instrument 19 1 19 19

2 Chairs Swivel 10 10 100 10

3 Chairs 15 10 150 15

4 Staple H/D 1 1 1 1

5 Letter Tray 1 1 1 1

6 Table no Drawer 1 50 50 1

7 Heater Electric 4 20 80 4

8 Vacuum Cleaner 1 20 20 1

9 Mouse 59 10 590 59

10 CPU 69 40 2 760 69

11 Screens 95 40 3 800 95

12 Keyboard 79 20 1 580 79

13 External Hard Drive 5 40 200 5

14 Switch 21 40 840 21

15 Printer 28 50 1 400 28

16 Scanner 7 10 70 6

17 Speaker 16 10 160 16

18 Desk no Drawer 8 50 400 8

19 Desk with Drawer 3 50 150 3

20 Schoor chair 5 5 25 5

21 Flip chart stand 2 10 20 2

22 Water Cooler 1 15 15 1

23 microwave 3 70 201 3

24 TV 2 100 200 2

25 Fridge 1 500 500 1

26 Loundry Washing machine 2 80 160 2

27 Dishwasher 1 80 80 1

28 Decoder Multichoice 3 50 150 3

29 VCR EC 40 STAR 1 50 50 1

30 Projector 4 40 160 4

31 Shredder 1 60 60 1

32 Laminator 1 60 60 1

33 Laptops 24 60 1 440 24

worn and damages

Vehicles

None

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VOTE 03: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

INTRODUCTION

The Mandate of the Vote

The mandate of the National Assembly as derived from Article 44 and 63 of the Namibia

Constitution is to repeal and pass laws; to examine proposed legislation, scrutinise government

policies and administration, and to debate major issues of national concern.



During the year under review, the Vote achieved the following:

Thirteen (13) bills tabled in the House were considered;

Seventeen Reports of Standing Committees were tabled for consideration in the House;

The House also considered six (6) Conventions/Agreements tabled for adoption;

Additional twenty six (26) parking carports were successfully completed;

Short functional courses were funded for staff members to improve their performance;

Multi-Media Players displaying information on parliamentary activities were installed;

Wireless network was set-up. The internet line was upgraded from six (6) MB to ten (10)

MB metro-e line and a new firewall system was purchased and installed;

Servers were virtualised after additional hardware and software were purchased;

Website development was finalised and moved to a hosting site;

Security equipment were also installed at the National Assembly which included fifty six

(56) cameras, an X-ray scanner and a walkthrough metal detector as well as a biometric

access control system;

About five public hearings were conducted. The Committee on Public Accounts reviewed

sixty one (61) Auditor-General reports of various O/M/As and SOE’s for the years 2009-

2012;

All Committees visited capital projects in the regions to assess the implementation of

these projects.

Twenty (20) Committee reports were tabled in the House for either discussion or note

taking;

During the period under review, the National Assembly adhered to its international

obligations by attending the activities of regional and international organisations such as

SADC-PF, PAP, CPA and IPU; ACP-EU and AWEPA;

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Challenges

Inadequate human and financial resources;

Overlapping membership of Parliamentary Standing Committees.


To oversee and administer the National Assembly in accordance with the Constitution,

to preside over the House and to represent the National Assembly at national and

international level;

To provide administrative support services such as financial management, human

resources management and development, auxiliary services which also include capital

project management, legal services and internal auditing;

To provide research services to the Members of Parliament to ensure that there is an

informed and factual intervention as well as to provide library services to the legislators,

secretariat and the public;

To provide IT services to Members of Parliament and staff;

To provide operational, administrative assistance and guidance to Parliamentary Standing

Committees.

Overall Vote Actual Performance

Year

Breakdown 2014/15 2014/15

N$ N$

Estimate Actual




Total 177 126 000 151 379 284

Ministerial Targets


Actual

2014/15-

2016/17

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

Number of Bills processed per financial year 90 % 90 % 100% 200%

Scrutinise 35 annual reports of O/M/A's per

financial year 90% 165% 100% 190%

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Conduct 3 public education programmes in 3

regions per financial year 120% 20% 90% 70%

Target 1: Number of Bills processed per financial year

The main purpose for this target was to ensure that all initiated Bills are tabled, debated and

passed within the financial year.

Effectiveness: During the year under review the vote exceeded the target by almost 100%.

Efficiency: All bills tabled were passed in the shortest possible time.

Impacts: Improved service delivery.

Target 2: Scrutinise 35 annual reports of O/M/A's per financial year

During the Financial Year 2014/2015, about 61 reports of O/M/As were scrutinised by relevant

Committees. This figure exceeded the target of 35 reports per financial year.

It is a challenge to measure the output of this target in terms of effectiveness, efficiency and

impacts.

Effectiveness: The Committee scrutinised 61 reports from O/M/A’s and SOE which exceeded

the target of 35 reports per financial year.

Efficiency: It could have been possible if there was improved coordination of Committees’ work

to cut on unnecessary expenditure.

Impacts: Recommendations in Committees’ reports led to improved internal control measures

as noted by Auditor-General in the 2010/2011 Central Government report.

Target 3: Conduct 3 public education programmes in 3 regions per financial year

Public education programmes are essential to involve the public in the law-making process by

informing them about the Parliamentary proceedings.

Targeting: The programme could not reach its target due to staff shortages.

Effectiveness: Due to staff shortage which has been a serious constraint, the effectiveness of

this target could not be proved.

Efficiency: The use of mass media to complement Parliament outreach.

Impacts: Improved knowledge about Parliamentary processes and this has consequently

increased visits to Parliament.

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Estimate ActualExecution

rate(%)

01 Legislative Management 01-01 Enactment of Laws MD 01 16,081,000 15,535,748 96.61

16,081,000 15,535,748 96.61

02-02Parliamentary Coordination

and Support ServicesMD 02

99,720,000 75,131,60675.34

02-03 Information Services MD 03 11,917,000 11,507,054 96.56

02-04 Committee Services MD 04 49,408,000 49,386,875 99.96

161,045,000 136,025,535 84.46

177,126,000 151,561,283 85.57

2014/15

Vote-Total

Sub-Total

Sub-Total

02Coordination and Support

Services

*P-

Code

Programme

Name

*A-

CodeActivity Name

*MD in

Charge

Programme 01: Legislative Management

Programme objectives.

To oversee and administer the National Assembly in accordance with the Constitution, to preside

over the House and to represent the National Assembly at national and international level;

Main activities

Enactment of laws

Managing and controlling the administration of the Presiding Officers;

Provide relevant, timely and accurate advice to the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker;

Ensure that the expectations of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker for support services

(preparation of correspondence, reports, speeches and press releases, etc) are met.

Ensure that effective public relations plan for the Directorate is established, developed

and maintained.

Provision of advice and guidance on Parliamentary proceedings and procedures and

ensure smooth functioning of the House.

Ensure that the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker’s national, regional and international

obligations are managed with a high degree of professionalism and competence.

Ensure that the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker’s meetings are serviced effectively and

professionally.

Ensure accurate and timely processing of session papers such as Order Papers, Minutes

of Proceedings and Question Papers.

Contribute to the planning and continued development of the National Assembly’s

functions and services.

Output achieved during the year under review

Thirteen (13) bills in the House were considered;

Six (6) Conventions/Agreements were tabled, adopted and passed;

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Programme 02: Coordination and Support Services

Programme objectives:

To provide administrative support services such as financial management, human

resources management and development, auxiliary services which also include capital

project management, legal services and internal auditing;

To provide research services to the Members of Parliament to ensure that there is an

informed and factual intervention as well as to provide library services to the legislators,

secretariat and the public;

To provide IT services to Members of Parliament and staff;

To provide procedural advice, administrative and logistical support to Parliamentary

Standing Committees.

To conduct oversight functions and scrutinise all matters referred to Committees;

Main Activities

Activity name: Parliamentary Coordination and Support Services

Ensure prudent utilisation of financial resources which includes budgeting, budget

execution, monitoring and effective control of the allocated budget;

Ensure the recruitment of competent staff, administering staff benefits and conditions of

services, training and development, employees’ wellness programme and handling of

labour relations matter;

Provide auxiliary services that caters for the procurement of goods and services, transport

and asset management as well as capital projects management;

Ensure that professional and timely legal advice is provided to the Office of the Speaker,

Deputy Speaker, Secretariat and Parliamentary Standing Committees.

Provides the assurance of adequate systems control through internal auditing.


Budget execution rate for 2014/15 was 98.7%

Activity name: Information Services

Undertaking research and conducting public education;

Provides relevant and up-to-date library services to the Members of Parliament and staff;

Ensure the acquisition, maintenance of ICT equipment and library resources.


Informed citizenry;

Upgraded Computer Network and Server Infrastructure.

Activity name: Committee Services

To ensure the efficient running of the relevant committees, assist in procedural and

logistical matters of committees;

Provide assistance to Chairpersons and Members of the Parliamentary Standing

Committees.

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The Committees scrutinised 61 reports from O/M/As and State Owned Enterprises

(SOEs) during the period under review

As part of oversight function, the Committees visited the Regions to assess the

implementation of development projects.

Staff and Members of Parliament were trained in understanding the National Budget in

order to enrich the oversight function of Standing Committees

The Committees represented and promoted the interests of Namibia at regional and

international organisations, such as AWEPA, SADC PF, PAP, CPA and IPU

The Committee initiated the installation of Wi-Fi system at parliament

The website of parliament is functional due to the involvement of the ICT Committee

The Committee on ICT has donated computers to schools to promote IT usage


None.

OVERALL BUDGET ALLOCATIONS TO THE VOTE

Estimate Actual



Subsidies and Other




Capital Transfers

(Operational)0 0





Capital Transfers

(Development)0 0


Total State Revenue



Grand Total 177,126,000 151,117,834

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

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Vote actual performances

Estimate Actual




Total 177,126,000 151,117,834

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

N$

EXPLANATIONS ON VARIANCES

Personnel expenditure

An under spending of N$884,157.00 on personnel expenditure was realised due to vacant

positions that could not be filled.

Goods and other services

An amount of N$2,084,667.00 was underspent due to unexpected cancellation or postponement

of programmed activities of various Standing Committees as a result of the National Assembly

and Presidential elections. Furthermore, budgetary provision was made for the official opening

of Parliament and hosting of the Children’s Parliament which were cancelled.

Subsidies and other current transfers

The fluctuations in the exchange rate, which was unpredictable played a major role in the under

spending of this subdivision. The non- submission of invoices by international bodies also

contributed to this state of affairs.

Acquisitions of capital assets (operational)

The budget was 100% executed as appropriated.

Capital Transfers (Development)

Development budget An amount of N$22,655,004 was underspent on the New Parliament Building Project due to the

invoices that were not received until the closing date of the financial year.

No budgetary provision was made on this item.

NON-TAX REVENUE

The table below indicates the estimates and actual for the non-tax revenue by source for the

2013/2014 financial year. Explanations to the variances between the estimates and the actual

non-tax revenue collected during the year under review are provided in the table below:


Miscellaneous 50,000 24,468 51

Total 50,000 24,468 51

Year

Revenue Source

2014/15

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Miscellaneous

The estimate of N$50 000.00 was an overestimated amount.


No of Staff 2014/15

Approved 110

Funded 110

POB's Approved and Funded 37

POB's Approved and not Funded 26



Worn and damages


Average

estimated

market unit

value (N$)

Toal Value

(N$) BiXCi

Quantity

available to

date

% of items not

take for to

auction(

current stock

A B C D E

1Cupboard 2 Glass door

2 wooden doors1 1800 1 800 1 0,1

2 Cupboard 2 doors wooden 1 1500 1 500 1 0,1

3 Credenza 2 Sliding doors 3 1200 3 600 3 0,1

4Chair H/B Revolving Armrest

leather steel base1 900 900 1 0,1

5 Shredder Rexall 1 500 500 1 0,2

6 Jump starter 1 1200 1 200 1 0,1

7 Tyre Assorted (lot) 6 584 3 504 6 0,2

8 Vacuum Cleaner 4 600 2 400 4 0,2

9 Stick Assorted (lot) 40 2 80 40 50,0

10 Cartridges Assorted 19 500 9 500 19 0,2

11 Printer 1 900 900 1 0,1

worn and damages

Reasons for the stock levels

The items became worn and damage due to long usage.

9




Average

estimated

market unit

value (N$)

Toal Value

(N$) BiXCi

Quantity

available

to date

% of items not

take for to

auction( current

stock level of

individual items)

A B C D E

Television Silver 3 1700 5 100 3 0,1

Television Hiltron 2 1700 3 400 2 0,1

Briefcase and

Tape Recorder 1 1200

1 200 1 0,1

Basket Waste

Plastic 3 200

600 3 0,5

Holder Tissue 11 150 1 650 11 0,7

Heater 2 Bar 6 180 1 080 6 0,6

Holder Toilet

Paper 7 120

840 7 0,8

Fan Electric 1 290 290 1 0,3

Projector Screen 1 1100 1 100 1 0,1

Printer HP 6 2700 16 200 6 0,0

Printer Lenovo 9 2200 19 800 9 0,0

Printer Oki 3 2400 7 200 3 0,0

Printer Canon 2 1800 3 600 2 0,1

Printer 1 1300 1 300 1 0,1

Mouse Targus 1 40 40 1 2,5

Mouse HP 1 60 60 1 1,7

Keyboard Mecer 3 250 750 3 0,4

Keyboard HP 2 250 500 2 0,4

Keyboard

Compaq 2 250

500 2 0,4

Plug 3 Way 1 25 25 1 4,0

Scanner HP 2 2400 4 800 2 0,0

Sanner Founder 1 1300 1 300 1 0,1

Television

Daewoo 1 2200

2 200 1 0,0

Fax Canon 1 1800 1 800 1 0,1

Switch Nortel 2 750 1 500 2 0,1

Networks Nortel 1 600 600 1 0,2

10

Switch 3 Com 3 750 2 250 3 0,1

Switch D-Link 1 750 750 1 0,1

Power Supply 3 1900 5 700 3 0,1

Speaker Mecer 4 120 480 4 0,8

Speaker JS 2 120 240 2 0,8

Laptop Acer 1 2350 2 350 1 0,0

Screen Samsung 3 3100 9 300 3 0,0

Screen Acer 3 3100 9 300 3 0,0

Screen Lenovo 1 3100 3 100 1 0,0

Blinds Assorted

(lot) 40 150

6 000 40 0,7

Kettle Electric 1 120 120 1 0,8

Printer Samsung 1 1800 1 800 1 0,1

Converter Fibre

Module 2 350

700 2 0,3

Telephone

Siemens 1 150

150 1 0,7

Screen HP 1 3100 3 100 1 0,0

Stappler Heavy

Duty 1 150

150 1 0,7

Door Shower

Glass 1 1450

1 450 1 0,1

Trolley Mop 5 700 3 500 5 0,1

Plates Assorted

(lot) 100 5

500 100 20,0

Cups Assorted

(lot) 100 5

500 100 20,0

Portrait Framed 2 450 900 2 0,2

Basket Waste

Wooden 1 270

270 1 0,4

Board Notice 1 250 250 1 0,4

Toner HP Printer 43 1100 47 300 43 0,1

Terminal HP 6 250 1 500 6 0,4

Chair H/B

Revolving

Armrest Fabrick

2 500

1 000

2 0,2

Toner Canon

Printer 1 1100

1 100 1 0,1

Toner Sagem 1 1100 1 100 1 0,1

Toner Epson 1 1100 1 100 1 0,1

Camera Digital

Aigo 43 800

34 400 43 0,1

Mobile Flat-Distk

Aigo 51 250

12 750 51 0,4

11

Hard-Drive

External Aigo 26 700

18 200 26 0,1


The items have exceeded their lifespan, thus became redundant and obsolete. New items were

bought to replace the obsolete stock. Some items were replaced due to compliance and changes

in software due to new technology.

2.3.2 Vehicles


DescriptionQuanti

ty

Average

estimated

market unit

value (N$)

Toal Value

(N$) BiXCi

Quantity

available to

date

% of items not

take for to

auction(

current stock

level of

individual

items)

A B C D E

1 NIL 0 0 0 0 0.0


VOTE 04: OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL

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INTRODUCTION


The Office of the Auditor-General is established through the directives of Article 127 (1) of the

Namibia Constitution. The Namibian Constitution and various other legal instruments such as

the State Finance Act, 1991 (Act 31 of 1991), Regional Councils Act, 1992 (Act 22 of 1992) and

Local Authorities Act, 1992 (Act 23 of 1992) mandates the Office to audit O/M/As (offices,

ministries and agencies), regional councils, local authorities, funds and legally assigned statutory

bodies and report thereon to the National Assembly.

The Office of the Auditor-General is further expected in terms of the State Finance Act, 1991

(Act 31 of 1991) Section 26(1) (b) (iv) to investigate and report on the economy, efficiency and

effectiveness of the use of the State’s resources


Achievements

The Office is implementing its second strategic plan for the period 2013-2017. As part of the

Performance Management Framework rolled out in the Government of the Republic of Namibia,

this Office carries out annual reviews of its annual management plans.

The reports which have been finalized in terms of the stipulations of the relevant Acts amount to

one hundred and sixty five (165) on 31 March 2015 compared to the one hundred and twenty

seven (127) as at 31 March 2014. Three Performance Audit reports and three other special reports

were finalized as well.

There are still some institutions which are unable to submit their financial statements timeously

and it is of particular concern that the Auditor-General had to qualify, disclaim or express an

adverse opinion on seventy seven (77) of the finalized financial audit reports during 2014/15.

Challenges

During the 2014/15 annual review, the following challenges were highlighted:

Smart outputs and key performance indicators should be developed;

Professionalization of staff is currently handled on committee level, but should rather

form part of the Human Resource Development action plan;

The time-recording system is still not utilized fully; and

Resignations and vacancies hamper the achievement of targets.


Ensure that every government transaction involving government money is checked for


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correctness, for being within the law, and for being used for the purpose that the National

Assembly approved the Central Government budget.

Carryout performance audits which examine the way in which public resources such as

money, are used.


Year

Breakdown

2014/15

N$

Estimate Actual




Total 78,993,000 76,251,211

Overview of the ministerial targets


Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

Finalize government audit reports

annually 0 32 32 64

Finalize accrual based audit reports

annually 84 131 121 101

Finalize performance audit reports

annually 1 2 3 3

Finalize follow-up performance audit

reports annually 1 2 2 0

Finalize environmental audit reports

annually 0 1 2 0

Finalize forensic audit reports

annually 0 1 2 0

Finalize other special audit reports

annually 0 0 3 3

Carry out asset inspections annually 159 120 120 91

Issue management letters 159 120 120 43

Targets

Target 1: Finalize 32 government audit reports annually

Effectiveness: The Office finalized sixty four (64) government audit reports. Thirty two (32)

were for the 2013/2014 financial year which were only finalized during 2014/2015 because


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extension was granted to OMA’s by the Auditor-General to submit financial statements for audit

purposes until 31 December 2013.

Efficiency: Target has been achieved.

Impacts: Stakeholders (Taxpayers, donors, etc.) are informed through the annual reports how

O/M/A/’s spend the allocated funds. The Public Accounts Committee conducts public hearings

after reports have been tabled and this creates awareness in the community with regard to public

expenditure. Reporting also ensures accountability and transparency of public funds.

Target 2: Finalize 121 accrual based audit reports annually

Effectiveness: The Office was only able to finalize one hundred and one (101) of the planned

one hundred and twenty one (121) accrual based audits. This was mainly caused by the fact that

this Office battles to get financial statements from Local Authorities and Statutory Bodies on

time. This hampers the timely delivery of effective reporting and corrective action being taken.

Efficiency: The targeted output could not have been reached with fewer inputs without

compromising on the scope and quality of the audits.

Impacts: The Public Accounts Committee continues to perform public hearings after the reports

have been tabled. This creates awareness in the community with regard to their Local Authority’s

performance.

Target 3: Finalize 3 performance audit reports annually

Effectiveness: The Office managed to meet the target of 3 performance reports which were

finalized by 31 March 2015.

Efficiency: The targeted output could not have been reached with fewer inputs.

Impacts: The reports aimed at investigating the impact of the availability of firearms on gun

related crimes, the systems in place to safeguard the environment and human health from the

impact of waste and the control and management of illegal forest activities within community

forests, respectively.

Target 4: Finalize 2 follow-up performance audit reports annually

Effectiveness: No follow-up reports were produced during the period under review. Follow-up

audits usually take place after field visits are carried out by the Public Accounts Committee to

investigate findings as per the Auditor-General’s report. The Office awaits a status report from

the Public Accounts Committee to determine the follow-up audits.

Efficiency: The targeted output could not have been reached with less input.

Impacts: No follow-up audits were carried out during the 2014/15 financial year.


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Target 5: Finalize 2 environmental audit reports annually

Effectiveness: No reports were produced as the unit was only established during this financial

year. The timeframe for an environmental audit is approximately 12 months. The first

environmental audit started only in June 2014 and will therefore only be finalized during the

2015/16 financial year.

Efficiency: The targeted output was not achieved.

Impacts: No follow-up audits were carried out during the 2014/15 financial year.

Target 6: Finalize 2 forensic audit reports annually

Effectiveness: No reports were produced as the unit could not be established during this

financial year as planned.

Efficiency: The targeted output was not achieved.

Impacts: The forensic audit unit could not be established during 2014/15.

Target 7: Finalize 3 other special audit reports annually

Effectiveness: Three audits were performed UNDP, SADC and a Transversal audit. The target

was achieved.

Efficiency: On transversal audit less input were achieved and the quality was high. This report

was done concurrently with the PAC hearings in the regions. UNDP and SADC output could not

have been reached with less input without compromising on quality.

Impacts: Stakeholders are informed through the annual reports. Reporting also ensures

accountability and transparency of public funds.

Target 8: Carry out 120 asset inspections annually

Effectiveness: The target was not achieved because of the backlog in the previous year’s audit

reports which were finalized in the 2014/2015 financial year. Only 91 inspections were

conducted.

Efficiency: The targeted output could not have been reached with less input without

compromising on quality. More inputs will ensure that the Office conducts more audits and asset

inspections at regional offices.

Impacts: Stakeholders (Taxpayers, donors, etc.) are informed through the annual reports how


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OMAs control government assets. The Public Accounts Committee conducts public hearings

after reports have been tabled and this creates awareness in the community with regard to public

expenditure. Reporting also ensures accountability and transparency of public funds.

Target 9: Issue 120 management letters

Effectiveness: The target was not achieved. Only forty three (43) management letters were

issued during this financial year. Management letters are issued per Auditee and not per stock

point audited. For example if five clinics are inspected, only one management letter will be issued

to the Ministry of Health and Social Services.

Efficiency: The targeted output could not have been reached with less input without

compromising on quality.

Impacts: Stakeholders (Taxpayers, donors, etc.) are informed through the annual reports and

management letters how O/M/A’s control government assets. The Public Accounts Committee

conducts public hearings after reports have been tabled and this creates awareness in the

community with regard to public expenditure. Reporting also ensures accountability and

transparency of public funds.


During the review period, the Office of the Auditor-General had only two (2) programmes as

illustrated in the table below, namely: Public Expenditure Oversight; and Supervision and

Support Services.


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01 Public Expenditure Auditing 03 52,622,000 51,456,994 97.79

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

52,622,000 51,456,994 97.79

01 Policies Supervision 01 5,405,000 5,240,492 96.96

0.00

02 Co-ordination & Support Services 02 20,966,000 19,553,725 93.26

0.00

0.00

26,371,000 24,794,217 94.02

78,993,000 76,251,211 96.53

2014/15*P-

CodeProgramme Name

*A-

CodeActivity Name

*MD in

Charge

01 Public Expenditure Oversight

Sub-Total

02 Supervision & Support Services

Sub-Total

Vote-Total

Programme 01: Public Expenditure Oversight

Programme Objective


To provide independent assurance and advice to the National Assembly on the proper

accounting for and the regularity of the expenditure and receipts of Central Government,

Regional Councils, Local Authorities, and legally assigned Statutory Bodies;

To provide independent reports to the National Assembly on the economy and on the

efficiency and effectiveness with which Public resources are used by Central

Government, Regional Councils, Local Authorities, and legally assigned Statutory

Bodies.

Main activities

Public Expenditure Oversight

Output of Programme 01: Public Expenditure Oversight

Programme Effectiveness: The programme did not reach all of its targets as planned. The

reports which have been finalized in terms of the stipulations of the relevant Acts amounts to one

hundred and sixty five (165) on 31 March 2014 compared to one hundred and fifty nine (159)

that was planned for the financial year.


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Thirty two (32) reports of the 2013/14 financial year were finalized in addition to the planned

reports. There are still some institutions which are unable to submit their financial statements

timeously and thus hampers the timely delivery of reports. The number of asset inspections was

only 91 due to reasons mentioned above.

Three (3) performance audit reports were finalized during the financial year. No follow up

performance audits were carried out. Three other special audit reports was also produced during

the financial year.

Efficiency: The targeted output for government reports was exceeded by thirty two reports.

However, the target for accrual based reports was not achieved. Three performance audit reports

were finalized but no follow-up audits were conducted.

Impacts: The main aim of this programme was achieved which is:

To provide independent assurance and advice to the National Assembly on the proper

accounting for and the regularity of the expenditure and receipts of Central Government,

Regional Councils, Local Authorities, and legally assigned Statutory Bodies; and

To provide independent reports to the National Assembly on the economy and on the

efficiency and effectiveness with which Public resources are used by Central

Government, Regional Councils, Local Authorities, and legally assigned Statutory

Bodies.

Programme 02: Supervision and Support Service

Programme Objective


To certify that public accounts have been examined and whether they represent a true and

fair view of the financial state of the institution, and to report thereon to the National

Assembly;

To assist the Auditor-General regarding the overall administration, and to facilitate the

operations of, his/her Office;

To assist the audit components of the Office with logistical and technical support.

Description of the main activities

Policy supervision

The purpose of this activity is to provide independent assurance and advice to the National

Assembly on the proper accounting for and regularity of expenditure and receipts.

Co-ordination and support services

The purpose of this activity is to assist the Auditor-General regarding the overall administration,

to facilitate the operations of his/her Office and to assist the audit components of the Office with

logistical and technical support. In addition to the services provided to the Auditor-General, the

main operations of this component are to provide administrative support services including

budgeting, accounting, information technology support, personnel affairs, organizational


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procedures, and to provide logistics, material and equipment, transport services, internal

auditing, secretarial, and other auxiliary services.

Output of Programme 02: Supervision and Support

Programme Effectiveness: The programme was able to reach most of its targets during this financial year. The Auditor-

General signed off on one hundred and seventy one (171) reports. The Office implemented most

of the planned initiatives on its strategic plan.

Efficiency: This Office is satisfied that the outputs were reached in the most economical way.

Impacts: The main aim of this programme is to assist the Auditor-General regarding the overall

administration of his Office and to provide logistical and technical support to the audit

components, which was achieved.


None


Estimate Actual



Subsidies and Other

Current Transfers130,000 124,185



Capital Transfers

(Operational)


Operational Capital 2,730,000 2,722,253


Assets (Development)

Capital Transfers

(Development)


Total State Revenue



Grand Total 78,993,000 76,251,211

Year

Breakdown

2014/15



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The under-expenditure of 3.47% was mainly caused but the fact that this Office was unable to

fill all the planned vacant positions. This caused a saving on personnel expenditure as well as on

goods and other services.

NON-TAX REVENUE


Audit Fees 3 220 000 1 341 068 58

Private Telephone Calls 25 000 19 781 21

Miscellaneous 5 000 113 668 2 173

Total 3 250 000 1 474 518 55

Year

Revenue Source

2014/15

Private Telephone Calls

Less private telephone calls were made than originally anticipated.

Miscellaneous revenue

The under estimation was mainly caused by the following unforeseen refunds in terms of

purchase of a vehicle, study fees, lost keys, salary and damage of laptop.

Audit Fees

This Office budgeted to generate revenue from audit fees charged to local authorities. However,

on 3 June 2014, Treasury granted authorization (20/15/1/1/04 DB14/70) that the local authorities

be exempted from paying audit fees for a period of five years starting from 2014/15 up to 2018/19

which caused the over estimation on audit fees.


No of Staff 2014/15

Approved221

Funded219

EXPENDITURE FROM CONTINGENCY

None


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Description QuantityAverage estimated

market unit value (N$)

Toal Value (N$)

BiXCi

Quantity available to

date




A B C D E

0 0.0

0 0.0

0 0.0

0 0.0

worn and damaged


Average

estimated

market unit

value (N$)

Toal Value (N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available to

date

% of items not

take for to

auction(

current stock

level of

individual

items)

A B C D E

0 0.0

0 0.0

0 0.0

0 0.0


Vehicles

DescriptionQuanti

ty

Average

estimated

market unit

value (N$)

Toal Value (N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available to

date


to auction( current

stock level of

individual items)

A B C D E

1 Passenger Vehicle 2 14,000 28,000 2 0.0

22WD Station wagons,Combis Busses

MPVs

00.0


capacity up to 1t

00.0

44WD Station wagons Combis Busses

SUVs

00.0


capacity up to 1t

00.0

6 Motorcycle and Scooters 0 0.0

7 Animal Health Locust Personnel 2×4 0 0.0

8 Animal Health Locust Personnel 4×4 0 0.0

9 Tractors 0 0.0

10 Caravan 0 0.0

Truck 3ton

13 Truck 5 ton 0 0.0

14 Truck 10 ton 0 0.0

15 Truck 15 ton 0 0.0

16 Bus 65 seater 0 0.0


VOTE 05: MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS AND IMMIGRATION

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INTRODUCTION


The core mandate of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration is the management of the

National Population Register; facilitation of lawful migration and provision of protection and

support to Refugees and Asylum seekers. The Ministry also ensure that the government has the

demographic statistics it needs for planning purposes.

In addition to the Constitution, the Ministry is guided by, and administers the following principal

Acts:

Births, Marriages and Deaths Registration Act, (Act no. 81 of 1963)

Immigration Control Act, (Act no. 7 of 1993)

Departure from Namibia Regulations Amendment Act (Act no. 34 of 1955) as amended

by Act no. 4 of 1993

Namibia Refugee (Recognition and Control) Act (Act no. 2 of 1999)

Namibian Citizenship Act (Act no. 14 of 1990)

Public Service Act, (Act No. 13 of 1995)

State Finance Act, (Act No. 31 of 1991) and Treasury Instructions

Labour Act, (Act No. 11 of 2007)

Tender Board Act, (Act No. 16 of 1996)

Namibia Time Act (Act No 3 of 1994)


During the year under review the following achievements and challenges were recorded.

Achievements

Implementation of Turnaround strategy resulted in reduction of turnaround times, more effective

systems, shorter queues, efficient offices, improved customer service, elimination of backlogs

and daily dispatching of applications and printed documents. Electronic reporting on daily

production has been implemented and customer excellence improved significantly.

During the period under review, the Aliens Control System (ACS) was successfully

commissioned. About 2.2 million people entered Namibia and 2.1 million departed from

Namibia during the year under review. Furthermore, Oshana Regional Office and Kashamane

Border Post were inaugurated during the year under review and are now functioning. The

Ministry has launched a Strategic Plan on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics.

Challenges


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During the year under review the Ministry’s operations encountered frequently slow

network connections, particularly at regional offices, which hampering the entering of

birth and death records in the National Population Registration System (NPRS). The

NPRS is web-based, and no records can be entered if the network is down or slow.

The inadequate budget allocation continued to slow the pace of quality service delivery.

The porousness of the borders continued presenting the breeding ground for illegal

migration.

Asylum seekers entering Namibia hidden in trucks which is tantamount to human

trafficking.

The main objectives

Comprehensive, accurate and integrated Civil Registration

Effective facilitation of lawful migration

Effective management of refugees and asylum seekers

Enabling environment and culture of high performance


Year

Breakdown

2014/15

N$

Estimate Actual




Total 543 333 000 511 339 757



Actual

2014/15

Target

2015/16

Forecast

2016/17

Actual

Linked National Population Register for

all Regions to main server by 2017 85% 90% 90% 95%

Reduce the waiting period of permits

from 90 days to 30 days by 2014 30 days 30days 30days 30days

Reduce the waiting period of citizenship

application by 2017 60 days 30days 30days 30days

Register 800 000 border residents by

2017 0 0 300 000 300 000


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Establish additional five (5) new ports of

entry/exit (border post) by 2017 1 1 1 2


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Targets:

PROGRAMME 1: Civil Registration

Target 1: Linked of National Population Register for all 14 Regions to main server by 2017

Effectiveness: Yes, this target was reached in terms of outputs and results (the estimate target for 2014 was 70%

and the actual achievement is 85%)

Efficiency: No, it would not have been possible to reach the same output with fewer inputs, due to additional

expenses incurred for new offices which were connected which included connection fees to

Telecom, office space rentals, furniture, and material and office equipment.

Impacts: Yes, the living conditions of citizenry were improved for better. Firstly, allowing and enabling

citizens to access a range of social services including health, education, welfare, access to

employment opportunities and voting. Secondly, quality of life was improved by means of better

governance, enabling better planning and better utilization for the services.

PROGRAMME 2: Immigration Control and Citizenship

02:01 Visas, Permits, Passports and Citizenship

Target 2: Reduce the waiting period of permits from 90days to 30days by 2014/2015

Effectiveness: Yes, the target has been reached in terms of outputs and results due to the process cycle change,

the implementation of the turnaround strategy and the recruitment of additional staff.

Efficiency: The allocated resources on the target enabled us to achieve the target, but it would have been

impossible with less input.

Impacts:

Through reduced waiting period of permits from 90 days to 30 days the country has benefited

from the importation of scarce skills. Equally, it provided a conducive business environment for

foreign investment, job creation and poverty reduction.

Target 3: Reduce the waiting period of citizenship application from 90days to 30 days by

2014/2015

Effectiveness:


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The target was partly reached in terms of outputs and results with regard to citizenship by

descent. However, with regard to citizenship by marriage and naturalization it required more

time due to the involvement of external stakeholders in the processing of applications.

Efficiency: No, therefore, it would have been impossible to achieve the target with less input.

Impacts:

Generally, the targeted groups by having acquired Namibian citizenship means that they are able

to access all benefits that all other Namibians are enjoying, such as employment, studying

opportunities, health care services, social grants and political participation to enhance economic

growth and poverty reduction.

02:02 Immigration and Border Control

Target 4: register 800 000 border residents by 2017

Target 5: Establish additional five (5) new ports of entry/exit (border post) by 2017

Effectiveness:

Target 4 was not achieved due to insufficient funds. As regard to target 5, the Ministry only

managed to establish 1 port of entry. The delay was caused by the required demining of

ordinances in the area of construction.

Efficiency: No, it would not have been possible to achieve the target with less input.

Impacts:

The communities around Kashamane Border Post are now facilitated to do their cross border

economic activities thus improving the wellbeing of the border community and enhancing trade

between Angola and Namibia. On the other hand it has become easier for the law enforcement

agencies to control the movement of people across the Borders.


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Programmes-activities description (2014/2015)

*P-

Code Programme Name

*A-

Code Activity Name

*MD in

Charge

2014/15

Estimate Actual Execution rate

(%)

01 Civil Registration 01-01 Management of the National

Population Register 03

117 088 000 114 128 761

97.47

Sub-Total 117 088 000 114 128 761 97.47

02 Immigration Control

and citizenship

02-01 Management of Permits and

Citizenship 04

33 911 000 28 239 104

83.27

02-02 Establishment and Regulation

of ports of entry and exit 06

132 918 866 129 487 426 97.42

Sub-Total 166 829 866 157 726 530 94.54

03 Refugee

Administration 03-01

International Protection of

Refugees and Asylum Seeker 07

5 519 000 4 102 369

74.33

Sub-Total 5 519 000 4 102 369 74.33

04 Administration

04-01 Policies Supervision 01 6 466 000 5 780 861

89.40

04-02 Coordination and Support

Services 02

204 328 134 187 498 097

91.76

04-03 Information and Technology

Support 05

43 102 000 42 103 140 97.68

0.00

0.00


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Sub-Total 253 896 134 235 382 098 92.71

Vote-Total 543 333 000 511 339 758 94.11


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Civil Registration

Programme objective To manage the National Population Register. It is responsible for the registration and issuance

of national documents such as Birth Certificates, Identity Cards, Marriage Certificates, Death

Certificates, and the management of such records.

The activities under this programme are aimed at ensuring that Government and other key

stakeholders have the necessary demographic statistical information they need for planning

purposes. This programme also empowers communities to exercise their civil rights, while

National Documents allow the law enforcement agencies to identify all citizens.

Main Activities

Management of the National Population Register: Registration and issuance of Birth, Marriage

and Death Certificates and National Identity Cards,

Expansion of Civil Registration programmes: Maintained various systems, opened

Regional and Sub-Regional offices and expanded services at health facilities.

Automation and integration of National Population Registration System (NPRS):

Provision of reliable accessibility to NPRS.

Developed relevant policy guidelines, review and propose amendments of out-dated

legislation and develop standardized operational procedures: Review and propose

amendments thereto. Develop regulations and work manuals to standardize operational

procedures

Main Output for achieving Ministerial target in the reporting year.

For the reporting period the achievement are as follows:

20, 2856 birth records, 80,875 marriage and death records 41,430 were automated.

73,531 registered and issued with birth certificates, 938 re-registration (from father to

mother surname), and 5,100 submission alteration of surname. 5,924 Alteration or

insertion of parent’s particulars. 632 change of surnames. 473 Alteration of surnames

(wrong spelling). 219 alteration of place of birth. 89 Alteration of gender. 61 Adoptions

and 4,292 Alteration of names (wrong spelling). 6,479 marriages were conducted and

19,101 deaths registered.

124,486 issued with Ids. 231 Eligible Namibians and Permanent Residence Permit

holders. 17,760 duplicate ID cards. 6,525 change of particulars. 128 change of citizen

and 4,002 applications of ID of SWA ID holders.

Implementation of Turnaround strategy resulted in reduction of turnaround times of

National Identity Cards, elimination of backlogs and daily dispatching of applications

and printed ID cards. Electronic reporting on daily production has been implemented.

During the year under review 1 general mobile registration was conducted in each region


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resulting into 3,475 applications handled. 1 School mobile registration was conducted

with 9,715 applications processed.

13 Outreach programmes with Ministry of Health and Social Services were conducted

and 1,784 applications were processed during the reporting year.

Completed Software development (i.e. completed software with all civic components and

complete set of civic data) and integrated (i.e. having all civic events under one

demographic profile) web-based National Population Registration System.


Immigration Control and Citizenship

Management of Permits and Citizenship


Facilitate and control lawful entry into and exit from Namibia by providing valid relevant

visas and permits to foreign nationals who will meet the requirements.

Facilitate the issuance of citizenship certificates to foreign nationals who may apply and

meet the requirements.

Facilitate the issuance of passports and other travel documents to eligible Namibian

nationals.

Facilitate the posting of Immigration Attachés to Namibian Diplomatic Missions abroad.

Main activities

Issuance of Visas and Permits: ensure that all foreign nationals who applied to enter

Namibia for purpose of tourism, business, study, employment or other purposes and met

the set requirements were issued with relevant visas and permits.

Issuance of Namibian Citizenship Certificates: ensure that foreign nationals who

applied and met the set stringent requirements were issued with citizenship certificates.

Issuance of Namibian passports: ensure that all eligible Namibians who required to

travel abroad were issued with valid passports or travel documents in order to comply

with international standards and procedures for travel

Management of permits and citizenship: We facilitated and issued visas, permits and

citizenship certificates to foreign nationals who met the requirements.

Automation of visas, permits, and citizenship certificates: acquire systems for the

automation (computerization) of visas, permits and citizenship applications.

Main Output to achieve Ministerial target in the reporting year

During the period under review (2014/15), the Aliens Control System (ACS) was successfully

commissioned in April 2014. The system was also rolled out to two Namibian Diplomatic

Missions on a pilot basis namely, Namibian Embassy in Beijing-China and the Namibian High

Commission in Pretoria-South Africa. These achievements represent about 80% of ACS system

implementation progress. The remaining 20% constitutes Visas and Permit stickers that are still

to be acquired and the roll out of the system to the regions and the rest of the foreign diplomatic

missions.

Furthermore, during the same period, the contract for the acquisition of the Citizenship


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Registration System (CRS) was signed during the last quarter of 2014/2015 financial year. The

system is currently under the design and development stage and is expected to be completed

during the second quarter of 2015/2016 financial year.

Citizenship applications processed during the period under review

No. Types of citizenship Certificates

issued

Applications

Rejected

1 Descent 1 171 24

2 Marriage 82 9

3 Naturalization 835 4

4 Restoration 11 0

5 Renunciation 13 0

Total 2,112 37

Visas and permits processed during the period under review

No. Types of Visa and Permits Number of

Applications

Approved

Number of

Applications

Rejected

1 Employment permit 5168 884

2 Work visa 35,648 1,456

3 Business visa 37 0

4 Holiday visa 692 11

5 Study permits 9,724 322

6 Temporary Residence permits 39 4

7 Permanent Residence permits 648 141

8 Study Visas 100 0

Total 52, 056 2,807

Application for travel documents processed during the period under review

No Types of Passport or Travel

Document

Number of

Applications

Approved

Number of

Application

Rejected

1 Ordinary Passport 70,612 1,309

2 Diplomatic Passport 173 2

3 Official Passport 463 11

4 Travel Document (Brown

Passport)

15 1

5 Emergency Travel Certificate 5, 809 13

Total 71 ,263 1,323

Immigration and Border Control


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Programme Objective

To establish and regulate ports of entry/exit

The purpose of this activity is to facilitate and control lawful entry and exit to/from Namibia, the

residence of persons in Namibia, to trace, apprehend, and deport illegal immigrants from

Namibia. In addition, this programme is responsible for the posting of Immigration Attaches,

enhancing the border control information system for the facilitation of movement of persons and

for use by other law enforcement agencies, and for the establishing Regional Immigration

Tribunals to reduce detention periods.


The main activities are to administer the Immigration Control Act, Act 7 of 1993 and Departure

from Namibia Regulation Amendment Act, Act 34 of 1955, as amended.

Joint clean-up operations

Deportations

Surveillance of illegal immigrants

Clearance of passengers on departure and arrival

Managing the stop list (blacklist)

Main output to achieve ministerial target in the reporting year

About 2.2 million people entered Namibia and 2.1 million departed from Namibia during

the year under review.

One port of entry was opened and is now functioning.

During the year under review we trained 60 immigration officers in investigation

techniques and 40 immigration officers underwent basic training course.

12 joint operations were carried out between Namibia and neighbouring countries.

3 Joint Commissions on Defence and Security were held successfully.

During the period under review the Ministry acquired uniforms for immigration officers.

Two panel vans were acquired and converted to suit the deportation of illegal immigrants.


Refugee Administration


Provide international protection and support to asylum seekers and refugees.

Coordinate, facilitate of repatriations, integrate and rehabilitate refugees.

Main activities

Provision of protection and support to Asylum seekers and Refugees

Management of reception centre and Registration and issuance of Asylum Seeker

Certificates and Refugee Identification Cards and keeping statistical data

Refugee Status Determination

Determination of refugee status through the Namibia Refugee Determination Committee


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and the Namibia Refugees Appeal Board

Coordination and facilitation of repatriations/ resettlement

Promote, coordinate and facilitate the voluntary repatriation of refugees and asylum

seekers to their countries of origin.

Promote Voluntary repatriation of Namibian refugees from other countries.

Consider local integration

Main output to achieve Ministerial target in the reporting year

The following were achieved during the year under review:

Resettlement of 227 refugees to the third countries

The creation of the new reception centre for asylum seekers in Katima Mulilo-Zambezi

region.


Administration


Provision and implement of legislation and policies.

Provision of administrative support, financial management, human resource, legal

support and general support services.

Administration and maintenance of data communication network and its peripherals and

co-ordination of the acquisition of IT resources.

Main activities

Policies and Supervision

Give political policy directives

Update cabinet and parliament on Ministerial policy

Coordination and Support Services

Finance

Manage financial activities of the Ministry

Provide advice and management with reliable financial information

Ensure prudent financial management

Revenue collection

General Support Services

Render administrative Services

Manage and maintain ministerial assets

Management of procuring of goods and services

Conducting of annual stock-taking

Enhancement of Public Relations


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Fleet management

Management of EDRMS

Human Resource Management and Development

Interpret the rules and regulations of the Public Service of Namibia

Recruit staff members and handle industrial relations

Capacitate staff members

Coordinate employee wellness

Manage employee benefits

Legal Support Services

Ensure that legal instruments administered in the Ministry are complied

Liaise with the office of the Attorney General on various legal opinions and contracts

Devise mechanisms to streamline and standardise legal support services and spearhead

the process of amending existing Acts.

Draft and review various lease agreements for office space throughout the country

Information and Technology Support

Plan and Expand network connectivity at all offices country wide

Acquisition of ICT Hardware and software equipment

Ensure and maintain network and enforce systems securities

Install, administer and maintain IT equipment

Administer Software and other related Information Technology software


During the reporting year the following milestones were realized:

Improved accountable financial management

Effective measures for internal control developed

Management tools introduced by the Turnaround Strategy Implemented

New staff members appointed and inducted

Staff development programmes implemented

Coordination of wellness programmes conducted

Employee benefits managed

Legislations and policy directives implemented

Cabinet and Parliament updated

Improved customer care service

30 vehicles were purchased

Annual Stock-taking at 10 main points conducted

1 Regional Office in Oshana and 1 Border Post at Kashamane were inaugurated.

The Ministry participated at Zambezi Bream Festival; Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair;

Helao Nafidi Trade Fair and awarded with the best overall winner Prize; Rundu Trade

Fair and Windhoek Society Show.

The Namibian Citizenship (Second) Special Conferment Draft Bill was introduced in

parliament with a view to provide legislative room for second and subsequent generations


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of those left Namibia owing to persecution by the colonial government which was in

control of the country before 1915 to acquire Namibian citizenship (Passed by

Parliament).

Planned and setup network connectivity at Usakos Sub regional Office, Outjo Sub

Regional Office, Oshakati Regional Office, Kashamane Border Post and Omaruru Sub

Regional Office.

20 Offices bandwidth was upgraded from 128 kb/s, 512 kb/s to 2mb/s.

Expanded the network at Khomas Regional Office and Hosea Kutako Airport,

Head Office Network has been rewired, and replaced the switches, cables from cat 4 to

fiber optic and cat 5 and acquired network cabinets.

Additional network points were installed at Gobabis Regional Office, Rundu Regional

Office, Grootfontein Regional Office, Katima Regional Office, Walvis-Bay Harbour

Office, Wenela Border Post, Swakopmund Regional Office and Katwitwi Border post.

250 administration computers, 33 laptops, 70 printers, 70 System computers were

acquired, 30 Mobile Equipment (Imagos), 57 Passport Readers, 7 Systems Servers, 2 ID

engravers were, 14 Webcams for Passport workstations were purchased.

Upgraded the Kaspersky anti-virus on 350 workstations and 9 servers, and 400 kaspersky

anti-virus licenses were acquired.

The Alien Control System has been developed and implemented at the Head Office, and

deployed at the Namibian High Commission to Beijing, China.

National Population Registration System (NPRS) has been deployed at Regional and

Sub-regional Offices as well as at Hospital Based Offices.


Year

Breakdown

2014/15

Estimate Actual



Subsidies and Other Current Transfers 540 000 355 742

Acquisition of Capital Assets(Operational) 24 342 000 22 395 462

Capital Transfers (Operational)


Operational Capital

Acquisition of Capital Assets (Development)




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Total State Revenue Fund Appropriation 543 333 000 511 339 757


Grand Total 543 333 000 511 339 757


Personnel expenditure The allocation for personnel was overspent with N$ 11,805,831 due to payment for performance

of overtime by Immigration officers.

Goods and other services

An amount of N$ 28,277,002 was under-spent due to late submission of purchase orders from

suppliers and invoices from the Government Garage.

Acquisition of Capital Assets (operational)

During the year under review an amount of N$ 1,957,538 was not spent due to late submissions

of purchase orders and delivering of furniture and equipment by suppliers.

Development Budget

Development Budget: The amount of N$ 63,260,000 was earmarked to commence with

construction of Regional offices and Border Posts of the ministry during the financial year

2014/15. However, an amount of N$ 12,366,471 was not utilized as intended for, because of the

delay on documentations, tendering process and appointment of contractors which inevitably

affected the full utilization of the allocated funds.

NON-TAX REVENUE

Year

Revenue Source

2014/15


Passport Control 12,128,000 12,054,037 (1)

Private Telephone calls 0 0 0

Visas and Permits 54,563,250 62,645,197 15

Miscellaneous 2,000,000 3,149,568 57

Total 68,691,250 77,848,802 13

Passport control

Revenue collection under this heading was N$ 12,054,037 less than estimated representing a

variance of N$ 73,963. This is due to the fact that less people applied for passports than what

was anticipated.

Private call

There was no collection under this revenue head due to the fact that the Ministry has introduced


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credit limit system for some categories of staff members. The system aims at curbing abuses of

telephones call allowances and to avoid high monthly bills. The system has been working

perfectly well and automatically cuts off when credit exhausted.

Visas and Permits

The collection under this revenue heading depends on the number of permits approved. The

estimate was exceeded by N$ 8,081,947 due to the increased in the application of visas and

permits.

Miscellaneous

There was a higher demand for the duplicates of full birth certificates, IDs and change of

particulars that resulted in the increase revenue collection under this heading. The estimate was

surpassed by N$ 1,149,568.


No of Staff 2014/15

Approved 1 301

Funded 1 301

Expenditure from Contingency

None


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At the Budget Hearing: Progress report on capital projects and operational execution for 2014/15 along with actual expenditure vs. budget for

April to June 2015.

FIRST QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT OF CAPITAL PROJECT FOR 2015/2016

PROGRAM

ME:

CIVIL

REGISTRATION

PROJECT

EXPENDITU

RE

NPC CODE PROJECT NAME REGION

LOCALITY

PROJECT

BUDGETED

AMOUNT STAGE

PROGRESS ON

PROJECT

8001

Construction of

Head Office for

MHAI

Khomas -

Windhoek West 127,488 44,976,0742 Construction

Site clearance 100% site

establishment 80%

Earthwork 80% Foundation

setting 80%

4009

Construction of

Kunene Regional

Office

Kunene - Opuwo

Rural

5457 0

Construction Contract signing

8009

Construction of

Oshana Regional

Office

Oshana - Oshakati

West

2040 45,614.80

Completion Retention

5132

Construction of

Zambezi Regional

Office

Zambezi - Katima

Mulilo Urban

1000 0

Not known

The contractor was

determined and the project

has been on hold by DoW

1533

Construction of

Omusati Regional

Office Omusati - Outapi

560 0

Documentation Appointment of Consultants

18850

Construction of

Kavango West

Regional Office

Kavango - West

Nkure-nkuru

500 129,204.30



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5131

Construction of

Ohangwena

Regional Office

Ohangwena -

Eenhana

1,748 0


4008

Construction of

//Karas Regional

Office

//Karas -

Keetmanshoop

Urban

2000 0 Construction

The contractor experienced

financial difficulties and the

project has been on hold.

However, it has resumed as

of 02 August 2015

18851 Construction of

Oshikoto Regional

Office

Oshikoto -

Omuthiya-

gwiipundi

500 0 Feasibility Awaiting Approval by

DOW

18914

Construction of

Ndiyona Sub-

Regional Office

Kavango - East

Ndiyona

0 0

Identification None

18921

Construction of

Tsumkwe Sub-

Regional Office

Otjozondjupa -

Tsumkwe

0 0

Identification None

18852

Construction of

Ruacana Sub-

Regional Office Omusati - Ruacana

0 0

Identification None

18926

Construction of

Omakange Sub-

Regional Office

Omusati -

Omakange

0 0

Identification None

18939 Construction of

Walvisbay Sub-

Regional Office

Erongo - Walvis

Bay Rural

0 0 Identification None

18854

Construction of

Aminuis Sub-

Regional Office Hardap - Aminuis

0 0

Identification None

18936

Construction of

Ngoma Sub-

Regional Office Zambezi - Ngoma

0 0

Identification None


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18930

Construction of

Karasburg Sub-

Regional Office Karas - Karasburg

0 0

Identification None

18927

Construction of

Quinas Sub-

Regional Office Oshikoto - Quinas

0 0

Identification None

18853

Construction of

Chetto Sub-Regional

Office

Kavango - East

Mukwe

0 0

Identification None

18932

Construction of

Luderitz Sub-

Regional Office

Karas -

Keetmanshoop

Urban

0 0

Identification None

18929

Construction of

Okalongo Sub-

Regional Office

Omusati -

Okalongo

0 0

Identification None

18924

Construction of

Omungwelume Sub-

Regional Office

Ohangwena -

Omungwelume

0 0

Identification None

18935

Construction of

Rehoboth Sub-

Regional Office Hardap - Rehoboth

0 0

Identification None

18931

Construction of

Mpungu Sub-

Regional Office

Kavango - West

Mpungu

0 0

Identification None

18923

Construction of

Okongo Sub-

Regional Office

Ohangwena -

Okongo

0 0

Identification None

18940

Construction of

Okahandja Sub-

Regional Office

Otjozondjupa -

Okahandja

0 0

Identification None


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18937

Construction of

Khorixas Sub-

Regional Office Kunene - Khorixas

0 0

Identification None

18928

Construction of

Kahenge Sub-

Regional Office

Kavango - West

Kahenge

0 0

Identification None

18941

Construction of

Dordabis Sub-

Regional Office

Khomas -

Dordabis

0 0

Identification None

18938

Construction of

Okakarara Sub-

Regional Office

Otjozondjupa -

Okakarara

0 0

Identification None

18933

Construction of

Okangwati Sub-

Regional Office

Kunene

Okangwati

0 0

Identification None

18925

Construction of

Ongwediva Sub-

Regional Office

Oshana -

Onamutayi

0 0

Identification None

18922

Construction of

Otjozondjupa

Regional Office

Otjozondjupa -

Otjiwarongo

0 0

Identification None

18849

Construction of

Divundu Sub-

Regional Office

Kavango East –

Mukwe/Divundu

0 0

Identification None

IMMIGRATION

Control

PROGRAM

ME:

5119

Construction of

Kashamane Border

Post Phase 2

Omusati -

Omatwadiva

8,248 517,487.23

Tendering Tendering process


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5134 construction of Dobe

Border Post

Otjozondjupa

Tsumkwe

1,420 1,111,532.12 Construction Site clearance 100% site

establishment 90%

Foundation setting out 0%

5135

Construction of

housing at Katwitwi

Border Post

Kavango West -

Mpungu

1,121 0


18857

construction of

Kamenga Border

Post Zambezi

0 0

Identification None

18856

construction of

Wenela Border Post

Zambezi - Katima

Mulilo

0 0

Identification None

18855

construction of

Walvisbay Border

Post

Erongo -

Walvisbay

0 0

Identification None

PROGRAM

ME:

Refugee

administration

5122 Establishment of the

asylum seekers

Protection Centre

Zambezi - Katima

Mulilo

1,121 276,013.68 House Purchased Renovation in progress


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a) On the attached template, list all capital projects for which funds were budgeted

during 2014/15 with explanation for variance between budget and actual expenditure.

Project Name Budge

t

during

2014/2

015

Actual

expendit

ure

Variance Explanation for

Variance

Construction of Oshana

Regional Office

16,762,

000

16,468,9

49.88

293,050.1

2

Amount of works done

could not justify for the

expenditure of the

whole amount budgeted

for.

Construction of Ohangwena

Regional Office

1,000,0

00

38,527.6

5

961,472.3

5

Documentation was not

conducted

Construction of Zambezi

Regional Office

1,150,0

00

998,248.

76

151,751.2

4

Project on hold by DoW

Construction of Kavango

West Regional Office

500,00

0.00

58,062.6

3

441,937.3

7


conducted

Construction of Oshikoto

Regional Office

500,00

0.00

41,223.1

9

458,776.8

1


conducted

Construction of //Karas

Region Office

9,048,0

00

9,047,12

9.04

870.96 There was no progress

on site since 10

December 2014. The

contractor experienced

cash flows problem.

Construction of Kunene

Regional Office

3,900,0

00

2,380,69

8.92

1,519,302.

80

There was a delay on

appointing the

Contractor.

Construction of Omusati

Regional Office

650,00

0.00

105,697.

20

544,302.8

0


conducted

Construction of Head Office

for MHAI

14,900,

000

12,425,8

16.04

2,474,183.

96

The amount was

earmarked for

feasibility study. The

variance was supposed

to be used for

documentation which

was only paid in

2015/2016.

Construction of Divundu Sub-

Regional Office

0 0.00 0.00 None

Construction of Ruacana Sub-

Regional Office

0 0.00 0.00 None

Construction of Chetto Sub-

Regional Office

0 0.00 0.00 None

Construction of Aminuis Sub-

Regional Office

0 0.00 0.00 None


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Construction of Kamenga

Border

0 0.00 0.00 None

Construction of Kashamane

Border Post

11,100,

000

6,590,45

7.55

4,509,542.

45

Extension of time was

granted which resulted

into zero certificate

claim for a period of two

months.

Construction of Dobe Border

Post

900,00

0.00

716,872.

84

183,127.1

6

Delay in tendering

Construction of Walvisbay

Staff Accommodation

0 0.00 0.00 None

Construction of Wenela Staff

Accommodation

0 0.00 0.00 None

Construction of Staff Housing

at Katwitwi Border Post

1,500,0

00

768,906.

68

731,093.3

2


conducted

Establishment of the Asylum

seekers Protection center

1,500,0

00

1,252,93

8.81

247,061.1

9

The amount was for the

acquisition of a house

and UNHCR did

provide certain amount

of N$ 1,000,000

towards the acquisition

of the property.

GRADE TOTAL 63,410,

000

11,389,3

52.19

49,169,41

1.34

Analysis of the annual financial statements and achievements and/or failures of SOEs falling

under the votes. Provide copies on latest audited annual financial statement/s and Performance

agreement for ease of reference.

No SOEs under the Ministry.

Claim against the State

During the year under review an amount of N$ 178,634.44 was spent on claims instituted by

immigrants who were arrested wrongly.


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Worn and Damages


estimated

market

unit value

(N$)

Total

Value

(N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available

to date

% of items

not take

for to

auction(

current

stock level

of

individual

items)

A B C D E

1 Air Cooler 8 100 800 8 100%

2 Air Cooler Con Air 2 100 200 2 100%

3 Air Cooler Glacier 2 100 200 2 100%

4 Bag 1 50 50 1 100%

5 Bed Steel Single 10 80 800 10 100%

6 Bench Garden 10 75 750 10 100%

7 Bench Garden Wooden 7 75 525 7 100%

8 Book Case Glass Door 2 1000 2000 2 100%

9 Bucket Calvanizer 1 30 30 1 100%

10 Cabinet Steel 4 Drawer 30 150 4500 30 100%

11 Cabinet Wooden 1 300 300 1 100%

12 Camera Canon 2 250 500 2 100%

13 Chair Bar Type Ring 4 100 400 4 100%

14 Chair H/B Rev. w/a 1 100 100 1 100%

15 Chair H/B Rev. Leather 7 150 1050 7 100%

16 Chair Typist Rev. 4 60 240 4 100%

17 Chair Visitor Cushion 2 100 200 2 100%

18 Chair Visitor Leather w/a 1 150 150 1 100%

19 Chair Visitor w/a 24 120 2880 24 100%

20 Chair visitors w/o/a 45 100 4500 45 100%

21 Chair Visitor Plastic 5 35 175 5 100%

22 Chair H/B Steel 1 250 250 1 100%

23 Chair Office Rev. w/a 1 150 150 1 100%

24 Chair Office Wooden 1 120 120 1 100%

25 Chair Teacher Upholstered 14 80 1120 14 100%

26 Chair Concord Operator 2 120 240 2 100%


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27 Chair Econo Rev. w/a 2 120 240 2 100%

28 Chair Econo w/o/a 14 100 1400 14 100%

29 Chair Student 5 65 325 5 100%

30 Chair H/B Leather 2 150 300 2 100%

31 CPU A-Open 1 250 250 1 100%

32 CPU Compaq 8 250 2000 8 100%

33 CPU Daewoo 3 80 240 3 100%

34 CPU Dell 1 90 90 1 100%

35 CPU HP 7 250 1750 7 100%

36 CPU LG 1 250 250 1 100%

37 CPU No Name 2 250 500 2 100%

38 CPU Proline 2 250 500 2 100%

39 CPU Samsung 1 250 250 1 100%

40 Cupboard Wooden 2 Door 6 180 1080 6 100%

41 Cupboard Wooden 4 Draw. 1 200 200 1 100%

42 Curtains 49 70 3430 49 100%

43 Desk 3 Drawer 5 300 1500 5 100%

44 Desk No Drawer 2 170 170 2 100%

45 Desk Computer 2 120 240 2 100%

46 Desk Computer 1 Draw. 2 60 120 2 100%

47 Desk Computer 2 Draw. 4 80 320 4 100%

48 Desk Computer 3Draw. 3 90 270 3 100%

49 Desk Office Ex. 2 Draw. 2 370 740 2 100%

50 Desk Student 2 89 178 2 100%

51 Dictionary Oxford 5 40 200 5 100%

52 Dustbin Plastic 4 20 80 4 100%

53 Desk Concept 2 50 100 2 100%

54 Desk 3 Drawer 5 130 650 5 100%

55 Dustbin Drum 16 65 1040 16 100%

56 Dustbin Wheel 1 90 90 1 100%

57 Finger Print Plate 11 30 330 11 100%

58 Fan Desk Electric 1 65 330 1 100%

59 Fan Euro Cool 2 40 80 2 100%

60 Fan Electric 1 50 50 1 100%

61 Fax Machine HP 1 250 250 1 100%

62 Fax Machine Olivet 1 230 230 1 100%

63 Fax Machine Sharp 4 230 920 4 100%

64 Fax machine Nashua 1 220 220 1 100%


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65 Fax Nashua 4 in one 1 300 300 1 100%

66 Fax Machine F Di 530 1 235 235 1 100%

67 Fax Samsung 7 250 1750 7 100%

68 Fire Extinguisher 1 65 65 1 100%

69 Flag National 7 30 210 7 100%

70 Flash with Stand 4 80 320 4 100%

71 Fork Garden 2 25 50 2 100%

72 Fridge Bar Type 2 280 560 2 100%

73 Fridge Defy 8 320 2560 8 100%

74 Fridge KIC 3 310 930 3 100%

75 Fridge Fuchs Ware 1 300 300 1 100%

76 Generator 2 2000 4000 2 100%

77 Heater 12 Fin 5 40 200 5 100%

78 Heater 2 Bar 6 35 210 6 100%

79 Heater Electric 3 90 270 3 100%

80 Hose Pipe 6 30 180 6 100%

81 Keyboard Acer 4 25 100 4 100%

82 Keyboard Compaq 5 25 125 5 100%

83 Keyboard Genius 1 25 25 1 100%

84 Keyboard Mercer 4 25 100 4 100%

85 Keyboard XGR 1 25 25 1 100%

86 Keyboard Daewoo 5 25 125 5 100%

87 Lamination Machine 2 170 340 2 100%

88 Laptop Dell 3 100 300 3 100%

89 Lead Ext. 2 Way 1 15 15 1 100%

90 Mattress Single 5 15 75 5 100%

91 Mouse Acer 2 25 50 2 100%

92 Mouse A-Open 2 25 50 2 100%

93 Mouse Compaq 2 25 50 2 100%

94 Mouse Daewoo 3 25 75 3 100%

95 Mouse Euro Tech 3 25 75 3 100%

96 Mouse Genius 1 25 25 1 100%

97 Mouse HP 17 25 425 17 100%

98 Mouse Logitech 6 25 150 6 100%

99 Mouse Mercer 2 25 50 2 100%

100 Mouse XGR 1 25 25 1 100%

101 Pedestal 3 Drawer 1 40 40 1 100%

102 Photo President 4 250 1000 4 100%


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103 Plug Multi 6 Way 1 20 20 1 100%

104 Plug Multi 5 Way 1 18 18 1 100%

105 Plug Multi 4 Way 1 15 15 1 100%

106 Printer HP 1 350 350 1 100%

107 Printer Samsung 2 350 700 2 100%

108 Printer Sindorick 1 90 90 1 100%

109 Printer HP LaserJet 3 in one 11 370 4070 11 100%

110 Printer HP 1020 1 350 350 1 100%

111 Printer HP 4 in one 3 380 1140 3 100%

112 Punch 2 Hole H/D 7 50 350 7 100%

113 Punch 1 Hole H/D 1 30 30 1 100%

114 Rack Corresp. 42 div 2 260 520 2 100%

115 Rack Corresp. 32 div 1 220 220 1 100%

116 Rack Corresp. 25 div 1 200 200 1 100%

117 Rack Corresp. 24 div 10 180 1800 10 100%

118 Rack Corresp. 12 div 3 170 510 3 100%

119 Rack Corresp. 8 division 1 80 80 1 100%




123 Rack Corresp. 4 div 1 45 45 1 100%

124 Rack Corresp. 3 div 1 60 60 1 100%

123 Rake Garden 2 18 36 2 100%

124 Rake Jacket 1 14 14 1 100%

125 Safe Digital 1 450 450 1 100%

126 Safe Boschoft 1 445 445 1 100%

127 Safe National 1 50 50 1 100%

128 Scanner 2 Ebex 2 60 120 2 100%

129 Scanner Date Logic 3 180 540 3 100%

130 Scanner B40 6 180 1080 6 100%

131 Scanner Epison 3 200 600 3 100%

132 Screen Acer 3 180 540 3 100%

133 Screen Compaq 5 180 900 5 100%

134 Screen Daewoo 2 180 360 2 100%

135 Screen Dell 1 180 180 1 100%

136 Screen Phillip 1 180 180 1 100%

137 Schleder M 1 140 140 1 100%

138 Spade Garden 3 25 75 3 100%


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139 Speaker Comac 5 20 100 5 100%

140 Speaker Creative 2 20 40 2 100%

141 Squeeze Window 1 15 15 1 100%

142 Stapler H/D 1 17 17 1 100%

143 Stand Fan 1 40 40 1 100%

144 Stand Jumbo Roller 3 70 210 3 100%

145 Table Concord 3 Drawer 4 60 240 4 100%

146 Table Concord 2 Drawer 3 50 150 3 100%

147 Table Kyto 3 Drawer 3 70 210 3 100%

148 Table Office 3 Drawer 5 200 1000 5 100%

149 Table Office No Drawer 6 179 1074 6 100%

150 Table Teacher 6 Drawer 2 150 300 2 100%



153 Table Teacher No Draw 2 120 240 2 100%

154 Telephone Receiver 22 30 660 22 100%

155 Tent & Bag 1 250 250 1 100%

156 Tray Wire 2 10 20 2 100%

157 Trolley Double-Mob 1 185 185 1 100%

158 Trolley Mob 5 40 200 5 100%

159 Trunk Blue 5 50 250 5 100%

160 UPS MGE 6 35 210 6 100%

161 Wheel Barrow 5 80 400 5 100%

162 Water Dispenser 15 80 1200 15 100%

Provide reasons for the stock levels




estimated

market unit

value (N$)

Total Value

(N$) BiXCi

Quantity

available

to date

% of items

not take for

to auction(

current stock

level of

individual

items)

A B C D E

e.g Teleph Head

Siemens

120 180 21 600 40 0.2


29

e.g Wite board 60 100 6 000 10 0.2

0 0.0

Provide reasons for the stock levels


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Vehicles




estimate

d market

unit

value

(N$)

Total

Value

(N$)

BiXCi

Quantit

y

availabl

e to date

% of items

not take for

to auction(

current

stock level of

individual

items)

A B C D E

1 Passenger Vehicle 120 180 21 600 40 0.2

2 2WD Station wagons,

Combis Busses MPVs

60 100 6 000 10 0.2


vans with carrying

capacity up to 1t

0 0.0

4 4WD Station wagons

Combis Busses SUVs

0 0.0


vans with carrying

capacity up to 1t

0 0.0

6 Motorcycle and Scooters 0 0.0


Personnel 2×4

0 0.0


Personnel 4×4

0 0.0

9 Tractors 0 0.0

10 Caravan 0 0.0

11 Trucks 3tone 0 0.0

12 0 0.0

13 Truck 5 tone 0 0.0



16 Bus 65 seater 0 0.0

VOTE 06: DEPARTMENT OF POLICE

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INTRODUCTION

The Mandate of the Vote

The mandate of Vote 06 is enshrined under Article 118 of the Constitution of the Republic of

Namibia, Second Amendment Act of 2010, which spells out the establishment of the Namibia

Police Force, with its powers and functions as prescribed in the Police Act, Act 19 of 1990 as

amended, which include the preservation of internal security of Namibia, maintenance of law

and order, investigation of any offence or alleged offence, prevention of crime and protection

of life and property.


The main purpose of the targets are to prevent and reduce the levels of all reported crimes, and

achieve speedy investigation of cases, in order to reduces the fear of crime throughout the

country and assist the courts of law to adjudicate upon criminal cases.


The growth of all reported crimes has reduced from 88484 reported in 2013/14 to 87216

reported during 2014/15, and it represents a decrease of -1.4%.

Rolling-out of UHF Tetra Digital two-way radio systems by expanding it to three (3)

regions.

Rolling-out of E-Policing project to all thirteen Regional Headquarters, Class A& B

Police Stations and Border Posts. This includes the upgrading of our bandwidth to a

required standard to achieve the best efficiency and effective service delivery. Other

positive update and development of E-Policing databases were also noticeable during

this period.

Continuous updating and maintenance of the Namibian Police Force Website was also

one of our achievements.

Challenges

Backlog of cases under investigation that stood at 242755 cases during 2014/15 of

which only 60618 cases could be cleared, and which represents 25% of cases cleared.

As a result of backlog the investigators are overburden with case dockets on hand.

Unable to undertake case dockets inspections/operations due to high Staff turnover of

investigators.


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The main objective of the vote is to ensure the maintenance of internal security, law and order.


Vote 06’sallocation was N$ 4,288,095,000.00 during the financial year 2014/2015. During

that period the Department has spent an amount of N$4,290,260,215.37 which resulted in an

overspending of N$2,165,215.37 (0.05%) as per the appropriation account end of 31 March

2015.

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

N$

Estimate Actual

Operational Budget 3,720,180,000 3,722,411,035


Development Partners 5,000,000 3,784,860

Total 4,293,095,000 4,294,045,075



Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

1. To Develop a national Crime Combating

Strategy and 30% implementation by 2016/2017 0 30% 10% 0

2. To use 4% annually of the operational budget to

fill at least 9% of 22 837 vacant posts 5.8% 9% 4% 12.26%

3. To use 5% annually of the operational budget to

train and develop 29% of the current workforce of

15 538 6% 5% 5% 8%

4. To prevent the growth of reported crime from

increasing with more than 5% annually

commencing with the reported total of 90 675

cases during 2010/2011 as the base line.

0.1% 5% 5% -1.4%

5. To achieve the clearance rate of all cases with

30% annually 35% 30% 30% 25%

6. To increase the number of investigating officers

by training 50% annually, using the total of 1 243

strength in 2012/2013 as a baseline 32% 50% 50% 51.8%


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7. To construct fourteen (14) police stations, with

accommodation and four (4) Regional

Headquarters by 2015/16. 42% 59% 28% 35%

Target 1: To develop a national Crime Combating Strategy and 30% implementation by

2016/2017

Targeting: No

Effectiveness: No

Efficiency: No

Impacts: The drafted contract between Police and the Consultant is submitted to the Attorney

General.

Target 2: To use 4% annually of the operational budget to fill at least 9% of 22 837 vacant

posts

Targeting: Yes

Effectiveness: The Force has managed to fill 12.26% of vacant posts.

Efficiency: No

Impacts: The strength of the Force has increased as well as service delivery to the public.

Target 3: To use 5% annually of the operational budget to train and develop 29% of the

current workforce of 15 538

Targeting: Yes

Effectiveness: The Force has managed to train and develop 40.5% of the current workforce.

Efficiency: No

Impacts: The expertise of members improved and has contributed to the fight against crime

and maintenance of law and order.

Target 4: To prevent the growth of reported crime from increasing with more than 5%

annually commencing with the reported total of 90 675 cases during 2010/2011 as the base

line.


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Targeting: Yes, community policing has been enhanced.

Effectiveness: Yes, crime rate has been reduced with -1.4%

Efficiency: No, operations to prevent crimes require more inputs in terms of human resources

and finance.

Impact: Yes, Community Policing has been enhanced, and a number of community policing

committee such as Man and Women networks has been established.

Target 5: To achieve the clearance rate of all cases with 30% annually

Targeting: No

Effectiveness: No

Efficiency: No

Impacts: Clearance rate of 25% was achieved.

Target 6: To increase the number of investigating officers by training 50% annually, using

the total of 1 243 strength in 2012/2013 as a baseline

Targeting: Yes

Effectiveness: Yes

Efficiency: No

Impacts: The number of investigators increased.

Target 7: To construct fourteen (14) police stations, with accommodation and four (04)

Regional Headquarters by 2015/16.

Targeting: Yes

Effectiveness: Yes

Efficiency: No

Impacts: Availability of police facilities brought closer to the communities as well as the

deployment of personnel will greatly improve the peace, security and political stability in both

rural and urban areas when the project is completed.


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02 Maintain internal security, law and order 02 2 978 301 590 2 978 740 431 100.01

04 Border control 04 443 442 188 445 505 804 100.47

0.00

0.00

0.00

3 421 743 778 3 424 246 235 100.07

0.00

05 VIP Protection 05 357 664 941 359 609 924 100.54

0.00

0.00

0.00

357 664 941 359 609 924 100.54

0.00

03 Capacity Building and Development 03 172 008 000 169 933 792 98.79

0.00

0.00

0.00

172 008 000 169 933 792 98.79

0.00

07 Provision forensic evidence 07 23 542 000 23 470 644 99.70

0.00

0.00

0.00

23 542 000 23 470 644 99.70

0.00

01 Supervision and Support Services 01 150 866 135 152 922 886 101.36

0.00

06 Provision of Communication Services 06 162 270 146 160 076 734 98.65

0.00

313 136 281 312 999 620 99.96

4 288 095 000 4 290 260 215 100.05

2014/15*P-

CodeProgramme Name

*A-

CodeActivity Name

*MD in

Charge

01 Combating of crime

Sub-Total

02 VIP protection Services

Sub-Total

05 Coordination and Support Services

Sub-Total

Sub-Total

03 Training and Development

Sub-Total

04 Forensic Science Services

Vote-Total


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Programme 01 Combating of crime


The main purpose of this programme is to prevent crime in order to promote and sustain an

environment conducive to economic development, maintain law and order, safety and security

in Namibia.


Maintain internal security, law and order

Border control

Output:

Programme 02 VIP Protection Services


To protect Very Important Persons (VIPs).

The Main Activities

VIP Protection

Output:

Programme 03 Training and Development


To maintain a competent workforce.

The main activities

Capacity Building and Development

Output:

Programme 04 forensic science services


To solve crimes as well as finding scientific solutions to crime related problems.

The main activities

Provision forensic evidence

Output:

Programme 05 Coordination and Support Services


To provide administrative support services.

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Main activates:

Supervision and Support Services

Provision of Communication Services

Output:


The Department of Police did not receive any contingency fund during the year under review.


Year

Breakdown

2014/15

Estimate Actual

Personnel Expenditure 2,619,790,508 2,631,033,210


Subsidies and Other Current

Transfers 25,368,480 25,349,005


Assets(Operational) 444,972,986 444,263,558



Operational Capital

Acquisition of Capital Assets

(Development) 567,915,000 567,849,180

Capital Transfers

(Development)


Total State Revenue

Fund Appropriation 4,288,095,000 4,290,260,215


Grand Total 4,293,095,000 4,294,045,075

Explanation on variances: None

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NON-TAX REVENUE

Year

Revenue Source

2014/15


Private tel calls 685,000 1,067,384 56

Miscellaneous 350,000 1,227,734 251

Departmental Fines 3,000 100,760 3,259

Lost equipment and

stores 82,000 81,654 0.42

Copies of plan 71,000 8,120 89

Traffic control 6,000,000 6,948,375 16

Mortuary fees 20,000 14,010 30

Total 7,211,000 9,448,037 31


Private telephone calls/faxes/copies This revenue is generated from charging copies of statements, post mortem reports, and

accident reports and from charging for private faxes for private use. The demand of these

services was high.

Miscellaneous This revenue was mainly generated from services rendered by the Namibian Police Helicopters,

unclaimed cheques, and repayment of debts belonging to the previous financial years. More

debts were repaid during this financial year.

Departmental fines This revenue is generated from fines, and most members affected have paid more than

anticipated during this financial year.

Copies of plan Money collected under this revenue head was wrongly allocated to private telephone calls sub

division.

Traffic control (Road worthy and drivers’ competency) Applications for road worthy certificates of competency were in demand than originally

anticipated.

Mortuary fees

The public did not make use of Police mortuary facilities as expected


No of Staff 2014/15

Approved39 544

Funded17 150

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Toal Value (N$)

BiXCi


date




A B C D E

e.g Teleph Head Siemens 120 180 21 600 40 0.2

e.g Wite board 60 100 6 000 10 0.2

Cuff Hand with keys 43 90.00 3 870.00 0 0.0

Chair Office 15 522.50 7 837.50 0 0.0

Chair Office 4 735.22 2 940.88 0 0.0

Chair Office 3 345.00 1 035.00 0 0.0

Chair Office 14 300.00 4 200.00 0 0.0

Chair Office 1 205.20 205.20 0 0.0

Fan Electric 5 344.49 1 722.45 0 0.0

Sign: Road narrowing on left 1 250.00 250.00 0 0.0

Sign: Road narrowing on right 1 250.00 250.00 0 0.0

Sign: Stop Police 2 270.00 540.00 0 0.0

Torch 3-cell 15 42.00 630.00 0 0.0

Torch 3-cell 15 52.00 780.00 0 0.0

Torch 3-cell 15 28.89 433.35 0 0.0

Chair rotating 7 914.20 6 399.40 0 0.0

Chair rotating 2 487.00 974.00 0

Chair rotating 1 584.43 584.43 0

Table 1 Drawer 1 1 265.00 1 265.00 0

Telephone Head 7 120.00 840.00 0

Typewriter Electric 1 2 176.00 2 176.00 0

Type Writer Olivetti 2 1 347.00 2 694.00 0

Typewriter Electric Olympia 1 1 998.00 1 998.00 0

Bicycle Men 4 1390.25 5 561.00 0

Cabinet Filing 4-Drawer Steel 4 1651.3 6 605.20 0

Cabinet Bedside 1 150 150.00 0

Chair Typist 1 200.67 200.67 0

Deep Freeze Defy 1 3565 3 565.00 0

Pot Cooking 12L 2 308.62 617.24 0

Pot Cooking 20L 1 350.82 350.82 0

Water Cooler 6 1838.28 11 029.68 0

Tape Measure 5m 1 0 0.00 0

Copy Machine Canon 8015 1 8400 8 400.00 0

Lawnmower Petrol 1 700 700.00 0

Lawnmower Electric 2 700 1 400.00 0

Lawnmower Norseman 1 700 700.00 0

wheelbarrow 1 569.25 569.25 0

Polisher Floor Electric Columbus 2 500 1 000.00 0

Chair Bar 4 828.58 3 314.32 0

Chair Bar 5 200 1 000.00 0

Deep Freeze KIC 1 1059 1 059.00 0

Megaphone Tedelex 1 480 480.00 0

Basket Waste Paper 2 8.5 17.00 0

Table Telephone 1 96.12 96.12 0

Grinder angle 115mm P1601 1 207.81 207.81 0

Grinder Bench Emery 150mm 1 350 350.00 0

Lifter Valve “G” Type 1 35 35.00 0

Spanner Combination 8mm 1 9.76 9.76 0

Stripper Electrical Wire 1 16 16.00 0

T-Bar Sliding 3087 1 35.08 35.08 0

Vice Grip 250mm 3 66.53 199.59 0

Wrench Filter Strap 1 40.47 40.47 0

0.00 0

Case Steel 2 door 5 200 1 000.00 0

Cabinet 4 drawer 3 100 300.00 0

Table Folding Steel 1 50 50.00 0

Bed Steel 4 150 600.00 0

Field Stove Mobile 1 500 500.00 0

Mobile Tank 1 800 800.00 0

Chair Upholstered 3 50 150.00 0

Fan Electricity 1 40 40.00 0

Wardrobe Steel 2 Door 3 300 900.00 0

Benches Steel Folding 1 50 50.00 0

Chair Bar Stool 3 Ring Steel 4 50 200.00 0

Refrigerator Defy 1 450 450.00 0

Spade 1 15 15.00 0

Rake Garden 3 10 30.00 0

Wheelbarrow 1 30 30.00 0

worn and damages

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Chairs office high back 2 150 300.00 0

Chairs wood upholster 11 100 1 100.00 0

Chairs banquet 8 150 1 200.00 0

Chairs wood bar 1 50 50.00 0

Chairs visitors leather 4 450 1 800.00 0

Fan electric 2 20 40.00 0

Calculator Electronic 24 7 168.00 0

Tent 5*10 4 84 336.00 0

Flip Chart 2 12 24.00 0

Staplers 34 8 272.00 0

Cabinets s/s 4 Drawer 28 40 1 120.00 0

Heater 2 Bar 14 6 84.00 0

Fan Electric 18 23 414.00 0

Chair Office Squire Tubing Without

Arm Rest

44 34 1 496.000

Defy Chest Freezer 1 1400 1 400.00 0

Mattress Foams Single 20 87 1 740.00 0

Bed Folding s/s Single 24 86 2 064.00 0

Benches Folding 2 25 50.00 0

Beaches Car 4 71 284.00 0

Rake S/Steel 1 2 2.00 0

Chair Plastic 14 7 98.00 0

Motorola Radio 1 34 34.00 0

Tent Complete 5*5 3 300 900.00 0

TV Panasonic EV051 1 700 700.00 0

Bar Fridge Defy 2 800 1 600.00 0

Karote Desk 3 Drawer 10 800 8 000.00 0

Chair Brown Arm Rest 6 54 324.00 0

Book Case 2 Door 2 44 88.00 0

Filing Carbine 3 Drawer 10 17 170.00 0

Shedder Machine 4 6700 26 800.00 0

3 Men Tent Complete 10 133 1 330.00 0

Projector 1 40 40.00 0

Table Office 4 Drawer 44 66 2 904.00 0

Table Office 1 Drawer 22 300 6 600.00 0

Chair Green Arm Rest 10 88 880.00 0

Filling Cabinet 3 Drawer 10 440 4 400.00 0

Water Cooler Container 8 55 440.00 0

URN Electric 20L 2 8 16.00 0

Chairs Stacker Black 1 0 0.00 0

Cartridges Makarov 7 0 0.00 0

Cartridges AK 74 3 0 0.00 0

Cleaning Kit R5/4 2 0 0.00 0

Chairs rotary w/armrest 2 0 0.00 0

Table mess wooden 1 0 0.00 0

Stove Gas 4 Burners 1 5 5.00 0

Chair Typist Rotary 1 0 0.00 0

Table Telephone Wooden 1 0 0.00 0

Table 90*60cm wooden 1 0 0.00 0

Chairs easy wood armless 1 0 0.00 0

Pot cook 20 ltrs 1 0 0.00 0

Cartridge 9*19mm 639 0 0.00 0

Cartridge R5/4 307 0 0.00 0

Beds single steel foldable 2 5 10.00 0

Generator Honda Petrol Driven Pol

7180 (no/SN)

1 10 10.000

Chairs stacker black 1 0 0.00 0

Lifter Eggs 1 0 0.00 0

Stamp Certifying 1 0 0.00 0

Chairs polypropylene 3 0 0.00 0

Chairs Bar wooden 5 0 0.00 0

Cartridges 5.56(R5/4) 20 0 0.00 0

Cartridges 9*19mm 5 0 0.00 0

Cartridges 7.65 10 0 0.00 0



Torches Steel 5 0 0.00 0

Hose pipe garden 1 0 0.00 0


Water Cooler Electric (no/S/N) 1 0 0.00 0

Mattresses Foam 6 0 0.00 0

Stamp Certifying 1 0 0.00 0

Bench stackable green 1 0 0.00 0

Generator Petrol Driven S/N

130975

1 10 10.000

Chair polypropylene 1 0 0.00 0

Chair wood upholster 1 0 0.00 0

Chair rotary w/armrest 1 0 0.00 0

Spade Digging 1 0 0.00 0

Radio Panasonic S/N 408468 1 0 0.00 0



Stamp certify 1 0 0.00 0

Tent roof only 1 0 0.00 0



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Cell Mats 1 0 0.00 0

Stove Gas & Burner 1 0 0.00 0

Stamp certifying 1 0 0.00 0

Cartridges Makarov 4 0 0.00 0


Table Telephone wooden 1 0 0.00 0

Chair Rotary w/armrest 4 0 0.00 0

Chairwood upholster 4 0 0.00 0

Chair Bar wooden 1 0 0.00 0

Mosquito nets 8 2 16.00 0

Mattresses single 4 5 20.00 0

Torches plastic 5 1.5 7.50 0

National flags 5 1.8 9.00 0

Namibian police flags 5 1.2 6.00 0

Tents 5*5 4 7 28.00 0

Tents 5*10 1 10 10.00 0

Chair rotating 19 24 456.00 0

Chair upholstered 34 20 680.00 0

Chair high back 4 30 120.00 0

Chair typist 7 18 126.00 0

Chair Visitors 2 15 30.00 0

Chair school 4 7 28.00 0

Table one drawer 5 35 175.00 0

Table two drawers 6 40 240.00 0

Table without drawers 1 50 50.00 0

White boards 1 5 5.00 0

Rack distributor 6 division 3 7 21.00 0

Rack distributor 7 division 4 8 32.00 0

Gas/Electric Deep freezer 10 107 1 070.00 0

Electric Deep freezer 2 105 210.00 0

Filling cabinet 4 drawer steel 4 30 120.00 0

Bicycles 2 80 160.00 0

Pigeon rank 12 division 1 17 17.00 0

Typing machine 2 111 222.00 0

Hot box big 1 96 96.00 0

Table steel folding 1 40 40.00 0

Beds single 296 100 29 600.00 0

New proof cleaner 5LT 42 2 84.00 0

Hanging scale 5 5 25.00 0

Dining Chairs 12 590 7 080.00 0

Wood queen size bed 1 2950 2 950.00 0

Fireman Generator SPG 6500E2 2 2360 4 720.00 0

Round Table 1 1180 1 180.00 0

Lounge Suit 2 1770 3 540.00 0

Dining Table 1 1770 1 770.00 0

Dressing Table 1 1180 1 180.00 0

Deadboards 2 1180 2 360.00 0

Old Rags and Carperts 5 590 2 950.00 0

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Average

estimated

market unit

value (N$)

Toal Value (N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available to

date

% of items not

take for to

auction(

current stock

level of

individual

items)

A B C D E

e.g Teleph Head

Siemens

120 180 21 600 40

0.2

e.g White board 60 100 6 000 10

0.2

GP 140 Motorola

Batteries

46 120 5 5200 0.0

GP-300 Motorola

Batteries

9 115 1 0350 0.0

P110 Motorola

Batteries

18 115 2 0700 0.0

MT – 1000

Batteries

10 250 2 5000 0.0

Ken Wood Batteries 6 212 1 2720 0.0

Q-Mac Batteries 16 190 3 040 0 0.0


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Vehicles


A B C D E


estimated

market unit

value (N$)

Total value

(N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available to

date

% of items

not take for

to auction(

current

stock level

of

individual

items)

Ei ÷ Bi X

100

1 Passenger

Vehicle

47 77 079.00 3 622 713.00 0 0%

2 2WD Station

wagons,Combis

Busses MPVs

8 45 900.00 367 200.00 0 0%

3 2WD Pick-ups

Panel vans with

carrying capacity

up to 1t

97 127 155.00 12 334 035.00 0 0%

4 4WD Station

wagons Combis

Busses SUVs

0 0 0 0 0%

5 4WD Pick-ups

Panel vans with

carrying capacity

up to 1t

79 79 287.00 6 263 673.00 0 0%

6 Motorcycle and

Scooters

2 10 000.00 20 000.00 0 0%

7 Animal Health

Locust Personnel

2×4

0 0 0 0 0%

8 Animal Health

Locust Personnel

4×4

0 0 0 0 0%

9 Tractors 0 0 0 0 0%

10 Caravan 1 1 500.00 1 500.00 0 0%

11 Trucks 3tone 0 0 0 0 0%

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12 Truck 5 tone 3 537 751.00 1 613 253.00 0 0%

Truck 10 tone 0 0 0 0 0%

Truck 15 tone 0 0 0 0 0%

Bus 65 seater 2 50 000.00 100 000.00 0 0%

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COOPERATION

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COOPERATION

INTRODUCTION


The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation hitherto known as the Ministry of

Foreign Affairs is the projection of Namibia’s image abroad. The Ministry is tasked with

managing Namibia’s Foreign Policy as stipulated in Article 96 of the Namibian Constitution.

It is guided by the Vision Statement that spells out what the Ministry seeks to become and

achieve, while the Mission justifies the reason of existence for the Ministry. At the inauguration

of the third Administration and the realignment of the Government focus and priorities, the

Ministry added a dimension of cooperation as part of its strategic objectives. In order to ensure

effective planning, the Ministry operates with a comprehensive 5-Year Strategic Plan based on

the Namibian Constitution and the White Paper on Namibia’s Foreign Policy and Diplomacy

Management and Vision 2030.


Main achievements for 2014/15 Despite the volatile international situation, the Ministry continued to raise the profile of

Namibia regionally and internationally and the effectively protecting and promoting Namibia’s

National interests. Embassies were opened in Dakar, Accra, Helsinki and Congo Brazzaville

in an effort to enhance Namibia diplomatic presence. The Ministry have successfully rolled out

the first Posting Policy.

The Performance Agreement has been essential for the Ministry and the Missions. As SADC

continue to consolidate democracy and good governance the Ministry has successfully ensured

Namibia’s interest in addressing peace and security challenges in the region.

Challenges during 2014/15

The establishment of a data base on treaties and agreements and identifying those

needing review and monitoring for implementation.

Lack of legal resources and handbooks

Lack of involvement of representatives from line Ministries in international activities

affecting those Ministries.

Numerous amounts of pending bilateral agreements


In line with the foreign policy objectives as stated in Article 96 of the Namibian

constitution Maximise Namibia’s benefits and stature, as well as foster just, mutually

beneficial and non-aligned relations for the promotion of international peace and


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security, in accordance with international law, through active participation in regional

and international fora, and within the framework of.

Promotes Namibia's interest, focussing on bilateral cooperation, mutually beneficial

relations and peace and security.

Coordinate and facilitate all Protocol and Consular related matters.

Facilitate and monitor compliance with international law and treaty obligations.

Enhance Namibia's external relations with other countries and international

organizations.

Ensure an enabling environment and higher performance culture.

Ensure effective media and public relations.




Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

Target 1: Increase Namibia’s diplomatic

presence in all continents by 2017 29 38 34 33

Target 2: Increase the number of

Namibians employed in regional and

international organizations to 50% by

2017

19 20 21 21

Targets:

Target 1: Increase Namibia’s diplomatic presence in all continents by 2017

As the Ministry continues to realign its policy focus, the demands and expectations placed by

central government and its agencies, the private sector and citizens on the Foreign Service to

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

N$

Estimate Actual




Total 900,783,000 897,261,524


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influence the international political system, attract trade and investment and promote people to

people interaction have also increased. The NDP4 cannot be realised in isolation. Namibia need

to increase its interaction with her neighbours, the African Union and the world at large in order

to realise these lofty ideals.

Hence, to continue to effectively promote friendly relations with other countries, participate in

regional and international organisation, seek market for Namibia's products, link our private

sector with global business entities, the Ministry need to continue to broaden and balance

Namibia's representation in all parts of the world, in particular where Namibia is not

represented and where we have interest to pursue and protect. Thus the increased visible

diplomatic presence in international organizations will contribute to government’s objectives

as stated in Vision 2030 and NDP4 and generally contribute to all the desired outcomes. In

particular, diplomatic presence will advance Namibia’s economic growth and contribute to

capacity building.

During the 2014/15 Financial Year Namibia had 30 Embassies/High Commissions, 3

Consulates and 39 Honorary Consulates around the world.

Effectiveness: Programme have made significant achievements however due to our strategic concurrent

accreditation, Missions continue to face challenges.

Efficiency: The abovementioned would apply here. It would only have been possible to reach the same

output with increased staff.

Impacts:

The target groups are indeed using the output of the programme as stated in the Ministry’

strategic plan.

Target 2: Increase the number of Namibians employed in regional and international

organizations to 50% by 2017

Regional trade agreements have multiplied worldwide and almost all countries including

Namibia are members of at least one agreement and many are party to multiple agreements,

many of which cover the sectors enumerated in NDP4. Such a resurgence of regionalism

coincides with the evolution of the multilateral trading system through multilateral trade

negotiations.

Namibia paid annual membership fees to regional and international organization. As a result

its citizens are entitled to take up positions in these organisations. The Ministry would like to

see an increase in the number of Namibians employed by regional and international

organisation to maximise the benefits accrued. Most if not all the priorities of NDP4 are with

Ministries that benefit from technical cooperation with regional and international

organisations. Having Namibians employed in these organisations will benefit Namibia in

multiple ways including gaining experience as well as positioning Namibia strategically.



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Effectiveness: Currently Namibia has 21 nationals employed at regional and international organizations.

Invitations to young Namibians to take up Namibia’s quota have not yield the desired results.

As part of the Annual Plan, the Ministry continue to innovate ways and means to attract interest

in filling Namibia’s quota.

Efficiency: Positioning Namibia strategically will only happen when we have nationals in the respective

secretariats of the organizations.

Impacts:

N/A

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*P-

Code Programme Name

*A-

Code Activity Name

*MD in

Charge

2014/15

Estimate Actual Execution

rate (%)

01 Bilateral Affairs 01-01

Coordination of Bilateral

Cooperation MD03

0.00

0.00

Sub-Total 18,272,000 18,221,000 99.72

02 Multilateral Affairs 02-01

Provision of Advice to

GRN on Multilateral Policy MD04

0.00

0.00

Sub-Total 37,760,000 37,225,000 98.58

03 Protocol and Consular 03-01

Provision of Protocol and

Consular Services MD05

0.00

0.00

Sub-Total 13,655,000 13,341,000 97.70

04 Namibia's Diplomatic

Missions

04-01 Promotion of Namibia's

Interest Abroad MD06

0.00

0.00

Sub-Total 761,591,000 759,353,000 99.71

05 Coordination and

Support Services

05-01 Coordination and Support

Services MD02

0.00

05-02 Policy, Planning,

Monitoring and Evaluation MD01

0.00

0.00

Sub-Total 69,505,000 69,121,000 99.45

Vote-Total 900,783,000 897,261,000 99.61

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PROGRAMME 1: BILATERAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION


Promotes Namibia's national interest, focussing on bilateral cooperation and mutually

beneficial relations.

The main activities that fall under the programme are:

1. Deepening and expanding political, economic, scientific and cultural relations with our

immediate neighbours.

2. Exploring new areas of economic cooperation as well as enhance mutually beneficial

bilateral relation with African Countries.

3. Pursuance and deepening bilateral relations with neighbouring counties and the world

at large.

Main Output to Achieve Ministerial target in the reporting year

Enhanced and Maintained sound bilateral relations;

Enhanced socio-economic cooperation;

Strengthen and Increased trade and investment; and

Greater access to African markets.

Achievements

Joint Commissions of Cooperation took place in Angola and Zimbabwe;

Diplomatic Consultations took place in South Africa;

Four state/official visits took place. An Official Visit to Cuba by H.E. Hifikepunye

Pohamba, Nigeria, Senegal, Swaziland.

A visit to Angola by H.E. Dr. Sam Nujoma and a visit to USA by H.E. Hifikepunye

Pohamba;

Eight inbound high level visits took place by DRC, DPRK, Japan, Czech Republic,

Chile, Cuba, Sweden, Turkey;

Three outbound high level visits took place to France, China, Germany

An inbound State visit by Nigeria took place.

PROGRAMME 02: MULTILATERAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION


To maximise Namibia’s benefits and statue, as well s foster just , mutually beneficial, and non-

aligned relations for the promotion of peace and security, in accordance with international law,

through active participation in regional and international for a, and within the framework of

Article 96 of the Namibia constitution


Analyse, review, and implement policies with regard to regional and international

organisations;

Participate in Peacekeeping and Election Observation Missions.


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Main Output to Achieve Ministerial targets in reporting year:

Protection of Namibia’s national interests regionally and internationally

Increased good reputation and recognition;

Increased technical cooperation programs and projects in various fields;

Contribute to the maintenance of international peace and security;

Contribute to democracy in the SADC Region and the African continent

Fill Namibia’s quota at regional and international organizations.

Achievements

During the year under review, Namibia participated in various meetings of SADC and

as Member of the Organ Troika facilitated Missions to countries within the region

which were experiencing political and security situations. A team dispatched to the

Kingdom of Lesotho to assist with SADC Organ’s effort for peace restoration.

In consolidating democracy in the Region the Department facilitated Namibia’s

participation in SADC Electoral Observer Missions (SEOM) to various elections held

in the region.

Namibia participated in various meetings of the African Union including hosting a

number of activities in celebration of the 52nd Anniversary of the OAU/AU and

Agenda 2063, Africa’s Development Blueprint for the Next 50 Years.

Namibia as a Member of the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC)

continues to contribute to the efforts of the Council in the prevention, management and

resolution of conflicts. Namibia also hosted a brainstorming planning retreat of the

Council in Swakopmund.

Following appeals by the AU Peace and Security Council, Namibia also made financial

contributions to assist with conflict resolutions efforts in Mali and the Central African

Republic. Through, the African Union Namibia also made financial contributions to

Ebola stricken countries of Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia. Additionally, Namibia

also contributed financially to Liberia bilaterally.

During the period under review Namibia participated in the 69th Session of UN General

Assembly. Namibia also actively participated in various meetings of the UN such as

the Annual 58th Session of the IAEA General Conference; 2nd UN Conference on

Landlocked Developing Countries; the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate

Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP 20); the Conference Financing for

Development; meetings of the Committee of 10 on the reform of the United Nations;

the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) process on the Post-2015 Development

Agenda.

As a member of the Human Rights Council (HRC) till 2016, Namibia continues to

participate in the work the Council to strengthen the promotion and protection of human

rights globally.

Namibia has also been working with various stakeholders to promote the activities of the

Commonwealth in Namibia, as well as to ensure that Namibia benefits from the many

advantages available through the Commonwealth institutions. As such, the Department has

worked closely with the Commonwealth Partnership for Technology Management (CPTM).


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PROGRAMME 03: PROTOCOL AND CONSULAR


Coordinate and facilitate all Protocol and Consular related matters.


Provision of protocol courtesies to Dignitaries at National and International events.

Provision of Visa & Consular Services;

Accord privileges and grant immunities in accordance with applicable legislation; and

Administer Accreditation of Namibian and Foreign Heads of Mission/Regional and

International Organisations.

Main Output to Achieve Ministerial target in the reporting year:

Consular service delivered as required;

Ensure that all inbound and outbound state and official visits are organized and

coordinated properly;

Protocol rules implemented; and

Compliance with protocol etiquette

Diplomatic privileges and immunity

Achievements

Successfully delivered Protocol Services at International, Regional and National

events, including to His Excellency the President and other Namibian dignitaries;

Successfully processed all applications related to visas and handled all consular and

welfare related matters

Successfully handled accreditation issues, accorded privileges and granted immunities

to the Diplomatic Corps according to international requirements.

The Department Protocol and Consular Affairs coordinate protocol and consular activities

between the Government of the Republic of Namibia and other Foreign Governments as well

as International Organizations. This Department also coordinates both domestic and

international activities involving top government personalities. Its main activities involve the

following:

PROJECT 1: PROVISION OF PROTOCOL SERVICES

The Department recorded and participated in 170 events officiated by H.E. the President, H.E.

First Lady, H.E. Founding President and the Father of the Namibian Nation, Rt. Hon Prime

Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister and other high level personalities.

The Department’s VIP Travel Lounge Sub-Division recorded 1903 arrivals and 1788

departures during the period under review.


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PROJECT 2: PROVISION OF WELFARE, VISA AND CONSULAR SERVICES.

The successful issuance of visas and passports to members of the diplomatic community,

Government officials, political office bearers and dealing with consular matters.

The department processed 4180 request for visas and passports.

The department dealt with the following matters: Foreigners in Detention (166), Namibians

in Foreign Detention Centres (1), reported deaths of Namibians in foreign countries (5),

Deaths of Foreigners in Namibia (1), Repatriation of Namibians (1), Stranded Namibians

(3) Injured Namibians (3), Car accidents involving foreigners (1), Missing Namibians

(12)

PROJECT 3: ACCORD PRIVILEGES AND GRANT IMMUNITIES

The Subdivision ACCREDITATION under the Department dealt with 1966 events.

The Subdivision PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES under the Department dealt

with 1166 events.

PROGRAMMME 04: NAMIBIA’S DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS

To effect and implement Namibia’s Foreign Policy and maximize economic diplomacy.


Enhance Namibia's external relations with other countries and international organizations

The main activities that fall under this programme are:

Diplomatic Representation;

Promote and host trade and investment, tourism and cultural activities; and

Provide consular services.


Maintain healthy international relations and increase trade and investment;

Support the welfare of Namibian citizens abroad; and

Conducive and secure environment for staff at Missions and properly maintained

Diplomatic premises.

Achievements

Maintained and promoted bilateral and multilateral relations and cooperation, and

increased trade and investment;

Promoted Namibian products to obtain favourable market access abroad;

Ensured effective implementation of agreements signed between Namibia and host

countries;

Sought educational opportunities for young Namibians particularly towards meeting

the goals of Vision 2030 and in line with the African Union Agenda 2063;


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Supported the welfare of Namibian citizens abroad;

Provided consular services to Namibians and to students, tourists and business people

including potential investors.

PROGRAMME 05: COORDINATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Ensure an enabling environment and higher performance culture.


Ensure an enabling environment and higher performance culture; and

Ensure effective media and public relations.


Financial Management;

Internal Audit;

Human Resources Management;

Human Resources Development;

Asset and fleet Management;

ICT;

Capital Projects;

Policy Implemented; and

Implement Public Relations strategies of the Ministry.


Execution of policy and supervision thereof;

Conducive and secure working environment for staff members;

Improved Financial Management;

Accelerated information and communication technology support;

Enhanced Human Resource Management and development;

Skilled and Knowledgeable workforce maintained;

Efficient and effective internal and external channels of communication;

Improved controls through implementation of audit recommendations; and

Effective media and public relations.

Achievements

01. Financial Management;

The Ministry achieved 99.79 % utilisation of allocated funds

02. Internal Audit;

The Internal Auditors audited all areas planned for the 2014/2015 financial year;

The Ministry is acting upon and implementing the Internal Auditor’s recommendations.

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03. Human Resources Management;

Staff members were trained on the Performance Management System

A total number of 29 new staff were recruited and 11 others were promoted or

transferred to higher ranking positions

04. Human Resources Development;

Created a conducive working environment;

05. Asset and fleet Management;

Procured equipment and materials;

06. ICT;

Upgraded the Headquarters IT network and Headquarters and at Missions;

07. Information Dissemination

Subscribed to local and international magazine, newspapers and publications

I. EXPENDITURE FROM CONTINGENCY 2014/15

An amount of N$9,076,663.48 was allocated for the Subsistence and Daily Allowance for the

SADC Observers in Lesotho and contribution to SADC Electoral Observers Mission (SEOM)

in Lesotho.


Year

Breakdown

2014/15

Estimate Actual




inCharge

2012/2013

Actual

2013/2014

Actual

2014/2015

Actual

Provision of Advise to GRN on Multilateral

Policy MD04 0 0 9,076,663.48

0 0 9,076,663Total

Multilateral Relations and Cooperation


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Subsidies and Other Current Transfers 26,802,000 26,768,766

Acquisition of Capital Assets(Operational) 32,802,000 32,733,898

Capital Transfers (Operational) 0




(Development) 1,000,000 953,360

Capital Transfers (Development) 149,000,000 148,993,445


Total State Revenue

Fund Appropriation 900,783,000 897,261,524


Grand Total 900,783,000 897,261,524

Explanation of variances

The Ministry had a saving of 0.39% for the year under review. There are no major variances

that will warrant explanation.

NON-TAX REVENUE

Year

Revenue Source

2014/15


Private telephone calls 25,000 20,119 -20

Miscellaneous 1,000,000 27,350 -97

Interest on Investment 150,000 312,592 108

House Rent: Foreign Missions 600,000 216,398 -64


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Total 1,775,000 576,459 -68

Miscellaneous - 310 722 703

The Ministry was only able to collect N$27,349.78 on this revenue head during the year under

review. The revenue collected under this heading is unpredictable and is based on the obsolete

furniture and equipment that the Missions will dispose of and the debts that might arise from

staff owing the government through accumulated debts, outstanding Subsistence and Traveling

Advances and assistance offered to Namibian citizens in foreign countries. The Ministry

always ensures that money owing to Government is collected in the financial year under

review. The Ministry is planning to reduce this amount in accordance with revenue collected

in the past financial years.

Interest on Investment – 310 722 712

The Ministry was able to collect more revenue than anticipated due to the availability of funds

in the bank accounts for ongoing capital projects.

House Rent Foreign missions – 310 722 713

The Ministry does not collect revenue under this heading.


No of Staff 2014/15

Approved 380

Funded 370



Worn and damages


Average

estimated

market

unit value

(N$)

Total

Value

(N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available

to date

% of

items not

take for

to

auction(

current

stock

level of

individu

al items)

A B C D E

SOFA 1 SEAT 6 0 0 0 0.0


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SAFA 2 SEAT 3 0 0 0 0.0

CHINA PLASTIC LEATHER

GREY CHAIRS 4

0 0.0

LEATHER BLACK OFFICE

CHAIRS HIGH BACK 8

0 0.0

OFFICE CHAIRS HIGH BACK 19 0 0.0

VISITORS CHAIRS 8 0 0.0

TABLES WITH DRAWERS 10 0 0.0

CABINET WOOD WITH

DOOR(BROWN) 1

0 0.0

FILLING CABINET WOOD WITH

2 DOORS 1

0 0.0

WATER AIR FAN 1 0 0.0

PACKING SHELVE STEEL 1 0 0.0

STEEL CABINET 2 0 0.0

MONITORS 170 0 0.0

MOUSE 72 0 0.0

KEYBOARDS 71 0 0.0

0 0.0



Average

estimated

market unit

value (N$)

Total Value

(N$) BiXCi

Quantity

available to

date

% of items

not take for to

auction(

current stock

level of

individual

items)

A B C D E

e.g Teleph Head

Siemens

120 180 21,600 40 0.2

e.g Wite board 60 100 6,000 10 0.2

Vehicles

No Data Available

VOTE 08: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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INTRODUCTION

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is mandated to coordinate and administer the operations of

the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) as provided for in the Constitution of Namibia (1990,

Chapter 15, Article 118). Defend the territory and national interests of Namibia as per the

Defence Act, Act 1 of 2002.


Main achievements during 2014/15:

The successful conducting of the SADC Exercises

Participation in various bilateral and multilateral meetings on Defence and Security

Participation in Peace Support Operations

Successful deployment of Military Observers and staff Officers in Liberia, Ethiopia,

Ivory Coast, Burundi, South Sudan and Sudan.

Deployment of Defence Advisors in various countries

Continuous improvement of infrastructure and facilities

Support to civil communities and civil authorities e.g. drought relief, elections

Enhancement of human capacity e.g. under graduate and post graduate qualifications

Improvement of health standard of employees and uniformed personnel

Successful implementation of ICT infrastructure and capacitate Research and

Development

Main challenges during 2014/15:

Delays of projects implementation due to dependency on foreign suppliers

Non-performance of some BEE’s contractors / suppliers

Inconveniences caused by the Continuation Authorisation limits


To protect the Territorial Integrity

To support policy objectives

To protect National Key Points



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Estimate Actual

Operational Budget 5 996 077 000 5 878 896 197



Total 6 606 077 000 6 483 125 234

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

N$



Actual

2014/15-

2016/17

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

Training: Specialization of at least 50%

of MOD personnel by 2016/17. 40% 50% 41% 40%

Education: upgrading of at least 45%

MOD personnel who want to further

their qualifications at tertiary

institutions by 2016/17.

34% 45% 36% 36%

Carry out research on modern

equipment and acquire 20% of Defence

Equipment by 2016/17. 14% 20% 14,5% 15%

Replace obsolete and outdated

equipment with at least 20% latest

technology by 2016/17. 14% 20% 14,5% 13%

Accommodation: To improve and

maintain existing infrastructure at least

25% by 2016/17. 13% 30% 13% 15%

Target 1: Training: Specialization of at least 50% of MOD personnel by 2016/17.

Although the Ministry had a target of 41%, only 40% could be achieved due to financial

constraints, students not meeting admission requirements and national duties. The ministry is

however on track in achieving this target by the Financial Year 2017/2018.

Target 2: Education: upgrading of at least 45% MOD personnel who want to further

their qualifications at tertiary institutions by 2016/17.

This target was set to equip senior officers/officials with the necessary managerial skills at

tertiary education institutions, and to prepare and equip junior officers/officials with the

necessary skills in the three Arms of Services and at the Head Quarters. The target of 36% was

achieved for the period under review.


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Target 3: Carry out research on modern equipment and acquire 20% of Defence

Equipment by 2016/17.

Defence equipment such as aircraft and war ships takes many years to be manufactured and all

these contracts are in foreign currency. This target is on-going as the NDF has to keep up with

the global technological advancement. This target could not be achieved due to

Target 3: To Replace obsolete and out-dated equipment with at least 20% latest

technology by 2016/17.

This target is on-going as most NDF equipment as most Defence takes some years to be

manufactured. The target will be achieved by 2018/19.

Target 4: Accommodation: To improve and maintain existing infrastructure at least 30%

by 2016/17.

The Ministry is currently occupying old bases that were not made for permanent

accommodation and these require day to day rehabilitation. The Ministry is in the process of

constructing and rehabilitating more bases to secure adequate accommodation. The Ultimate

Building Machine (UBM) was also acquired to expedite the construction of accommodation

facilities. The Ministry started with this task during the Financial Year 2010/11 and this is an

on-going exercise.


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*P-

Co

de

Programme Name *A-

Code Activity Name

*MD

in

Charg

e

2014/15

Estimate Actual

Execut

ion

rate

(%)

01 Training and Development Training 409,447,000 396,395,148 96.81

Sub-Total 409,447,000 396,395,148 96.81

02 Land Operation Support Army 3,354,726,441 3,299,335,279 98.35

21 Brigade 367,644,000 362,660,212 98.64

Sub-Total 3,722,370,441 3,661,995,492 98.38

03 Airspace Protection Air force 391,755,000 373,902,684 95.44

Sub-Total 391,755,000 373,902,684 95.44

04 Military Health Support Military Hospital 103,642,000 98,892,870 95.42

Sub-Total 103,642,000 98,892,870 95.42

05 Offshore Defence Navy 358,568,000 346,768,309 96.71

Sub-Total 358,568,000 346,768,309 96.71

06 International Deployment Defence Advisors 57,623,000 54,891,918 95.26

Sub-Total 57,623,000 54,891,918 95.26

07 Supervision and Support

Services

Office of the Minister 4,819,000 4,070,975 84.48

Administration 1,557,852,559 1,546,207,839 99.25


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Sub-Total 1,562,671,559 1,550,278,814 99.21

Vote-Total 6,606,077,000 6,483,125,234 98.14


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The saving under the programme Supervision and Support Services was as a result of the

provision made for the appointment of a Special Advisor to the Minister of Defence.

In addition, a reduction in local and foreign travel by the outgoing Minister and Deputy

Minister resulted in an under spending of approximately 40% on Subsistence and Travelling

Allowances.

The underspending under the programme Training and Development was mainly as a result

of the delay of the intake of 2,500 military recruits, which also had a ripple effect for the under

spending on salaries, transport, rations and uniforms for the recruits. The Ministry only

managed to recruit 2,000 and the 500 only started in March 2015. The Ministry makes

provision for recruits under the programme Training and Development for the period of their

training, and for the rest of the financial year in different Main Divisions depending on their

deployment plan in the Army, Airforce and the Navy. Any delay in the recruitment process

impacts the other Main Divisions negatively.

The underspending under the programme Airspace Protection was as a result of the three (3)

months delay in the recruitments process as recruits could not report in the month they were

supposed to report and budgetary provision was already made.

The programme Military Health Support underspend due to a three (3) months delay in the

recruitment process, as all units made a budgetary provision for their expected number of

recruits to be deployed after training from October 2014, but the training only ended in

December 2014, and these recruits could only report in January 2015 to their various units.

The underspending on the programme Offshore Defence was due to the fact that the Ministry

was directed by Cabinet to recruit 2,500 instead of 1,000, the process of medical examinations

took longer than anticipated and as a result the recruitment was delayed by three (3) months.

The Ministry only took in 2,000, and since they also had to be tested, the 500 could only start

training in March 2015.

The programme International Deployment recorded an underspending of 4, 74% because of

the delayed deployment of the Defence Attaché will only be deployed in the 2015/2016

financial year. The ministry also lost the Defence Attaché to Germany and the accreditation of

the replacement took longer than anticipated. Hence, the ministry did not have a DA Germany

in the last quarter of this financial year and this also resulted on the ministry spending less than

anticipated.


Programme 01: Training and Capacity Building

Programme objective and description

To capacitate all service men and women in uniform and civilian employees with professional

skills and knowledge to improve productivity.


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The aim is to produce doctors, engineers, accountants, pilots, technicians, etc. for self-

sustainability.

Recruit new blood and maintain on-going training of soldiers to be ready for combat

and peacekeeping operations and prepare for emergencies and disasters at all times.

Main Activities

To feed, dress, equip and supply technical and other services to the members

Civilian and military training for Officers, Cadets and Recruits

Day to Day Maintenance of bases and Equipment

Output

Well trained force

Combat ready Force

Conduct Training need analysis

Improve staff skills and competencies

Programme 02: Land Operations


In accordance with the constitution and the Defence Act (1990), the Army is

responsible for guaranteeing sovereignty and territorial integrity.

It also provides assistance to other Ministries and the civil community as required.

Main Activities

Protection of Territorial Integrity and National Key points

Protection of the Capital City and Provision of Ceremonial duties

Assisting civil authorities and provide support to relief operations

Combating of environmental threats

Carry out research and development on new technology and modernization

Procurement of property plant and equipment

Acquiring of ammunition, Simulators, Surveillance equipment and pyrotechnic

Construction of new bases and rehabilitation of old ones

Day to day maintenance of bases and equipment

Design Land force strength and table of equipment

Conduct force deployment capability

Potential aggression threat will be met with robust force

Output

Improved peace and stability in the region and beyond

A healthy and combat ready force

Number of new bases constructed

Number of old bases rehabilitated

Improved living conditions of soldiers

Adequate storage facilities

Improved quality of material & supplies


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Modernized and modified Defence equipment

Optimal and adequate infrastructure


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Programme 03: Airspace Protection


The Air force is responsible for safeguarding the Namibian airspace, enhance air

capacity of the NDF and assist other government departments and civil authorities with

air support operations.

Main Activities

Protection of Namibian Airspace

Ensure airspace security and protect national key points

Acquiring Simulators and Air space Surveillance equipment

Day to Day maintenance of Aircraft and Military Airports

Training of Pilots and Technicians

Conduct force deployment

Conduct troop lifting capabilities

Output

Healthy and combat ready force

Improved living conditions of soldiers

Well equipped with modern equipment

Guaranteed welfare of personnel

Protected Air Space

Programme 04: Military Health Support


This programme is responsible for administering the Military Health component of the

Ministry of Defence, ensuring that Military Personnel receive comprehensive, efficient

and quality medical services.

Main Activities

Provision of Health Services

Provision of counselling and medical testing

Participating in national immunization campaign

Train qualified Military Health workers

HIV/Aids awareness campaigns, antiretroviral support and home based care for soldiers

Conduct wellness campaigns

Conduct early diagnosis and interventions

Conduct medical boards

Rehabilitate patients

Procure medical equipment

Output


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Qualified Military Health workers

Healthy and combat ready force

Modern medical equipment

Guaranteed welfare of personnel

Programme 05: Offshore Defence


The Namibian Navy has the principal responsibility for defending Namibia’s Maritime

domain and coastline. It trains and operates routinely as part of an offshore protection

force to develop capacity.

Main Activities


Military training for Officers, Cadets and Recruits


Design force strength and table of equipment

Conduct force deployment capability

Output

Guaranteed Maritime security

A well trained force

Combat ready Naval Force

High level of staff competency.

Programme 06: International Deployment


The aim of this programme is to maintain defence representations in countries where

Namibia has significant defence co-operation and interest.

Main Activities

Promote regional and International defence relations.

Deploy/Defence Advisors/Military Advisors.

Deployment of Contingent Military Observers and Staff

Officers to UN/AU and SADC peace support operations

Output

Conduct pre-deployment training

Carry out peace keeping operations

Participate in training Peace Keeping Operations

Attend and host Joint Commissions

Deployment of Defence Advisors, Staff Officers and Military observers

Enhance diplomatic relations

Enhanced Defence co-operation

Improved regional and international peace/security/relations


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Programme 07: Supervision and Support Services


The programme Supervision and Support Services is entrusted to the Minister who is

responsible for advising Cabinet on all matters of Defence interest and ensure that the

government decisions on defence matters are promulgated and acted upon.

The Permanent Secretary under the supervision of the Minister is accountable for the

general financial administration of the Ministry and state monies under his control.

The Chief of Defence Force is responsible for efficient administration, discipline,

command and control of the Namibian Defence Force.

Main Activities


Civilian and military training for Officers, Cadets and Recruits


Advice Cabinet on Defence matters

Ensure implementation of Government Decision

Control Budget Expenditure

Procurement of goods and services

Enforce Public Financial Management

Output

Political Control over the Military

Efficient and Effective Budget Execution


Programme

Name Activity Name

*MD in

Charge

2012/2013

Actual

2013/2014

Actual

2014/2015

Actual

Land

Operations

Maintenance of

Defence Assets MD04 0 53,059,863 0

Total 0 53,059,863 0


Year

Breakdown

2014/15

Estimate Actual


Goods and Other Services 1,149,829,000 973,073,953


Acquisition of Capital Assets(Operational) 687,060,000 1,172,859,108



Operational Capital


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(Development)

Capital Transfers (Development) 610,000,000 604,229,037


Total State Revenue

Fund Appropriation 6,606,077,000 6,483,125,234


Grand Total 6,606,077,000 6,483,125,234

NON-TAX REVENUE

Year

Revenue Source

2014/15


Private Telephone Calls 5,000 5,404 8

Miscellaneous 400,000 1,943,735 386

Lost Equipment and Stores 50,000 4,331 91

Ministerial Fines 300,000 440,613 147

Sale of Serviceable Stores and

Equipment 70,000 0 0

Hiring of Helicopters 200,000 0 0

Total 1,025,000 2,394,084 134

Explanation for variances 2014/15

Private Telephone Calls:

An amount of N$5,404 was collected from private telephone calls.

Miscellaneous:

During the Financial Year under review more revenue was collected from United Nations

Peace Keeping Operation (UNIMAG) for the provision of staff officers and military observers.

The Ministry auctioned a Defence Attaché’s official vehicle at its Beijing Mission which has

also contributed to the increased revenue.

Lost Equipment:

Strict control measures were put in place that helped to improve losses; as a result less revenue

was collected.

Ministerial Fines:

The Ministry collected more revenue under this revenue head from members who were absent

without Official Leave (AWOL).

Sale of Serviceable Stores and Equipment:

There were no substantial items with significant value to be disposed during this Financial

Year.


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Hiring of Helicopters:

There were no funds collected because no helicopters were hired during the period under

review.


No of Staff 2014/15

Approved 34,522

Funded 26,923



Worn and damages

worn and damages


estimated

market

unit value

(N$)

Total

Value

(N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available

to date

% of items

not take for

to auction(

current stock

level of

individual

items)

A B C D E s

3 Field Kitchen

Stove

4 300 1,200 15 1.3

4 Beverage Server

38L

2 30 60 5 8.3

5 Boiling Pot

Electrical 225 L

4 300 1,200 3 0.3

6 Butcher knife 4 4 16 4 25.0

7 Butcher knife 2 50 100 2 2.0

8 Chipper Potatoes 1 45 45 2 4.4

9 Cooking Pot 20L 1 15 15 2 13.3

10 Cooking Pot 30L 2 15 30 3 10.0

11 Cooking Pot 40L 2 15 30 5 16.7

12 Cooking Pot 60L 3 15 45 6 13.3

13 Deep Freezer 4 300 1,200 5 0.4

14 Fork Dessert 1 3 3 2 66.7

15 Frying Pan 1 3 3 5 166.7


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16 Galvanized Water

Bucket

1 3 3 8 266.7

17 Gas Stove 1 100 100 7 7.0

18 Geyser Electrical

150L

2 100 200 5 2.5

19 Hot Box 8 20 160 20 12.5

20 Oven Three Plate 4 150 600 5 0.8

21 Pan Frying Tilting

Type

3 250 750 3 0.4

22 Potato hand masher

squeezer

2 50 100 6 6.0

23 Potato peeler 2 100 200 25 12.5

24 Scale 1 10 10 8 80.0

25 Spoon Serving s/s 2 3 6 8 133.3

26 Tray mess

compartment s/s

2 15 30 3 10.0

27 URN Electric 16 L 1 15 15 6 40.0

28 URN Electric 25L 1 15 15 4 26.7

29 URN Electric 28 L 7 15 105 2 1.9

30 Air condition 1 10 10 10 100.0

31 Battery 46 80 3,680 38 1.0

32 Brake Shoe 6 2 12 12 100.0

33 Centre Bearing 1 5 5 8 160.0

34 Centre punch 6 15 90 10 11.1

35 Grille Plier 180cm 1 10 10 5 50.0

36 Chaser Flat round 3 80 240 4 1.7

37 Car real light tail 1 15 15 6 40.0

38 Cylinder head 1 5 5 3 60.0

39 Clutch kit 2 70 140 8 5.7

40 Compressor Pump 1 70 70 4 5.7

41 CV Joints 4 50 200 5 2.5

42 Fog Lights 1 20 20 5 25.0

43 Fuel Reading

Meter

1 15 15 2 13.3

44 Front Head Lamp 1 70 70 2 2.9

45 Fuel Pump 2 300 600 6 1.0

46 Gear Box 1 300 300 2 0.7

47 Toyota VVTI 2.7 2 80 160 25 15.6

48 Head Lamp 2 2 80 160 10 6.3

49 Hub 4x4 2 80 160 2 1.3


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50 Jumping Cable 2 30 60 5 8.3

51 Mirrors 3 20 60 8 13.3

52 Oil Filter 2384 6 4 24 12 50.0

53 Orion Spray Gun 4 10 40 4 10.0

54 Radiator Cooler 2 70 140 1 0.7

55 Radiator VVTI 1 70 70 1 1.4

56 Shock Absorber

Front

6 100 600 2 0.3

57 Shock Absorber

Rear T.L

4 100 400 4 1.0

58 Silence for Toyota

L.C

2 200 400 1 0.3

59 Spring 2 150 300 3 1.0

60 Starter 2 150 300 2 0.7

61 Starter Diesel

Toyota

1 150 150 2 1.3

62 Starter Toyota

Hilux

1 150 150 1 0.7

63 Steering Rod 1 200 200 2 1.0

64 Sump 1 300 300 1 0.3

65 Tool Box 2 150 300 0.0

66 Timing Light 1 250 250 5 2.0

67 Tires 165/80 R 13 3 80 240 1 0.4

68 Tires 14.5x20 1 300 300 3 1.0

69 Tires 12 R 22.5 7 300 2,100 8 0.4

70 Tires 175 R 14 3 100 300 8 2.7

71 Tires 185/60 R 14 2 100 200 10 5.0

72 Tires 195 R 14 24 100 2,400 26 1.1

73 Tires 195 R 15 31 120 3,720 24 0.6

74 Tire 195/65 R 15 18 100 1,800 12 0.7

75 Tire 205/65 R 15 10 100 1,000 12 1.2

76 Tires 205/55 R 16 4 130 520 8 1.5

77 Tires 205/16 C 12 100 1,200 8 0.7

78 Tires 215 R 15 26 130 3,380 24 0.7

79 Tires 235 R 16 1 200 200 7 3.5

80 Tires 245/75 R 15 3 200 600 5 0.8

81 Tires 245/70 R 16 8 200 1,600 3 0.2

82 Tires 255 R 15 3 200 600 5 0.8

83 Tires 265/75 R 16 9 200 1,800 4 0.2

84 Tires 365/80 R 20 4 200 800 8 1.0


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85 Tires 7.50 R 16 14 200 2,800 10 0.4

86 Tires 14.00 - 20 15 350 5,250 12 0.2

87 Tire 10.00 x 20 7 350 2,450 9 0.4

88 Tire 16.00 x 20 1 350 350 7 2.0

89 Tire Rim R 16 1 100 100 7 7.0

90 Wheel Spanner 1 20 20 9 45.0

91 Wind Screen 1 150 150 0 0.0

92 Starter for zilo

Truck

3 250 750 1 0.1

93 Gasoline Pump for

Dogfeg

8 200 1,600 2 0.1

94 Carburetor For

Dogfeg

3 150 450 2 0.4

95 Adapters 8 10 80 10 12.5

96 Basic Phone 16 50 800 13 1.6

97 Bush soviet

Telephone

5 80 400 6 1.5

98 C.P.U 1 200 200 0 0.0

99 Fax Modern

Protector

1 300 300 0 0.0

100 Key Board 9 70 630 10 1.6

101 Monitor 11 300 3,300 24 0.7

102 Mouse 11 20 220 24 10.9

103 Telephone Cables 2 10 20 1 5.0

104 Radio Motorola 2 45 90 5 5.6

105 Power Cables 8 15 120 15 12.5

106 Wyse Terminal 10 80 800 4 0.5

107 Axe 18 150 2,700 19 0.7

108 Garden House Pipe

30cm

4 50 200 6 3.0

109 Rake Rubber 7 25 175 17 9.7

110 Rake Steel 30 24 720 25 3.5

111 Slashes 20 20 400 12 3.0

112 Spade user without

handle

4 25 100 2 2.0

113 Garden Spade 3 27 81 5 6.2

114 Squeezer Rubber 2 25 50 1 2.0

115 Wheel Barrow 5 200 1,000 6 0.6

116 Roll - Bar 1 300 300 0 0.0

117 Alarm Hand

Operated

1 50 50 0 0.0


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118 Bucket Galvanized 1 10 10 2 20.0

119 Bedside Locker 8 25 200 9 4.5

120 Calculator 12 Digit 7 5 35 12 34.3

121 Dust Bin big 2 15 30 14 46.7

122 Floor Tent 8 200 1,600 9 0.6

123 Locker 3 30 90 5 5.6

124 Locker clothing

Door

2 25 50 5 10.0

125 Wardrobe Large 10 70 700 13 1.9

126 Overhead Projector 2 150 300 3 1.0

127 2 Bar Heater 1 25 25 8 32.0

128 Bench Folding 9 150 1,350 27 2.0

129 Book case glasses

Large

1 50 50 3 6.0

130 Chair Banquet Side

comfort burgundy

3 150 450 5 1.1

131 Chair Plastic 17 70 1,190 28 2.4

132 Chair upholster

w/arms

1 80 80 6 7.5

133 Chair Rotary with

Arms

5 20 100 9 9.0

134 Chair Typist 3 20 60 8 13.3

135 Chair office

w/arms

1 35 35 14 40.0

136 Chair student 8 25 200 17 8.5

137 Chair straight

mahogany

3 40 120 5 4.2

138 medicine Trolley 4 50 200 8 4.0

139 Dinner Plates 263 35 9,205 317 3.4

140 Tea Cups 110 20 2,200 219 10.0

141 Single bed 39 7.5 293 45 15.4

142 matrass 34 12 408 52 12.7

143 Spade 39 39 1,521 39

The Stock items are worn and damaged to be disposed at public auction.




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estimated

market unit

value (N$)

Total

Value

(N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available

to date

% of items not take

for to auction(

current stock level

of individual items)

A B C D E

Conversion

pad

1004 8.89 8,926 3012

The Stock Items are no longer usable and can be disposed at public auction.

Vehicles

None

VOTE 09 MINISTRY OF FINANCE

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VOTE 09: MINISTRY OF FINANCE

1. INTRODUCTION

The Constitution of Namibia and the financial laws bestow upon the Ministry of Finance

the core mandate to: (i) be responsible for managing Public Finances and the State Revenue

Fund, (ii) oversee Government assets and liabilities and (iii) oversight over financial

regulations, public financial institutions and the financial sector. The ministry is the

guardian of macro-economic stability and development.

The Ministry’s vision is "to be a dynamic and reputable institution excelling in fiscal and

financial management." and its mission is “to develop and administer fiscal policy that

ensures macroeconomic stability, sustainable and equitable socioeconomic development”.

The core functions of the Ministry of Finance can be summarized into five main areas

namely,(i)Fiscal Strategy management and oversight of the financial sector, ii)Treasury

operations and management, iii)Revenue management, iv)Central government

procurement administration and (v) Risks and resources management.

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Main achievements and challenges during 2014/15 only:

The Ministry continues to maintain macroeconomic stability through sound fiscal policy as

well as the oversight of the financial sector and regulation in another tough year in the

global economy. Despite a slowdown in the global economy, during the period under

review, Namibia’s economy grew by 6.4% higher than the estimated growth of around 5%

and stronger than the 5.7% recorded in 2013/14 fiscal year. The average annual inflation

for Namibia moderated during the period, improving to 5.4% from 5.6% in 2013. The

external position for the country recorded a deficit, which put pressure on the level of

reserves. However, the level of reserves remains sufficient to support the peg and other

international obligations.

The whole financial system remains sound and well supervised during the fiscal year

2014/15 as reflected by strong and quality capital holdings, low levels of non-performing

loans and strong liquidity positions by the banking institutions.

On the fiscal stability front, although Namibia’s fiscal policy remained expansionary for

the purpose of providing support to economic growth, this was done within the confines of

fiscal targets. During the period under review, total central debt stock as a ration to GDP

stood at 24%, representing a marginal increase from the ratio of 23% over the previous

financial year but well within the fiscal target of 35%.

During the period under review, various fiscal laws were amended to broaden the tax base

and enforce compliance, results of which will be experienced in the subsequent financial

years. Various studies were carried out to inform the drafting of the policy aimed at the


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establishment of the Revenue Agency for Namibia. At the end of 2014/15, the policy was

in a draft form. Another activity carried out during the review period, which was aimed at

improving tax administration, was the launch of the Large Taxpayer’s Office as well as the

commissioning of the development of an Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS

On the customs and excise front, the major achievement were the tabling of the Customs

Control Bill at the Cabinet Committee on Legislation and drafting of secondary

legislations; as well as the roll-out of the ASYCUDA World to 3 major offices (Eros

Airport, Hosea Kutako International Airport and Walvis Bay office, a reform that brought

about improvements in the management of bonded warehouses.

Public procurement governance and local economic development remains high in the

government’s economic development agenda, consequently the Public Procurement Bill

was tabled first time in the National Assembly in 2014 but was withdrawn for further

consultations.

During the period under review, Government continued with its efforts aimed at

implementing alternatives means of project financing through private investment, Public

Private Partnerships arrangements and SOE own financing and/or with a sovereign

guarantee backing up their borrowing. One of the milestones achieved during the review

period was the establishment of PPP Unit at the Ministry of Finance and issuance of

guarantees supporting the borrowing by some SOEs (Namport, Development Bank of

Namibia) for infrastructure development.

In her efforts to stimulate and develop domestic markets, Government regularly issued

short and long term domestic debt and further diversified its borrowing during the review

period. Details of government’s debt composition as at 2014/15 are provided further in this

report.

The sum of the above mentioned policy achievements are evidenced by the positive ratings by

Fitch Credit Rating Agency and Moody Credit Rating Agency, both of whom assigned

Namibia an investment grade and a stable outlook (BBB and Baa3, by


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Fitch and Moody, respectively).

.

On the operational front, the Ministry continued to compile bi-annual reports as per the

requirement of NDP4 Implementation Plan. The Ministry’s Strategic Plan 2013 -2017 and

the Annual Plan 2014/15 were successfully implemented during the period under review.

3. THE MAIN OBJECTIVES

• To contribute towards equitable socio economic development.

• To enhance the development and stability of the financial sector

• To optimize public revenue collection.

• To promote optimal outcome from public expenditure and value for money

• To manage public assets and liabilities

• To promote support to the local economy, SME development and empowerment of

previously disadvantaged persons through public procurement.

• To ensure effective management of the Ministry’s human capital and other resources.

(a) Overall vote actual performance

The total budget provision for the Ministry of Finance for 2014/15financial year was N$3.4

billion; of which N$3.2 billion was allocated to the operational budget and N$55.7 million

comprised the development budget. An amount of N$3.5 billion was spent, reflecting a budget

execution rate of 100.44 % and a budget variance of -N$15.15 million .With regards to the

developmental budget, an amount of N$52.9 million was spent, reflecting a budget execution

rate 96.18% and a budget variance of N$2,796,635.26.

OVERALL BUDGET ALLOCATION

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

N$

Estimate Actual




Total 3,466,228,000 3,481,382,519


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OVERVIEW OF THE OF MINISTERIAL TARGETS


Actual

2013/14-2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

Maintain debt stock as a ratio of GDP

within 35% annually24% 23% 23% 24%

Maintain interest payments as a ratio of

revenue within 10% annually5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5%

91% 96% 95% 100%

Maintain the Average budget deficit within

7% of GDP over the MTEF7% 7% 7% 7%

Maintain the total expenditure levels below

40% of GDP annually41% 41% 37% 39.9

Achieve on average 95% accuracy for

revenue fore casting during MTEF period

Target number and name as in corresponding MTEF:

The Ministry had five ministerial fiscal targets whose performance is reported on as follows:

Target #1 Maintain debt stock as a ratio of GDP within 35% annually

The debt stock of the central government was maintained below the target of 35% of GDP

during 2014/15 fiscal year. Total debt as a percentage of GDP stood 24%, increasing only

slightly by 1% percent from 2013/14. In nominal terms, the total stock of debt increased from

N$30.85 billion to N$35.95 billion at the end of FY2014/15. As per the Sovereign Debt

Management Strategy, the domestic debt is still the dominant component of the government

debt stock.

In terms of currency composition, the USD continued to be the dominant currency in the total

external debt of government. More than half of the external debt obligation of Government was

denominated in USD followed by the EURO about 20% and the ZAR accounted for about

11%.

Target#2 Maintain Government Guarantee stock as a ratio of GDP within 10% annually

In addition to incurring outright debt, the Government avails loan guarantees in terms of

Section 36 of State Finance Act, Act No. 31, 1991. These guarantees are mainly offered to

SOEs in support of critical development projects. The contingent liabilities were therefore kept

below the sustainability level of 10% of GDP during the review period. Government

guaranteed debt stood at 4.3% of GDP, in comparison to 4% in 2013/14. The slight increase

resulted mainly from the depreciation of the Namibia Dollar.


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Target#3 Maintain interest payment as a ratio of revenue within 10% annually

As a reflection of prudence fiscal management in the level debt of accumulation interest

payments were far below the target. As a percentage of total revenue, interest payment

remained unchanged at 4% of total revenue from the previous fiscal year. As per the principle

of 80:20 in favour of domestic debt, domestic interest payment was also close to 80% of total

debt service.

Target#4 Achieve on average 95% accuracy of revenue forecast during MTEF period

Average revenue forecasting accuracy stood at 94 % as compared to the average target of 95%.

The observed deviation in forecasting accuracy is attributable to the growth in the domestic

economy which was better than projected resulting in improved revenue generation capacity

during 2014/15.

Target #4 Maintain the Average budget deficit within 7% of GDP over the MTEF

The total budget deficit stood at fiscal target of 7% of GDP in 2014/15. It is estimated that over

the MTEF period the average budget deficit will be lower than 7% because of fiscal

consolidation measures adopted for the remaining years of the corresponding MTEF.

Target #5 Maintain the total expenditure levels below 40% of GDP annually

One of the critical functions of the ministry is to ensure that public expenditure remains within

the appropriated levels. In this regard, expenditure levels for the period under review remained

within the target of 40% of GDP. Expenditure outlay for 2014/15 stood at 36.6% of GDP,

slightly lower than the set target.

The Ministry has, on overall, excelled in the performance of the set targets and this was done

within the resources envelope that was allocated to the Vote.


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PROGRAMME ACTIVITIES


01 Economic Policy advice 01-01 Fiscal Policy Administration MD05 7 619 236 8 389 504 110.11

7 619 236 8 389 504 110

02-01 Inland Revenue Collection Services MD04 192 910 238 200 734 189 104.06

02-02 Customs and Excise Management MD06 284 184 800 277 834 664 97.77

477 095 038 478 568 853 100.31

03-01 Budget formulation and execution MD10 431 214 000 427 480 519 99.13

03-02 Accounting and Financial Management MD11 26 046 000 32 705 257 125.57

03-03 Public Private Partnership Management MD07 -1 047 000 -80 232 7.66

03-04 State Asset and liability Management MD12 488 048 962 488 316 436 100.05

944 261 962 948 421 979 100.44

04 Public Service Employee Medical Aid Scheme04-01 Public Service Employee Medical Aid Scheme MD08 1 801 035 000 1 804 787 855 100.21

1 801 035 000 1 804 787 855 100.21

05 Governmrnt Procurement Management 05-01 Government Procurement Administration MD09 6 857 000 7 106 544 103.64

6 857 000 7 106 544 103.64

06-01 Policies Supervision MD01 1 118 000 10 684 299 955.66

06-02 Coordination and Support Services MD02 145 052 764 143 855 734 99.17

06-03 Risk Manangement MD03 4 729 000 5 109 261 108.04

06-04Acquisition and Maintenance of IT Equipement

and SystemsMD13 78 460 000 84 078 488 107.16

229 359 764 243 727 781 106.26

3 466 228 000 3 491 002 516

*P-

numberProgramme Name

*A-

CodeActivity Name

*MD in

Charge

Sub-Total

Sub-Total

02 Revenue Management

Sub-Total

03 Government expenditure management

Sub-Total

Sub-Total

Sub-Total

06 Policy Supervision and Support services

Vote-Total

2014/15

PROGRAMME 01: ECONOMIC POLICY ADVICE

The objectives for the programme

The main objective of this programme is to advise the Government on economic policies

aimed at fostering macro-economic stability, advancing economic development and

addressing socio-economic challenges. In this regard, fiscal and financial policies are

formulated, reviewed and monitored to ensure efficient distribution of financial resources

and value for money.

During the reporting period, the overall budget variance for this programme stood at 4

percent, and was mainly due to a vacancy position that was only filled towards the end of

the financial year.

The main activities

Fiscal policy Administration

Macroeconomic Analysis and Projections

Coordinating regional and international cooperation matters:

The main achievements include the following:

Formulation and publication of Macroeconomic and Fiscal Policy Frameworks;

Economic Reports and research outputs,

Undertaking of Financial literacy initiative (FLI) baseline survey and public financial

education campaigns,

Monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the Annual Sectoral Execution Plans for

NDP4, and

Coordination of regional and international cooperation matters


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PROGRAMME 02: REVENUE MANAGEMENT

The objectives for this programme

To administer the tax laws in an efficient and effective manner in such a way that maximizes

State Revenue from internal and external taxation sources.

To facilitate trade whilst exercising appropriate control, protect the Namibian society with

respect to the international movement of goods and people and advance Namibia's interests

regionally and internationally in these areas.

The main activities

Activity 1: Inland Revenue Management


The suspension of Import VAT accounts for all taxpayers in default, and the strengthened

compliance enforcement and investigations and improved tax collection, and resultant

reduction in tax evasion.

Introduction and implementation of withholding tax on services, as part of tax policy

reforms.

Debt recovery initiatives have been initiated, and cases were submitted to the Office of

Government Attorney for debt recovery..

The business process reengineering (BPR) has been finalized, and the development ITAS

commenced during the period under review. Both would ensure efficiency in tax

administration through reduced turnaround time in assessing taxes and the strengthened tax

administration processes.

Activity 2: Customs and Excise Management


Collection and accounting of revenue and trade data..

Trade facilitation was enhanced through the introduction of facilitative tools such as the

establishment of, Joint inspections and controls, systems integration and connectivity,

strengthening national and international cooperation and oversight supervisory visits to

revenue offices.

Training and deployment of detector dogs and supports the effective operation of Non-

Intrusive Inspection equipment (e.g. scanners) as well as protection of society in respect of

restricted and prohibited goods. The 8 scanners equipment have been installed at various

ports of entries, and 14 detector dogs have been procured.

Detection and interception of smuggled/illicit goods and narcotics (dagga/marijuana).


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PROGRAMME 03: GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURE MANAGEMENT


To formulate the budget and to control the execution thereof;

To ensure the accounting of the financial transactions of the government and provide related

financial services and provide legislative guidance over the utilization of State finances.

The main activities:

Activity 2: Budget Formulation and Expenditure Control


The budget was prepared and tabled in the record period during February 2014;

The budget documents have been published, and availed to the stakeholders;

;The PPP Bill drafting was initiated during the year.

The management of the budget, including the contingency provision.

Activity 2: Accounting and Financial Management


Timeous preparation and submission of Financial Statements and reports to OAG in

line with the State Finance Act, 1991 13 (3);

The reduction of reconciliation backlog from 3 months the previous year to one month

during 2014/15 FY

Treasury reduced the number of commercial bank accounts held by OMAs by 31

during the 2014/15 FY

PROGRAM 4: STATE ASSETS AND LIABILITY MANAGEMENT


The purpose of the program is to manage risks associated with short and long term

Government borrowing and manage the government assets in terms of the State Finance

Act1991.

The main activities


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Activity 01: Asset, Cash and Debt Management


The Ministry enhanced the roll-out and implementation of the assets register to 23 O/M/As.

The raising of the borrowing to fund the shortfall in the budget in line with the borrowing

strategy;

Prudent management State cash to match government expenditure plans.

The fiscal targets of debt (<35% of GDP), debt servicing (<10% of revenue) and guarantees

(<10% of GDP) have been kept within the set limits.

The Ministry, in collaboration with the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) at the Bank of

Namibia, offered training on enforcement of FIC law, and provided guidance relating to

combating of money laundering and financing of terrorist activities and

Activity 2: Public Service Employees Medical Aid Scheme Administration:


The Ministry continued to administer the PSEMAS and related services for members. This

includes processing, verification and auditing of medical aid claims. It further entails timely

medical aid claims payment and monitoring of the expenditure pattern and ensuring that

PSEMAS rules and regulations are complied with at all times. This activity is therefore

aimed at ensuring full compliance by the health professionals and the administrator.

The Ministry introduced the two-option system, namely the Standard and High Options for

members. Such options were rolled to all the members during the year.

PROGRAMME 05: GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT


The programme entails the provision of administrative support to the Tender Board in the

performance of its functions with regard to the procurement of goods and services for the

Government under the Tender Board of Namibia Act.

The main activities


A database management system has been developed and relevant information is being

processed into the system from past records.

A Reforms Team appointed to work on the reforms of the current procurement system has

reviewed the proposed Public Procurement Bill to replace the Tender Board of Namibia Act

and has worked out the draft regulations, standard bidding documents, procedures and other

implementation instruments.

Training activities on tendering were initiated at rolled across the country.


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PROGRAMME 06: POLICY SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT SERVICES

The main purpose of this programme is to provide a conducive and result orientated

environment with adequate human and other resources.

The objectives for this programme:

i) Policy Supervision

ii) Auxiliary and Logistics Services

iii) Asset and Fleet Management

iv) Human Resource Planning and Development

v) Financial Services


units of the Ministry;

functions efficiently.

are achieved;

Performance ethics and culture have improved as more staff members have improved

their skills and abilities through networking and training programmes;

Unified IT Management System;

regional offices and border

posts;

Policy supervision

This activity entails provision of leadership and management directives at all levels in the

organization for effective and efficient delivery of service to the customers as well as the

attainment of the vision and mission of the ministry. One of the achievements are the regular

management meetings and staff meetings held as well as visits to regional offices during the

period under review to assess performance and exchange views for improved service

delivery.

Coordination and support services

This activity is to provide administrative support to the Vote’s programmes and to ensure

proper financial management, human sources management, and optimal deployment of all

other resources as well as the facilitation of training and capacity building programmes.


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This activity also ensures adherence to governance issues related to filling of vacancies,

development of strategic plans and production of reports.

The activity focuses on the general administration of the ministry and provision of adequate

infrastructure and conducive working environment for all staff members.

Risk management

The main achievements include the following

Audit function: Various systems of the ministry were subjected to internal audits and the

findings helped the :managers to address the identified shortcomings.

Acquisition of IT equipment and systems

This activity deals with the acquisition and maintenance of IT equipment and systems of the

Ministry, and the provision of IT support and the installation of systems to all in the

Ministry. It also involves monitoring of infrastructure that supports the availability of all

systems to all end users.


None



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Estimate Actual



Subsidies and Other

Current Transfers2,645,822,456 2,634,391,429



Capital Transfers

(Operational)17,217,722 17,215,872


Operational Capital



Capital Transfers

(Development)


Total State Revenue

Fund Appropriation3,466,228,000 3,481,382,519


Grand Total 3,466,228,000 3,481,382,519

Year

Breakdown

2014/15


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4. NON-TAX REVENUE


Auction Sales 23,519 0

Warehouse Rent 105,652 199,138

Special Attendance 714,340 794,693

Export Levy 7,043,924 8,595,444

Additional Duty 8,075,545 2,032,404

Licence Fees 22,957 13,100

Total 15,985,937 11,634,779 0

Year

Revenue Source

2014/15

Auction Sales

The auction sales collections depend on the number of detained goods and the price value upon

auction. In the financial year under review, no auctions took place due to the fact that most of

the detained goods’ legal status are under investigation.

Warehouse Rent

This revenue is collected on goods transferred to State warehouses after not being

declared/claimed by importers on time. The number of detained goods vary as they are

dependent on how many goods are detained and for how long. Hence accuracy in estimation is

a challenge therefore the estimated amount was overshot by 88%.

Special Attendance

Revenue under this item is mainly collected from duties performed outside official working

hours for customs clearance purposes. The revenue depends on the number of call outs, number

of officers allocated and hours of attendance to customs to conduct supervision at owners’

premises. The more the call outs the more revenue being collected. Therefore an over collection

(+11%) was realised due to the challenge of not knowing what need of the traders would be in

a particular financial year, i.e. financial year 2014/15.

Export Levy

An export levy was introduced to discourage the exportation of some specified locally

produced commodities for the purpose of promoting value addition. Increase in demand due to

hides and skins exported to the overseas market and there is significant increase in the demand

for the Namibian hides and skins. Thus, the actual revenue collected during the year under

review exceeded the estimated revenue with 22%.


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Additional Rate of Duty

Additional Duty is levied on some specified items such as (Pasta) for the protection of the local

infant industry. The ban of some Additional Duties on some items such as milk reduced the

total revenue collected from the original estimate by 75%.

Licence Fees

Licences for operating clearing agencies are renewable every calendar year. The license fees

(N$100 per year) collections are depended on the number of Clearing Agents that are re-

registering and also by new entrants to this industry. The year under review experienced fewer

renewals, hence the under collection by 43%.


No of Staff 2014/15

Approved2,365

Funded1,904


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Toal Value (N$)

BiXCi


date




A B C D E

1 e.g Teleph Head Siemens 120 180 21,600 40 0.2

2 Calculators 3 50 150 783 522.0

3 CPU 40 1500 60,000 1140 1.9

4 Cell phones 2 2000 4,000 45 1.1

5 Chair typist 2 350 700 86 12.3

6 Chair Oak with arm rest 5 450 2,250 118 5.2

7 Chair high back leather 17 1000 17,000 1300 7.6

8 Computer stand oak 1 500 500 49 9.8

9 Desk oak no drawers 8 1200 9,600 482 5.0

10 Fax machine 2 850 1,700 130 7.6

11 Printers 41 1500 61,500 1094 1.8

12 Monitors 30 2000 60,000 1077 1.8

13 Key Boards 21 350 7,350 1442 19.6

14 Scanner 6 1450 8,700 92 1.1

15 Telephone Instruments 29 250 7,250 1008 13.9

16 Computer Speakers 9 150 1,350 607 45.0

17 Board Notice 2 250 500 135 27.0

18 Trolley 3 450 1,350 66 4.9

19 Bin Waste Paper 2 45 90 1035 1,150.0

20 Aircon Portable 1 500 500 33 6.6

21 Portraits President 2 550 1,100 324 29.5

worn and damages


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Average estimated

market unit value

(N$)

Toal Value (N$) BiXCiQuantity available

to date

% of items not take

for to auction(

current stock level


A B C D E

Desk oak no draw ers 2 1200 2,400 482 20.1

Desk oak 2 draw ers 2 1350 2,700 74 2.7

Desk oak 3 draw ers 9 1500 13,500 219 1.6

Table Telephone 1 750 750 121 16.1

Link Extension oak 2 200 400 165 41.3

Bookcase open shelves 3 2500 7,500 42 0.6

Air-condition Portable 7 1750 12,250 33 0.3

Telephone Instrument 2 120 240 1008 420.0

Chair typist 1 350 350 86 24.6

0 0.0

0 0.0

0 0.0

0 0.0

0 0.0


Vehicles

DescriptionQuanti

ty

Average

estimated

market unit

value (N$)

Toal Value (N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available to

date


to auction( current

stock level of

individual items)

A B C D E

1

Passenger Vehicle 2 65000 130,000 40

0.0

2

2WD Station wagons,Combis Busses MPVs 60 100 6,000 10

0.2


capacity up to 1t4 65000 260,000 110 0.0

4 4WD Station wagons Combis Busses SUVs 6 80000 480,000 15 0.0


capacity up to 1t2 45000 90,000 44 0.0

6 Boats 1 150000 150,000 2 0.0

7 0 0.0



During the period under review, the economy registered its first annual deficit in the overall

balance of payments since 2009. However, measures have been put in place to address this

challenge.

Ongoing capacity building programmes were identified for the ministry and across all OMAs

aimed at improving the financial accountability and fiscal discipline, in general.

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INTRODUCTION


The mandate of Ministry of Education is to educate and train for national development as well

as to promote and develop national research, science, technology and innovation and also to

manage Namibia’s Libraries and Archival Information. This mandate is derived from the

Namibian Constitution, Article 230 and all relevant acts such as the Education Act (Act No. 16

of 2011), Namibia Library and Information Service Act (Act No. 4 of 2000) and Archives Act

(Act No. 12 of 1992).


The Ministry of Education had nine programmes during the year under review; namely Pre-

primary Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Vocational Education and

Training , Higher Education, Information Adult and Life Long Learning, Coordination and

Support Services, Research, Technology, Science and Innovation and HIV&AIDS. The

following constitutes some of the achievement of the year under review:

Achievements during the 2014/15 financial year:

During the year under review, the Ministry had a total number of 662 177 learners

across all the regions in 1 731 schools country-wide with a teaching staff compliment

of 23 831 in government schools.

Performance in government schools continue to improve over the years in critical

subjects such as Mathematics, English and Physical Science.

The Ministry procured over 1.5 million textbooks in the core subjects; Mathematics,

English and Environmental Studies for the revised curriculum of Junior Primary Phase,

introduced in January 2015. This represents a 100%.

The Ministry also managed to achieve 1:1 book to learner ratio in the subjects such as

Mathematics, Physical Science and English for grade 10 and 12.

Curriculum support materials (training manuals) to support the implementation the

revised junior primary curriculum were developed

336 137 learners country wide benefited from the school Feeding Programme

School principals for junior and senior primary schools were trained on how to manage

the implementation of the revised junior primary curriculum and all junior primary

teachers were trained on the revised junior primary

The Ministry started the review of the Education Act of 2001 in line with the cabinet

decision of Fee Free Primary and Secondary education

Junior Primary syllabuses were translated into local languages and verified

Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) training manual was developed and

translated in all Namibian languages.

The Ministry carried out sensitisation and advocacy trainings in 9 regions on inclusive

education policy


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Final draft Language Policy for Schools was endorsed by Ministerial Policy

Coordinating Committee (MPCC)

The Ministry successfully increased the staffing norms for Education Officers

Textbooks and other learning support material for the junior primary phase were

evaluated and titles entered on textbook catalogue

Curriculum framework for Inclusive Education, a supplement to the Curriculum Guide

for Basic Education was approved

Junior primary inclusive education syllabuses were reviewed and approved

All senior primary syllabuses were developed and approved by the National

Examinations, Assessment and Certification Board in 2014.

A total number of 45,620 Grade 7 learners (86%) successfully completed primary

education in 2014

The exit tests of the English Language Proficiency program took place at the beginning

of September 2014 following the face-to-face sessions. 10 458 teachers took the exit

test, representing 51.8 % of registered teachers. The exit test participation varied from

the highest of 89.9 % for Oshikoto to 1.3 % for Kavango. The highest participation was

recorded for Advanced level at 60.7%, Intermediate level 51.4% and 47.4% for Pre-

intermediate level.

Adult Education basic literacy and post literacy programme continue to improve and

has benefitted 723 730 adults and out of school learners, the programme enrolment

continue to grow at a rate of about 28 000 learners annually.

Namibia College of Open Learning (NAMCOL) enrolment for all programmes

increased from 16 640 in 1997 to 41 305 in 2015.

The Ministry through its library and archives is providing public access to ICT and

educational resources for lifelong learning. The average community visit to the

libraries was 930 622 in 60 government libraries across the country.

The Namibia Training Authority Performance Management System for management

cadres at Head Office and Vocational Training Centres (VTC) has been implemented.

There was an Increase in the registration of Training Providers from 28 to 40.

A total number of 11 new VET qualifications and 98 unit standards were registered on

the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). The development of Sector Skills Plans

(SSPSs) to determine the skills gaps in various industries and provide further direction

in terms of future areas for skills development in the country.

At the Polytechnic of Namibia, the progression rate in priority human resource

programmes stands at 77%. During the period under review, 10,486 students were

awarded loans/grants compared to the 8,922 (Under-graduates 5,544 Vocational

Trainees 4,783 Post-graduates159).

Challenges:

Insufficient funds remains a challenge for the Ministry to meets its mandate to provide

free Pre-primary, Primary and Secondary education as per Cabinet decision, especially

in the areas of procuring more text books for the revised curriculum, infrastructure

development and maintenance (funds to build more classrooms)

Unqualified and under-qualified teachers remain a challenge to provide quality

education to all levels of the education system.


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Poor psychosocial and psycho-education services;

Insufficient teachers for mother-tongue instruction

Lack of adequate qualified special needs education teachers

Inadequate provision of specialized equipment for learners with special educational

needs;

Lack conducive learning environments;

Slow pace of expansion of pre-primary classes and shortage of classrooms and other

facilities

Low level of English Language proficiency of teachers especially at primary level

High repetition and dropout rates

Shortage of teacher housing in rural areas remain a challenge to attract qualified

teachers in the remote schools.

The Ministry still experiences shortages of qualified teachers in critical subjects such

as ICT, Mathematics and Sciences.

Shortages of physical facilities remain a big challenge as well as dilapidated education

institutions in most regions.

The Ministry continues to face shortages of librarians and archivist due to the limited

number of graduates from the Universities in those areas of specialization.

Both the University of Namibia and the Polytechnic continue to face challenges in terms

of accommodation for students on all campuses.


To ensure that children have access to equitable quality education (creation of conducive

environment, teaching and learning, curriculum and professional development, standard setting

and quality assurance, provision of educational materials and management and administration).

This objective will be implemented through program 1, 2 and 3.

Ensure that all Namibian are functionally literate (teaching and running adult and open

learning and distance learning and promotion of self-employment initiative). This

objective will be implemented through programme 6.

Enhance learners’ potential and produce a skilled workforce (creation of conducive

environment, professional development, and quality education, provision of loans and

scholarships for further studies and quality assurance). These objectives will be

implemented through programme s 4 and 5.

Ensure equitable access to knowledge, information and lifelong learning (promotes

equal access to information through the establishment of libraries, archives, resource

and record centres, promote oral history, reading and writing in local languages). This

objective will be implemented through programme 6.

Integrate the use of ICT in education by strengthening the use of ICT at all educational

levels. This objective will be implemented through programme 7.

Reduce the transmission of HIV through education (sensitisation and mainstreaming of

HIV/AIDS into policies, programmes and managing the overall response). This

programme will be implemented through programme 8.

Overall vote Actual Performance


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Year

Breakdown

2014/15

N$

Estimate Actual




Total 13,068,166,000 13,457,104,886

An overall amount of N$13 068 166 000 was allocated to Vote 10 which is 22.6% of total

Government Expenditure. N$732 832 000 or 5% is for the implementation of capital projects

and 95% for operational expenditure. The overall budget execution rate was at 102%,

representing 2.98% overspending.

Overview of Ministerial Targets

The targets below are designed and aimed at achieving the four goals of education namely;

equity, access, equality and democracy. The targets have been redefined based on the Strategic

Plan and new challenges in the NDP 4.


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Actual

2014/15-2016/17

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

Number of children (orphan and vulnerable

children including those with disabilities) who

enter primary education having successfully

completed one year of public pre-primary

education increased from 25 894 in 2013 to 32 620

in 2015.

25 894 32,620 32,620 28,132

Net enrolment at secondary (grade 8 to 12, i.e. 14

to 18 year old) increases from 60% in 2013 to 62%

in 2015

60% 62% 62% 60%

The percentage of learners achieving this D or

better in Mathematics, science and English in

Grade 10 increased respectively from 46% , 53%

and 41% in 2013 to 45.2%, 52.0% and 50.0% in

2015 and in Grade 12 increased respectively from

40%, 45% and 31% in 2010 to 44%, 49% and 44%

in 2015.

Gr.10 Mathematics 46% 45% 45% 47%

Physical Science 53% 52% 52% 50%

English 41% 50% 50% 39%

Gr.12 Mathematics 40% 44% 44% 40%

Physical Science 45% 49% 49% 56%

English 31% 44% 44% 31%

Adult Literacy increased from 89% in 2013 to 90%

by 2014/15

89% 90% 90% 89%

Increase the % of Community Libraries/CLDC

providing public ICT access to communities from

75% in 2013 to 86% by 2015. Percentage changes

75% 86% 86% 84%

Increase the enrolment in Vocational Education

and Training from 12 133 in 2013 to 15 720 in 2015,

and the average completion rates from the current

51.5% to 84.2% respectively

12 133

51.5%

15 720

84.2%

15 720

84.2%

15 000

90%

Increase the number of all diploma, degree and

post graduate levels in priority human resource

categories from 52% in 2010 to 53% by 2015.

52% 53% 53% 54%

HIV and AIDS mainstreaming in other

educational programs increased from 60% in 2010

to 85% by 2015.

75% 85% 85% 95%

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PROGRAM-ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION


Policy Coordination 5,201,000 4,495,458 86.43

Planning and Support Services 111,030,000 123,567,902 111.29

Quality Control Management 61,207,000 56,617,149 92.50

Infrastructure Development and Maintanance 83,000,000 79,620,159 95.93

Advice to UNESCO related matters, liaison and

coordination 10,324,000 8,200,79879.43

270,762,000 272,501,466 100.64

Pre-Primary Education Development 337,224,000 172,351,456 51.11

337,224,000 172,351,456 51.11

Primary Education Development 5,704,072,993 6,580,803,459 115.37

5,704,072,993 6,580,803,459 115.37

Secondary Education Development 3,503,396,007 3,241,648,866 92.53

3,503,396,007 3,241,648,866 92.53

Vocational Education and Training Coordination

and Development 509,471,000 497,116,954 97.58

509,471,000 497,116,954 97.58

Community Library and Information Services 156,010,000 113,312,290 72.63

Adult Education 303,796,000 292,138,984 96.16

459,806,000 405,451,274 88.18

Higher Education Coordination and Development 2,211,999,000 2,216,456,654 100.20

2,211,999,000 2,216,456,654 100.20

Research, Technology, Science, Innovation

coordination and development 61,430,000 61,430,000 100.00

61,430,000 61,430,000 100.00

Prevention and Awareness of HIV/AIDS 10,005,000 9,344,757 93.40

10,005,000 9,344,757 93.40

13,068,166,000 13,457,104,886 102.98Vote-Total

Sub-Total

HIV/AIDS

Sub-Total

Sub-Total

Higher Education

Sub-Total

Research, Technology, Science and

Innovation

Sub-Total

Vocational Education and Training

Sub-Total

Information Adult Life Long Learning

Sub-Total

Primary Education

Sub-Total

Secondary Education

Policy Coordination and Support Services

Sub-Total

Pre-Primary Education

Programme Name Activity Name2014/15

Programme 01: Policy Coordination and Support Services


To develop appropriate policies and legislation for the education sector

To provide general administrative support to the education programmes

Main activities that fall under this programme are:

Policy supervision (MD01)

Administrative support services (MD02)

Planning Research and Development (MD09)

Building and Maintenance (MD17)

Information and Communication Technology MD 19)

Objectives of the main activities

Policy supervision (MD01)

The objective of this main activity is to oversee all education in order to ensure that the

objectives and policies of the ministry are implemented.

The main operation is to review policy positions and suggest and or approve and make

public Government’s Policies.

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Administrative support services (MD02)

The objective of this main activity is to advise and assist the education in the

development of relevant policies in accordance with legislative requirements and to

facilitate the implementation of the operation of the ministry.

The main operation of this main activity is coordinate and supervises the ministry’s

activities that are of administrative support services.

Planning Research and Development (MD09)

The objectives of this main activity is to guide: systematic planning of the whole Ministry

through overall policy coordination and strategic planning; statistic and information

management; coordination of ministerial annual plans, physical planning; budget planning,

cost estimates, economic analysis and monitoring of development budget performance.

Building and Maintenance (MD17)

The objective of this main activity is to facilitate the implementation of the operation s of the

ministry of Education, Arts and Culture. The main operation of this main activity is to maintain

and improve the infrastructure of the ministry.

Information and Communication technology MD 19)

The objective of this main activity is to integrate the use of ICT in education. The main

operation are mainstreaming of ICT in Pre-primary, Primary and secondary schools.

Out-puts of Coordination and Support Services

Policy supervision – the Ministry of Education has developed a five year strategic plan

which outlines the ministry strategic goals in line with NDP 4 and Vision 2030. Policy

review is an on-going exercise aimed at improving education service deliveries.

Sector specific service delivery standards developed and constant monitoring and

evaluation process are in place with the operationalization of the monitoring and

evaluation unit now in place, evaluating the impact of various educational policies.

Annual budget training is conducted annually to all regional financial accountants,

planners and to all regional councils for the preparation and execution of the budget.

40 regional planners and HQ planners were trained in the area of educational planning,

budgeting and monitoring. IIEP/UNESCO.

ECD Transitional plan 2014/15 developed.

Human Resources Development Plan under formulation to be tabled for management

consideration and approval.

Provision of infrastructure development and systems have been setup in 26 schools

which were provided with ICT school laboratories with financial assistance from MCA-

Namibia, and technical support was provided by Microsoft, Intel and Critical Links

SA;

Provided internet infrastructure with the support from the project partner, Telecom

Namibia and Xnet to 147 of the 220 project School Link project schools.

Programme’s Effectiveness:

In relations to the above exercises effective human and financial management plan is underway

and can be strengthened at the regional offices country wide with the implementation of

Performance Management Programme for all staff members. ICT programme has not

performed satisfactory as the programme budget was drastically reduced.

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Efficiency: Due to the vastness of the ministry and having the biggest staff complement in the Public

Sector, efficiency remains a challenge with the available resources at the Ministry’s disposal.

Impact:

The target groups especially teachers, administrators and support staff officials are being

reached by the intervention programs. However, more needs to be done to reach out to all staff

members in the education sector. With sufficient allocation of funds to the ICT programmes,

the impact would improve our investment in ICT integration in quality education and

implement activities under this ICT programme.

Programme 02: Pre-Primary Education


To plan, manage and administer educational services across the country in accordance

with the policies and legal provisions for pre-primary education.

To improve the quality of pre-primary education through responsive and relevant

national curriculum, curriculum support materials and capacity building of educators.


To implement and monitor educational programmes and to perform inspectoral duties

(MD14).

To provide advice, assistance and professional guidance to staff and learners in schools

(and hostels) (MD14).

To manage regional finance, personnel, buildings and maintenance (MD14).

To design and develop national school curriculum for pre-primary education (MD15).

To evaluate learning support materials (including textbooks) (MD15).

To develop and implement in-service professional development activities of national

facilitators for pre-primary education for curriculum implementation and updating of

teachers’ skills and competencies (MD 15).

To develop training manuals and teachers’ guides for pre-primary education (MD 15).

To monitor curriculum implementation and carry out small-scale educational research

activities (MD 15).



(MD14). The objective of this main activity is to provide access to quality pre-primary

education in order to ensure that the learners are better prepared for the foundation

phase and hence will reduce the drop-out and repetition at primary phase.


(and hostels) (MD14). The objective of this main activity is to provide opportunities for

professional growth through training and capacity building to enable staff to deliver

quality pre-primary education service to the pre-primary learners.

To manage regional finance, personnel, buildings and maintenance (MD14)

The objective of this main activity is to manage regional finances, personnel, buildings

and maintenance of infrastructure to deliver quality pre-primary education service to

the pre-primary learners.

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To develop national curriculum for pre-primary education, training manuals and

teachers’ guides, in-service professional development activities for national facilitators,

evaluate the relevance of learning support materials and monitor the implementation of

the pre-primary education curriculum in order to contribute to the quality of pre-

primary education in schools (MD 15).

Out-puts of Pre-Primary education

28 132 children had access and successfully completed one year of pre-primary

education.

1,122 schools were provided with pre-primary spaces as well as teaching and learning

material.

One hundred pre-primary teachers received professional development training.

Additional 105 pre-primary class rooms were constructed.

At 842 schools the pre-primary class groups benefited from school feeding expansion.

The pre-primary syllabuses and curriculum support materials were developed and

distributed to schools.

All teachers for pre-primary were trained on the implementation of the revised pre-

primary curriculum.

13 637 pre-primary learners benefited from school feeding expansion.

Programme Effectiveness, Efficiency & Impact

Effectiveness: The target has been out-performed; however more qualified teachers are needed.

Efficiency:

If more private providers could have contributed it could have been possible to achieve the

same with less inputs from Government.

Impact:

Through the employment of some under-qualified teachers for pre-primary grades a small

contribution to improved living conditions would have occurred in about 135 households and

improved access to pre-primary education.

Programme 03: Primary Education


To plan, manage, and administer educational services across the country in accordance

with the policy provisions for primary education.

To improve the quality of primary education through responsive and relevant national

curriculum, curriculum support materials and capacity building of educators.



(MD04).



To manage regional finance, personnel, buildings and maintenance (MD04)

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To design and develop national school curriculum for junior and senior primary

education (MD15).



facilitators for junior and senior primary education for curriculum implementation and

updating of teachers’ skills and competencies (MD 15).

To develop training manuals and teachers’ guides for junior and senior primary

education (MD 15).


activities (MD 15).



(MD04). The objective of this main activity is to provide access to quality primary

education in order to ensure that the learners achieve the basic competencies for the

foundation phase and hence will reduce the drop-out and repetition at grade 1 and grade

5.


(and hostels) (MD04). The objective of this main activity is to provide opportunities for

professional growth through training and capacity building to enable staff to deliver

quality primary education service to the primary learners in line with the curriculum.

To manage regional finance, personnel, buildings and maintenance (MD04). The

objective of this main activity is to manage regional finances, personnel, buildings and

maintenance of infrastructure to deliver quality primary education service to the

primary learners.

To develop national curriculum for primary education, training manuals and teachers’

guides, in-service professional development activities for national facilitators, evaluate

the relevance of learning support materials and monitor the implementation of the

primary education curriculum in order to contribute to the quality of primary education

in schools (MD 15).

Out-puts of Primary Education

A total of 415,454 learners in grades 1 to 7 were enrolled in a total of 1,723 schools of

which 5.9 % of the learners were attending private primary schools which is (6.9 %) of

the total number of schools.

45,200 of Grade 7 learners (82 %) successfully completed primary education.

300,000 beneficiaries in primary received a midmorning meal, as part of the Namibia

School Feeding Programme.

All primary schools were provided with Grade 5 to 7 teaching and learning material in

core subjects (English, Mathematics and Science).

300 Class rooms were constructed and schools were renovated and 2 teacher houses

were constructed.

10 Ablution blocks, 9 septic tanks and 4 office blocks were constructed.

Junior primary syllabuses were developed and distributed to schools in 2014.

Junior primary teachers were trained in 2014; textbooks developed and evaluated in

2014; English version textbooks were translated into the Namibian Languages.

75 junior primary national facilitators for teachers and 39 junior primary school

principals' facilitators were trained.

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Textbooks were evaluated and titles were entered into the Textbook Catalogue.

The senior primary syllabuses were developed and approved by the National

Examinations, Assessment and Certification Board in 2014.

Senior primary textbooks were evaluated and titles were entered into the textbook

catalogue.

All syllabuses have been printed and being distributed to schools.

860 senior primary national facilitators for teachers and 42 senior primary national

school principals were trained on the revised senior primary curriculum.

312 000 beneficiaries in primary received a midmorning meal, as part of the Namibia

School Feeding Programme.

100% of the learners were provided with teaching and learning materials in core

subjects; Mathematics, English and Environmental Studies in Junior Primary Phase

(Gr.1-3).

Programme Effectiveness, Efficiency & Impact

Effectiveness: The target of improved academic achievement has not yet been met.

Efficiency:

Efficiency is greatly challenged as the language of instruction/ mother tongue tuition demands

for qualified teachers in local languages and the vastness of the country, such that often the

teacher learner ratio is way lower than the prescribed norm.

Impact:

Many of the qualified teachers for pre-primary grades move into the demands for primary

leaving the demand at secondary. The challenge to accommodate all entries into grade 1

remains large at the costal and urban centres. Improved access and equity to primary education

through school feeding programs.

Improved provision of teaching and learning materials for English, Mathematics and Science.

Programme 04: Secondary Education


To plan, manage, and administer educational services across the country in accordance

with the policy provisions for secondary education.

To improve the quality of secondary education through responsive and relevant national

curriculum, curriculum support materials and capacity building of educators.



(MD05).



To manage regional finance, personnel, buildings and maintenance (MD05).

To design and develop national school curriculum for secondary education (MD15)


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facilitators for secondary education curriculum implementation and updating of

teachers’ skills and competencies (MD 15).

To develop training manuals and teachers’ guides for secondary education (MD 15).


activities (MD 15).

Develop and implement continuing professional development program for mentor

teachers and newly qualified teachers (MD 15).

To manage regional finance, personnel, buildings and maintenance (MD05).The

objective of this main activity is to manage regional finances, personnel, buildings and

maintenance of infrastructure to deliver quality secondary education service to the

secondary learners.

Out-puts of Secondary Education

A total of 195 886 learners in grades 8 to 12 were enrolled in a total of 694 secondary

schools. The through-put of learners to secondary is still below 60 %.

A total of 32 % of these learners were accommodated in Government hostels and about

17% in government supported community hostels.

The total number of school leavers who qualified for entry into university in 2014/2015

was 7,300 and remained the same as in 2013.

10,500 beneficiaries in secondary received a midmorning meal, as part of the expanded

Namibia School Feeding Programme.

Textbook learner ratio of 1:1 has been reached at secondary school level in core subjects

(English, Mathematics and Science).

286 Classrooms were constructed, 124 classrooms renovated, 79 latrines built, 6

administration block built, 2 hostels built, 80 teacher houses were constructed.

Programme’s Effectiveness, Efficiency & Impact

Effectiveness: The targets of improved academic achievement have not yet been met however is envisaged to

be improved with the training of 167 educators in school external evaluation and all the school

principals in instructional leadership.

Efficiency:

Efficiency is greatly challenged with the drop out at grade 10 and grade 12 levels due to the

underperformance.

Impact:

The negative impact of the year by year drop-out of learners due to their under-performance

may be addressed with the diversified curriculum which will be phased in as from 2017 and

availability and recruitment of qualified teachers.

The above three programmes are supported by activities covered amongst the Main Divisions:

MD03, MD13, MD14 and MD16. These are Programme & Quality Assurance, HIV & AIDS

Monitoring, National Institute for Educational Development and Examinations.

Programme 05: Vocational Technical and Education

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To provide efficient and optimum development and utilization of human resources.

To provide vocational education and training for the realization of effective and

sustainable skills formation, close aligned with the labour market demand for

accelerated development of the competencies needed by the youth and adults for

productive work and increased standard of living.

To re-orient vocational education and training from a supply driven to a demand driven

programme, involve employers in articulating skills needs and in overseeing the

delivery of vocational initiatives and.

To move from centralized control of public vocational education and training to a semi-

autonomous training delivery system.

The main activities that fall under this programme are;

To develop training programmes for formal and informal job related skills attainment.

National Training Authority (NTA) (MD10).

Main activities

VET expansion and capacity building

Transformation of VET

Training Procurement and \Policy Formulation and Monitoring and Evaluation

Out-puts of Vocational Technical and Education

The VET sector has over the years shown improvement in terms of increasing trainee

enrolments from 12 133 in 2013/14 to 15,000 in 2014/15. The marked increase in trainee

enrolments over the years been as a result of opening up of the VET market from the

“traditional” trades (Bricklaying, Plumbing, Carpentry, Automotive Mechanics) to include new

occupational areas such as Fishing, Business and Financial Services, Agriculture, Mining, and

Health Services, all of which were not considered under the VET banner. During the reporting

period, the NTA saw the implementation of the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Pilot

Programme.

Programme Effectiveness:

With regard to the expected target completion rate of 75 % (up from 51.5 %), the current

completion for Competency Based Education and Training Assessment (CBET) stands at an

average of 61.25 % and Modular Assessment at 51%. Even though the target of 75 % is still

to be realized, there is significant improvement in the completion rate which is attributed to

assessment system improvements.

Efficiency: The VET sector is currently undergoing reform which includes, among others, the development

of a Blueprint/Model for CBET with specific recommendations on how CBET should be

implemented in Namibia, implementation of the training levy to fund key priority training, the

development of a National Skills Development Plan, as well as the development and

implementation of VET Expansion and Entrepreneurship Development Concepts.

Impact:

The programme has, within its budget, been working towards ensuring the provision of access,

equity and quality in Vocational Education and Training within the country

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Programme 06: Information, Adult and Lifelong Learning


Ensure that all Namibians are functionally literate

Ensure equitable access to knowledge, information and lifelong learning


Adult Education

Libraries and Archives Services


Information services and ICT access to the Public (MD06)

Record Management (MD06)

Regulates record management in all O/M/A’s to ensure that proper records are kept and

preserved for future generations.

Output for Information, ICT access to the Public and Record Management (MD06)

55 community Libraries/CLDCs were equipped with computers

42 Libraries/CLDCs are connected to the internet

13 Libraries have no computers

3 Regional libraries were connected to broadband (Omaheke, Oshana and Ohangwena)

2 Regional Library construction started in Omusati and Zambezi

402 O/M/A/’s staff members were trained in Record Management covering 24

Institutions

930 622 members of the public visited libraries

116 241 adults accessed ICT through 60 GRN libraries out of this figure 4,611 children

under the age of 12 accessed ICT at the 3 Regional Libraries (five months)

228 361 books circulated through 57 community libraries/CLDC’s


Target was partially reached. Delays in computer deployment and slowness of internet due to

bandwidth contributed to not reaching the target 100% for most of the libraries. Delays in

opening the Regional Libraries also had an effect on the results. More community members as

well as children could have accessed these resources.

Efficiency: Output in this case was partially reached because of the input

Impacts:

The most significant target group for this reporting period were children under the age of 12.

Usage of ICT for this group in only 3 Regional Libraries for a period of 3 months was

impressive as indicated above Children were taught how to use computers and use educational

programmes online. Teachers of learners using these library computers reported an

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improvement in some learners’ language and arithmetic skills due to these educational

programmes.

Programme 07: Higher Education


To coordinate the planning and development of higher education system.

To coordinate higher education in pursuit of a knowledge society.

To enhance the relevance and responsiveness of higher education to national

development goals.

To accredit programmes of higher education institutions and audit higher education

institutions.

To provide funding to learners from disadvantaged communities who aspire to pursue

higher education qualifications.

To improve the quality of higher education outputs through the implementation of a

quality assurance system, as well as efficiency in the higher education provision

through the development and management of a higher education funding framework.


During the academic year 2015, the vote experienced a steady increase in the student

enrolments compared to the previous academic year, 2014.

The student enrolments increased by 8%, from 19506 in 2014 to 21012 in 2015 at the

University of Namibia.

A total of 90 programmes have been registered with the NQF.

University lecturing staff increased by 3%, from 742 in 2014 to 765 in 2015, thus

decreasing student lecture ration from 1:26 to 1: 28.


Provision of higher education in all fields of studies.

Quality assurance, standard setting and accreditation in higher education

Learning assessment in higher education

Professional development of teaching staff

Development of buildings and infrastructure

Provision of subsidies for higher education institutions

Loans and scholarships for students at higher education institutions

Teaching and Promotion of research and development in higher education

Mainstream HIV/AIDS response and awareness creation

Out-puts of Higher Education


The introduction of a centralized HEMIS now requires that higher education institutions submit

electronic data to the NCHE on an annual basis. However, since data management in some

higher education institutions is not yet digitized, data collection and analysis are slow. The

NCHE Secretariat will therefore work with the relevant institutions to establish suitable

electronic data collection systems to streamline input into the HEMIS.

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Efficiency: The data from tracer studies are an important means of determining the external efficiency of

higher education institutions. These data also form an important input in planning for higher

education, both at institutional and at national level. Thus, the challenges encountered in

conducting the 2014 tracer studies need to be jointly addressed by the NCHE and higher

education institutions

Impacts: Following Cabinet’s approval of the Funding Framework in November 2013, much of the work

in the 2014/15 financial year concentrated on strengthening capacity among Secretariat and

public higher education institution staff in respect of the Framework’s successful

implementation and management

Programme 08: Research, Technology, Science and Innovation


To serve as a liaison body between Namibia, other UNESCO Member States, national

bodies and individuals and the UNESCO Secretariat in order to derive maximum

benefits from the UNESCO resources and expertise.

Monitor and supervise the promotion, co-ordination, development and continuation of

research, science, technology and innovation in all sectors in Namibia.

The main activities that fall under this programme (MD 20)

To manage relation between Namibia and UNESCO by providing advice on all

UNESCO related matters.

Capacity building trough training and exchange programmes.

To facilitate and streamline the implementation of Namibia’s Research, Science and

Technology Policies and Programmes.


Capacity building trough training and exchange programmes-by providing exchange

programmes with member countries on education related issues.

To facilitate and streamline the implementation of Namibia’s Research, Science and

Technology Policies and Programmes – to promote, encourage and fund research

activates in Namibia to stimulate economic growth base on scientific knowledge based

outcome.

Out-puts of Programme 08: Functions Associated With Education

Programme’s Effectiveness:

In terms of effectiveness UNESCO and RST has been very effective in executing its mandate

as per program description and results.

Efficiency: With increase support from external donors the programme could reach its target in terms of

efficiency and results.

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Impacts:

More needs to be done on the promotion of Research, Science and Technology as the institution

is still in its infant stage; however, more tangible programs are bearing fruits.

Programme 09 HIV/AIDS


The HIV/AIDS Management Unit has it main objective as a coordinating the reduction

of the transmission of HIV, mitigating the social and economic impact of AIDS on the

Namibian Education System based on the following five components:

Awareness raising and empowerment

Mainstreaming HIV/Aids

Strengthening regulatory framework

Meeting the needs of OVC

Managing the HIV/AIDS response

The main activities that fall under this programme (MD 13)

HIV/Aids Prevention and Awareness raising


Prevention programme of HIV/AIDS activities in the Education Sector consist of

national and international events, training and development of IEC material for

conducting awareness, knowledge of life skill and the strengthen HIV/AIDS response

in the curriculum. (MD 13).

Budgeting and strengthening Financial Systems, Management, Administration,

Monitoring and evaluation of HIV and AIDS impact on the education system. (MD13).

Programme’s Effectiveness: In terms of effectiveness HIV and AIDS, has been very effective

in executing its mandate as per program description and results.

Efficiency: With increase support from external donors the programme could reach its target

in terms of efficiency and results.

Impacts: The school population have benefited on the HIV and AIDS programs country-wide

all fourteen regions have established RACE coordination offices and My Future My Choice is

well and running in all schools country-Wide.


None


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Estimate Actual



Subsidies and Other




Capital Transfers

(Operational)0 0





Capital Transfers

(Development)281,302,000 275,824,470


Total State Revenue



Grand Total 13,068,166,000 13,457,104,886

2014/15

Explanation of Variances:

The overall budget execution rate of the Ministry for the reporting period was 102%,

representing a 2.98% overspending.

The overspending was in two areas, Personnel Expenditure and Goods and Other Services and

was due to the following:

Personnel Expenditure

1. Remuneration: The implementation of the Job Evaluation and Grading System (JEG) in

the 2013/14 financial year had huge financial implications on the Ministry’s budget both

during the year of implementation and subsequent financial years. Allocation of funds to

the Ministry to cover the expenditure for the re-grading was not sufficient, resulting in the

overspending.

2. The second contributing factor to the overspending is the increase in the number of learners.

The implementation of the Universal Primary Education (free primary education) has

increased access to primary schools resulting in the growth of 7.5% in learner enrolment in

the 2014 academic year against the growth of 3.5% in 2013. The number of leaners in 2013

was 449 243 and has grown to 465 052 in 2014.

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The growth in leaners requires the appointment of more teachers to meet the requirements

as per the staffing norms of teachers. The staffing norm requirements are as follows:

Pre-primary: 1 teacher for every 25 pre-primary learners (5/6 years of age)

Special Class: 1 teacher for every 15 primary learners

Lower Primary: 1 teacher for every 35 learners

Upper Primary: 1 teacher for every 35 learners

The implementation of the language policy also had an impact on the budget. The

language policy requires that leaners from grade 1 -3 are taught in their mother tongue

which requires the appointment of teachers for all languages offered at the school

although the learner numbers does not justify that.

3. Employers Contribution to GIPF: The implementation of the Job evaluation and Grading

System in 2013/14 financial year had a similar impact on the budget of GIPF. The budget

allocation in the subsequent financial years was insufficient to meet the expenditures

resulting from the implementation of JEG.

4. Other Conditions of Services: Payment of Separation and Non Separation Gratuities are

an entitlement to all temporary teachers. The demand for temporary teachers has increased

over the years due to the influx of leaners to urban areas, especially grade 1 and grade 8

learners. Temporary teachers are appointed additional to the staff establishment since most

of them are unqualified or underqualified and cannot be appointed on a permanent basis.

Separation gratuities are payable at the end of each contract and has huge financial

implications, since the number of temporary teachers that will be needed during a specific

financial year cannot be projected at the time of budgeting as it is more needs base.

5. Payment of All Accumulated leave days: The Public Service Staff Rules makes provision

for staff members to apply to the Office of the Prime Minister to be paid all accumulated

leave days which is very costly to government and also results in the overspending due to

the fact that this cannot be projected during the budgeting process.

Goods and Other Services

The overspending reflected under Goods and Other Services is payroll related expenditures.

The payments to markers and invigilators during the National Examinations are processed

through payroll system, but were wrongly charged to other services and expenses due to

incorrect linkage of allocation code. This was however rectified and will not reflect as such in

the new financial year.

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NON-TAX REVENUE


Private Telephone Calls 70 000 11 600 -83%

Unclaimed Cheques 100 000 0 100%

Miscellaneous 450 000 1 835 871 308%

Lost Equipment and Stores 10 000 267 -97%

Class and Examination Fees 37 500 000 29 614 658 -21%

Services rendered by Archives 15 000 0 0%

Library Registration Fees 0 33 571

Hostel Fees 14 500 000 14 152 265 -2%

Letting of Facilities 350 000 271 173 -23%

Trade Test Monies for Apprentices 6 480

Total 52 995 000 45 925 885 13%

Year

Revenue Source

2014/15

Explanation of Variances:

Private Telephone Calls: The Ministry implemented measures to control telephone calls.

Some Ministry of Education Regional Directorates purchased flexi call cards for distribution

to schools. Credit limits are also allocated to staff members at head office as a control measure

and to reduce the phone bill.

Credit limits are determined by the immediate supervisor and approved by respective director,

depending on the nature of the work performed by the staff member. In order to minimize the

administrative work associated with the tracing of the private calls made by staff members, the

allocated credit limit include both private and official calls.

The anticipated revenue collection under this revenue head was thus over-estimated.

Class and Examination Fees: The revenue estimate for class and examination fees was based

on five hundred and thirteen, seven hundred and eighty seven (513 787) full time subject entries

for the October/November 2014 National Examinations.

The report in respect of Examination Fees shows an estimated total amount of N$37 500 000

that was anticipated for collection during the reporting period, which was an over-estimation.

The actual amount collected was N$29 614 658 and was as per above statistics.

Lost Equipment and Stores: Improved controls at various stock control points during the

financial year resulted in few losses for which staff members were responsible, hence less

collection

Letting of Facilities: State facilities availed for renting purposes are competing with private

institutions providing the same services, thus most of the facilities are not utilized to the

maximum which results in the reduction in collection. It is also very difficult to estimate the

amount to be collected since the collection is dependent on the demand from an external source,

the public.

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Unclaimed cheques: There is no need to estimate revenue under this revenue head, since all

outstanding cheques are automatically written back on the IFMS system. No future estimated

will be made under the revenue head.

Library Registration Fees and Services rendered by Archives: Revenue collected from the

above revenue heads are transferred to the Namibia Library Information Fund as per Section 7

(1) (d) of the Namibia Library and Information Services Act, Act 4 of 2000. The estimate of

revenue was therefore wrong, there will be no future estimates under the revenue heads of

Library Registration Fees and Services rendered by Archives.

Trade Test Monies and Apprentices: The revenue collection reflected under this revenue

head is a wrong allocation. The amount of N$6 480 was collected for Medical Aid but was

wrongly allocated to Trade Test monies and Apprentices due to the use of wrong code.

Miscellaneous: The variance under the Miscellaneous revenue head was due to Payroll

reversals amounting to N$1 343 518.34. The manual journal compiled to transfer the funds

back to the budget line was not posted on time.


No of Staff 2014/15

Approved39 135

Funded39 135


Furniture and equipment (obsolete and redundant)

Due to the a huge number of worn, damaged, absolute and redundant items at Head Office and

due the non-availability of store rooms or storage facilities at our disposal, the Ministry use the

approved standing treasury authorisation number 2005/361SC which allow the Ministry to

dispose of vehicles, stores and equipment for the purpose of operational clean up.

Vehicles (Obsolete and redundant)

Nil Report, since the fleet of vehicles at our disposal are leased from Government Garage for

the Hon. Minister and Deputy Minister, and they are new and the 76 vehicles plus 2 trailers are

leased on a 3 year tender from a private service provider namely; Avis Fleet services.

VOTE 11: NATIONAL COUNCIL

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INTRODUCTION


The National Council, as the House of Review of the Namibian Parliament, has as its main

mandate, the power to review and report on the Bills passed by the National Assembly on

matters referred to it for that purpose and recommend legislation on matters of regional concern

and exercise oversight functions. The mandate is delivered from Article 68 of the Constitution.



Legislative Support Services

The National Council held its Second Regional Session in Keetmanshoop, //Karas

Region. The Session was preceded by community meetings as well as discussion

forums aimed at increasing public participation in the law-making process.

During the 2014/2015 financial year the National Council passed 9 Bills of which 3

were passed with amendments. A total of 9 reports were also tabled for discussion.

The Office of the Chairperson conducted outreach activities in theKavango West and

East Regions from 21 June 2014 to 03 July 2014. The following constituencies were

visited; Mpungu, Kahenge, Kapako Constituencies in Kavango West Region andRundu

and Mukwe Constituencies intheKavango East Region

The main objectives of the outreach was to consult Traditional Authorities on issues

affecting the communities and to educate the communities about the law-making

process.

Also, the National Council also participated in 9 trade fairs whereby 10 000 people

visited the Parliament stand.


The main objective of the vote is to enable Parliament – National Council to fulfil its

constitutional function.


During the 2014/15 financial year, the National Council had an allocation of N$93 496 000 for

the operational budget of which an amount of N$80 924 290 was, equating 87%. Further, an

allocation of N$10 000 000 was for the development budget of which N$9 860 045 was spend,

equating 99%.


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Estimate Actual




Total 103 496 000 90 784 099

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

N$



Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

Increase in the level of public participation

in the law-making process to 75% by

2015/16

51% 75% 75% 62%

Two (2) National Council Sessions to be

held in the regions during the period of

2014-2017 financial years.

0 2 1 1

Increase the number of follow up on the

implementation of Standing Committees

recommendations by the Executive to 65%

by 2017/18

4% 65% 55% 32%

Targets:

Target 1: Increase in the level of public participation in the law-making process to

75% by 2015/16

Within the context of public participation, this provision allows the regional representative in

the National Council an opportunity to be part of any regional meetings, thereby creating an

opportunity for both the constituents, councillors and other interested parties to interact with

their representative in the National Council during outreach and public hearings. In total the

National Council Standing Committees conducted 78 oversight related activities and public

hearings in all 14 regions. Nine (9) Bills were passed, 3 with amendments and 6 without

amendments. 9 Reports were of oversight related activities were also tabled and considered by

the House. The National Council also participated in 9 trade fairs whereby 10 000 people

visited the Parliament stand.

Target 2: Two (2) National Council Sessions to be held in the regions during the

period of 2014-2017 financial years.


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The National Council held its second Regional Session in Keetmanshoop in the //Karas Region.

Several activities like community meetings and discussion forums were also held. The regional

sessions created an opportunity for the public to actively participate in the law-making process,

and to interact with their representatives (MPs).

Target 3: Increase the number of follow up on the implementation of Standing

Committees recommendations by the Executive to 65% by 2017/18

78 Oversight and public hearings were conducted by the Standing Committees. 61 responses

on the queries and recommendations made were received and reviewed. Further follow ups

were also conducted in some cases.

Effectiveness Programme have made significant achievement however some still have limited knowledge

about the National Council and its mandate.

Efficiency: It was noted that some people do not know the difference between the Lower and the Upper

House. More need to be done to ensure the people understand.

Impacts:

The target groups are using the output of the programme minimally – to increase their

knowledge and is not intended to change their living conditions.

Program activities description

*P-

Cod

e

Program

me Name

*A-

Cod

e

Activity

*MD

in

Char

ge

2014/15


rate (%)

01

Legislativ

e Support

Services

01-

01

Strengthen

capacity of

review and

oversight MD01 12,809,000 11,842,908 92.46

01-

01

Parliament

ary

coordinatio

n and

support

services MD02 90,687,000 78,941,191 87.05

Sub-Total

103,496,000

.00

90,784,099.

90 87.05

Vote-Total

103,496,000

.00

90,784,099.

09 87.05


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Programme description: Legislative Support Services

Programme objective

To enhance public participation in the law making process;

To strengthen the review and oversight function of the National Council.

Ensure an enabling environment and higher performance culture

Main activities

Strengthen capacity of review and oversight function;

Improve parliamentary coordination and support services.

Provide political leadership and strategic direction to the House.

Promote inter-parliamentary cooperation.


Enhanced capacity of the National Council Members to participate in the legislative

process;

Efficient and effective management of legislation in the National Council;

Strengthened parliamentary relations

Conducive and secure working environment for staff and MPs

Achievements

During the period under review, the National Council passed 9 Bills.

Out of all the reviewed Bills, 3 were passed with amendments: 9 Reports were also

tabled, discussed and agreed to.

The National Council held its Second Regional Session in Keetmanshoop, //Karas

Region.

78 Oversight related visits and activities were carried out.

All recommendations made in the various reports were forwarded to the line Ministries

for their consideration and implementation.

Challenges

The shortage of support staff is a challenge, as oversight of the effectiveness and

efficiency of budgetary and policy matters requires expertise that is unavailable to the

National Council;

Unexpected cancellation of planned activities;


None


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Estimate Actual



Subsidies and Other




Capital Transfers

(Operational)


Operational Capital



Capital Transfers

(Development)


Total State Revenue



Year

Breakdown

2014/2015


The average utilization of budgetary allocation in 2014/2015 financial year was 93%:

Operational Budget expenditure was 87%

Development Budget 99%.

The main contributor to the saving during the period under review was the budgetary allocation

to the personnel expenditure. The saving occurred as a result of staff turnover and the unfilled

vacancies on the establishment because of difficulty to fill vacant positions.

In addition, the funded positions for Members of Parliament who became Deputy Ministers

and whose personnel expenditure remained on the Vote. The other contributing factor is that

invoices for transport related activities did not reach the institution on time and funds provided

for the maintenance of the building was not utilised due to lengthy processes.


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Non-Tax Revenue

Year

Revenue Source

2014/15


Private telephone calls 500 143 (71)

Miscellaneous 50,000 29,497 (41)

Total 50,500 29,640 -41

Private Telephone Calls: The introduction of credit limits at the National Council led to

reduce income in this regard however, the National Council made provision to recover any

excess usage. During the period under review the National Council received N$143.00 in this

regard.

Miscellaneous: The National Council for the financial year 2014/15 estimates to generate

N$50,000.00 from collection of outstanding debts payment/balances from previous financial

years.

During the year under review the National Council collected only 59% of the projected amount.


No. of Staff 2014/15

Approved 120

Funded 106



The National Council Stock Tacking Report for 2014/15 financial year did not reflect any worn

and damage items.

During the year under review there were no obsolete and redundant items.

Vehicles

The National Council does not run its own transport fleet.

VOTE 12: MINISTRY OF GENDER EQUALITY AND CHILD WELFARE

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INTRODUCTION


The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare derives its mandate from Presidential

circular signed in 1997. The major role of the ministry is to provide services and coordination

to the public on issues of gender, children and development. Its mission is to ensure gender

equality and socio-economic development of women and men and the well-being of the

children.

The core functions of the MGECW are to:

promote gender mainstreaming in national development processes, and engender the

national budget;

To improve the socio-economic, decision making and leadership status of women

To strengthen the management and implementation of community empowerment

programmes

To provide shelter, care, protection and educational support to orphans and vulnerable

children.

To empower communities and provide a continuous of care for children and families

and the provision of children grants

To strengthen the social protection of children

To ensure an increased access to Early Childhood Development (ECD) services.


Achievements during 2014/2015

During the period under review the following were achieved:

Increased number of women in Parliament from 25% to 47%

A total number of 44 women elect politicians were trained on Gender sensitivity and

how to influence parliamentary debates from a gender perspective.

Gender Responsive Budgeting Guidelines incorporated into 2014/15 Budget Call

Circular

A total number of 173 640 community members and traditional leaders were trained

over the period 2011/12-2014/2015 to influence changes in behaviours pertaining to

gender related issues, such as Sexual Reproductive Health, violence against women,

children and men, teenage pregnancies, baby dumping,

A total number of 117 women and 10 men were trained at the community empowerment

centres in bead work, pottery, leather processing, goat rearing, catering and hospitality.

Three hundred and thirteen (313) IGAs have been supported with IGAs materials and

equipment of which 1818 IGA beneficiaries were females and 965 were males.

A total number of three hundred and thirteen (313) newly funded IGAs beneficiaries

were trained on basic business management during the period under review.


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The Ministry managed to provide subsidy to an additional 277 new educarers which

brings the total number of educarers who received monthly subsidy (allowance) to 806.

Trained 278 educarers in the 7 weeks ECD curriculum course

Provided 192 communities owned ECD centres with educational materials and

equipment and renovated. 60 communities owned ECD Centres.

Provision of grants to orphans and vulnerable children. 171 302 Orphans, 12739

vulnerable children whose parents/caregivers has no income or have an income of less

than N$ 1000.00 per month benefited from the grants.

Enactment of the Child Care and Protection Bill that will enable the ministry to work

more preventatives and focus on child protection dynamics including gender based

violence, baby dumping, inter-country adoptions and other alternative care programs.

Construction of five (5) new Constituency offices commenced.

Improved capacity of Hundred and thirty five (135) staff members through various

programme.


Insufficient infrastructure and financial resources to connect internet to regional offices.

Operating systems not well developed and understood.

Lack of continuity and institutional memory due to high staff turn over

A very high number of vulnerable children identified who are not yet on grant system

due to unavailability of funds.

Comparative low value of the current grants and the targeting mechanism (criteria)

excludes most of the poor and vulnerable children

Inadequate staff members at Regional level due to dual responsibilities (ECD &

community empowerment activities).

Drop-out of children from ECD centres due to parents preferring to take their children

to schools offering Pre-primary for free and feeding programme.

Delay in construction of ECD centres due to high cost set by annual tendered

construction companies.

Insufficient funding for Gender programmes

Limited technical Capacity in Gender Mainstreaming within many sectors contributes

to slow implementation of multi-sectoral gender equality programmes

Most of the laws, policies and budgets do not address the different needs of women,

men, girls and boys despite the constitutional provision and positive national efforts.

Limited buy-in and commitment of key stakeholders to implement gender equality

programmes.


To improve the status of women and girls. To ensure equal right, opportunities and

conditions for both men and women to realize their full human rights, as well as for the

contributing to, and benefiting from economic, social, cultural and political

development.

To ensure the care and protection of children. The ministry is advocating and

implementing legislative frameworks that promote the protection of children and has

adopted coordination strategy with all stakeholders dealing with children through the


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National Agenda for children from constituency, regional and national levels. Capacity

building of service providers, skills development for parents and caregivers in ensuring

the welfare of children. The ministry also ensures the efficiency and effectiveness of

service delivery through monitoring and evaluation and reporting.

To improve equitable access to early childhood development programmes. Under this

programme the Ministry is mandated to address issues of early childhood development,

care and education of children aged 0-4 years of age with a view of laying a strong

foundation for holistic children development programmes. This prepares children for

learning so that they become useful citizens and lead future productive lives.


Estimate Actual




Total 721 101 000 712 423 386

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

N$

The total budget allocated to the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare for the

2014/2015 financial year was N$721,101,000 of which N$688,051,000 was allocated for

operational expenditure and N$25,494,918 for development expenditure.

During the financial year under review, a total amount of N$712,423,386 was spent, presenting

an execution rate of 98.2% with a variance of N$8,677,614.00. In respect of the operational

budget, an amount of N$686,928,468.00 was successfully spent, presenting in a spending rate

of 99.84% with a saving of N$1,122,532.00, while in respect of the capital budget, an amount

of N$25,494,918.00 was successfully spent, presenting an execution rate of 77,14%.


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Actual

2014/15-

2016/17

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

Target 1: By the end of 2016/2017: 178,836

of 200,000 orphans in the country have access

to social grants by

172,000

(86%)178,836 158,836

171,302

(86%)

Target 2: By 2016/2017: that 23,642 of

26,269 double orphans in the country are

placed under legal care of Caregivers

23,234

(88%)23,642 11,295

25,614

(98%)

Target 3: By 2016/2017:Social welfare grants

expanded by including 15,000 vulnerable

choldren to reduce child poverty.

NIL 15,000 5,00012,739

(255%)

Target 4: By 2016/2017 100% of 200,000

community members (youth, adults, traditional

leaders, and gender facal persons) are trained

and sensitized in legal literacy, gender issues,

SRH and HIV/AIDS.

172,022

(86%)200,000 130,000 173,640

Target 5: By 2016/2017, 30% women in

political parties list, public services and private

sector are coached and mentored to take up

leadership positions.

NIL 30% 10% 0

Target 6: By the end of 2016/2017 community

based reponsive programmes will be run at 14

Community Empowerment Centres (ECD's)

NIL 14 4 3

Target 7: By the end of 2016/2017: 4,205 of

140,172 unemployed women and 980 of

98,002 of unemployed men would be

economically empowered through micro

business development Support ( NSA:

2012,Labour force survey)

NIL

4,205

(Women)

and

980(Men)

1,402

(Women)

and

294 (Men)

1,818

(Women)

and

965 (Men)

Target 8: By 2016/2017: 1,002 of 3,340 ECD

Educarers receive monthly government

subsidiy

NIL 1,002 334 277

Target 9: By 2016/2017: 2,004 of 3,340 ECD

Ecucarers would be trained on ECD

Curriculum

NIL 2,004 668 278

Target 10: By 2016/2017: 1,200 of 2,000

ECD Centres comply with the National ECD

standards

801 800 200 198

Target 11: By 2016/2017, GBV Prevalance

rate shall have reduced from 39% to 30%NIL 30% 39% 39%

Target 12: By 2016/2017, women economic

programmes developed and implementedNIL 2 1 0


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Notes to overview of ministerial targets:

1. Actuals for financial year 2013/2014: Targets 3, 5, 6, 7, 8,9,11 and 12 are new target

for the MTEF 2014/2015-2017/2018, resulting that there is no actuals for the financial

year 2013/2014.

2. Target 10: The target was revised and reduced from 1,200 to 800. It was changed in

the target description, but the change was omitted in the target name.

Targets:

Target 1: By the end of 2016/2017: 178,836 of 200,000 orphans in the country have access

to social grants.

During the period under review the ministry exceeded the target of 84% of orphans placed on

the grant system with 2% reaching 86% which is 171 302 of 200 000 children.

The number of children on grant system is as follows: 2012/2013 was 16 607; 2013/14 were

172 000 out of 200 000 orphans as projected since there was no other source of recent data on

children that time. The provision of grants to orphans is very important as it enables the families

to support children with basic needs so that they are able to live a decent life and to attend

school.

Target 2: By the end of 2016/2017: that 23,642 of 26,269 double orphans in the country

are placed under legal care of Caregivers.

During this reporting period a number of 2370 double orphans were placed in foster care,

bringing the number to 22 937double orphans which are 87%. Out of that number, 2 378

children were deleted due to overage. The target of 90% was thus exceeded. Placement of

children under legal care enable children to belong to a family and be taken care of.

Target 3: By the end of 2016/2017: Social welfare expanded by including 15,000

vulnerable children to reduce child poverty.

A number of 5000 vulnerable children were budgeted for to be added on the grant system.

However, it was exceeded by 7739. There has been an overwhelming response of vulnerable

children’s cases identified and currently stand at 92 000. This is evident that not only children

who lost one or both parents are in need of financial support.

Child poverty in Namibia is currently standing at 34% according to the NHIES 2009/2010 and

most of these children are disqualified by our current grant criteria. Also taking into cognisance

the bureaucratic processes that contributes to the exclusion of poor and vulnerable children as

well as the comparative low value of the grants. The population of children under the age of

18 years is 956 634. Expanding social grants to include vulnerable children contributes to the

reduction in child poverty. Support in this area need to be improved.

Target 4: By 2016/2017, 100% of 200,000 community members (youth, traditional leaders

and gender focal persons) are trained and sensitized in basic legal literacy, gender issues,

SRH and HIV/AIDS.

Target was exceeded by 22% which translates to 173 640 people reached. There are more male

involvement initiatives on gender issues. These targets would not have been achieved without

the support from development partners which accounted for more than 80%.


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As results communities are sensitized on their rights which resulted in a number of reporting

of cases to police (GBV Investigating Unit) has increased. Particularly women are now aware

on the prevention measure of gender based violence (GBV) and response. For example,

perseveration of evidence, when raped for effective prosecution and application of protection

order. Legal literacy training also helps to identify gaps in gender related laws.

This target indirectly contributes to the awareness of the linkages between gender and sexual

reproductive health for the improvement of maternal health.

Target 5: By 2016/2017, 30% women in political parties list, public services and private

sector are coached and mentored to take up leadership positions.

There were no sufficient funds to carry out this activity, however, the Ministry in collaboration

with the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation conducted coaching and

mentorship training for 44 elected women parliamentarians.

The implementation of the SADC Protocol on Gender and Development coupled with the

National Gender Policy resulted in an increased number of women in Parliament from 25% to

40% (National Assembly and National Council). There has also been an increased appointment

of women in senior positions in both public and private sectors.

Target 6: By the end of 2016/2017 community based responsive programmes will be run

at 14 Community Empowerment Centres (ECD’s)

Three (3) CECs implemented community based responsive programmes in 2014/15 and

conducted various skills trainings for 117 women and 10 men these includes bead work,

pottery, leather processing, goat rearing, food preparation and catering.

Three (3) CECs implemented community based responsive programmes in 2014/15 and

conducted various skills trainings for 117 women and 10 men these includes bead work,

pottery, leather processing, goat rearing, food preparation and catering. The community based

responsive programmes could not be reached at Four (4) centres as planned due to shortage of

staff and financial resources.

The targeted groups have been equipped with income generating skills trainings offered at

Community Empowerment Centres. Trained beneficiaries are utilising the acquired skills to

produce variety of products for income generating. The programme has created employment

opportunity and empowerment of women and men to transform their own situation of

vulnerability

To achieve the targets set indeed needed additional financial resources and staff to avoid

constant virementation of funds from other sub votes.

Target 7: By the end of 2016/2017: 4,205 of 140,172 unemployed women and 980 of 98,002

of unemployed men would be economically empowered through micro business

development support (NSA: 2012, Labour force survey).

The Ministry targeted to economically empower 1 402 women and 327 men in 2014/15, One

thousand, eight hundred and eighteen (1818) female IGA beneficiaries and 965 male were

supported with materials and equipment.


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Even though the programme reached more beneficiaries both men and women; support given

was only for basic equipment and materials due to insufficient funds. This resulted in funding

the same beneficiaries with needed additional required materials and equipment in the next

financial year for the projects to be operationally viable..

The target groups were equipped with entrepreneurship skills and are able to operate their small

businesses. The materials and equipment supplied allowed them to operate and sustain their

businesses and to sustain their families.

Target 8: By the end of 2016/2017: 1,002 of the 3,340 ECD Educarers, receive government

subsidy.

The Ministry targeted 334 new educarers to be added on the ECD subsidy to receive monthly

allowances. However, the target set was not reached for the year under review (2014/15). The

Ministry only managed to add 277 educarers on to the subsidy due to budget constraints. The

total number of educarers on subsidy for the year under review was eight hundred and six (806).

The program reached the targeted groups, but not in terms of coverage as anticipated due to

insufficient budget to cover the 334 identified educarers. Therefore the number was reduced

with 57 educarers who could not be added on the subsidy.

Introduction of subsidy reduced the high turnover of educarers leaving the profession for other

occupations. Educarers are using the subsidy to pursue further studies the subsidy has improved

their household income, therefore contributing to the reduction of poverty amongst

communities. .

Target 9: By the end of 2016/2017: 2,004 of 3,340 ECD Educarers, would be trained on

ECD Curriculum.

There are 2004 ECD Educarers still not trained in ECD Curriculum. The Ministry targeted to

train 668 ECD Educarers on ECD Curriculum for the year under review. However, the target

set was too high for the number of Educarers to be trained per Region. Therefore, the Ministry

only managed to train 278 Educarers.

The training assessment that was conducted indicates that educarers are conversant with the

curriculum and the implementation thereof. The assessment further indicated that the majority

are applying acquired skills in their work and feel empowered. Therefore, these efforts

guarantee that education of children from early childhood will be improved in terms of quality.

Target 10: By the end of 2016/2017: 1,200 of 2,000 ECD Centres, comply with the National

ECD standards.

The Ministry targeted 200 ECD Centres to comply with ECD standards. The number reached

is 198. Only 2 assessed centres did not meet set standards.

This target was revised and reduced from 1,200 to 800. It was changed in the target

description. Compliance with national standards is vital to the improvement of quality of

ECD education as it guarantees the quality of the children who will graduate from ECD

centres towards primary education.


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Target 11: By the end of 2016/2017, GBV prevalence rate shall have reduced from 39%

to 30%.

This target is set for 2016/17, and is aiming at sensitizing communities on their rights as well

as to help to identify gaps in gender related laws. This target indirectly contribute to the

awareness of the linkages between gender and sexual reproductive health for the improvement

of maternal health.

Target 12: By 2016/17 women economic empowerment programme developed and

implemented.

Activities to reach this target was not met due to unavailability of resources. Resources need

to be mobilised for the Ministry to undertake this crucial activities to reach the target.

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01:01 Policies Supervision MD01 5 728 000 5 484 841 95.75

01:02 Coordination and Support Services MD02 89 013 000 81 119 006 91.13

94 741 000 86 603 847 91.41

02:01Provide shelter, care, protection and Educational

Support to OVCMD05

13 649 000 13 179 79096.56

02:02

Empowerment of Communities and Provide a

Continum of Care for Children and Families and

Provision of Children Grants

MD06

527 522 000 529 229 417

100.32

541 171 000 542 409 207 100.23

03:01Promote and Support Community Development

Innitiatives and Early Childhood DevelopmentMD04

68 510 000 67 295 40898.23

68 510 000 67 295 408 98.23

04Promotion of Gender Equality and

Empowerment of Women 04:01 facilitate Gender Mainstreaming at all levels MD0316 679 000 16 114 924

96.62

16 679 000 16 114 924 96.62

721 101 000 712 423 386 98.80

2014/2015*P-

CodeProgramme Name

*A-

CodeActivity Name

*MD in

Charge

01 Policy Supervision and Support services

Sub-Total

02 Care and Protection of Children

Sub-Total

03Support Community and Early Childhood

Development

Sub-Total

Sub-Total



MD: Main Division

Vote-Total

PROGRAMME 01: POLICY, SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT SERVICES

The purpose of this program is to provide administration support service, ensure efficient and

effective services delivery, mainstream HIV and AIDS programs, strengthen coordination and

networking at all levels, promote ICT usage and access, improve staff competence, facilitate

the development and acquisition of specialized skilled staff, budget planning and control and

construction, renovation and maintenance of offices.


To ensure an enabling environment and high performance culture

To provide policy supervision and administrative support services to ensure efficient

and effective service delivery by the Ministry.

To ensure employee wellness by mainstreaming HIV and AIDS and wellness

programmes.

Strengthen coordination and networking at all levels through the promotion of ICT

usage

Improve staff competence and facilitate the development and acquisition of specialized

skilled staff

Mobilise technical and financial resources and monitoring of its usage


Policy Supervision

Coordination of general support services such as Human Resources, assets and fleet

management, ICT, Financial management, Internal Audit and public relations strategies

of the Ministry

Coordination of the implementation of capital projects

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Commenced with the construction of regional offices that allows accessibility of

services by the community; office space acquired for staff members to implement

programmes and projects.

Improved service delivery through continuous training workshops for staff members.

Maintaining ICT systems to ensure that the Ministry’s network infrastructure is

upgraded and operational: ICT usage and access promoted and properly utilised

Timely payments of salaries, DSA and creditors.

Annual budget, Accountability Report and Medium Term Plan is drafted, approved and

implemented.

Executed efficiently and effectively the Ministry`s budget.

PROGRAMME 02: CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN

The purpose of this programme is for children to enjoy their rights by being protected from all

forms of abuse and exploitation. Children have access to basic services (health, nutrition,

education, human rights, protection, care and support).

Provision of Psycho-social support (PSS) to orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). To

strengthen capacity of families, communities, coordination of programmes and interventions,

to ensure access to monitoring and evaluation of services to children.


To ensure the care and protection of children- Enjoy by being protected from all forms

of abuse and exploitation.

To coordinate the provision of Psycho-social support (PSS) to children in need

To strengthen capacity of families, communities to care and protect vulnerable children.

To coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of programmes and interventions provided

to children and their families.


Expand and strengthen the social protection system for children

Provide Grants to children

Provide shelter, care, protection and educational support to orphans and vulnerable

children

Empower caregivers and service providers to provide of services to children.

Provide different alternative care (foster care, adoption, place of safety and Residential

Child Care) for children and families.

Comply with international treaties, accession, ratification monitoring and reporting

obligations

Manage, implement, monitor and evaluate effectively services for children and their

families.


Social protection system for children expanded and strengthened.

Children Grants provided.

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Shelter, care, protection and Educational Support to OVC provided

Caregivers and service providers are empowered on the provision of services to

children.

Different alternative care (foster care, adoption, place of safety and Residential Child

Care) for Children and Families are provided.

International treaties, accession, ratification monitoring and reporting obligations are

complied with.

Services for children and their families are effectively managed, implemented,

monitored and evaluated.

PROGRAMME 03: SUPPORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND EARLY

CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

The purpose of this programme is to facilitate the socio-economic empowerment of poor rural

& urban communities through the provision of Income Generating Activities (IGA) start-up

grants and micro-entrepreneur support system. The programme mobilizes communities

towards self-reliance, encourage them to initiate IGAs as well as other activities that contribute

to community upliftment and improved livelihoods.

In order to ensure sustainability, communities are equipped with basic business management

and production skills through training programmes run and managed at the Community

Empowerment Centres (CECs). Community development programmes is crucial as it

contributes to the alleviation of poverty. To improve equitable access to ECD services to

communities as well as to improve management and quality delivery systems related to ECD

programmes.

Programme objective:

To improve the livelihood of communities

To facilitate community socio-economic empowerment

To strengthen the management and implementation of community empowerment

programmes

To increase access and improve the management of ECD services


Promote and Support Community Development Initiatives and Early Childhood

Development.


Income Generating Activity beneficiaries supported and capacitated.

Community based responsive programmes developed and implemented.

Women's entrepreneurship capacity strengthened.

Implementation of programmes and activities improved.

Advocacy and mobilization materials developed.

Early Childhood Development Centres Supported.

ECD centres standards implemented.

Educarers trained and subsidised.

ECD transfer plan to the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture developed.

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PROGRAMME 04: PROMOTION OF GENDER EQUALITY AND EMPOWERMENT

OF WOMEN

To empower women economically, socially and politically through creating conductive

environment and strengthening national (institutional) capacity to engage in planning,

implementation, monitoring and evaluation process that show gender results.

Programme objective:

To empower women economically, socially and politically through creating conductive

environment and.

Strengthening national (institutional) capacity to engage in planning, implementation,

monitoring and evaluation process that show gender results.


Capacity strengthening for Gender Mainstreaming at all levels


Coordination Mechanism structures established.

Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) guidelines incorporated in the budget call

circular for 2015/16.

Women in political parties’ leadership, public and private sectors at management levels

are coached and mentored.

Community members (youth, adults, traditional leaders and gender focal persons)

trained and sensitized in gender related issues, SRH and HIV/AIDS.



inCharge

2012/2013

Actual

2013/2014

Actual

2014/2015

Actual

Care and Protection of Children Empowerment of Communities and

Provide a Continum of Care for

Children and Families and Provision of

Children Grants

MD06

0

22,927,200 0

0 0 0Total


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Estimate Actual



Subsidies and Other




Capital Transfers

(Operational)


Operational Capital



Capital Transfers

(Development)33 050 000 25 494 918


Total State Revenue



Grand Total 721 101 000 712 423 386

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

Explanation of Variance:

Overall saving of 1.2% is mainly on capital projects that were not executed as planned. One of

the projects could not be started because the land did not belong to Government, while a tender

was awarded late and some contractors were appointed late by the Ministry of Works and

Transport on other projects.

NON-TAX REVENUE


Renting of Halls 100 000 18 555 -81

Miscellaneous 88 000 42 026 642 47 658

Total 188 000 42 045 197 22 264

Year

Revenue Source

2014/15

Renting of Halls:

The rental services provided by the Ministry were less than estimated.

Miscellaneous:

The estimation is based on history, but the actual amount of N$ 42,026,642 includes the

following:

An amount of N$164,892.00 was for refunds on salaries, housing and S&T advance

payments

An amount of N$39,593,300.00 was for the refund of maintenance grants from Bank

of Namibia.

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Refund for Maintenance grants of N$2,268,450.00


No of Staff 2014/15

Approved589

Funded589



Worn and damages

138


estimated

market unit

value (N$)

Toal Value

(N$) BiXCi

Quantity

available

to date

% of items

not take for

to auction(

current

stock level

of

individual

items)

A B C D E

e.g Teleph Head Siemens 120 180 21,600 40 0.2

e.g Wite board 60 100 6,000 10 0.2

Chair stackable 8 40 320 8 2.5

Telephone head 9 50 450 9 2.0

Kettle electric 16 25 400 16 4.0

Table folding steel 6 60 360 6 1.7

Chair arm visitor 18 30 540 18 3.3

Flip chart stand 4 20 80 4 5.0

Stove electric 7 150 1,050 7 0.7

Table 4 drawers 1 100 100 1 1.0

Chair Visitor w/o arm 9 20 180 9 5.0

Chair arm revolving 6 40 240 6 2.5

Filing Cabinet 4 drawers 12 100 1,200 12 1.0

Stapler H/D 8 15 120 8 6.7

Generator EG 100 (Honda) 1 150 150 1 0.7

Fan electric 13 40 520 13 2.5

Photo copy Machine 1 150 150 1 0.7

Computer speaker 4 15 60 4 6.7

Fax machine (Sharp) 1 50 50 1 2.0

Chair revolvig H/B 8 25 200 8 4.0

Table W/O 2 60 120 2 1.7

Cupboard 2 doors 5 100 500 5 1.0

Fridge small 2 75 150 2 1.3

Notice board 1 25 25 1 4.0

Table 3 drawer 3 100 300 3 1.0

Chair typist 2 80 160 2 1.3

Chair upholstered 7 280 1,960 7 0.4

Punch H/D 4 holes 2 25 50 2 4.0

Desk jet printer s/n

MY13N11052 1

45 45 1 2.2

CPU (Compaq) 1 60 60 1 1.7

Monitor s/n MY120174 1 50 50 1 2.0

Monitor (Mecer)

133FNUC20010001 1

50 50 1 2.0

Monitor (Mecer)

426GBL2000566 1

50 50 1 2.0

139

Business inkjet printer HP

3AR220NJ 1

75 75 1 1.3

Desk jet printer MY97T1804M 1 45 45 1 2.2

Monitor (Mecer) ANDET

938A06294 1

50 50 1 2.0

CPU 98000204599 1 60 60 1 1.7

Key board 6 20 120 6 5.0

Mouse 5 10 50 5 10.0

Printer HP s/n CN39F22320 1 45 45 1 2.2

Monitor HP 1 40 40 1 2.5

Monitor (Mecer)

ANDET93A06586 1

50 50 1 2.0

Monitor S/N

ANDET938A06512 1

50 50 1 2.0

CPU 115230V1C121A 1 60 60 1 1.7

Desk jet printer MY98Q1F096 1 45 45 1 2.2

Fax machine 1 75 75 1 1.3

Monitor (Acer) s/n B3D033680 1 50 50 1 2.0

CPU (Acer) S/N P065787 1 60 60 1 1.7

Laser jet printer s/n

NLLC099452 1

45 45 1 2.2

Fax machine OGCFA005087 1 100 100 1 1.0

Monitor 426GBKL2000452 1 50 50 1 2.0

Keyboard s/n 0404AB04784 1 25 25 1 4.0

Fax machine (Samsung)

9E38BAJ5100178E 1

90 90 1 1.1

Monitor s/n MYA41201N1 1 50 50 1 2.0

CPU s/n CZC4190N69 1 60 60 1 1.7

Desk jet printer 1220c s/n

MY21H330PF 1

75 75 11 14.7

Wall Unit 1 150 150 1 0.7

Table Kitchen 1 100 100 1 1.0

Kettle coffee 4 25 100 4 4.0

Fry pan 2 10 20 2 10.0

Oven pan 1 20 20 1 5.0

Chair easy 20 50 1,000 20 2.0

Cooking pot 1 25 25 1 4.0

Cutting board 3 10 30 3 10.0

Stove electric (Defy) 2 150 300 2 0.7

Curtains long 14 40 560 14 2.5

Buffet 2 50 100 2 2.0

Bed single 3 100 300 3 1.0

Fitted sheet 3 65 195 3 1.5

TV Cabinet 2 40 80 2 2.5

Fridge 4 100 400 4 1.0

School desk 10 25 250 10 4.0

Spoon Serving 1 5 5 1 20.0

140

Chair arm upholstered 7 25 175 7 4.0

Photo copy Machine 1 100 100 1 1.0

Piano Yamaha 1 60 60 1 1.7

URN electric 4 25 100 4 4.0

Washing machine (Defy) 2 100 200 2 1.0

Monitor s/n 8910012231 1 40 40 1 2.5

Keyboard (Mecer)

0106AB03119 1

20 20 1 5.0

Monitor (View) 711708002050 1 40 40 1 2.5

Table 2 drawers 3 100 300 3 1.0

Table telephone 3 30 90 3 3.3

Photo copy Machine 21716280 1 100 100 1 1.0

Sewing Machine (Singer) 1 70 70 1 1.4

Pigeon holes 9 div. 1 50 50 1 2.0

Aqua Cooler 3 50 150 3 2.0

Air Cooler 1 40 40 1 2.5

Cabinet typist 1 15 15 1 6.7

Heater electric 12 bars 5 25 125 5 4.0

Cupboard 2 doors small 4 30 120 4 3.3

Computer stand 8 45 360 8 2.2

Table 2 drawer 4 50 200 4 2.0

Dust bin foot pedal 1 45 45 1 2.2

Pot plant holder wooden 2 40 80 2 2.5

Pigeon holes 30 div. 1 50 50 1 2.0

Racks corres. 6 division 2 40 80 2 2.5

Book shelves 4 tiers steel 10 25 250 10 4.0

Table 6 drawers 1 50 50 1 2.0

Book case glass door 4 35 140 4 2.9

Cupboard sliding doors 1 40 40 1 2.5

Dust bin plastic 2 7 14 2 14.3

Cupboard stationery steel small 1 100 100 1 1.0

Screen protector 3 5 15 3 20.0

Table W/O drawers 1 45 45 1 2.2

Rack hat 2 5 10 2 20.0

Mop trolley single 1 5 5 1 20.0

Sofa (orange) 3 100 300 3 1.0

Cane chair 3 95 285 3 1.1

Vacuum cleaner 2 50 100 2 2.0

Polish machine (Tiles) 2 250 500 2 0.4

Laser jet printer CNC259366 1 40 40 1 2.5

Fax machine (Sharp) 27100587 1 50 50 1 2.0

Fax machine (Panasonic)

8JAFA004353 1

50 50 1 2.0

Guillotine 2 30 60 2 3.3

Printer HP TH84SD2470 1 45 45 1 2.2

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Type writer Olivetti 1 100 100 1 1.0

CPU HP CZC8095Q38 1 45 45 1 2.2

CPU ZYLO 902110102 1 45 45 1 2.2

CPU HP 3190028 1 45 45 1 2.2

Laser jet printer

CNBW49QGHH 1

45 45 1 2.2

CPU Daewoo 9919388B10 1 25 25 1 4.0

Monitor HP MYA41200X9 1 45 45 1 2.2

Printer Epson CLM0012233 1 30 30 1 3.3

Monitor Acer 9171602013 1 25 25 1 4.0

Printer HP TH84SD2470 1 45 45 1 2.2

Fax Minolta OA3M504333 1 50 50 1 2.0

Dest jet printer MY15P111MR 1 40 40 1 2.5

Heater electric 2 bars 1 20 20 1 5.0

Rake steel 1 10 10 1 10.0

Scissor Garden 1 5 5 1 20.0

Carpet Floor 1 40 40 1 2.5

Pencil sharpener 1 10 10 1 10.0

Book shelves 3 tiers wooden 1 100 100 1 1.0

CPU HP ZAB63600P7 1 40 40 1 2.5

Printer HP CNHWISC1G26 1 25 25 1 4.0

Printer HP VNC5211186 1 25 25 1 4.0

Laser jet HP printer

VNC3MO8329 1

25 25 1 4.0

Business inkjet printer

CN3AD220F2 1

30 30 1 3.3

CPU HP CZC4190N6G 1 40 40 1 2.5

Keyboard HP

B68BBOMGRQ5RVB 1

25 25 1 4.0

Monitor HP MYA41201PW 1 25 25 1 4.0

CPU Mecer M7566632 1 40 40 1 2.5

CPU CZSC4330YWG 1 25 25 1 4.0

HP Monitor MYA41201PV 1 40 40 1 2.5

Desk jet printer MY987180R5 1 30 30 1 3.3

Fax machine model: SF500 1 50 50 1 2.0

Monitor (Mecer)

ANDET838A06554 1

25 25 1 4.0

Keyboard AD0375671 1 25 25 1 4.0

Dest jet printer MY989161QD 1 25 25 1 4.0

CPU Mecer CK15011M 1 40 40 1 2.5

CPU HP CZC4190N67 1 40 40 1 2.5

Monitor MYA41201R8 1 25 25 1 4.0

Cane chair 3 95 285 3 1.1

Vacuum cleaner 1 50 50 1 2.0

Laser jet printer CNC259366 1 40 40 1 2.5

Fax machine (Sharp) 27100587 1 50 50 1 2.0

142

Desk jet printer

4F38BKAPC20252P 1

25 25 1 4.0

Mouse Mecer DM11058995S 1 10 10 1 10.0

Mouse HP 1 5 5 1 20.0

Keyboard HP

B94690kVBTT6LM 1

20 20 1 5.0

Flat screen HP CND702161N 1 30 30 1 3.3

Business ink jet CN3A0220NQ 1 25 25 1 4.0

Fax machine (Panasonic)

8JAFA004353 1

50 50 1 2.0

Dest jet printer MY987180PS 1 50 50 1 2.0

Keyboard B94690AVBTBINM 1 50 50 1 2.0

Mouse Microsoft

70454040100000 1

25 25 1 4.0

Keyboard E94701002 1 40 40 1 2.5

Canon Fax Machine

N070904C1 1

40 40 1 2.5

Fax Machine (Sharp) 77100143 1 20 20 1 5.0

CPU Mecer 115230VAC 1 40 40 1 2.5

Flat screen CMC650QTMY 1 40 40 1 2.5

Keyboard Mecer

0904SD006075 1

25 25 1 4.0

HP Printer CN3AD220F2 1 50 50 1 2.0

HP Keyboard

B777C0AQAQW575 1

20 20 1 5.0

Keyboard 0309012616 1 20 20 1 5.0

Monitor compaq CNC418117N 1 40 40 1 2.5

HP Keyboard

B68BB0MQRQ5RVB 1

15 15 1 6.7

HP Printer CNHW5C1G26 1 25 25 1 4.0

HP Printer VNC3M08329 1 25 25 1 4.0

HP Printer VNC5211186 1 30 30 1 3.3

CPU Sony No s/n 1 50 50 1 2.0

Monitor 62247914M 1 25 25 1 4.0

Camera Sumsung 93501826 1 10 10 1 10.0

Keyboard Mecer

08435D011923 1

25 25 1 4.0

Mouse Acer LNA13715411 1 10 10 1 10.0

HP Mouse 334684002 1 10 10 1 10.0

CPU HP CN4190N6J 1 25 25 1 4.0

Monitor Proline

J2JS43A137170 1

10 10 1 10.0

Laser jet printer

4F38BKAPC20222M 1

10 10 1 10.0

Key board HP

B69790CCP0W059 1

20 20 1 5.0

Type writer Olivetti 085-

MTP0527464 1

100 100 1 1.0

HP Office jet CN82M5Z2M1 1 15 15 1 6.7

143

Fax Machine (Panasonic)

Model KX-F1010SA 1

10 10 1 10.0

Fax Machine (Sharp) 77100365 1 15 15 1 6.7

Fax Machine CN718GD4CC 1 30 30 1 3.3

Keyboard HP

B94690KVBTX9ZG 1

25 25 1 4.0

Keyboard Mecer AB0375671 1 20 20 1 5.0

Flat Screen HP CNC803R78V 1 40 40 1 2.5

Flat Screen Mecer

907WBYR22R0247 1

40 40 1 2.5

Flat Screen Mecer

VGA17431101150248 1

40 40 1 2.5

Monitor Mecer

ANDET938A06554 1

30 30 1 3.3

CPU Mecer M76662 1 50 50 1 2.0

Mouse Mecer 101223753 1 10 10 1 10.0

CPU Mecer IW026S0036 1 50 50 1 2.0

CPU Mecer IW850Y0056 1 50 50 1 2.0

CPU HP ZAB81801BZ 1 50 50 1 2.0

Keyboard Dell 1 10 10 1 10.0

CPU Dell 77HC40J 1 40 40 1 2.5

Monitor Mecer

ANDE938A06310 1

20 20 1 5.0

Fax Machine (Samsung)

J538BFL915726B 1

40 40 1 2.5

Monitor Dell

MY04155447603486BJ4C 1

50 50 1 2.0

Dest jet printer HP

TH7823MPS 1

20 20 1 5.0

467 9722 4,540,174 477 0.0

The transfer of worn and damaged items to the nearest auction points of Ministry of Works and

Transport is in process.


None

Vehicles


There is no obsolete and redundant vehicles since the Ministry do not have its own fleet. The

Ministry is using vehicles from Government Garage (Ministry of Works and Transport).

VOTE 13: MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

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INTRODUCTION


The Mandate of the Ministry of Health and social services is to oversee, provide and regulate

public, private, and non-government sectors in the provision of quality health and social

services, ensuring equity, accessibility, affordability and sustainability. In the fulfilment of the

mandate the Ministry crafted strategic interventions which are responsive to the mandate,

Vision 2030, National Development Plan 4, MoHSS strategic plan and Road Map, Millennium

Development Goals and other international commitment related to health and social service

delivery.

Executive summary of the Vote

For the FY 2014/15 the Ministry of Health and Social Services was allocated an amount of N$

6 066 803 000. The overall Ministerial budget execution rate was 100.09%. The Development

budget execution rate was 77.85% while that of the operational budget was 102.43%.


The Ministry has made notable progress toward achieving its targets in terms of the Millennium

Development Goals. Of the targets set the Ministry actual targets for three indicators (health

facilities providing ART, immunisation coverage and TB treatment success rate) were similar

as to the forecast, the forecast for the number of people receiving ART was surpassed, while

the malaria mortality rate target was not achieved. Significant achievements were further

attained through interventions on HIV/AIDS, Prevention of Mother to Child, Child and

maternal health, specialised health services, infrastructure development and the provision of

pharmaceuticals and related products to health facilities.

However, a lot of challenges remain, particularly in relation to, among others, availability of

key health professionals, the outdated staff establishment and the mortality and morbidity from

communicable diseases.

The Ministry continue to experience outbreak of Vaccine preventable childhood diseases such

as Measles and cholera. Measles coverage remains below the 90% benchmark coverage set by

the World Health Organization and stands at 78%. Kunene and Khomas regions reported

outbreak of Measles and cholera with Kunene region reported 96 measles cases reported in

which 14 cases were Measles IGM confirmed.

The increase in malaria cases in the two Kavango regions is a threat to the programmed

achievement while in Kunene region Malaria cases tested positive increased from 14 in

2013/14 to 63 in 2014/15. This is partly due to the delay in the distribution of LLINs and

shortage of suitable vehicles and drivers to carry out IRS is a bottleneck for malaria regions.

The main objectives of the Votes

The MoHSS strategic objectives were; reduction in mortality and morbidity, reduction in

malnutrition, ensure staff complement and fleet availability. During the reporting period the


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objectives were attained through the following programme; Public Health, Clinical health care

services, health system management and planning, disability prevention and rehabilitation and

developmental social welfare services


Breakdown

2014/15

N$

Estimate Actual



Total 6,066,803,000 6,078,356,930


The Ministry had five targets as per the table below. Of the targets set the Ministry actual

targets for three indicators (health facilities providing ART, immunisation coverage and TB

treatment success rate) were similar as to the forecast, the forecast for the number of people

receiving ART was surpassed, while the malaria mortality rate target was not achieved.

The targets were set out against the strategic objective of reduction of morbidity and mortality

with the main objective of achieving the overall NDP 4 desired objective of by an improvement

in healthy adjusted life expectancy (HALE) from baseline of 57 to 59 in 2017.

Overview of the ministerial target

Target 2013/2014 Actual

2014/2015

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

Health facilities providing ART 237 253 253

Number of people receiving ART 119,442 132,674 136,324

Malaria mortality rate 0.9 2.7 2.8

Immunization coverage 89 90 90

TB treatment success rate 90 90


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Program-activities

Programme

Number Programme Name

Budget

Allocation

Actual

Expenditure

Budget

Execution Rate

1 Public Health 154,886,906 149,542,092 97%

2

Curative and Clinical

Care Services 4,855,719,334 5,024,661,118 103%

3

Health Systems

Planning and

Management 1,020,376,987 870,039,461 85%

4

Disability

Prevention and

rehabilitation 12,223,000 12,222,881 100%

5

Development Social

welfare 23,596,773 21,891,378 93%

Total 6,066,803,000 6,078,356,930 100%

Programme Description

Public Health

The objective of the programme is to ensure that Namibia has an efficient public health system

with programs aimed at reducing the incidents of diseases, disability, improvement of maternal

and child health, food and nutrition, prevent Non communicable diseases, communicable

diseases, promote environmental and occupational health as well as the reduction/control

mortalities

The Health Sector, through the Ministry of Health & Social Services has created health

promotion awareness in the public through the distribution of IEC materials and Radio

Messages during Health Promotion Events held such as; Hand washing, Mental Health, Oral

Health day, Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Awareness week, World No Tobacco day,

World Health Day, World Radiograph Day, Maternal and Child Health week and African

Vaccination week.

Maternal health/safe motherhood, According to the Health Information System (HIS),

70,453 deliveries were reported during the reporting period and 54,707 were normal vaginal

deliveries contributing 77.6 % of all deliveries whereas 9,936 were Caesarean section

constituting 14.1% of all deliveries. A total of 180 women delivered through assisted Vaginal

Deliveries, giving an assisted delivery rate of 0.25%.

There were 1,066 stillbirths reported, of these 357 (34%) were fresh stillbirths and 699 (66%)

were macerated stillbirths (figure 3). Stillbirth rate for Namibia stands at 15/ 1 000 births

compared to World average of 1.7/1000 births. The data also shows that there were 1,568

neonates born before arrival (BBAs) constituting 0.22% of all deliveries.


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The National Teenage pregnancy rate is 15.4% and contributes 10.1% of maternal deaths from

causes which include unsafe abortion, pre-eclampsia and Eclampsia. Contraceptive use should

be promoted among yound people and data to show trends in the use of contraceptives and

morbidity and mortality among young people are required.

Child health successes covers the areas of immunization of the under five years old,

implementation strategies of the Integrated Management of Childhood illness (IMCI) as well

as Reach Every Child, Maternal and child Health Days on immunization of children under five

years.

The administratively, the immunization coverage for 2014-15 shows an improvement. 88% in

Penta 3 and 82 % in Measles compare to previous year coverage of 84% and 76% respectively.

In the quest to improve the immunization programme and reduce morbidity and mortality

amongst children, the MoHSS in November 2014, introduced three more new vaccines namely;

Rotalix, Pneumococcal and hepatitis B birth dose into the National routine immunization

schedule. Sixty six (66) TOTs were trained prior to the new vaccine introduction. A circular

on new vaccines was developed to inform Health Care Workers on the implementation.

A recent cold chain inventory and assessment in 2015 showed that 55% the cold chain

equipment especially at district and facility levels had exceeded the WHO approved 10 year

life span with no replacement plan. To this end, the Ministry together with development

partners such as WHO, UNICEF and CDC has agreed to rehabilitate the cold chain in the

country. As a result Cold Chain Equipment (247 RCW 50, 45 Mk 304, 72 MK 204, 37 MF

314, 339 RCW 4, 680 Giostyle and 411 fridge tag) were procured to the amount of N$ 5,

962 183. 80. The cold chain were distributed and installed as per the cold chain distribution

plan. The distribution brought the cold chain coverage to in the facilities to 78%.

Child health passport has been revised to include adequate HIV information in addition to other

key interventions such as immunizations. A total of 431 cold chain fridges, 680 vaccine carriers

and many other cold chain accessories were procured by the Ministry of Health, WHO,

UNICEF and CDC and distributed to districts according to the cold chain equipment

replacement plan. To date 78% of health facilities are covered with cold chain equipment.

Fifty eight (58) health workers trained in Integrated Management of New born and Childhood

Illness /ICATT and facilitation skills. New vaccines namely, Hepatitis B, Pneumococcal and

Rota virus vaccines for the under 5 year old was successfully introduced.

The Ministry has conducted the Formative Assessment on Infant and Young Child Feeding and

Caring Practices, report drafted and ready for printing. Furthermore, Obesity study in school

children in Khomas region was undertaken. A total of 252 Health Workers were trained on

Nutrition Assessment Counseling and Support (NACS) and Clinical Inpatient management of

Severe Acute malnutrition.

Infant feeding in emergency trainings were also conducted for officials working in the regional

councils, local municipalities, and Red Cross. These trainings were conducted with the

collaboration and support of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UNICEF

as part of the Disaster Risk Management refresher trainings for officials dealing with disasters

and emergencies at regional levels.


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A total number of 109 747 patients have been nutritionally assessed at the implementing sites

and 3 076 patients having been enrolled into the NACS program and provided with therapeutic

and supplementary foods. All Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), Ready to use

Supplementary food (RUSF) and Combined Mineral and Vitamins (CMV) which were in stock

have been issued out to health facilities.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services distributed Vitamin A Supplementation and Mid

Upper Arm Circumference measurement in children age 6 – 59 months were done, while

Albendazole syrup/tablet for deworming were distributed to children from age 12-59 months.

The distribution were conducted twice in year May 2014 and December 2014 in 13 Regions.

Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT)

Namibia adapted the 2013 WHO recommendations and implementation of lifelong treatment

for all HIV positive pregnant and lactating women has started. ART regimens for PMTCT and

ART have been harmonized. First round training of health care workers from all the regions,

including doctors and pharmacists on the use of revised guidelines was undertaken with the

support from I-TECH and Global fund, PEPFAR.

The uptake of Early infant diagnosis is generally is low across the country at 64% nationally,

although the data were also not complete lacking data for January to March 2015. Based on

Figure 10 below, there were a Total of 11139 babies born from HIV positive mothers of which

7146 were tested for HIV and a total of 245 infants tested positive which translates into about

3% transmission rate, lower than the National elimination target of less than 4% by 2015.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has conducted number of activities on HIV/AIDS.

These include the National Condom Awareness Day commemoration and the National Male

Circumcision Strategy that has been finalized. The Ministry has managed to maintain 87%

ART coverage as per National Strategic Framework set targets of 84%.

Namibia is currently experiencing a transition in malaria epidemiological situation due to

significant decline in both malaria morbidity and mortality. This was achieved through a

combination of interventions which includes malaria vector control, effective case

management with Artemisinin Combination Therapy (ACTs), community mobilization and

advocacy, epidemic monitoring and response. Malaria morbidity and mortality has both

declined by above 95% from the mean baseline of 2002/3 (morbidity = 428953; mortality =

1062). This achievement have seen Namibia receiving the ALMA award for malaria control

for the second consecutive time

While the TB burden in the country remains high, there has been a progressive decline in case

numbers since 2006. This suggests that there could be a declining incidence of TB in the

country. The treatment success rate (cure + completion rate) was 85% in 2013; this is an

improvement from the 83% obtained the previous year.

Growth monitoring and mosquito nets were also distributed to the eligible clients. Women of

reproductive age were given Tetanus Toxoid. Cold Chain equipment was procured namely 30

Deep freezers, Vaccine fridges, 146 RCW 50 and 1010 vaccine carriers were procured through

UNICEF, WHO, CDC and the Namibian Government for the regions as per replacement plan.


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The regions have coordinated the implementation of the maternal and Child Health Days during

the last quarter of the calendar year.

Programme 02: Clinical Health Care Services

This programme aims to provide a broad range of programmes to deliver services for in-patient

and outpatient health care services to match the need of the communities. Inpatient services

include amongst others medical, surgical, paediatrics, obstetrics, orthopaedics, Ear Nose and

Throat, etc. Outpatient services include amongst others emergency services, day procedures,

diagnostic and assessment services, therapy services.

In terms of patients treated both at inpatient and outpatients facilities, a total number of 1

365 522 were attended to for the reporting period compared to 1 259 291 seen during

2012/2013 financial year. Of these, 979 046 were seen at outpatient departments and 386 476

were hospitalized for further management. It is worth noting that out the total patients treated

at the public health facilities, 2 998 were non- Namibians, whilst private patients seen in total

were 22,917. This total includes a number of 16197 patients on Psemas as shown in table

below.

In terms of major and minor operations, a total number of 43 498 cases where done compared

to 38 950 operation in 2013/2014 financial, resulting in an increase of 9 548 cases (21.9%).

Caesarean Sections done totalled at 6465, an increase of 751 cases more compared to those

carried out in 2013/2014. It is also worth noting the Ministry’s referral of state patients to

private health institutions for specialized services not available at public health facilities have

increase to 130 compared to 197 last year.

Specialized services: Specialized services such as thoracic surgery, angioplasty stenting,

Cathlab angiography, pacemaker, hip and knee replacements, reconstruction surgery and

specialized investigations such as sonar and CT scanning were carried out at Windhoek Central

and Oshakati Hospitals respectively. For the reporting period, 150 thoracic surgeries, 340

angioplasty stenting and 411 Cathlab angiography was carried out. Hip replacement increased

to 74 compare to 25 the previous year whilst the knee replacement also doubled from 16 in

2013/2014 to 38 in last year. Reconstructions surgery was performed to 2 621 clients. In terms

of specialized diagnostic tests, 5726 CT scan investigation and 23518 sonar/ultrasound

examinations were performed.

Procurement and management of pharmaceutical and medical supplies: The Central

Medical Stores has maintained an overall stock level of 83%. The 2nd edition of the National

Medicine Policy has been approved. With regard to regulation and control of medicines,

medical devices and related products 77 out of 135 dossiers were processed during the period

under review, while 79 queries from the applicants on their dossiers submitted for registration

were analysed and found acceptable at the second submission. 127 compassionate certificates

were issued and 103 human and 27 veterinary medicines were registered during the reviewed

period.

Programme 03: Health System Planning and Management

This programme intends develop the capacity for planning and management of health and

social services in order to optimally and efficiently utilize the available resource dedicated to

the sector.


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The Road Map for the Ministry is now in place in accordance with NDP4 and Vision 2030 and

was approved by Cabinet. It has taken into consideration prevailing conditions and possible

future developmental issues in health. The road map provides a strategic long term framework

for my Ministry’s human resources development, health facilities upgrading and establishment

of specialized services or institutions.

Health System Research: The Ministry conducted the Demographic Health Survey in

collaboration with National Statistical Agency, National Institute of Pathology and Macro

International. A DHS provides affluent information on key demographic and health issues,

including fertility and child mortality, family planning use, knowledge and behaviour regarding

HIV/AIDS, childhood immunization coverage, knowledge and use of oral rehydration therapy

for diarrhoea, breastfeeding and nutritional status. To this end the field work and data entry has

been completed and currently verifying and preliminary results are to be finalized in middle

March.

Human Resource Development

Staff development is a crucial element in health services delivery. For the period under review

1220 staff members were trained in various in -service programme pertaining to communicable

and non-communicable diseases, child health and maternal health. These activities are being

undertaken in collaboration with our partners such as I-Tech, WHO, PEPFAR and Global

Fund.

For the improvement in leadership and health Management the Ministry is undertaking a Senior

Management Development Programme under the University of Stellenbosch-Executive

Development. 90 Managers from public health facilities and offices and those managed by

mission facilities have gone under training with 9 contact sessions conducted. Leaders in

Health Training in collaboration with Intra Health have been conducted and 80 health workers

trained. A total of 960 MoHSS staff received in-service training in various topics under the

domain of NDC, Communicable diseases and Public service training

Pre-service training: The training Network of the Ministry provides for training programmes

on Enrolled nurses, Pharmacy assistant and Radiography. First year currently under training

has 356 enrolled/midwife, 33 Pharmacy assistant and 8 Radiography while for the second year

the intake is 296 Enrolled/Midwife nurse, 26 pharmacy assistant and 12 Environmental health.

The Ministry has advertised for full scholarship for students to pursue health and medical

related fields for undergraduate to this end, 123 students have departed to the Russian

Federation for their studies in Medicine and Pharmacy.

University Medicine Pharmacy Dentistry Total

Peoples Friendship University 62 4 24 90

First Moscow Medical University 33 33

Total 95 4 24 123

The health sector is experiencing a critical shortage of registered nurses and the University of

Namibia does not have the capacity to train in sufficient numbers. The Ministry has introduced

the Diploma in Nurse Training Project for a six year period and the classes has commenced on

1 February 2014 with a total intake of 248 students. The course is being offered at

Keetmanshoop Regional Health Training Centre (76), Windhoek (86) and Rundu Regional


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Training Centre (86). In terms of the human resources for the diploma project, 77 staff is

appointed – (40 Admin, 36 Academic, 1 Exam officers.

The Health System Review of 2008 has indicated that health service provision stops at the

clinic level. The Ministry is therefore embarking upon a programme of health extension worker

for the reduction of maternal health, child health and public health. The Ministry and its

partners in particular UNICEF is undertaking a health extension works training which has

enrolled 565 persons for five regions namely; Kavango, Kunene, Zambezi, Ohangwena and

Omusati.

While the Ministry is undertaking pre – service training it has also signed the following various

bilateral Agreements to recruit health professionals.

The Republic of Cuba and 65 experts have been recruited

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia: MOU was signed on the recruitment of 20

Pharmacist

Senegal: MOU was signed on the recruitment of health professionals and medical

experts

Republic of Zambia: MOU was signed on the recruitment of health professionals. The

Ministry of Health in Zambia has already been requested to put up adverts for interested

candidates to apply and to be appointed in April 2014.

Human Resource Utilization

The Ministry is currently operating on an approved staff establishment of 2003 which is

outdated and do not take into account the current needs. In collaboration with Intra Health the

Ministry has produced a report on workload indicators at various levels of service and by health

professional cadres. This evidence has been used in the proposal of a new staff establishment

which has been submitted to Public Service Commission for consideration.

The Post filled rate stood at 90% (planned target 94%). The current staff establishment of the

Ministry is out dated and was last reviewed in 2003; and thus not responsive to the current

needs of the ministry in terms of right quantity and quality in terms of skill mix of health

professionals required. In collaboration with Intra Health the Ministry has produced a report

on workload indicators at various levels of service and by health professional cadres. This

evidence has been used to draft new blue print structure for the Ministry’s National,

Pre-Service Education- MOHSS

Training Network

2013/14 Intake Graduation

R/N (Diploma) 248 0

EN/M 295 210

PA 33 28

EHPA - 0

RA 8 0


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Regional, District levels and referral hospitals which have been submitted to Office of the

Prime Minister and Public Service Commission for consideration.

Health Financing: Public Private Partnerships has gained widespread acceptance as a strategy

to achieve global health objectives. Namibia has a well-developed private sector services which

could be harnessed by the government in terms of facilities, skills, technology and finances to

complement the state medical services. MoHSS approached Cabinet for the approval of the

Framework on Public Private Partnership in the health sector as per Cabinet Decision No.

3rd/12.03.13/006. To operationalize the Cabinet Decision, the Ministry designed Health Public,

Private Partnership Strategy and implementation guidelines as well as the evaluation criteria

for bidders.

Legal and Policy Environment: Notwithstanding the importance of governance, the Ministry

of Health and Social Services is committed to develop a broad based array of policies and

guidelines to deal with a wide spectrum of health problems and health management matters.

During the reporting period, National Health Bill as well as Environmental health Bill have

been finalized and presented to the Legislation Cabinet Committee (LCC) whilst the Food

Safety Bill has already been received from the Legal Drafters.

PROGRAM 4: DISABILITY PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION

The programme aims to prevent disabilities, activity limitations & participation restriction but

facilitate optimum functional independence to people with disabilities for them to fully

participate in the performance of life’s daily activities in the community.

PROGRAM 5: DEVELOPMENTAL SOCIAL WELFARE

The programme aims to ensure quality delivery of social care that provides care equally for all

while enabling people to retain their independence, control and dignity.

This programme include activities such as, promotion of family wellbeing, Substance abuse

and prevention, administering policies and legislations for registration and operations of

welfare organizations and institutional centres, Statutory, residential and institutional care.

Coalition on the Reductions of Harmful Drinking (CORD) – The CORD Program was

established in all regions, with CORD Committees (volunteers) functional in most

constituencies;

Etegameno Resource Centre in Windhoek, which provides community-based services

on alcohol prevention and education. This is a “One Stop Shop” where people can drop

in for information, services and help on alcohol and drug abuse;

Alcohol Traders’ Program, which is an intervention program with alcohol traders, who

are playing a major part in the reduction of harmful drinking;

Etegameno Rehabilitation and Resource Centre, where an inpatient treatment program

of 4 weeks is conducted for adults. A separate Centre for children is currently under

construction; and

Aftercare Services - after institutional treatment, clients are referred to aftercare groups

to ensure their successful reintegration into society.

Different researches are done in the area of substance abuse.



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None

EXPENDITURE BY STANDARD ITEM

Year 2014/2015

Breakdown N$ Estimate Actual


Goods and Other Services 2,549,509,876 2,454,261,969



(Operational) 247,436,503 229,624,299

Capital Transfer (Operational) 0 0


Development Recurrent Expenditure 2,000,000 1,993,202


(Development) 572,179,972 443,487,253

Capital Transfer (Development) 0 0


Total State Revenue Fund

Appropriate


Grand Total 6,066,803,000 6,072,685,581

The Ministry of Health and Social Services was allocated with an amount of N$6,066,083,000

of which 90% (N$5,492,623,028) was for the operational budget and 9% (N$574,179,972) was

for the development budget. The operational budget had an overspending of 2% which was

under Personnel Expenditure and a saving of 22% was realized under the development budget.

The overall budget execution was 0.9% overall Ministerial budget execution rate was 0.09%

of the total allocation.


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NON-TAX REVENUE

Year 2014/15

Revenue

Source Description Estimate Actual Variances%

31.1322.701

Private Telephone

Calls 10,000 4,176 -58%

31.1322.703 Miscellaneous 15,783,000 15,053,027 -5%

31.1322.732 Health Services 35,700,000 39,837,574 12%

31.1322.733 Board & Lodging 5,300,000 5,401,892 2%

31.1322.736 Inspection Fees 318,000 664,002 109%

31.1322.737 Mortuary Fees 267,000 200,882 -25%

31.1322.738 Sale of Electricity 95,000 295,752 211%

31.1322.739 Ambulances 102,000 72,679 -29%

31.1322.741 Vehicle Sales 900,000 0 -100%

31.1322.824 Incinerator 1,090,000 1,283,499 18%

31.1322.825 Medical Report 500,000 667,910 34%

31.1322.826

Registration of

Medicine 655,000 816,541 25%

31.1322.827 Retention 3,562,000 3,142,357 -12%

Total 64,282,000 67,440,291 5%

EXPLANATION FOR VARIANCES

Private Telephone calls

Private Telephone calls are funds collected from staff members, for making use of government

telephone to make private calls. A printout is provided at the end of each month for staff

members to identify and pay private calls. It is however difficult to estimate revenue to be

collected from private calls.

Miscellaneous

The Miscellaneous revenue heading is used to record all other sources of revenue for which no

allocation code exist. The following are some of the items covered under miscellaneous:

Application fee

Health Certificate


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Photo Copy

Tender Document

Thermometer

Tuition fees Damage of Property

Work Permit

The estimate was based on the collection of the previous year.

Health Services:

Under Health services 11.58% was over collected attributed to outstanding payment received

from previous financial year as well as the increase number of patients visiting the health

facilities.

The health revenue heading is used to report revenue payable for the provision of health

services both State and private patients. All fees payable for health services are set out in

Regulation no.73 of 2010 that deals with Classification of State Hospitals, Admission of

patients to state hospitals and fees payable by patients receiving treatment at state facilities.

The Ministry commissioned new facilities, which resulted in more patients being treated and

hence more revenue collected than anticipated (the estimates was based on past trends). The

number of patients visiting facilities has also increased over the years due to increase access to

health services and a high diseases burden.

Board and Lodging Revenue under this revenue heading is collected from the payment of rental fees by the staff

members occupying official accommodation, and is estimated based on past trends. Most of

the newly constructed health facilities have staff accommodation. The 1.92% over collection

was attributed to the collections from staff occupying these facilities.

Inspection

Inspection fees are fees charged by the Ministries Health Inspectors for services rendered

outside the municipal boundaries or where the town council does not have the capacity to do

so. The following are some of the activities:

Registration and licensing of shops

Inspection of shops and other business

Inspection of private health facilities

The over-collection of was attributed by the increase of private business facilities.

Mortuary: The fees are in respect of mortuary services rendered both to State and Private

patients. A fee of N$100 per day from the first day and a fee of N$10 per day after fifth day is

payable by the private and state patients respectively. It is not feasible to predict the number of

deaths in a year, and since the estimation was based on the previous financial year’s collection

the under collection could not be predicted

Sales of Electricity: The Ministry has introduced cost recovery system for all private

institutions (e.g. Namibia Institute of Pathology) operating within the State hospitals. This was


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done by installing separate meters and the private institutions operating within the premises of

the ministry are paying for the monthly electricity consumption. This contributes d to over

collection.

Ambulances A fee of N$3 per kilometre is charged to private patients making use of State ambulances.

Referral of State patients from State Hospital or Health Centre’s to any other State Facilities is

free of charge. It is however difficult to estimate revenue to be collected for ambulance

services.

Sales of Vehicle The Ministry did not auction vehicle during 2014/2015 financial year.

Incineration State Hospitals have incinerators, used by private companies or individual results in revenue

to the State. It is difficult to estimate revenue collected as the use of incinerators by the private

sectors varies from time to time.

Medical Report

The Ministry collects revenue from charging patients when requesting medical reports resulting

from consultations with Medical Officers. It t is very difficult to make projections for revenue

collectable from the issuing of medical reports. Projections are based on past trends which may

not reflect the future trend.

Registration: More medical companies and medical related products has been registered as

expected


No of Staff 2014/2015

Approved 11398

Funded 11398



Worn and Damages

WORN AND DAMAGES

DESCRIPTION TOTAL

AVG. EST.

MARKET

UNIT VALUE

TOTAL

VALUE

Adapter 8 Way 8 192.46 1,539.68


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Air Cooler 2 1,000.00 2,000.00

Ambu Bag Adult 76 500.00 38,000.00

Ambu Bag Baby 27 400.00 10,800.00

Ari-Timer 54 100.00 5,400.00

Bag Linen 18 100.00 1,800.00

Basin Plastic 53 30.00 1,590.00

Basket Correspondence 414 50.00 20,700.00

Basket W/Paper Plastic 1 70.00 70.00

Basket Waste Paper Wire 152 30.00 4,560.00

Bassinette & Crip 4 10.00 40.00

Bauman Meter Pocket Type 64 350.00 22,400.00

Bauman Meter Table 56 450.00 25,200.00

Bauman Meter Table Digital 58 450.00 26,100.00

Bauman Meter Table Manual 95 250.00 23,750.00

Bauman Meter Wall Type 152 560.00 85,120.00

Bed Adjustable h/care 1 100.00 100.00

Bed Cradle 9 90.00 810.00

Bed Divan 5 100.00 500.00

Bed Divan Wooden 12 800.00 9,600.00

Bed Hospital 277 1,500.00 415,500.00

Bed Juvenile 2 50.00 100.00

Bed Obstetric 30 3,000.00 90,000.00

Bed Pediatric 11 500.00 5,500.00

Bed Single 4 400.00 1,600.00

Bell Iron 1 10.00 10.00

Benches Garden 72 800.00 57,600.00

Benches Wooden / Patient 45 150.00 6,750.00

Bin Refuse Galvanized 3 500.00 1,500.00

Bin Refuse Plastic 7 300.00 2,100.00

Bin Refuse Rubber 10 400.00 4,000.00

Dinette Dust W/Pedal Plastic 136 40.00 5,440.00

Dinette Dust With Pedal 376 150.00 56,400.00

Board Notice 65 300.00 19,500.00

Bowl Plastic 66 15.00 990.00

Bowl Pudding Melamine 5 2.00 10.00

Bowl Pudding Porcelain 120 10.00 1,200.00

Bowl Salad Glass Round 5 20.00 100.00

Bowl Soup Stoneware 19 15.00 285.00

Box Money 78 300.00 23,400.00

Boxes Medicine Blue Phar. 25 40.00 1,000.00

Bucket Galvanized 47 90.00 4,230.00

Bucket Plastic 124 40.00 4,960.00

Bucket Plastic Mopping Trolley 3 5.00 15.00


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Bucket Plastic W/ lid 1 40.00 40.00

Bucket Trolley Mop 3 28.00 84.00

Bucket Waste Paper Plastic 14 15.00 210.00

Cabinet Filling Steel 4 drawers 142 800.00 113,600.00

Cabinet Steel 4 drawers 89 1,500.00 133,500.00

Calculator 60 60.00 3,600.00

Calculator 12 digits 16 60.00 960.00

Can Watering 10 250.00 2,500.00

Carpet Floor 15 800.00 12,000.00

Chair Camping 18 100.00 1,800.00

Chair Easy with arm rest 414 500.00 207,000.00

Chair Kitchen Penlite Top 20 150.00 3,000.00

Chair Morris 2 150.00 300.00

Chair Office Armed Padded 24 300.00 7,200.00

Chair Office Conference 6 10.00 60.00

Chair Office High back w/out arm 72 1,000.00 72,000.00

Chair Office Revolving 120 800.00 96,000.00

Chair Office Uphold. 434 450.00 195,300.00

Chair Office Uphold. w/o arms 1 10.00 10.00

Chair Office w/o arm rest 106 400.00 42,400.00

Chair Office With Arm Rest 203 500.00 101,500.00

Chair Office Wooden 37 350.00 12,950.00

Chair Stackable Plastic 620 350.00 217,000.00

Chair Stackable Wooden 14 250.00 3,500.00

Chair Typist 8 500.00 4,000.00

Chair Visitors w/ arms 1 50.00 50.00

Chair W/out armrest 2 720.00 1,440.00

Chairs 11 50.00 550.00

Chairs Easy W/arms 10 50.00 500.00

Chest Drawers 12 1,500.00 18,000.00

Chisel Maples 2 5.00 10.00

Clock Wall 104 300.00 31,200.00

Computer Mouse 18 30.00 540.00

Cot Baby 3 80.00 240.00

Cot Bed 19 6,000.00 114,000.00

Couch Examination 272 900.00 244,800.00

CPU 139 1,500.00 208,500.00

Cup Plastic 121 3.50 423.50

Cup Porcelain 58 10.00 580.00

Cup Stoneware 38 5.00 190.00

Cupboard Stationery 54 300.00 16,200.00

Curtains 1153 150.00 172,950.00

Cushions 5 125.00 625.00


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Cushions for Chair Easy 111 35.00 3,885.00

Deepfreeze 7 3,500.00 24,500.00

Desk Office 3 drawers 12 1,200.00 14,400.00

Desk Typist 3 drawer 2 500.00 1,000.00

Diagnostic Set 133 773.91 102,930.03

Dishes Kidney Plastic 918 15.00 13,770.00

Dispenser Hot & Cold 2 1,800.00 3,600.00

Dispenser Water 25 70.00 1,750.00

Door Wooden 3 500.00 1,500.00

Drip Stand Mobile 22 100.00 2,200.00

Fan Electric 79 140.00 11,060.00

Fax Machine HP 1 50.00 50.00

Fetal Scope Plastic 42 50.00 2,100.00

Fetal Scope Wooden 2 50.00 100.00

Flag National 23 350.00 8,050.00

Foetel Heart Detector Doppler 4 2,400.00 9,600.00

Foetel Scope Aluminium 18 50.00 900.00

Fork Dessert/table/dinner 131 5.00 655.00

Fork Roasting Carving 9 50.00 450.00

Funnel Plastic 11 20.00 220.00

Gauges Oxygen 69 500.00 34,500.00

Glasses Urine 32 20.00 640.00

Glucose Meter 110 250.00 27,500.00

Hammer Patella 29 70.00 2,030.00

HB Meter 215 510.00 109,650.00

HB Meter Digital 46 3,721.00 171,166.00

Heater Electric 27 80.00 2,160.00

Hoe Garden 59 120.00 7,080.00

Hose Garden 92 460.00 42,320.00

Hotplate 14 155.00 2,170.00

Incubator Infant 1 200.00 200.00

Infant Warmer 1 300.00 300.00

Jug Measuring 44 25.00 1,100.00

Jug Water Plastic 64 15.00 960.00

Kettle Electric 24 80.00 1,920.00

Kettle Electric Ors 9 75.00 675.00

Kettle Electric Plastic 61 150.00 9,150.00

Kettle Electric s/s 2 125.00 250.00

Keyboard Computer 156 300.00 46,800.00

Keyboard Mercer 1 20.00 20.00

Knife Dessert 584 7.00 4,088.00

Ladder 6 steps 1 800.00 800.00

Ladle Soup 19 46.50 883.50


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Lamp Angle Poise 50 600.00 30,000.00

Lamp Cardiac Gas 12 262.00 3,144.00

Lamp Examination 47 150.00 7,050.00

Lamp Mobile Theatre 1 300.00 300.00

Lamp Operating 1 200.00 200.00

Lamp Paraffin 20 150.00 3,000.00

Laryngoscope Set 49 250.00 12,250.00

Lawnmower 3 2,478.37 7,435.11

Locker Bedside s/s 267 280.00 74,760.00

Locker Steel 2 door 135 1,800.00 243,000.00

Lounge Suit 3 people 2 5,000.00 10,000.00

Machine Copier 1 500.00 500.00

Machine Crinolines Option 1 100.00 100.00

Machine Fax 5 2,400.00 12,000.00

Machine Scanner 1 50.00 50.00

Machine Stapler Heavy d 7 200.00 1,400.00

Machine Stapling light d 199 60.00 11,940.00

Machine suction foot operation 11 200.00 2,200.00

Masher Potato 6 20.00 120.00

Mattress Bed 203 200.00 40,600.00

Mattress Foam Rubber 511 960.00 490,560.00

Matt Door Rubber 28 35.00 980.00

Mega Phone/ speaker 39 100.00 3,900.00

Microwave 11 900.00 9,900.00

Monitor Computer 71 2,000.00 142,000.00

Monitor Computer Screen 84 1,500.00 126,000.00

Monitor TV 10 2,500.00 25,000.00

Monitor Vital Signs 38 10,831.00 411,578.00

Mopping Trolley 6 100.00 600.00

Mugs Melamine 49 5.00 245.00

Mugs Plastic 113 10.00 1,130.00

Ottoman Upholstered 15 650.00 9,750.00

Pan Bed Plastic 22 30.00 660.00

Pan Bread 16 15.00 240.00

Pan Frying Aluminium 12 38.23 458.76

Pan Frying Oven 1 5.00 5.00

Pan Scoop Dust 111 58.96 6,544.56

Panty Bag Baby 276 60.00 16,560.00

Pedestal Wood 137 200.00 27,400.00

Photo Therapy Lamp 1 200.00 200.00

Picture Wall 28 20.00 560.00

Plate Side Porcelain 107 10.00 1,070.00

Plate Side Stoneware 28 10.00 280.00


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Plate Soup Porcelain 46 12.00 552.00

Plates Dinner Porcelain 62 10.00 620.00

Plates Side Porcelain 107 1,070.00 114,490.00

Polisher Water Pump 1 10.00 10.00

Polisher Industrial 20 5,000.00 100,000.00

Portrait President 46 250.00 11,500.00

Pot Coffee Stoneware 6 40.00 240.00

Pot Cooking Aluminium 56 150.00 8,400.00

Pot sterilizer (auto clave) 14 300.00 4,200.00

Pot Sugar Porcelain 5 40.00 200.00

Pot Tea s/s 14 35.00 490.00

Pots Cooking Aluminium 42 100.00 4,200.00

Printer Computer 95 1,500.00 142,500.00

Printer HP 2 50.00 100.00

Printers 1 150.00 150.00

Processor X-ray elect. table top 1 150.00 150.00

Pulse Monitor Dash 3000 3 1,070.00 3,210.00

Pulse Oximeter(yellow/white) 11 3,000.00 33,000.00

Pump Compressor 23 1,500.00 34,500.00

Pump Infusion 27 300.00 8,100.00

Punch l. d 175 70.00 12,250.00

Rack Correspondence 12 div. 12 150.00 1,800.00

Rake Garden 88 90.00 7,920.00

Rake Rubber 30 100.00 3,000.00

Receiver Soiled Linen 1 50.00 50.00

Receiver Telephone 164 200.00 32,800.00

Refrigerator Elect. 307 3,500.00 1,074,500.00

Refrigerator Gas 1 100.00 100.00

Refrigerator Gas/ Elect. 4 4,000.00 16,000.00

Refrigerator RCW 42 53 3,000.00 159,000.00

Regulator Household Gas 23 200.00 4,600.00

Safe 33 2,000.00 66,000.00

Safe Steel 1 9,000.00 9,000.00

Saw Hack 3 40.00 120.00

Scale Adult 99 1,250.00 123,750.00

Scale Adult 1 4,500.00 4,500.00

Scale Adult Manual 1 70.00 70.00

Scale Baby 115 1,200.00 138,000.00

Scale Baby Hammock 1 300.00 300.00

Scale Baby Manual 1 30.00 30.00

Scale Bath Room 162 300.00 48,600.00

Scale Bath Room Elect. 1 10.00 10.00

Scale Bathroom Digital 8 215.00 1,720.00


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Scale Digital b/room 4 20.00 80.00

Scale Hammock 47 5.00 235.00

Scissors 12 15.00 180.00

Screen Bedside 3 folds 29 1,500.00 43,500.00

Screen Bedside 4 folds 4 1,600.00 6,400.00

Screen Bedside 4 div. 6 30.00 180.00

Sharpener Pencil 1 2.00 2.00

Settee 14 5,000.00 70,000.00

Sofa Seat Single 1 700.00 700.00

Spade Digging 47 100.00 4,700.00

Spoon Dessert 57 5.00 285.00

Spoon Tea 91 5.00 455.00

Spoon Serving Wooden 11 8.00 88.00

Spoon Wooden 37 10.00 370.00

Stamp Certifying 4 250.00 1,000.00

Stamp Date 111 220.00 24,420.00

Stand Bowl 24 100.00 2,400.00

Stand Oxygen 10 200.00 2,000.00

Stapler l. D 1 0.00

Step Bedside Double 203 800.00 162,400.00

Stethoscope Electric 16 3,135.77 50,172.32

Stethoscope Ordinary 142 300.00 42,600.00

Stethoscope Foetal 1 2.00 2.00

Stethoscope Ordinary 116 5.00 580.00

Stool Bar Padded 1 5.00 5.00

Stool Bar Type 33 200.00 6,600.00

Stool Bar Wooden 31 200.00 6,200.00

Stool Bedside 1 350.00 350.00

Stool Bedside Wooden 181 800.00 144,800.00

Stool Wood Bedside 215 150.00 32,250.00

Stove Electric 56 1,599.00 89,544.00

Stove Electric 4 burners 29 2,500.00 72,500.00

Stove Gas 4 burners 18 1,500.00 27,000.00

Strainer Tea s/s 2 5.00 10.00

Stretcher Ambulance 2 150.00 300.00

Suction Machine 2 120.00 240.00

Table Camping 15 500.00 7,500.00

Table Conference 4 10,000.00 40,000.00

Table Dinning 23 900.00 20,700.00

Table Dinning Pane lite 1 500.00 500.00

Table Dressing 44 500.00 22,000.00

Table Kitchen W/Pen top 1 50.00 50.00

Table Mayo 1 30.00 30.00


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Table Occasional RD small 18 400.00 7,200.00

Table Occasional RD 120cm 1 2.00 2.00

Table Occasional RD big 93 600.00 55,800.00

Table Office with drawers 14 600.00 8,400.00

Table Office 2 drawer 2 100.00 200.00

Table Office 6 drawers 4 1,500.00 6,000.00

Table Office w/drawer 1 700.00 700.00

Table Oven 1 100.00 100.00

Table Over bed 13 240.00 3,120.00

Table Penrite top kitchen 5 300.00 1,500.00

Table Rectangle 7 800.00 5,600.00

Tape Measurement 105 70.00 7,350.00

Tarpaulin/Tent floor 30 120.00 3,600.00

Telephone 27 1,800.00 48,600.00

Telephone cordless 1 5.00 5.00

Telephone heads 1 20.00 20.00

Telephone manual 200 89.00 17,800.00

Television/ DVD 24 2,500.00 60,000.00

Tent camping 107 800.00 85,600.00

Terminal Hardrive 1 100.00 100.00

Timer X- ray 1 2.00 2.00

Torch Rechargeable 6 150.00 900.00

Tray Instrumental enamel 7 100.00 700.00

Tray Instrumental s/s perforated 6 100.00 600.00

Trolley Ambulance 2 100.00 200.00

Trolley Delivery 2 50.00 100.00

Trolley Dressing 93 650.00 60,450.00

Trolley Gear press double 1 1,050.00 1,050.00

Trolley Medicine 42 1,000.00 42,000.00

Trolley Mop 6 3,000.00 18,000.00

Trolley Mop gear press 134 650.00 87,100.00

Trolley Multi-purpose 9 200.00 1,800.00

Trolley over bed 179 400.00 71,600.00

Trolley patient 3 100.00 300.00

Trolley receiver solid linen 47 500.00 23,500.00

Trolley tea 3 division 2 250.00 500.00

TV/ DVD Wardrobe 4 1,500.00 6,000.00

Typewriter manual 1 40.00 40.00

Tyres 42 10.00 420.00

UPS 30 800.00 24,000.00

Urinal Plastic 185 10.00 1,850.00

Urn Electric 7 185.00 1,295.00

Urn Electric 20l 1 50.00 50.00


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Video Cassette Recorder 3 1,200.00 3,600.00

Vital Sign Monitor 1 50.00 50.00

Walking frame 1 10.00 10.00

Wardrobe 58 1,500.00 87,000.00

Wheel barrow 34 300.00 10,200.00

Wheel chair 2 100.00 200.00

Obsolete and Redundant

DESCRIPTION TOTAL

AVG. EST.

MARKET

UNIT

VALUE TOTAL VALUE

Air Conditioner Cover 0 180.00 0.00

Bauman meter t/type 0 800.00 0.00

Bed Divan 1 600.00 600.00

Bed Step 0 350.00 0.00

Bench Garden 3 260.00 780.00

Box Money 1 150.00 150.00

Box X-ray Viewing 0 900.00 0.00

Bucket Plastic 0 30.00 0.00

bucket plastic w/lid 1 10.00 10.00

Chair School size 7 0 260.00 0.00

Chairs Plastic 0 380.00 0.00

Cot Bed Adult 0 2,500.00 0.00

Couch Examination 1 3,500.00 3,500.00

Counter Fridge 0 750.00 0.00

CPU Compact 1 6,000.00 6,000.00

Crutches Patients 0 50.00 0.00

Dustbin Bennet pedals 0 1,800.00 0.00

Dustbin Rubber 2 170.00 340.00

Dustbin w/pedal s/s 3 70.00 210.00

Easy Chairs Wooden 0 400.00 0.00

Fan Electric 2 150.00 300.00

Filling Cabinet 4 drawer 0 5,500.00 0.00

Foetal scope 1 55.00 55.00

Freezer Thermometer 1 600.00 600.00

Gear Presser 1 500.00 500.00

Hand Held radios 0 350.00 0.00

HB meter 1 480.00 480.00

Kick About 0 120.00 0.00

Light fitting cover 0 280.00 0.00


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Locker bedside wooden 1 60.00 60.00

Mattresses bed divan 1 50.00 50.00

Mattresses couch 0 50.00 0.00

Monitor 1 600.00 600.00

Paper hand towel holder 0 160.00 0.00

Refrigerator electric 1 2,900.00 2,900.00

Refrigerator electric ocean 1 2,900.00 2,900.00

Scale bathroom 12 500.00 6,000.00

Sphygnomometer 4 200.00 800.00

Spygmanometer 6 200.00 1,200.00

Step double 2 760.00 1,520.00

Stethoscope 3 55.00 165.00

Stool bedside 1 980.00 980.00

Stove electric 2 banners 2 2,900.00 5,800.00

Table office 1 drawer 1 550.00 550.00

Telephone head Siemens 0 350.00 0.00

Trolley over bed 1 100.00 100.00

Trunk s/s 1 70.00 70.00

Wheelchair 2 3,200.00 6,400.00

59 43,780.00 43,620.00

Vehicles



A B C D E


estimated

market

unit value

(N$)

Total

value

(N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available

to date

% of items not

take for to

auction(

current stock

level of

individual

items)

Ei ÷ Bi X 100

1 Passenger Vehicle 22 18 182 400 000 22 100%

2 2WD Station

wagons, Combis

Busses MPVs

7 29 286 205 000 7 100%

3 2WD Pick-ups

Panel vans with

14 40 884 572 379 14 100%


166

carrying capacity

up to 1t

4 4WD Station

wagons Combis

Busses SUVs

None - - - -

5 4WD Pick-ups

Panel vans with

carrying capacity

up to 1t

5 73 000 365 000 5 100%

6 Motorcycle and

Scooters

7 Animal Health

Locust Personnel

2×4

8 Animal Health

Locust Personnel

4×4

9 Tractors

10 Caravan

11 Trucks 3tone

12 Truck 5 tone

Truck 10 tone

Truck 15 tone

Bus 65 seater

VOTE 14: MINISTRY OF LABOUR, INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS &

EMPLOYMENT CREATION

167


EMPLOYMENT CREATION

INTRODUCTION


The Mandate of the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations & Employment Creation is to

provide labour and employment services as derived from the Constitution of the Republic of

Namibia, Article 95. The Ministry’s legislative framework consists of the Labour Act (Act 11

of 2007), Employment Services Act (Act 8 of 2011), Social Security Commission Act (Act 34

of 1994), Employees Compensation Act (Act 2010) and the Affirmative Action Act (Act 29 of

1998).

To this end, the Ministry developed its Vision which is “A productive nation with its workforce

enjoying harmonious industrial relations, decent work and full employment”. The Ministry’s

main activities are driven from the objectives of Vision 2030 and National Development Plans

currently, the fourth National Development Plan (NDP4).

These activities were cascaded into the Ministerial Strategic Plan as follows: Prevention and

Resolution of Industrial Disputes, Strengthen Social Dialogue and Tripartism, Labour Services

Protection, Affirmative Action Implementation and Monitoring, provide Labour Market

Information, Employment Creation and Promote Productivity in Namibia.


The Ministry had the following achievements and challenges: -

Achievements

The Office of the Employment Equity Commission has noted that during the

Affirmative Action (AA) reviews, the representation of persons in designated groups

showed some steady improvements with 2% at the three (3) top levels of employment

in the Private Sector and the Public Service improvement in the representation of

women to 64%, in Managerial Positions. The Commission pressed charges against a

number of employers who breached the law. Some were convicted and fined by the

Court of Law.

The Office of the Labour Commissioner successfully resolved 83% of labour cases

through conciliation and 17% of the cases through arbitration.

The Minister has appointed the Employment Service Board to oversee the

implementation and enforcement of the Employment Service Act. About 12,257

jobseekers were registered while 1,497 were placed in employment during the period

under review.

The Directorate Labour Service resolved 4 528 complaints and conducted 5 449 labour

inspections at workplaces. The Directorate managed to enforce 88 arbitration awards

and 195 conducted stakeholders’ consultative meetings.


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Namibia’s reporting obligation on ratified and unratified ILO Conventions in terms of

the ILO Constitution were submitted. The Labour Advisory Council members for the

2014-2017 term of Office were appointed and inaugurated. Applications for Exemption

on Overtime and Continuous Operations in terms of the Labour Act were processed and

approved by the Permanent Secretary and Minister respectively, as the case may be.

Challenges

The Office of the Labour Commissioner was unable to attract and retain well qualified

arbitrators due to low salary scales and preferred localities. The PAMs are also

inhibiting.

The Ministry experienced a high staff turnover, due to staff members leaving for

greener pastures.

Newly appointed graduates require a period of orientation and learning before being

fully productive.

Non-compliance with all legislations and regulations by employers remain prevalent.

The Main Objectives of the Vote

To promote harmonious Labour Relations and provide Labour Market Information for Policy

Formulation and decent Employment Creation.


Estimate Actual




Total 1,811,729,000 1,651,867,526

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

N$


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Actual

2014/2015

Actual

2015/16

Forecast

2016/2017

Forecast

Coverage of social grants increased to 98,5% for

old age in 2016/1798% 98% 0% 0%

Coverage of Dissability Grants increased to 70%

in 2016/1765% 68% 0% 0%

Successfully Resolve of labour cases through

conciliation and arbritaration processes of dispute

increased to 95% by FY 2016/17

77% 69% 95% 95%

Percentage of factories and machinery inspected

by the year 2016/17 increased to 92% of the

targeted inspections by 2016/17

67% 94% 92% 92%

Percentage of the occupational health and safety

awareness campaigns conducted increased to

85% of the targeted campaigns by 2016/17

70% 133% 80% 85%

Percentage of the major and fatal accidents

notifications investigated increased to 70% by

2016/17

0% 0% 60% 70%

Percentage of workplaces inspected by the year

2016/17 increased to 70% of the targeted labour

inspectorate inspections.

67% 94% 70% 90%

Percentage of employees in relevant organisations

covered by the Affirmative Action Plan increased

to 89% by 2016/17

70% 69% 75% 80%

Conduct Labour Market Research/ Survey every year0% 75% 99% 99%

Target 1: Coverage of social grants increased to 98% for old age in 2016/17.

Targeting:

Yes, 98% eligible beneficiaries in remote rural areas were covered.

Effectiveness:

Beneficiaries were reached through outreach programs and Awareness Campaigns country

wide.

Efficiency:

Yes. As eligible beneficiaries were covered with the limited resources.

Impacts:

Yes poverty reduction and decrease of Ginicoeficient.

Target 2: Coverage of Disability Grant increased to 70% by 2016/17.


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Targeting:

Yes, 68% of beneficiaries were medically certified.

Effectiveness:

Beneficiaries were reached through Outreach Programs and Awareness Campaigns country

wide.

Efficiency:

Yes. The certification of the degree of disability at MOHSS gained momentum.

Impacts:

Yes, poverty reduction and decrease of Ginicoeficient.

Target 3: Successful resolve of labour cases through conciliation and arbitration processes of

dispute increase to 95% by 2016/17.

Targeting:

Yes, 69% of cases successfully resolved through conciliation and arbitration.

Effectiveness: The target was not met due unwillingness of the parties to settle disputes at

conciliation and postponements.

Efficiency:

No, more arbitrators are required to resolve labour disputes in order to achieve 100% success

rate.

Impacts:

Yes, after successful conciliation some applicants were reinstated in their employment while

others were paid compensation.

Target 4: Percentage of factories and machinery inspected by the year 2016/17 increased to

92% of the targeted inspections by 2016/17.

Targeting:

Yes, 94% of factories and dangerous machineries were inspected.

Effectiveness: More factories and dangerous machineries were covered comparing to the

previous year.

Efficiency:

Yes. There is a slight improvement on compliance levels.

Impacts:



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Target 5: Percentage of occupational health and safety awareness campaigns conducted

increased to 85% of the targeted campaigns by 2016/17.

Targeting:

Yes, 133% of planned sessions were conducted.

Effectiveness:

More stakeholders were reached.

Efficiency:

Yes, there is a slight increase in awareness and acceptance of responsibilities.

Impacts:


Target 6: Percentage of the major and fatal accidents notifications investigated increased to

70% by 2016/17.

Targeting:

No, 0% of recorded accidents were successfully investigated.

Effectiveness:

No investigation was concluded due to slow responsiveness from involved parties.

Efficiency:

Stakeholders’ awareness will improve the efficiency.

Impacts:

No, the impact was still low.

Target 7: Percentage of workplaces inspected by the year 2016/17 increased to 70% of the

targeted labour inspectorate inspections.

Targeting:

Yes, 94% of workplace inspections were done.

Effectiveness:

The target was exceeded.

Efficiency:

No, the country is vast more inspectors are required.

Impacts:

Yes, more compliance with Labour Act has been achieved.

Target 8: Percentage of employees in relevant organizations covered by the Affirmative

Action Plan increased to 89% by 2016/17.


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Targeting:

No, only 69% of employees of relevant organizations (employers) were covered by AA Plan.

Effectiveness:

The target was not met due to late submissions or non-submissions of Affirmative Action

Reports.

Efficiency:

No, more awareness raising and enforcement required.

Impacts: Although progress has been made, there is still a need for improvement in order to

reach the goal.

Target 9: Conduct Labour Market Research/Survey every year.

Targeting:

No, only 75% of survey information processed.

Effectiveness:

No, due to technical problems in the sampling frame, the target could not be achieved.

Efficiency:

No, due to technical problems in the sampling frame, the target could not be achieved

Impacts:

Although progress has been made, there is still a need for improvement in order to reach the

target.


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Program-activities Description

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

Programme 1: Provision of Social Assistance

Programme Objective

Administration and management of Basic State Grants. To provide support and social relief to

families and individuals with special needs, particularly the old and those living with

disabilities.

Estimate Actual

Executi

on

rate(%)

01:01Social Assistance and

Funeral BenefitsMD06 1,466,022,000 1,390,920,609 94.88

1,466,022,000 1,390,920,609 94.88

02:01

Prevention and

Settlement of

Industrial Peace

MD05 35,879,000 20,077,399 55.96

02:02Labour Services

ProtectionMD04

70,352,000 48,052,45468.30

02;03Affirmative Action

MonitoringMD07

13,350,000 5,271,10839.48

119,581,000 73,400,962 61.38

74,522,000 67,410,051 90.46

04:01 Policies Supervision MD01 12,728,000 8,326,078 65.42

04:02Coordination and

Support ServicesMD06

138,876,000 111,809,82680.51

151,604,000 120,135,904 79.24

0 0 0.00

1,811,729,000 1,651,867,526 91.18

2014/15

*P-

Code

Programme

Name

*A-

CodeActivity Name

*MD in

Charge

01Provision of Social

Assistance

Sub-Total

02

Promotion of

Harmonious

Labour Relations

Sub-Total

03

Promotion and

Ensurance of

Optimum

Development and

Utilization of

Human Resources

Sub-Total

04Supervision and

Support Services

03:01Labour Market

Service facilitationMD03

Sub-Total

Sub-Total

Vote-Total

74,522,000 67,410,051 90.46




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Main Activities

Social Assistance and Funeral Benefits

Output

Improved access to grants and coverage of beneficiaries,

Awareness campaign conducted,

Service access extended,

Eligible beneficiaries registered,

National Social Safety Nets in place, and

Service access extended.

Programme 2: Promotion of Harmonious Labour Relations

Programme Objective

The objective of this Program is to ensure compliance with Labour Act, Affirmative Action

Act, (Employment Act) and any other legislations relevant to the conditions of employment

and the protection of workers at the workplaces.

Main Activities

Conduct conciliation and arbitration process,

Outputs

Stakeholders well informed on their labour rights and obligations,

Reduction in labour unrest,

Labour disputes resolved through conciliation and/or arbitration,

Full compliance with Labour Act and other relevant legislations,

Fair labour practices at workplace,

Safe working environment at workplace.

Payment made to eligible beneficiaries for Workmen’s Compensation.

Capacitated relevant employers,

Employment equity enforced and promoted at workplaces, and

Non- compliant relevant employers prosecuted.

Programme 3: Promotion and Insurance of Optimal Development and Utilization of

Human Resources.

Programme Objective

To facilitate Labour Market Service by providing quantitative and scientific information

through conduction labour market surveys and research in Namibia, provide vocational and

occupation guidance, register jobseekers and assist them to find employment, promote

employment creation initiatives, promote productivity and reduce poverty.

Main Activities

Conducting regular Labour Market Surveys and economic researches,

Providing Vocational and Occupational guidance services,


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Registration and placement of Jobseekers,

Formulation of the National Productivity Policy,

Implementation of National Employment Policy, and

Ensure budgetary provision for Development Fund at Social Security Commission.

Outputs

Reports of surveys and researches produced and disseminated,

Employment Policy and guideline in place and enforced,

‘Careers in Namibia’ book effectively and efficiently distributed,

Integrated Employment Information System fully operational,

Draft National Productivity Policy developed, and

Budgetary provision for development fund transferred to SSC.


Programme Objective

To focus on the formulation of policies, exercise of statutory powers granted to the Minister.

The programme is aimed at promoting tripartism and to foster social dialogue. Ensure support

services to the Ministry programmes and proper financial management, optimal deployment of

human resources, capacity building and coordination of international, regional labour and

employment matters as well as providing service to Labour Advisory Council.

Main Activities

Policy Supervision, and

Coordination and Support Services.

Output

Policy supervision

Harmonious Labour Relation maintained, and

Policy coherence and updated policy frameworks.


Stakeholders’ consultations,

Capacity building programmes,

Financial resources controlled and monitored,

Selection and recruitment of personnel,

Ministerial assets properly managed,

Reports submitted to the ILO on ratified and non-ratified conventions,

Ensure tripartite participation at the African Union Labour and Social Affairs

Commission, International Labour Conference, ARLAC and SADC Employment

Labour Sector, and

Promote social dialogue.


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Underspending on the Operational Budget was attributed to vacancies not filled due to the fact

that the Ministry was unable to attract suitable qualified applicants, and re-grading of positions

that were negatively affected. Furthermore, service providers, such as Government Stores and

private companies, were often unable to deliver goods and services on time which resulted in

the cancelation of Purchase Orders, and certain activities were limited due to unforeseen

circumstances.

NON-TAX REVENUE

Revenue Source EstimateFirst Half FY

Collection

Execution

Rate(%)

Estimated Full Year

Revenue

Miscellaneous 120,000 58,091 48.4

Total 120,000 58,091 48.4 0

Estimate Actual



Subsidies and Other




Capital Transfers

(Operational)0


Operational Capital



Capital Transfers

(Development)


Total State Revenue



Grand Total 1,811,729,000 1,651,867,526

Year

Breakdown

2014/15


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EXPLANATIONS ON VARIANCES OF NON-TAX REVENUE

This revenue source comprises of revenues from Factory Registration, Plan Approval, Career

Guidance, Applications for License and Tender Documents, The observed variance was due to

a decrease in factory registration, sales from career guidance and approval of plans.


No of Staff 2014/15

Approved509

Funded509

SUMMARY OF MOVABLE


worn and damages


Average

estimated

market

unit value

(N$)

Toal

Value

(N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available

to date

% of

items not

take for

to

auction(

current

stock

level of

individu

al items)

A B C D E

1 Air cooler Convour 1 2,260 2,260 35 1.5

2 Benches 3 seats 1 1,900 1,900 11 0.6

3 Blinds 72 181.42 13,062 444 3.4

4 Cabinets steel 3 drawers 1 739 739 2 0.3

5 cabinets steel 4 drawers 17 290.79 4,943 344 7.0

6 Calculatorcasio 1 140 140 131 93.6

7 Calculatorcatiga 1 69 69 73 105.8


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8 Calculatorkaiser 2 87 174 10 5.7

9 Calculatorkarce small 1 89 89 0 0.0

10 Calculatortrully 2 98 196 4 2.0

11 camera digital A850

Kodak 1 1,694

1,694 7 0.4

12 carpet meduim 1 175 175 2 1.1

13 chair comet 4 494.04 1,976 706 35.7

14 chair material w/arm

rest 6 211

1,266 171 13.5

15 chair material w/out

arm rest 15 361.33

5,420 126 2.3

16 Chair straight 2 160 320 5 1.6

17 Chair swivel h/b 20 874.69 17,494 134 0.8

18 chair swivel h/b leather 7 1403.37 9,824 287 2.9

19 chair swivel l/b 1 575 575 41 7.1

20 computer accer 1 3,200 3,200 246 7.7

21 computer auwa 1 5,990 5,990 41 0.7

22 computer HP 5 3,800 19,000 67 0.4

23 Hp screen 2 2,800 5,600 560 10.0

24 meccer screen 1 5,934 5,934 166 2.8

25 computer meccer 1 3,800 3,800 205 5.4

26 philips screen 1 1,200 1,200 1 0.1

27 Computer proline 3 2,800 8,400 5 0.1

28 Cupboard stationery 1 210 210 7 3.3

29 Desk 2 draws wood 2 343 685 15 2.2

30 Desk 2 draws pigeon

hole L extension 1 2,225

2,225 29 1.3

31 Desk 3 draw wood 2 3,800 7,600 70 0.9


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32 Desk L shape 2 6,975 13,950 0 0.0

33 Gun caulting 1/2 1 29 29 0 0.0

34 Heater 1 bar 1 68 68 4 5.9

35 Heater 2 bar 4 99 396 60 15.2

36 HpPhoto smart all in 1 1 7,990 7,990 1 0.0

37 Key boar BIS 2 580 1,160 2 0.2

38 Key board Olivetti 1 450 450 1 0.2

39 Key board Hp 4 260 1,040 33 3.2

40 Lap top 1 4,500.00 4,500 0 0.0

41 Link for desk 2 50 100 3 3.0

42 Mouse Hp 2 24 48 42 87.5

43 Mouse Accer 2 67 134 162 120.9

44 Mouse macro soft 1 89 89 20 22.5

45 National flag 6 127.17 763 51 6.7

46 OAU flags 3 219.33 658 45 6.8

47 PC index 1 4,500.00 4,500 1 0.0

48 pedestal mobile 4 draws

orbit 1 5,250.00

5,250 1 0.0

49 Philip Chart 1 500 500 14 2.8

50 Pigion hole 9 draws 1 200 200 1 0.5

51 Polish machine 1 1,700.00 1,700 0 0.0

52 President Photo 2 175 350 86 24.6

53 HP desk jet printer 1 4,100.00 4,100 50 1.2

54 HP Laser jet printer 4 in

1 1 6,200.00

6,200 0 0.0

55 Hp Laser jet p2035

printer 1 2,800.00

2,800 3 0.1


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56 HP laser jet printer 1 1,100.00 1,100 0 0.0

57 Rake 1 60 60 13 21.7

58 Set of draws 4 899 3,596 1 0.0

59 Speaker 1 138 138 94 68.1

60 stand for fax machine 1 120 120 1 0.8

61 Steel wardrobe 1 285 285 5 1.8

62 table 2 drawers 1 180 180 0 0.0

63 table 4 drawers 1 350 350 0 0.0

64 tape-recordedsonyo 1 280 280 0 0.0

65 telephone heads 26 190.08 4,942 185 3.7

66 Telephone with

extension 1 385

385 63 16.4

67 telephone with speakers 9 229.78 2,068 98 4.7

68 Tent for travel 1 110 110 0 0.0

69 tyres 18 1,200 21,600 0 0.0

70 Water cooler 2 1,797.50 3,595 14 0.4

71 water cooler angel 1 1,700 1,700 21 1.2

72 TV 2 1,600 3,200 12 0.4

73 chair steel p/ cover

w/out arm rest 3 552.69

1,658 108 6.5




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Description Quan

tity

Average

estimated

market

unit value

(N$)

Toal

Value

(N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available

to date

% of items

not take for

to auction(

current stock

level of

individual

items)

A B C D E

Telephone Heads 1 157 157 0.0

Telephone with speaker 1 580 580 0.0

Rack distribution 6 drawers 2 88 176 0.0

Table office 6 drawers 1 275 275 0.0

heater 2 bars 3 105 315 0.0

water cans 2 59 118 2 1.7

Curtains with lining 11 68 748 0.0

Air Cool 3 2,800 8,400 0.0

keyboard mecer 10 250 2,500 81 3.2

keyboard Microft 1 250 250 0 0.0

keyboard Auwa 1 210 210 2 1.0

Mouse Microsft 4 45 180 12 6.7

Speaker Meccer 10 25 250 38 15.2

Computer Auwa 1 3,100 3,100 2 0.1

Auwa screen 1 2,800 2,800 1 0.0

Meccer screen 7 6,958 48,703 166 0.3

Meccer pc 7 3,500 24,500 205 0.8

HP screen 1 2,800 2,800 46 1.6

mouse genius 1 45 45 1 2.2

mouse auwa 1 39 39 2 5.2


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Meccer screen 7 6,957.50 48,703 166 0.3

Vehicles



Average

estimated

market

unit value

(N$)

Toal

Value

(N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available to

date

% of items not

take for to

auction( current

stock level of

individual

items)

A B C D E

1 None none none none none none

VOTE 15 - MINISTRY OF MINES AND ENERGY

184


INTRODUCTION


The Ministry of Mines and Energy was constitutionally established to take custody of

Namibia’s rich endowment of mineral and energy resources and create an environment in

which the mineral energy and geological resources contribute to the socio-economic

development.


Main Achievements 2014/2015

Completion of Environmental Impact Assessments for the project involving setting up

of a small scale clay processing facilities for bricks, ceramic and pottery ware at Ioma

in Zambezi Region, Tondoro in Kavango West and Iiheke yaNekele in Omusati Region.

Report by Fraser Institute, a Canadian mining industry survey Institute, revealed that in

2014 Namibia was rated as the most attractive mining investment destination in Africa.

In 2014 the Ministry adopted the FlexiCadastre system, a mineral titles management

system that has been adopted by leading mining companies and governments

worldwide.

The Old Noordoewer slate plant has been revived and production has commenced.

Mining Sector contributed N$23 billion to export earnings,13% to GDP and N$1.4

billion was collected in total for royalty payments.

During the year under review, 84 public institutions (such as school, constituency

offices, clinics and health centers, police offices, agricultural development centers and

churches) have been grid electrified and 329 households and business centers benefited

from the annual grid rural electrification project including the installation of

transformers at the formal and informal business centers in rural areas in all regions of

the country.

Eight (8) Off-grid public institutions (one school, one police station, one clinic and a

veterinary office in Gam settlement; 3 schools and a police station in Tsumkwe

constituency) in the Otjozondjupa region were electrified with solar power

Katima Mulilo Seismological station was completed, bringing the number of seismic

stations across Namibia to 10.

Construction of 50% of boundary wall at MME head office.

Challenges 2014/2015

Appointed building contractor not adhering to agreed project timelines has caused

serious delays in finalisation of the construction of the Khorixas Small Scale Miner

project.

Inadequate funding to Epangelo Mining Company to acquire meaningful equity in

existing mining projects and become a significant player in the industry.

The fluctuations in mineral commodity prices coupled with the depreciation of the


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Namibia Dollar against major trading currencies affected mineral revenue estimates.

The depressed commodity prices led to the placement of some mining projects on care

and maintenance and retrenchments of workers.

Inadequate own generation capacity in the country, 70% Import of power from the

SADC Region states.

Sparsely populated villages and some communities live in very remote areas which grid

electrification cannot reach due to high cost.

A shortage of qualified and adequately experienced electrical contracting companies in

Namibia is still a challenge for rural electrification projects implementation.

The Geological Survey remains severely understaffed due to approved structure that is

not funded. Movements of trained staff to industry continues also contribute to the

problem and affects monitoring activities mainly the SEMP and other field based

projects.

Limited IT infrastructure and other funding affect the ability of the Directorate to

operate to full capacity and to implement the whole programmes without assistance.


To ensure an enabling environment and high performance culture.

To ensure that mineral resources benefit the Nation.

To ensure adequate supply of petroleum products to the nation and minimise negative

impact of petroleum resources exploitation on the environment.

To provide adequate supply of energy to the Nation.

To enhance the understanding of the geo-environment.

To ensure that mineral resources are protected.


Provide the information in the table below and description of the broad expenditure

components such as operational budget, development budget and development partners.


Estimate Actual




Total 869 453 000 354 550 459

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

N$


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Name of the Ministerial

Targets 2013/14

Actual

2013/14-2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

10% Public institutions

supplied with Grid

electrical power

57 84

759.5 MW

installed national

electricity

635.5MW 431

1960 Solar systems

financed through the solar

revolving fund

1,960

1701 Rural public

institutions

supplied with

electrical power

1,555 1,555

12% Off Grid public

institutions supplied with

renewable energy.

12

3276 solar

systems financed

through the solar

revolving fund.

2,796 1,975

26.5% Namibia Equity in

mineral/energy businesses 27

20% rough

diamond supply to

local cutting &

polishing factories

increased.

26 16

50.5% Geological Map

coverage 50

3% increase the

size of the

geoscience

information

database

54 53

18% Contribution of

downstream processing by

value

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Impacts:

It slightly increases security supply of electricity.

Target 2: 1 701 RURAL PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS SUPPLIED WITH

ELECTRICAL POWER

Targeting:

The programme has reached the targeted group.

Effectiveness: Yes. 84 Public institutions supplied with grid electricity, while 329 households and business

canters benefited from grid rural electrification project.


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Efficiency: No, it is not possible because all the resources were used to realise the target.

Impacts:

Yes, the program has changed the living conditions of the target groups by:

Increase study time leading to higher pass rate

Increased use of ICT services

Increased Safety and security

Target 3: 3,276 SOLAR SYSTEMS FINANCED THROUGH THE SOLAR

REVOLVING FUND

Targeting:

The programme has reached the targeted group.

Effectiveness: The target was set high, therefore in terms of solar systems targeted to be financed, only 14%

was achieved instead 15% target. Hence, 410 Solar systems financed through the solar

revolving fund

Efficiency: No, it is not possible because every resource that was targeted to be used were used to realise

the target.

Impacts:





Target 4: 20% ROUGH DIAMOND SUPPLY TO LOCAL CUTTING & POLISHING

FACTORIES INCREASED

Targeting:

The programme has reached its target groups who are the diamond industry and relevant

stakeholders.


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Effectiveness: Negotiations between GRN and De Beers on the Sales and Marketing Agreement were

concluded successfully, which resulted into a new Agreement and formation of GRN diamond

marketing company. The negotiations resulted into a new Sales and Marketing Agreement

between the two parties, which resulted into an establishment of the new company

“(/Nore/Uis)”. Hence, the supply of rough diamonds for local cutting and polishing is expected

to increase from 10% to 15% under the new agreement, while an additional 15% will be

supplied to the new company, thus bring the total local rough supply to 30%.

It is worth noting that progress on finalisation of negotiations lagged behind schedule due to

the fact that those negotiations were only concluded in January 2015 due to some issues that

were not agreed upon by the two parties. However, the Implementation of the new agreement

and new company’s road map is scheduled to kick start during 2015/16 financial year. Hence

the local rough supply has remained at 16% during 2014/15 financial year.

Efficiency: Yes, since only the agreement between the two parties needed to be reached.

Impacts:

Supply of rough will increase significantly to local supply.

Skill and technology transfer will improve.

Revenue collection will increase.

Profit margin of factories will improve.

Target 5: 3% INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE GEOSCIENCES INFORMATION

DATABASE.

Targeting:

Yes, the geosciences information database has increased, although not with a targeted

percentages.

Effectiveness: The target was not reached entirely due to the fact that some mapping were put on hold due to

staff turnover in the Directorate and redirect resources to other priority of the Ministry.

Efficiency: It would not be possible for the Geological Survey to reach the same outputs with less input,

due to limited resources and lack of manpower.

Impacts:

The inputs by the Geological Survey continue to stimulate exploration and mining in Namibia.

Despite the low economies globally, Namibia continues to attract exploration and mining in

the country. This is due to vibrant geological survey that supports the mining industry and also

to good geosciences data produced. Stakeholder will make informed decisions and increase

investment.

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PROGRAMME ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION


01-01Regulation, monitoring of mining operations,

production and exports and revenue collectionMD03 34 658 000 30 883 490 89.11

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

34 658 000 30 883 490 89.11

02-01Conducting of Geo-scientific reseach and

management of the data created.MD4 51 593 450 47 054 923 91.20

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

51 593 450 47 054 923 91.20

03-01 Regulation of the Diamond Industry MD6 16 833 300 15 910 689 94.52

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

16 833 300 15 910 689 94.52

04-01 Regulation of Energy and Security MD5 699 880 500 198 402 975 28.35

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

699 880 500 198 402 975 28.35

05-01Facilitate and promote the Development of

Petroleum Resources and Oil & Gas.MD7 7 883 000 7 138 000 90.55

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

7 883 000 7 138 000 90.55

06-01 Policies Supervision MD1 6 598 000 5 805 125 87.98

06-02 Coordination and Support services MD2 52 006 750 49 355 258 94.90

0.00

0.00

0.00

58 604 750 55 160 383 94.12

0 0 0.00

869 453 000 354 550 459 40.78

2014/15*P-

CodeProgramme Name

*A-

CodeActivity Name

*MD in

Charge

01 Promotional of Local & Foreign Investment

Sub-Total

02Creation of knowledge of Namibia"s

Geological Resources.

Sub-Total

03 Protection of Namibia's Diamond Industry.

Sub-Total

04 Energy Supply and Security

Sub-Total

05 Petroleum Supply and Security

Sub-Total


Sub-Total



MD: Main Division

Sub-Total

Vote-Total

PROGRAMME 01: PROMOTION OF LOCAL AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN

EXPLORATION


The purpose of the programme is to ensure and facilitate the provision of information, advice

and recommendations on policy, regulatory, legislative requirements, and statutory obligations

and facilitates stakeholder involvement. The programme also aims to establish conditions and

create an enabling environment to attract and retain investment. It is also a high priority of the

programme to develop a national minerals and nuclear fuel cycle policy that reflects the

strategic intent of government and to make provision for Epangelo Mining Company to become

a major player in the mining industry.

It further aims to increase government revenues and export earnings create new job

opportunities and downstream processing facilities where huge potential exists to contribute

positively to the job creation as envisioned in the NDP4. The programme also aims to attract

new progamme aim to organize the SSM activities, implement SSM projects and provide geo-

technical support for the development of sustainable SSM sector.

Programme objective

PROGRAMME 01: PROMOTION OF LOCAL AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN

EXPLORATION

The Directorate of Mines endeavours to promote the optimal exploration of Namibia’s mineral

resources and integrate the mining industry with other sectors of the economy for the socio-

economic development of the country.

Main activities

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Regulation, monitoring of mining operations, production and exports and revenue

collection.

The activities include the enhancement of regulatory and monitoring capacity to ensure and

facilitate sustainable mining development in accordance with guidelines, and regulations of

Minerals (Prospecting and Mining) Act. The activities also include monitoring of health and

safety of employees at mines to ensure best mining practices. The programme further seeks to

ensure that Namibian origin mineral products have the necessary prior authorizations so that

the royalties are collected for the benefit of the State Revenue. Other activities involve

encouraging and promotion participation of Namibians in the Mining sector. Encourage small

scale miners to sustainably develop deposits which normally do not fit the profiles of large to

medium scale mining companies.

Output Achieved -2014/2015

Epangelo Mining Company has so far acquired an adequate number of prospecting

licences (Exclusive Prospecting Licenses “EPLs”); given the fact that exploration is

very crucial to any mining company for many reasons, including increasing the

probabilities of making a discovery which could eventually lead to opening of new

mines. The possibility and ability to develop resource corridors rationalize extractive

industries with supporting infrastructure, in particular when projects are located in close

proximity.

A Total of N$3,955,954.84 was declared to the State Account for dividends by Rössing

Uranium Limited.

The Nuclear Fuel Cycle Policy was finalised and the amendment to the Minerals Bill

are progressing well with the assistance of the Common Wealth Secretariat.

Three New Mines were constructed. B2Gold to produce gold, Tschudi mine to produce

copper cathode, Swakop Uranium to produce uranium oxide during 2016. The

commissioning of these mining projects have created additional jobs, contributing to

royalties and tax income to the State Revenue Fund.

Exploration spending by mineral projects amounted to N$625 million.

PROGRAMME 02: CREATION OF KNOWLEDGE OF NAMIBIA’S GEOLOGICAL

RESOURCES.


To enhance the knowledge and awareness of Namibia’s geological resources and to facilitate

the search for and the assessment of mineral resources, geological engineering and land use

planning and sustainable development with due regard to the environment through scientific

investigations as well as application and dissemination of quality research data.

Programme objective

To advice and assist the Minister of Mines and Energy in the development of relevant policies

in accordance with legislative requirements and national objectives and the implementation of

the operations of the Ministry.

Main activities

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Conducting of geo-scientific research and management of the data created

The geological survey is a custodian of Namibia’s rich endowment of geological resources. It

conducts and enhances geo-scientific research, manages data created and facilitates the

responsible and sustainable utilization of these resources for the benefits of all Namibians.

In accordance to the expected outputs in guiding land use decisions to ensure the availability

and sustainability of resources for the current and future welfare of our society and to create

awareness of the earth sciences in order to enhance the understanding of the geo- environment

and its indirection with life-supporting system of the Namibian people, the following activities

were taken in fulfilling the objectives of the programme and these include:


Provide geo-scientific information through research to promote sustainable

development and investment in Namibia.

It would not be possible for the Geological Survey to reach the same outputs with less

input.

The inputs by the Geological Survey continue to stimulate exploration and mining in

Namibia. Despite the low economies globally, Namibia continues to attract exploration

and mining in the country. This is due to vibrant geological survey that supports the

mining industry and also to good geoscience data produced.

PROGRAMMME 03: PROTECTION OF NAMIBIA’S DIAMOND INDUSTRY


The purpose of the programme is to optimize the output of diamond production for the benefit

of Namibia, consequently increasing economic growth and job creation. This is achieved by

effective and efficient control of rough diamonds; establishing an enabling environment that is

competitive and conducive to promote investment.

The programme further form a platform for consultation, communication and cooperation in

policies and strategies in exploration, mining, cutting and polishing, and trading of diamonds

in order to safeguard African diamond producers’ interests and achieve socio-economic

development, and assert sovereignty over its mineral resources, amongst other objectives,

through the African Diamond Producers Association (ADPA).

Programme objective

The objective of the programme is to protect Namibia’s Diamond Industry from the threats of

smuggling and other illicit activities, enforcement of security related aspects of diamond

mining and prospecting activities as well security of handling of all rough diamonds after

mining to the point of export. In general, the monitoring, regulation and promotion of the

Namibian diamond industry.

Main activities

Regulation of the Diamond Industry

To ensure that intensify inspection activities in this ever expanding diamond area, offshore and

onshore by strengthening the manpower of the Diamond Affairs directorate to ensure tighter

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control of the diamond industry. The major impacts will be our continued efforts aimed at

addressing the economic imbalances of the past, by seeking to fairly transfer and confer

ownership, management and minerals to previously disadvantaged Namibians. It further

safeguards African Diamond Producer’s interests.


The Directorate of Diamond Affairs issued a total number of 18,524 Restricted Area

(Section 27(k)) Permits by the regional offices at Swakopmund (350), Lüderitz (1,867)

and Oranjemund (16,307).

A total number of 30,433 permits were issued in terms of Section 27(d- j) of the

Diamonds Act.

It is also worth mentioning that the Directorate reviewed successfully 1 Security Plan

and recommended approval of one (1) contractors / sub-contractors, as well as, 13

Vessels in total were registered (4) and deregistered (9) during the year under review.

During the year under review, the directorate collected N$ 328,277 in total from permit

and license renewal fees.

A total of 127 Kimberley Process Certificates were issued for rough diamond exports,

while 44 KPCS certificates were received for diamond imports.

The programme has reached its target groups who are the diamond industry, the

Directorate’s staff members and relevant stakeholders.

Active mine sites and vessels were inspected and monitored as per plan.

Diamond production was handled and transported according to prescribed provisions

of the Diamond Act and its regulations.

Negotiations between GRN and De Beers on the Sales and Marketing Agreeement were

concluded successfully, which resulted into a new Agreement and formation of GRN

diamond marketing company.

It would have been a significant challenge to reach same outputs with less input given

the objective of the Directorate and the nature of activities the Directorate is involved

in.

Limited ICT services (network) at vessels and remote areas hampers efficiency in the

conduct of field and deployment activities.

An increase in the total number of Kimberley Process Certificates has resulted in an

increase in the total export earnings and royalties to the state revenue fund, as well as,

valuation fund fees.

PROGRAMME 04: ENERGY SUPPLY AND SECURITY


The purpose of the programme is to ensure adequate supply of energy to the country to increase

social and economic up-liftment. This is achieved by: ensuring sufficient strategic storage

capacity; adequate supply of energy to the nation, especially to the rural community; facilitate

and promote the development of energy resources; promote energy efficiency. It also includes

optimization of energy output in energy production for the benefit of Namibia by promoting

the development of energy.

Programme objective

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To ensure at all times an adequate energy supply at cost effective and affordable prices and

acceptable standards in order to support the nation’s socio-economic development.

Main activities

Regulation of Energy Supply and Security

Namibia is highly dependent on fuel imports, both electricity and liquid fuels. Still the majority

of the rural populations have no access to these fuel and energy services; while urban centres

use these fuels in an inefficient manner (e.g. N$ 80 million is spent annually on heating water

with electricity). The use of renewable energy as well as the practice of energy efficiency would

significantly contribute towards greater security of supply and access to energy.

The rural electrification programme will ensure that rural centers are electrified in all the

thirteen regions of our country. Major emphasis is the electrification of schools, clinics and

other public institutions in rural areas.

The activity facilitates and promotes the development of energy resources by promoting

renewable energy sources (solar, biomass etc.) which will increased awareness among the

public about how renewable energy and energy efficiency can play a vital role in their daily

lives. Long term projects lined up to address the security of supply include the Walvis Bay

Thermal power plant, Baynes Hydropower project and the Kudu gas-to-power project together

with the finalisation of the Caprivi link and the installation of the fourth turbine unit at Ruacana

hydro power station.

NEF

NEF collected an amount of N$ 38.9 million in respect of electricity levy during 2014-2015.

NEF availed a grant to CENORED amounting to N$ 6 million for the distribution of electricity

in Omaheke Region.

The amount collected in respect of levies during 2014-2015 financial year as follows:

Equalization levy N$ 703.4 million

Namcor levy N$ 80.5 million

Storage Facility levy N$ 276.9 million

Fuel Marking levy N$11.9 million

NEF has received an amount of N$ 382 million with respect to slate over-recovery due the

favourable of the international crude oil price which recorded hovering around US$ 40. In the

same note, NEF did not pay under recovery due to the international crude oil price reduction

in 2014-2015

Ensuring the security of supply, NEF has paid a total amount of N$113 million on subsidy with

respect to road fuel delivery to rural and far outlying areas during the period under review.

The NEF through a dedicated levy of N$ 0.40 cents per litre of both Petrol and Diesel will

finance the construction of the Oil Strategic Storage facility project. An amount of N$ 138.9

million paid to the Consultants for the project during the period under review.


Eight (8) Off-grid public institutions (one school, one police station, one clinic and a

veterinary office in Gam settlement; 3 schools and a police station in Tsumkwe

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constituency) in the Otjozondjupa region were electrified with solar power

410 Solar systems financed through the solar revolving fund

The programme has reached targeted public institutions.

In terms of solar systems targeted to be financed, only 14% was achieved instead 15%

target.





PROGRAMME 05: PETROLEUM SUPPLY AND SECURITY


The purpose of the programme is to ensure adequate supply of petroleum products to the

country to increase social and economic up-liftment. This is achieved by: ensuring sufficient

strategic storage capacity; adequate supply of petroleum products to the nation; facilitate and

promote the development of petroleum resources; promoting Namibia’s acreage to attract

investors in the petroleum sector.


To ensure adequate supply of Petroleum products to the nation and minimize impact of

petroleum resources exploitation on environment.

Main activities

Facilitate and Promote the Development of Petroleum Resources and Oil & Gas

The Ministry will continue to promote the exploration of oil and gas which is currently a critical

element to achieve security of supply of petroleum products to the nation. Exploration and

supporting activities such as licensing attract huge investments resulting in substantial revenue

to the state. The promotion and attraction of major oil companies at international level into

Namibia remains our priority while encouraging local participations in the search for oil and

gas resources, through International Conferences and so on.


Improved downstream and upstream licensing, Strategic Fuel Storage Facility, Kudu

project and Data base management.

As a result the Petroleum Affairs Directorate has issued a total of 13 new exploration

licences and 3 reconnaissance licences during the 2014/2015 period.

The country’s database continues to improve, a combined total of 11053.23 line km’s

of 2D were acquired while 1163 km seismic data was required. Under Multi-client, data

acquisition agreements were completed within the Orange basin covering both the

Namibian and South African sides of the basin.

The enthusiasm in my leaders and the entire Petroleum Affairs team positively impact

on the output, because what the directorate needs is good marketing and promotional

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skills than anything else. Thus, high enthusiasm, confidence and positive attitude are

key ingredients to achieve what we have achieved.

Exploration and supporting activities such as licensing attract huge investments

resulting in substantial revenue to the state. The promotion and attraction of major oil

companies at international level into Namibia remains our priority.

Of course, the number of investors acquiring exploration acreages has remarkably

increased. Investors are attracted to the peaceful business environment offered by

Namibia. This has led to increased revenue to the government through rental fee

charges and contribution to the training of Namibians that has benefited hundreds of

students over the years. Hence, the more the population you educate the better the living

conditions in the country.

PROGRAMME 06: SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT SERVICES


The Purpose of this Program is to provide administrative support to the vote’s programmes and

ensure that proper financial management, optimal deployment of resources which are human,

financial, knowledge and equipment as well as capacity building.


To oversee all policies related matters and operations to ensure that the objectives are achieved

and policies are properly implemented. The programme further advice and assist the Minister

in the development of relevant policies in accordance with legislative requirements and

national objectives and the implementation of the operations of the Ministry.

Main activities

Policies Supervision

These activities focus of the coordination of policy formulation and oversight of their

implementation, to ensure that the mandate of the Ministry by engaging in various activities

that had a significant and far reaching impact on the overall performance of the national

economy and the wellbeing of the Namibian people.


These activities focus on the general administration of the Ministry, whereby the ministry will

manage the implementation of the Ministerial Strategic Plan, the Performance Management

System (PMS) and contribute to the realization of Vision 2030. Human Resources activities

will be dealt with, to address Human resources issues through the Public Service Act and the

corresponding Staff Rules as well as the Labour Act. It further ensures timely payment of

employees’ remuneration and related statutory expenses and utilities. Lastly, this activity shall

ensure that vacancies are advertised and filled on time, to address unemployment rate. This

activity is entails the expansion of the ministerial offices countrywide, to ensure adequate office

space for all staff members, as well as to ensure maximum security to both human lives and

properties.

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The Ministry of Mines and Energy would like to ensure the continuous short, medium and long

term Staff Development Programmers are implemented, in order to improve public service

delivery.


Several maintenance activities were done during the financial year that ensured the

enabling environment of staff members and higher performance culture.

Team Building exercises took place, to boost the morale of employees.

Revamp the website of the Ministry.

Not all the targeted projects have implemented due to budgetary constraints in some

items.

It is not possible because all the targeted projects needed more resources to achieve the

targeted output.

Improve working environment of staff members.

Boost the morale of employees in terms of service delivery.

Increase productivity

Promote team work.


None

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Estimate Actual



Subsidies and Other




Capital Transfers

(Operational)


Operational Capital 34 871 250 34 406 207



Capital Transfers

(Development)88 700 000 88 666 042


Total State Revenue



Grand Total 869 453 000 354 550 459

Year

Breakdown

2014/15


The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has received N$500 Million during 2014/2015

financial year, made for Kudu Gas Project. The funds were supposed to be transferred to

Namcor and Nampower for the implementation of the project. Treasury rejected the transfer

and advises MME to suspend the funds of which was later disapproved. The said funds remain

in MME budget, which lead the execution rate to only 41%.

Furthermore, a total of N$4,215,094.40 was also suspended and Treasury reject the suspension.

This contributed to the low execution rate during 2014/2015 financial year.

NON-TAX REVENUE

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Geological Services 300 000 204 939 68

Oil Exploration- Rental Fees 9 502 000 20 684 356 218

Miscellaneous 230 000 809 890 352

Diamond Royalties 620 000 000 1 043 300 124 168

Other Mineral Royalties 310 000 000 199 462 312 64

Total 940 032 000 1 264 461 621 870

Year

Revenue Source

2014/15


No of Staff 2014/15

Approved 344

Funded 243



worn and damages


Average

estimated

market unit

value (N$)

Toal Value

(N$) BiXCi

Quantity

available

to date

% of items

not take for

to auction(

current

stock level of

individual

items)

A B C D E

Attached (list too

long to type here)

Different

quantities as

per items

87,040.20

0.0

0.0

0 0.0

0 0.0


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estimated

market unit

value (N$)

Toal Value (N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available

to date

% of items not

take for to

auction(

current stock

level of

individual

items)

A B C D E

Attached (list too

long to type here)

Different

quantities as per

items

37,848.56

0.0

0 0.0

0 0.0

Vehicles



Average

estimated

market unit

value (N$)

Total Value

(N$) BiXCi

Quantity

available

to date

% of items not

take for to

auction(

current stock

level of

individual

items)

A B C D E

1

Passenger

Vehicle

16 240000 3,840,000 17

1.1

2

4WD Station

wagons

4 345000 1,380,000 4

1.0

3 Quantum Combi 1 290000 290,000 1 1.0

4 Double Cab 2.7

4D 18 191796.88

3,452,344 18 1.0

5 Double Cab 3D

4D 11 340529.4

3,745,823 11 1.0

6 Hard body 2.5 4D 13 320994 4,172,922 13 1.0

7 Land Cruiser 3 850000 2,550,000 3 1.0

8 Trucks 3 ton 1 219000 219,000 1 1.0

9 Trucks 5 ton 1 374000 374,000 1 1.0

10 0 0.0

VOTE 16: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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INTRODUCTION

The mandate of the vote

The mandate of the Ministry of Justice is to administer justice in the Republic of Namibia.

The Ministry is responsible for a variety of services such as the administration of justice

through the Courts, the provision of legal aid in terms of the Namibian Constitution, the

development and reform of the law, the drafting of legislation on behalf of the Government,

the protection of fundamental human rights and freedoms, the administration of deceased

estates and estates of incapable persons, international cooperation in criminal matters, the

prosecution of crime, the representation of Government Offices/Ministries/Agencies in civil

matters and the general rendering of legal advice to His Excellency the President and

Government.

Executive summary of the Vote

The primary achievement of the Master`s office is the growth of Funds with 4%, exceeding its

target of 3% and the speedy finalization of deceased estates and trusts.

All outstanding human rights reports under the Convention Against Torture, International

Corvenant on Economic Social and Cultural Rights, International Covenant Crime and Political

Rights and the African Charter on Human and People`s Rights were completed by December

2014 (ECSCR, ICCPR, AFCHPR, CAT). The second cycle of Namibia`s Universal Periodic

Review is on course to be completed and submitted during 2015. Namibia`s membership to the

Human Rights Council is a success.

The task of compiling the human rights manual for parliamentarians have been completed and

is now in the pre-printing phase; the manual includes, amongst others, the role of

parliamentarians in the protection and promotion of human rights, basic facts about the UPR,

a treaty reference guide, the different international human rights instruments ratified by

Namibia and concluding observations by committees, African and SADC conventions and

treaties ratified by Namibia and the reporting status of Namibia.

With the continuation of the National Human Rights Action Plan, the implementation schedule

as compiled, a consultant was appointed and some of the implementation planning workshops

were conducted and focus area annual plans drafted.

Challenges 2014/15

Disputes and conflicting interests by parties to estates and lack of understanding of the

administration process by beneficiaries in some estates delay the winding-up of estates.

The lack of uniform legislation governing deceased`s estates of different groups in the

country is a major course for concern in the country.

The lack of a uniform matrimonial regime in the country (e.g. marriages below and

above the so called Red Line). Customary laws of inheritance in the country are not


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uniform, and cause confusion as to the governing custom in cross cultural marriages.

Backlog of cases with the Disciplinary Committee for Legal Practitioners due to low

rates of sitting allowances compared to the current rate of professional fees of private

legal practitioners.

Reciprocal enforcement of maintenance orders are not placed on the court roll for

enforcement by the courts.

The time that it takes to fill vacancies placed a strain on investigators of the

Ombudsman`s Office to resolve cases in a timely fashion;

A lack of co-operation from different ministries with the compilation of the Human

Rights Action Plan made the task unnecessarily difficult;

Ministries do not respond to enquiries from the Ombudsman; the problem can be

mitigated if ministries would appoint staff dedicated to deal with enquiries. However

time did not permit the formalisation of this request which should be brainstormed with

ministries prior to implementation;

Acquisition of erven for construction of regional offices in Rundu and Otjiwarongo

remains a challenge due to non-availability of suitable land, however, negotiations in

this regard is ongoing.


Provision of accessible and timeous justice to instill confidence in the administration

of justice and promote a culture of rule of law and constitutional governance.

Promotion of good administration and respect for human rights to ensure that

complaints relating to unfair administration, the violation of natural resources of

Namibia and the violation of human rights are investigated speedily and effectively and

suitable remedies are provided.


Estimate Actual




Total 730,930,000 710,647,837

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

N$



Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

60% of High Court registered criminal cases finalised 60% 70%

55% of Lower Courts registered criminal cases finalised 55% 52%


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55% applications relating to deceased estates finalised 55% 55%

98% eligible legal aid applications granted 98% 98%

98% on time filing of court documents 98% 100%

10% decline in complaints supported 10% 15%

Targets:

Target 1: 70% High Court registered criminal cases finalised

Effectiveness: Target reach due to constant monitoring results

Efficiency: No, because inputs are in terms of legislation, regulation and practice direction and

therefore not to be reduce.

Impacts: Target groups are using the outputs of the programs. Living conditions changed as a

result of using the program outputs, because continuous monitoring of outputs assist in

ensuring that target groups maintain the required standard and consistently seek innovative

ways of improvement

Target 2: 52% Lower Courts registered criminal cases finalised

Effectiveness: Yes

Efficiency: No

Impacts: Target groups are using the outputs of the programs, because number of new

registered cases are increasing daily. It has instilled public confidence in the Justice system

because members of the public have become aware of their rights especially on maintenance

claims, domestic and civil matters.

Target 3: 55% applications relating to deceased estates finalised

Effectiveness: No, the increase in the workload could not be handle effectively by the

available human resource.

Efficiency: No, the workload required more human resource. The Directorate were in the

process of filling newly funded position.

Impacts: Despite the losses of breadwinners, beneficiaries were not challenged by the high

living in the country due to the fact that they could get their benefits on time. Prompt payments

to schools, service providers were all made on time


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Target 4: 100% eligible legal aid applications granted

Effectiveness: Yes, 100% of the eligible application were granted legal aid during the

reporting period. However additional funds were added through a virement.

Efficiency: No, additional funding was needed and provided through a virement. Legal aid

provides on application; it is impossible to accurately predict the number of eligible applicants.

In addition legal fees charged by legal practioners vary according to the complexity of each

case

Impacts: Yes target groups are using the outputs of the programs. Target groups make use of

legal aid to assert their rights in courts or other tribunals. Some of the rights have socio-

economic benefits: example being re-instated in one`s employment or recovering your

fraudulently transferred property.

Target 5: 98% on time filing of court documents

Effectiveness: Yes, the division was successful in providing legal services to O/M/As and

filling of court documents

Efficiency: Yes, the division was fully utilised the whole budget.

Impacts: Yes, this target contributes to the maintenance and upholding of the rule of law.

Disputes in which O/M/A`s are involved are properly brought before a court of law or tribunal

as a result it contributes to the maintenance of peace and security in the Republic of Namibia.

Target 6: 15% decline in complaints supported

Effectiveness: No

Efficiency: In order to reach the target, it would mean that ministries would have to start

addressing the maladministration issues which keep on being reported and which are supported

by the Ombudsman; efficiency of the target is thus mainly dependent on how ministries

improve their administrative behaviour. Regarding human rights, it is again dependent on

whether respect for human rights is gaining momentum or whether institutions and the public

at large choose to ignore this important matter.

Impacts: There was no reduction in human rights complaints in 2014/2015, which means that

our citizens are still subject to human rights violations. Intensive human rights public education

campaigns and the implementation of the National Human Rights Action Plan in 2015/16

becomes critical.


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01-01 Superior courts adjudciation 08 104 412 364 97 942 609 93.80

01-02Lower Courts adjudication of criminal and civil

cases14 66 802 267 117 108 558 175.31

01-03 Rendering support services to Magistracy 03 121 884 054 64 868 470 53.22

01-04 Prosecution of crime 11 72 161 000 69 923 522 96.90

01-05 Legal representation of indigent persons 07 52 511 185 51 656 000 98.37

01-06Management of deceased estates, insolvencies,

trusts and Guardian fund13 12 605 980 12 176 614 96.59

430 376 850 413 675 773 96.12

02-01 Representing Government in civil and labour cases 10 25 003 351 24 226 465 96.89

02-02Rendering legal advice to the President and

Government09 19 376 000 18 606 815 96.03

02-03 Scrutinizing and drafting of legislation 05 11 154 956 10 811 615 96.92

02-04 Reform and development of the law 04 13 207 836 13 006 657 98.48

02-05 Legal services and International Cooperation 12 11 673 000 11 034 725 94.53

80 415 143 77 686 277 96.61

03-01 Investigation of complaints 06 16 093 682 15 405 044 95.72

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

16 093 682 15 405 044 95.72

04-01 Policies Supervision 01 5 065 178 4 941 533 97.56

04-02 Coordination and Support Services 02 198 979 147 198 939 209 99.98

0.00

0.00

0.00

204 044 325 203 880 742 99.92

05 0.00

0 0 0.00

06 0.00

0 0 0.00

07 0.00

0 0 0.00

08 0.00

0 0 0.00

09 0.00

0 0 0.00

10 0.00

0 0 0.00

11 0.00

0 0 0.00

12 0.00

0 0 0.00

13 0.00

0 0 0.00

14 0.00

0 0 0.00

15 0.00

0 0 0.00

16 0.00

0 0 0.00

17 0.00

0 0 0.00

18 0.00

0 0 0.00

19 0.00

0 0 0.00

20 0.00

0 0 0.00

730 930 000 710 647 837 97.23

2014/15*P-

CodeProgramme Name

*A-

CodeActivity Name

*MD in

Charge

01 Administration of Justice

Sub-Total

02 Provision of Legal Services

Sub-Total

Sub-Total

03 Promotion of Good Governance

Sub-Total


Sub-Total

Vote-Total

Sub-Total

Sub-Total

Sub-Total

Sub-Total

Sub-Total

Sub-Total

Sub-Total

Sub-Total

Sub-Total

Sub-Total

Sub-Total

Sub-Total

Sub-Total

Sub-Total

Sub-Total

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Programme 01: Administration of Justice


To provide accessible, quality and timeous justice in the Superior Courts and render

administrative support to the Judiciary.

Improve quality and reduce cycle time of judicial services in the Lower Courts.

Ensure compliance with the legal provisions relating to the administration of justice in

the winding-up of deceased estates, insolvencies, curatorships and trusts.

To prosecute, subject to the provisions of the Constitution, in the name of the Republic

of Namibia in criminal proceedings: to prosecute and defend appeals in criminal

proceedings in the Superior Courts: to perform all functions relating to the exercise of

such powers: to delegate to other officials, subject to the Prosecutor-General`s control

and directions, authority to conduct criminal proceedings in any court; to perform all

other functions as may be assigned to the Prosecutor-General in terms of any other law.

Ensure proper and effective administration of the legal aid scheme.

Main activities

01: Superior Courts adjudication of civil and criminal cases, 02: Lower Courts

adjudication of criminal and civil cases and 03: Rendering support services to

Magistracy:

Hearing and adjudication of civil and criminal cases in the High Court (including

Labour Court) and Lower Courts;

Hearing and adjudication of criminal and civil appeals in the Supreme Court and High

Court;

The performance of quasi-judicial and administrative functions

04: Prosecution of crime:

To increase the number of cases that are finalized; to reduce the number of outstanding matters

on the roll for each magisterial district court, Regional Court and High Court; to reduce the

number of matters withdrawn in the absence of evidence; to reduce the number of cases where

accused persons are discharged at the end of the State’s case; to reduce the average number of

outstanding prosecution decisions and to speed up the decisions whether to prosecute or not.

05: Legal advice and representation of indigent persons:

Legal advice and representation of indigent persons; to bring about a decrease in the average

age of outstanding applications for legal representation; an increase in the effectiveness of legal

advocacy; and reduce the unit cost of administering legal aid applications.

06: Management of deceased estates, insolvencies, trusts and the Guardian Fund:

Management and distribution of funds held in the Guardian Fund; administration of deceased

estates including insolvent estates, liquidation of close corporations and companies; and

registration of trusts:

The Master is responsible for the effective and efficient administration of all deceases estates

including deceased estates assigned to Magistrates i.e intestate estates below the value of N$

100,000.

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The Master of the High Court administers the Guardian Fund. The Guardian fund is created to

administer funds which are paid to the Master on behalf of various persons known or unknown,

such as minors, persons incapable of managing their own affairs, unborn heirs, missing or

absent persons or persons having an interest in the moneys held in the Guardian Fund of a

usufructuary or fideicommissionary nature.

Programme 02: Provision of Legal Services

Programme objective

The main purpose of this programme is to provide comprehensive legal services to the

President and Government, draft layperson’s bills on issues falling under the line functions of

the Ministry of Justice that require legislative instruments, ensure that all organs instruments,

which undertake research in the identified aspects of the law binds Namibia, with the view to

formulating law reform proposals and to scrutinize, draft and gazette Bills, proclamations and

subordinate legislation, provision of mutual legal assistance to foreign countries and processing

Namibia`s extradition and mutual legal assistance requests from foreign countries and

processing Namibia extradition and mutual legal assistance requests to foreign States in order

to fulfill Namibia`s international obligations in terms of international legal cooperation;

respond to extradition and mutual legal assistance requests to foreign countries; transnational

crime is on the increase and the ability of Namibia as a State party to most important

International Conventions on crime to assist and be assisted in curbing this phenomenon; make

the law more accessible through consolidation, codification, etc.; harmonize customary law

with the common law and statutory law and develop more effective procedures for the

administration of justice.

This programme therefore, is responsible for the development of justice-related policy and

legislation and coordinates the implementation of outcomes pertaining to laws that are

responsive to citizens needs. This programme will also work closely with the Programme:

Administration of justice, to ensure that policy is informed by operational experience and vice

versa.

Main activities

01: Representing Government in all civil and labour cases:

Representing Government in all civil and labour cases; representing Government officials in

criminal matters arising out of the execution of official duties; collecting all debts due to the

Government and providing conveyancing services to the Government with the aim of

improving customer satisfaction.

02: Rendering legal advice to the President and Government:

Assisting the Attorney-General to render legal advice to the President, all O/M/A’s, regional

and local authorities and State Owned Enterprises; serve on Commissions, Committees,

Tribunals and Boards of SOEs. This activity mainly aims to reduce the average turnaround

period of requests for legal advice; to reduce the average age of outstanding requests for legal

advice, and to render other legal services, when required.

03: Scrutinizing and drafting of legislation:

There is a constant demand for the speedy scrutinizing, drafting and publication in the Gazette

of legislation, subordinate legislation and Government Notices by Offices, Ministries and

Agencies in the Public Service.

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04: Reform and development of the law:

Undertake research and make recommendations through a consultative process via the Law

Reform and Development Commission for changes to the law and ensure access to law through

electronic laws and Namibia Law Reports:

05: Legal services and International Cooperation:

Respond to extradition requests from foreign countries and administer Namibia’s extradition

requests to foreign countries; prepare and submit civil process for service in foreign countries

and receive, prepare and serve civil process in Namibia; reciprocal maintenance, mutual legal

assistance, enforcement of civil and maintenance orders in Namibia; and draft and review

treaties and other international agreements.

It is envisaged that more and more States will be designated as reciprocal countries within the

scheme of international cooperation in civil, maintenance and criminal matters including

extradition, so as to give effect to programmes dealing with organized crime, money

laundering, drug trafficking and terrorism. In this connection, the Ministry is expected to attend

and participate fully, particularly on legal matters, in the meetings of SADC, AU, the

Commonwealth and the UN. There would therefore, be greater involvement of the legal

officers of the Directorate Legal Services in such meetings and activities.

Undertake research and draft the necessary first level legislative instruments and amendments

to existing legislation and gazetting of legislation, including Acts, Proclamations,

advertisements, notices, etc.

Programme 03: Promotion of Good Governance

The purpose of this programme is to promote good public administration and respect for human

rights which is extremely important if Namibia wishes to meet its international human rights

obligations and its promise of good public administration to the inhabitants.

Main activities

01: Receipt and Investigation of complaints:

Complaints relating to maladministration, human rights violations, and the environment and

natural resources of Namibia are received, investigated and resolved through enquiries,

hearings, mediation and negotiation, soliciting of legal opinions, writing of reports, reviewing

unconstitutional laws and instituting court proceedings.

02: Outreach and public education/awareness campaigns:

Extend the Ombudsman’s reach through the establishment of regional offices and conducting

complaint intake clinics throughout Namibia, hold community meetings to address rural and

marginalised communities, visit places of detention, produce and distribute

education/information material and facilitate the development of a National Human Rights

Action Plan to ensure that good governance and respect for human rights become a reality.

Outputs

The Ombudsman managed to resolve 81% of 2,660 complaints received during the

period 1/4/2014-31/3/2015;

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Extended its reach through 150 complaint intake clinics which were conducted

throughout Namibia and visited 100 police cells.

The drafting of a National Human Rights Action Plan was finally completed after 5

years of dedication to the project and the Plan was launched by His Excellency

President Pohamba in December 2014;

The human rights project for primary learners, “My School, My Rights, My

Responsibilities”, gained huge momentum with 140 schools being visited throughout

Namibia to familiarise learners with human rights;

The simplified version of the Namibian Constitution incorporated all the amendments

to date and 5,000 copies were printed and launched during a special Constitution Day

celebration held at the A Shipena Secondary School in Katutura. During the same

occasion, a landmark was reached when dvd readings of the official Constitution

compiled by the Ombudsman and aimed at assisting visually impaired persons, were

also distributed;

The draft White Paper on the rights of indigenous peoples was completed for

submission to the Office of the Prime Minister;

Two major investigations, one relating to the death of a small boy detained in the

Wanaheda police cells with his mother, and the other relating to the death of Frieda

Ndatipo, a child of the liberation struggle. These investigations resulted in

comprehensive reports with findings and recommendations by the Ombudsman;

Free legal advice days were introduced in collaboration with the Law Society, of which

one was conducted in Keetmanshoop, one in Ongwediva and one in Katutura. A large

number of people turned up to be assisted free of charge;

For the second time in 5 years, the Ombudsman was the recipient of the J P Karuaihe

Human Rights Excellence Award;

The establishment of the human rights and legal services division finally became a

reality with the appointment of the Children’s Advocate, who will head the division, as

well as a Chief Legal Officer, a Senior Legal Officer and a Senior Social Worker.


The objective of this programme are:

To provide administrative support to ministerial programmes,

To ensure proper financial management and facilitate equitable distribution and

effective utilization of resources, and

Capacity building.

Main activities

01: Policies Supervision and 02: Coordination and Support Services

This activity encompasses managerial oversight, strategic leadership and corporate services to

enable other ministerial programmes to deliver their services and integrate the Ministry as

whole. This activity also coordinates the implementation of the Ministerial Strategic Plan and

key strategic initiatives identified to be undertaken to achieve strategic objectives.

Outputs:

Good governance

Effective and efficient management and development of Human Resources

Improved productivity and service delivery

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Risk Management

Competent and motivated workforce

Organisational excellence/performance


Estimate Actual



Subsidies and Other




Capital Transfers

(Operational)


Operational Capital



Capital Transfers

(Development)


Total State Revenue



Grand Total 730,930,000 710,647,838

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

NON-TAX REVENUE

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Private Telephone Calls 3 000 1 086 -64

Miscellaneous 200 000 426 204 113

Legal Fees 67 000 58 535 -13

Bail 2 000 000 1 888 875 -6

Government Gazette 500 000 385 772 -23

Photocopies 65 000 50 402 -22

Unclaimed Moneys 100 000 163 333 63

Total 2 935 000 2 974 208 1

Year

Revenue Source

2014/15

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Explanation for variances

Legal fees are collected from indigent clients who were assisted with legal aid or in respect of

collections by the Directorate Civil Litigation on outstanding debts due to the State. Collection

fees of 10% to a maximum of N$250.00 per payment are charged on each of the collections

which are made to settle such debts.

Revenue on private telephone calls is received from staff members for private trunk calls to

landlines and cellular phones.

Miscellaneous revenue is collected from ministerial debts such as overpayments on

remuneration or conditions of service of any nature (i.e. salaries, bonuses, allowances, unpaid

leave etc.) as well as exhibits forfeited to the State in criminal matters.

Revenue on bail is collected from bail forfeited to the State in the event that accused persons

fail to comply with their bail conditions.

Government Gazette revenue is generated from sales of the Gazette to the general public and

fees charged for the placement of advertisements, trademarks and general notices.

Revenue for photocopies is collected from fees charged when such photocopies are required

by defence counsel, accused persons or respondents at Lower and Superior courts especially in

cases where charge sheets and the content of dockets in criminal matters, statements and copies

of exhibits, copies required in appeal matters, the content of files in civil matters, orders and

the content of files in cases of domestic violence are needed, which the court is obliged to

provide when same are requested.

Unclaimed monies older than twelve (12) months on the General Register of Magistrates’

Deposit Suspense Account at Magistrates’ Offices are occasionally deposited in the Ministerial

Revenue Account.


No of Staff 2014/15

Approved1,386

Funded1,250

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Toal Value (N$)

BiXCi


date




A B C D E

1 Calculator Casio 3 20 60 40 66.7

2 Calculator Phillips 1 20 20 10 50.0

3 Calculator Sharp 2 20 40 -20 -50.0

4 CD Rom Player Compact 1 80 80 -20 -25.0

5 Chair Draughtsman 3 30 90 -20 -22.2

6 Chair high back fabric 13 50 650 -20 -3.1

7 Chair high back leather 22 80 1,760 -20 -1.1

8 Chair typist 1 40 40 -20 -50.0

9 Chair upholstered 2 40 80 -20 -25.0

10 Chair visitors with arm fabric 3 50 150 -20 -13.3

11 Chair visitors with wooden arms 9 50 450 -20 -4.4

12 Computer stand 1 100 100 -20 -20.0

13 Couch single seater 1 30 30 -20 -66.7

14 CPU Acer 10 80 800 -20 -2.5

15 CPU Auwa 1 80 80 -20 -25.0

16 CPU Compaq disc 3 80 240 -20 -8.3

17 CPU HP 32 80 2,560 -20 -0.8

18 CPU Mecer 11 80 880 -20 -2.3

19 Fax Machine Edison 1 120 120 -20 -16.7

20 Fax Machine HP 1 120 120 -20 -16.7

21 Fax Machine Olivetii 1 120 120 -20 -16.7

22 Fax Machine Samsung 1 120 120 -20 -16.7

23 Kettle Pineware 1 20 20 -20 -100.0

24 Keyboard (no name) 3 50 150 -20 -13.3

25 Keyboard Acer 9 50 450 -20 -4.4

26 Keyboard Compaq 2 50 100 -20 -20.0

27 Keyboard HP 4 50 200 -20 -10.0

28 Keyboard Mecer 15 50 750 -20 -2.7

29 Keyboard Proline 1 50 50 -20 -40.0

30 Microwave Samsung 1 50 50 -20 -40.0

31 Mouse (no name) 6 30 180 -20 -11.1

32 Mouse Acer 1 30 30 -20 -66.7

33 Mouse Compaq 1 30 30 -20 -66.7

34 Mouse Computerland 1 30 30 -20 -66.7

35 Mouse Dysan 1 30 30 -20 -66.7

36 Mouse Genius 1 30 30 -20 -66.7

37 Mouse HP 3 30 90 -20 -22.2

38 Mouse Microsoft 8 30 240 -20 -8.3

39 Mouse Proline 3 30 90 -20 -22.2

40 Mouse Siemens 2 30 60 -20 -33.3

41 Nortel Networks 4 30 120 -20 -16.7

42 Pay Stack Switch 1 30 30 -20 -66.7

43 Pedestal 3 drawers 1 80 80 -20 -25.0

44 Photocopy machine 1 50 50 -20 -40.0

45 Printer (no name) 1 80 80 -20 -25.0

46 Printer A230 1 80 80 -20 -25.0

47 Printer Founder 2 80 160 -20 -12.5

48 Printer HP 25 80 2,000 -20 -1.0

49 Printer Samsung 2 80 160 -20 -12.5

50 Printer Tally Epson 1 150 150 -20 -13.3

51 Punch Heavy Duty 1 10 10 -20 -200.0

52 Screen Acer 13 80 1,040 -20 -1.9

53 Screen Do It 1 80 80 -20 -25.0

54 Screen Fujitsu Siemens 1 80 80 -20 -25.0

55 Screen HP 11 80 880 -20 -2.3

56 Screen Mecer 33 80 2,640 -20 -0.8

57 Screen Proline 8 80 640 -20 -3.1

58 Screen Vision 1 80 80 -20 -25.0

59 Siemens Nixdorf 1 50 50 -20 -40.0

60 Table 2 100 200 -20 -10.0

61 Table 2 drawers 2 150 300 -20 -6.7

62 Table 3 drawers 6 200 1,200 -20 -1.7

63 Telephone Bell Cordless 1 30 30 -20 -66.7

64 Telephone Gigaset 3 30 90 -20 -22.2

65 Telephone Panasonic 1 30 30 -20 -66.7

66 Telephone Siemens 16 30 480 -20 -4.2

67 Telephone Telecom Titanium 1 30 30 -20 -66.7

68 UPS APC 1 50 50 -20 -40.0

worn and damages

Vehicles

213

None

VOTE 17: URBAN AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

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INTRODUCTION


The mandate of the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development is to Coordinates and manage

Decentralization in Namibia. This entails the transferring powers to Regional Councils, Local

Authorities and Traditional Authorities structures, providing advisory services, technical

support and capacity building. This involves developing policy guidelines and procedures,

evaluating institutional readiness of Line Ministries and Sub-National Government and

legislation harmonisation as well as introduce good governance principles; facilitating the

recognition of traditional communities and ensure compliance with provisions of the

law/legislations.

It also ensures adequate Legislation, Policies and standards for Sub-National structure. It

coordinates and facilitating the Rural Development activities, policies and legislation to ensure

sustainable rural livelihoods, reduction of poverty, improve living condition and shelter,

mitigate rural-urban migration and ensuring appropriate town planning and establishment;

infrastructure development and land use management.


The executive summary indicates main achievements and challenges during 2014/15 only.


Establishment of Rural Development Steering Committee

Construction of Nine (9)new Local Authorities

offices(Kamanjab,Bethanie,Berseba,Tses,Maltahohe,Aranos,Otjinene,Bukalo,Otavi)

Compensate 1800 homesteads

Procurement of 38 firefighting equipment

Hosting of 5th Local Economic Development conference

Construction of nine (9) offices for traditional Authorities (Baglagdi, Kung,

Kakurukoue,Witbooi,Joahansi,Kao-Aes; Swartbooi and Gaiodaman

Develop a 5 – year sectoral execution plan on housing

Finalise the review of the amendment Bill to Regional Council Act,1992 and Local

Authorities Act

Investigation of tribal disputes of Otjikaoko and Swartbooi Traditional Authorities

Finalise the new proposed planning bill

Commissioned the new Urban Land Integrated Management System

Delegates the following functions:

Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture Functions: Primary and Secondary education, Adult education and Library services


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Ministry of Works and Transport Functions: Maintenance functions

Ministry of Information Communication Technology Functions: Print and Audio-visual production (Gazetted).

Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare

Functions: Community Development, Early Childhood Development, Child Welfare and

Gender Equality

Challenges

Higher rate of unemployment at rural areas

Difficult to access to market by rural communities

Unsustainability for some of Local Authorities

Lack of capacity to implement capital projects

Unavailability of serviced land

Lack of technical capacity (Technical people) in Planning and Technical services

Absence of implementation agreement for Mass Housing Projects

Reluctance of line ministries to decentralize

Lack of office facilities at regional level to accommodate decentralized activities

Unfunded mandates (decentralized of activities without funds)

Too many tribal disputes

Unending of application of recognition by traditional authorities

Lack of capacity at sub national level

Insufficient fund for compensation of homesteads due to town expansions

Bureaucracy in the recruitment process

Shortage of operational vehicles

Shortage of office space for the Governors



Estimate Actual




Total 2,648,988,000 2,642,331,980

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

N$


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Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

ActualDelegation of at least eight functions 4 3 3 3

Proclaimation of three local authorities by 2016/17 3 3 3 2

Construct 2000 houses per year under rural /social housing programe0 10,800 10,800 976

Establishment two Rural Development centres by 2016/17 0 2 2 0

Construction of one office per year for local authority 2 1 2 2

Construction of three Regional Office park by 2016/17 0 1 0 0

Construction of eight traditional office by 2016/17 2 3 2 3

Construction of services infrastructure in 20 town by 2016/17 37 5 20 18

Get rid of bucket system in 11 villages and settlement 0 0 5 0

Targets:

Target 01: Delegation of at least eight (8) functions to the regions

Decentralization

The Ministry target was aimed to delegate at least eight functions of the sector mentioned

bellow namely, Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Gender and

Child Welfare and Ministry of Land Reform, Ministry of Works and Transport as well

as Ministry of Education.

The Ministry planned to facilitate the DPIC meetings, but could not materialize. Awareness

sessions on decentralization and good governance were conducted and consultations on the

amendment of the RC Act were done. Regional Councils readiness assessments were

conducted for all 13 regions. MICT: The Ministry facilitated a consultation meeting with

Regional Council Chief Regional Officers on the final framework in preparation for delegation

of MICT functions: Audio Visual and Print Media Production and to finalize draft Cabinet

submission and handover agreements.

ML&R: Regional Consultations are finalized and a Cabinet submission was made.

MGECW: A consultation meeting was held with the Ministry on the finalization of the

structure.

MOE: The process could not be finalized due to the fact that moveable stocks verification

cannot be finalized and shortage of office accommodation at the regional level: This target did

not


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Target 02: Proclamation of three Local Authorities by 2016/17

This target achieves its objective as set out in the MTP because two new local Authorities,

namely Bukalo and Divudu have been proclaimed during the period under review.

Efficiency: It was possible to reach this target because the process and financial resources was

within our control due to the fact that the consultation and planning stages was already done in

previous years.

Impacts: The proclamation of these new local authorities has improved the living conditions

of their respective communities by providing employment opportunities and bringing the

municipal services and housing close to them. However these services should be rendered on

cost recovery principle in order to sustain them. The subsidies from Central Government is still

required due to the fact that revue basis are not able to maintain self-sustaining.

Target 03: Construction of 2000 houses under rural/social housing sub programme

This target did not achieve its objectives because it only achieves 9% of the anticipated output.

The program underperforms due to some external factors which are not in our domain, e.g the

cost of building materials and the capacity of contractors to deliver. Currently only 976 houses

has been completed under this programme and the target has been revised to fall under Mass

Housing programme.

Efficiency: Although the program has reached 100% expenditure rate, it was not possible to

achieve this target because the financial resources allocated was not sufficient to cater for the

expected output. However the absences of implementation strategy of the program will remain

a challenge.

Impact: The main aim of this target is to provide affordable houses to the poor people, however

the housing units constructed are not affordable by the intended beneficial. The programme has

been temporally put on hold by Cabinet in order to review the process and look at the best way

to implement it effectively.

Target 04: Construction of two Rural Development Centres by 2016/17

This activity did not achieve its target yet but significant progress has been completed, such as

the fencing and guard houses for Rural Development centre at Zambezi,Kavango west,

Eembaxu, Hardap and //Karas. The construction of services at Opuwo and Omusati has also

started and expected to be completed by September 2016.

Efficiency: Limited financial allocation to these activities makes it impossible to meet the

target. The maximum amount per centre is N$10 million per year while the construction cost

is N$220 million per centre.

Impact: Rural development centres aim to provide employment opportunities and poverty

alleviation at the rural communities however the delay in the program will leave a huge gap to

address unemployment. The Ministry is facing challenges during the implementation due to

budget constraints and disputes over location of the sites among the communities.

Target 05: Construction of one Local Authority office per year


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This activity exceeds the target with 100%. Two Local Authorities offices has been

constructed, namely Bukalo and Matahohe village council.

Target 06: Construction of one Traditional Authorities office per year

This activity exceeds the target due to the fact that three Traditional Authorities has been

completed. Kakurukouje, Hai// om in Kunene region and Witbooi in Hardap region has been

completed during the period under review. Noticeable progress on for, Swartbooi and Joa-hansi

Traditional Authority offices which are expected to be completed during March 2016.

Efficiency: The allocated amount is not sufficient to complete because the estimate were done

during the planning phase which escalate gradually due to different site condition.

Impact: The offices will improve service delivery to the communities under their subject

because the Traditional Authority play important role to resolve issues through traditional

courts.

Target 07: Construction of services infrastructure in 20 towns by 2016/17

The activity did not achieve its target yet but significant progress has been completed. The

assumption was 80% of our project infrastructure services will be completed on time.

Efficiency: The allocated amount is sufficient to complete the estimated projects during the

planning phase which escalate gradually due to different site condition.

Impact: The infrastructure services will improve service delivery to the communities under

their subject because the most of the people will have access to serviced urban land.

Target 08: Get rid of the bucket system in 11 villages and settlements

The activity did not achieve its target at all because no budget provision was made for replacing

bucket system. This target will be removed as result of limited financial resources.

Efficiency: There were no financial resources allocated.

Impact: The removal of the bucket system will improve on the sanitation because communities

will have flashing toilets and this will also decrease or minimise environmental pollution

because the people will have access to modern sanitation.

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1 Poverty alleviation and employment creation 7 99,574,800 99,141,546 99.56

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

99,574,800 99,141,546 99.56

1 Policy formulation on housing and servicing of land 5 1,354,139,800 1,352,842,227 99.90

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

1,354,139,800 1,352,842,227 99.90

1 Decentralisation Co-ordination 4 10,008,900 8,586,241 85.79

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

10,008,900 8,586,241 85.79

1 Regional,Local and Traditional Authority 3 1,059,265,100 1,057,208,128 99.81

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

1,059,265,100 1,057,208,128 99.81

1 Policy supervision (Office of the Minister) 1 6,699,100 6,470,673 96.59

2 General Support services 2 52,501,000 52,669,438 100.32

3 Information Technology 6 5,319,700 5,130,114 96.44

4 Risk Management 8 3,731,600 3,494,056 93.63

5 Representative of Central Government 9 57,748,000 56,789,558 98.34

125,999,400 124,553,839 98.85

0 0 0.00

2,648,988,000 2,642,331,980 99.75

2014/15*P-

CodeProgramme Name

*A-

CodeActivity Name

*MD in

Charge

01 Rural Development

Sub-Total

02Support to Planning, Infrastructure &

Housing

Sub-Total

03 Enhancement of Public Participation

Sub-Total

04Co-ordination of Local Authority and

Regional Council Affairs

Sub-Total

05 Policy suppervision and support services

Sub-Total

Sub-Total

Vote-Total


None


Estimate Actual



Subsidies and Other




Capital Transfers

(Operational)


Operational Capital 0



Capital Transfers

(Development)963,670,000 963,670,000


Total State Revenue



Grand Total 2,648,988,000 2,642,331,980

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

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The overall vote budget execution rate is 99.75%. There is no major expenditure variance

however the following has contributed to expenditure variances.

1.1 The variances were the saving from the remuneration due to the vacant position which

cannot be filled during the period under review. The Ministry has two Director

Positions which have been vacant and cannot be filled before the Public Service

Commission avail the investigation report. The high staff turnover more specially at

management level and Technical division (Town Planning and Engineering and , Land

user Planner) has also prove to be a serious contributor to the under spending.

1.2 Saving in the Subsistence and Traveling allowance resulting from the over provision in

the Governor vote. This activity is now revised to reflect the reasonable estimate to

prevent the under spending.

1.3 Other saving variances were the late submission of invoices for security contract and

the purchase of vehicles from the supplier.

NON-TAX REVENUE


Private calls 1 000 0 -100

Unclaimed cheques 62 380 688 167 1 003

Subdivision,conslidation & extension fee320 000 577 895 81

Leasing of community hall 0 4 051 -4 051

Low cost houses and Self building schemes2 012 903 2 244 193 12

Total 2 396 283 3 514 306 47

Year

Revenue Source

2014/15


No of Staff 2014/15

Approved371

Funded358

221


Furniture and equipment: Worn and damages


Average

estimated market

unit value (N$)

Toal Value (N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available to date

% of items not take

for to auction(

current stock level


A B C D E

1 Computers HP 60 1200 72,000 15 0.0

2 Table (desk) 10 120 1,200 15 1.3

3 Chairs without Arms 15 60 900 0 0.0

4 Cuboard with drawers 4 40 160 4 2.5

5 Pigen 16 Division 1 10 10 1 10.0

6 Pigen 6 Division 1 10 10 1 10.0

7 Notice board 3 15.5 47 3 6.5

8 Chairs with Arms 11 60 660 60 9.1

9 Files 40 3.5 140 40 28.6

10 0 0.0

11 0 0.0

12 0 0.0

13 0 0.0

14 0 0.0

15 0 0.0

16 0 0.0

worn and damages

These stocks will be disposed immediately after the Treasury approval has been granted.

Vehicle: Obsolete and redundant


Average

estimated

market unit

value (N$)

Toal Value (N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available to

date

% of items not

take for to

auction(

current stock

level of

individual

items)

A B C D E

1 2WD Pick up 0 0 0 0 0.0

2 4WD Pick ups 28 65000 1,820,000 14 0.0

3 Sendan Vehicles 2 38000 76,000 2 0.0

0 0.0

0 0.0

0 0.0

0 0.0

0 0.0

0 0.0


The obsolete and redundant vehicles will only be taken to the Ministry of Works and Transport

Government Store auction yard after stock –taking has been conducted for 2014/15 financial

year and after Treasury approval has been granted.

222

Vehicles

No, vehicles have been disposed during the period under review.

VOTE 18 - MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM

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INTRODUCTION


The mandate of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism is to ensure the maintenance of

ecosystems, essential ecological processes and biological diversity and the utilization of living

natural resources on a sustainable basis for the benefit of all Namibians, both present and future.


Main achievements 2014/15

The National Policy on Game Utilization in Protected Areas and other State Land was

drafted and approved by Cabinet. The aim of the Policy is to provide a framework for

sustainable utilization of game from state protected areas and other state land.

Management Plans for Ai-/Ais, Tsau /Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) and Mangetti National Parks

were approved and are being implemented. Park management plans sets out the

objectives and guidelines for the management and development of Parks. As such, they

represent the policies and intentions of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism on

how State Protected areas in Namibia should be managed.

The CBNRM Programme has again proven that it can contribute towards the alleviation

of poverty and the plight of rural communities. Development of enterprises to diversify

income opportunities in many conservancies has been a key target and this was

achieved under the CBNRM programme. Three new conservancies were registered,

bringing the total number of conservancies to eighty two (82) in the country and

benefiting more than three hundred thousand (300,000) rural Namibians. Seventy one

conservancies were awarded with wildlife utilization quotas and trophy hunting in

conservancies becomes the most important contributor of income to conservancies after

photographic joint venture tourism.

National Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan 201 – 2020 was approved by

Cabinet and launched in October 2014

National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2014 – 2022 was approved by Cabinet

and launched in October 2014

Challenges

Illegal hunting of elephants and rhinos has been recorded mainly in Etosha National

Park, Bwabwata National Park and the Palmwag Tourism Concession Area and this

affects the conservation of the species, tourism and benefit to conservancies.

One of the difficulties experienced since the inception of this Directorate has been the

challenges to fill professional posts. Units are therefore under staffed with capable

scientists.

The surge in Rhino and elephant poaching was a challenge, as this affected execution

of some planned activities

Protracted legal processes to finalize law reform of the gaming legislation


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Limited budget allocation to sufficiently and systematically develop and maintain the

ministerial infrastructure and equipment;

Delays in the development of different pieces of legislation, due to delays at Ministry

of Justice, contractual delays and protracted consultative processes.

A number of externally-funded projects such as NACOMA, NAMPLACE and TNC

are set to come to an end in late 2015. Ensuring the sustainability of some of the

interventions of these projects need to be carefully considered

Unavailability of the adjacent land to sufficiently expand the office accommodation as

part of phase 3 and for the future growth of the ministry;

Inadequate personnel in the directorate of planning and in particular technical skills in

the field of Maintenance and Civil Engineering and Artisan trades;

Non-awarding and cancellation of advertised tenders due to lack of capacity in the

ministry and amongst local contractors;

Unavailability of suitable land for office construction in Rundu, Keetmanshoop and

Walvisbay;

Poor workmanship and non-completion of some projects such as offices and

community lodges with some remaining unoccupied for an extended period of time due

improper project handover;

Lack of an effective monitoring and evaluation system for MET;


To conserve natural resources and wildlife habitat in Namibia, management of

Protected Areas, community based natural resource management and to ensure the

sustainable use of wildlife resources

To promote the rehabilitation maintenance and sustainable utilisation of biological

diversity

Ensure tourism and gaming industry is supported, regulated and contributes to the

socio-economic development in Namibia

To promote the sustainable utilisation of Namibia’s natural resources through sound

environmental management and biodiversity conservation initiatives in order to ensure

healthy ecosystems, improvement of livelihoods and co-existence between human and

the natural environments

OVERALL VOTE ACTUAL PERFORMANCE

Estimate Actual




Total 725 368 000 722 386 615

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

N$


225



Actual

2015/16-2017/18

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

Sustainably manage 22 protected areas

and use of wildlife resources8 50 8 8

Provide for socio-economicdevelopment

and poverty alleviation through wildlife and

tourism concessions in protected areas and

other state lands by award of concessions

13 18 5 5

Provide previously disadvantaged

Namibians with access to freehold land with

founder populations of common game

species to enable them to practice wildlife-

based economic activities on their land

114 522 50 15

To ensure the establishment of tourism

facilities/CBTEs1 5 0 3

To support the establishment of tourism

facilities for NWR11 3 4

Environmental Management Act

enforcement through monitoring and

inspections, database creation,

development and implementation of

SEA/EIA regulations

_ 3 2 2

To ensure that the three (3) bills for Access

and Benefit sharing, Pollution Control and

Waste Management and Integrated Coastal

Zone Management and Regulations,

strategies are developed, approved,

reviewed and enacted.

_ 9 3 0

To implement Bilateral and Multilateral

Environmental Agreements: Secure funding

for the implementation of new projects for

biodiversity, sustainable land management,

climate change adaption and mitigation to

benefit communities countrywide

_ 9 1 2

To promote bio-trade and value addition to

the Indigenous natural products including

the establishment of the Bio-trade Research

and Development Centre

_ 9 2 5

VOTE 22: MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES

226



01-03 Parks and Wildlife management MD03238 066 463 237 071 808

99,58

238 066 463 237 071 808 99,58

02-04Scientific Services and Natural Resources

ManagementMD04

39 228 560 38 481 23498,09

39 228 560 38 481 234 98,09

03-05 Tourism and Gaming MD05 110 730 525 110 333 056 99,64

110 730 525 110 333 056 99,64

04-06Regulation of environmental protection and

sustainable resource managementMD06

47 141 525 46 300 97598,22

47 141 525 46 300 975 98,22

05-07 Planning and Technical Services MD07

109 986 319 110 636 171

100,59

109 986 319 110 636 171 100,59

06-01 Policy Coordination MD0139 973 430 39 558 099

98,96

06-02 Administration, Co-ordination and Investment MD02140 241 178 140 005 272

99,83

0.00

180 214 608 179 563 371 99,64

725 368 000 722 386 615 99,59

2014/15*P-

CodeProgramme Name

*A-

CodeActivity Name

*MD in

Charge

01 Wildlife and Protected Area Management

Sub-Total

02Protection and management of key species

and natural resources

Sub-Total

03Tourism Growth Development and Gaming

RegulationSub-Total

04Environment and Natural Resources

Protection

Sub-Total

05Infrastructure Development, Maintenance,

Monitoring and Evaluation

Sub-Total

06 Policy Supervision and Support Services

Sub-Total

Vote-Total

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

Programme 01: Wildlife and Protected Area Management


To conserve natural resources and wildlife habitat in Namibia, management of Protected Areas,

community based natural resource management and to ensure the sustainable use of wildlife

resources

Main Activities

Management of Protected Areas and implement of Protected Area Management Plans

Main Output

Enhanced wildlife protection and law enforcement

Programme 02: Protection and management of key species and natural habitat


Ensure effective conservation and management of wildlife by applying sound scientific

methodologies

To promote the rehabilitation maintenance and sustainable utilisation of biological

diversity by providing a scientific basis for an informed decision making decision

Main Activities


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Conducting, and coordinating scientific research and monitoring of wildlife species and

populations of ecological and economic importance

Facilitating, through permit control, the sustainable utilization of wildlife resources in

Namibia in terms of the Nature Conservation Ordinance (and thus supplementing law

enforcement and other regulatory processes managed by other MET components)

Operating as the national implementing body for CITES, i.e. the Namibian

Management Authority for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered

Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

Coordinating, supporting and overseeing national conservation and management

programs for key species of economic and ecological importance, e.g. buffalo,

rhinoceros, large carnivores, and representing Namibia on specialist groups

Capturing and translocation of rare species and other wildlife in support of protected

area management, biodiversity conservation, restoring biodiversity and expanding the

wildlife resource base for rural communities

Management of wildlife and tourism concessions on State land

Main Output

Research and monitoring of wildlife species of ecological and economic importance

Aerial and ground monitoring of game species in state protected areas and communal

conservancies

Sustainable utilization use of wildlife resources

Tourism Concessions will be identified and awarded

Programme 03: Tourism Development and Gaming


Ensure tourism and gaming industry is supported, regulated and contributes to the socio-

economic development in Namibia

The main activities

Control the Gaming Industry

Create Tourism development and awareness; locally, national and international

Tourism research, statistics and surveys

Revamp and renovate NWR facilities at Popa Falls, Gross Barmen, Torra Bay, Hobas,

Naukluft and Hardap

Main Output

Regulations of the Gaming & Entertainment Control Act gazzetted.

Tourism awareness interventions

Strengthen Tourism bilateral and multilateral cooperation relationships

Popa Falls, Gross Barmen, Torra Bay and Hobas were completed

Programme 04: Regulation of environmental protection and sustainable resource

management


To promote the sustainable utilisation of Namibia’s natural resources through sound

environmental management and biodiversity conservation initiatives in order to ensure


228

healthy ecosystems, improvement of livelihoods and co-existence between human and

the natural environments

Review Environmental Assessments and provide recommendations on the issuing of

environmental clearance certificates.

Promote the management of waste, hazardous substances and pollution in an

environmentally sound manner.

Monitor and enforce Environmental Management Plans and general measures for

environmental protection.


Policy, planning and legislation

Environmental assessments, pollution control and monitoring

Sustainably manage the coastal environment

Sustainably manage Biodiversity

Sustainably manage land in an integrated approach

Implement climate change mitigation and adaption measures

Implement activities on Communication, Education, Public Awareness (CEPA)

Strengthen natural capital accounting as a decision making support tool for sustainable

development

Increase investments in nature based businesses and product research and development

Implement and management brown environmental initiatives

Main Output

Compliance to the Environmental Management Act monitored and enforced

Finalization of outstanding legislation including Integrated Coastal Zone Management

bill, amendment to the Environmental Management Act and Access and Benefit

Sharing bill

Biodiversity and climate change, land degradation strategies and action plans are

implemented

Submission of project proposals to the Global Environment Facility, Green Climate

Fund and UNFCCC Adaptation Fund for approval and implementation

Scientific environmental information developed and availed to policy makers to support

informed decision making (natural capital accounts and Integrated State of the

Environment Report)

Programme 05: Planning, Coordination, Infrastructure development, Maintenance and



Ensure effective planning, execution of programmes and development of infrastructure that

contribute to sustainable environmental management and tourism development in Namibia.

The main activities

Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation of the Strategies, programmes and projects of the

Ministry;

Management and Coordination of development cooperation;

Planning and Coordination of Donor Funded Projects;


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Implementation and management of Knowledge Management and information

communication (KMIC);

Support, Monitoring and evaluation of maintenance of infrastructure;

Planning, coordination and implementation of infrastructure programmes;

Construction, alteration and upgrade of new Head Quarter (Phase 3);

Construction of Regional Offices and staff houses;

Construction and rehabilitation of Water Facilities for Game;

Upgrading of Tourist roads;

Fencing of Conservation Areas; and

Upgrading of water supply and sewerage systems.

Main Output

Quarterly and Annual review reports produced;

Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation Plan developed and implemented;

Master Infrastructure Development Plan (MIDP) in place;

Water, sewerage and power supply systems upgraded;

Swakopmund Regional Office extended;

New staff houses constructed at Mahango Core Area;

Construction of new gate station at Sesriem;

Fencing of the National Parks;


None


230


Estimate Actual



Subsidies and Other




Capital Transfers

(Operational)


Operational Capital 44 704 852 43 084 723



Capital Transfers

(Development)


Total State Revenue



Grand Total 725 368 000 722 386 615

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

NON-TAX REVENUE


231


Miscellaneous 850 000 780 719 -8

Departmental Fines 15 000 2 200 -85

Park Entrance Fees 58 000 000 56 410 374 -3

Registration of Professional Hunters 180 000 168 400 -6

Registration of Culling team 28 000 15 850 -43

Film Fees 300 000 209 360 -30

Tourists Concessions 3 500 000 1 146 443 -67

Application Fees for Gambling Licenses60 000 42 000 -30

Wildlife Registration and Licenses 420 000 357 050 -15

Wildlife Utilization Permits 1 000 000 3 328 171 233

Annual Levy on Gambling Income18 000 000 20 698 733 15

Gambling Licence 1 800 000 1 269 675 -29

Total 84 153 000 84 428 975 0

Year

Revenue Source

2014/15

Park Entrance Fees

A decreased in number of tourists visited our parks in the country contributed to less amount

that has been collected.

Tourism concessions

A decrease in tourism concession revenue was experienced because two concessions belonging

to Wildness Safaris lapsed.

Wildlife Utilization permits

Revenue collected under this source item is collected from permits issued for various type of

wildlife utilization, which can only be issued if applied for and approved by the Ministry. It is

therefore difficult to accurately estimate the number of permits which will be applied for and

issued in the end, hence the variance.


No of Staff 2014/15

Approved1 353

Funded1 278


None


232



Worn and damages


233


Average estimated

market unit value

(N$)

Toal Value (N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available to date




A B C D E

Computer Acer 1 100 100 0,0

Notice Board 1 50 50 0,0

OKI Fax 1 100 100 0,0

Folding 5 50 250 0,0

Electric 1 30 30 0,0

Lead Extension 1 20 20 0,0

Bed Double Steel 1 20 20 0,0

Chair Stackable plastic 3 40 120 0,0

Ground Sheet Poly 1 50 50 0,0

Plastic 5 60 300 0,0

Mazda Bantam 1 1200 1 200 0,0

Rifle Bag 1 55 55 0,0

Floor Carpets 1 40 40 0,0

Folding Camping Chair 2 50 100 0,0

Torch Maglite 1 30 30 0,0

Wooden Single Bed 3 90 270 0,0

Armrest Office Chair 1 50 50 0,0

Office Chair 1 40 40 0,0

Stackable Plastic Chair 1 20 20 0,0

Pan Frying 1 350 350 0,0

Sumsang Camera 1 350 350 0,0

Deep Freeze Defy 1 500 500 0,0

Hose Pipe 1 10 10 0,0


Office Chair 3 40 120 0,0

Armrest Revolving Chair 2 55 110 0,0

Vehicle Seat 1 110 110 0,0

Einhell Battery Charger 1 80 80 0,0

Electric Fridge 1 550 550 0,0

Generator Honda 1 980 980 0,0

Garden Hose Pipe 1 10 10 0,0

Welding Machine 1 500 500 0,0

Lawn Mower M0375 1 350 350 0,0

PC Hardrive Acer 1 150 150 0,0

Radio Icon 1 200 200 0,0

4 Plate 1 150 150 0,0

worn and damages


234


Poly Ground Sheet 2 50 100 0,0

Tent 3/4 men 1 550 550 0,0

President Photo 1 30 30 0,0

Flat Screw Driver 1 15 15 0,0

Srew Star 2 18 36 0,0

Bench Seat Wood 1 120 120 0,0

Frame Hack Saw 2 120 240 0,0

Axe 2 90 180 0,0

Axes Hand 2 55 110 0,0

Raices Garden 19 35 665 0,0

Pick Head 7 25 175 0,0

Solar Panel 12 200 2 400 0,0

GPS 60 Suction 3 150 450 0,0

GPS Antennal 4 60 240 0,0

Level Spirit 900m 2 45 90 0,0

Mattocks 3 20 60 0,0

Overhead Project 2 500 1 000 0,0

Bender Pipe Hydroylic 1 30 30 0,0

Drill Hand 1 150 150 0,0

Drill Stand 1 150 150 0,0

Fire Fighter 3 20 60 0,0

Level Spirit 60m 1 10 10 0,0

Level Spirit Small 1 5 5 0,0

Pipe Cutter 1 10 10 0,0

Saw Chain 1 100 100 0,0

Chair Stackable 1 20 20 0,0

Chair Off 2 10 20 0,0

Spanner Comb 8mm 1 2 2 0,0

Radio Phillips 2 20 40 0,0

Radio Handhell 1 20 20 0,0

Radio Kirsium 1 20 20 0,0

Chair Typist 1 15 15 0,0

Type Writer Oliveti 1 20 20 0,0

Water Tank 2500l 1 30 30 0,0

Windmill 1 100 100 0,0

Chair Off 4 20 80 0,0

Camera Pelaroid 1 50 50 0,0

Camera Penton 1 50 50 0,0

Spade digging 1 5 5 0,0


235

Birds Ekopean bee 1 5 5 0,0

Black Cheek Vax 1 5 5 0,0

Animal Stuffed 1 5 5 0,0

Camera Sumsang 1 50 50 0,0

Press Plant 5 10 50 0,0

Rakers Garden 1 5 5 0,0

Bags Rifle 1 5 5 0,0

Binocular 1 25 25 0,0

Tent 2 men 1 250 250 0,0

Hand Cuffs 2 10 20 0,0

Rifle SKs 3 400 1 200 0,0

Rifle R1 7 4000 28 000 0,0

Revover Ruby 1 3000 3 000 0,0

Revolver Taures 2 3000 6 000 0,0

Binocular Zeis 1 25 25 0,0

Binocular Trinoid 1 25 25 0,0

Bed steel Single 3 20 60 0,0

Computer PC HP 1 60 60 0,0

Leather Glove 4 5 20 0,0

Screen Phillip 1 50 50 0,0

Stool Bar 2 10 20 0,0

Visitor Chair 2 20 40 0,0

Bar Chair 4 10 40 0,0


Chair Upholster 1 10 10 0,0

Hose Pipe 1 5 5 0,0

Leg Pot no.2 1 50 50 0,0

Garden rake 6 5 30 0,0


Fax Panasonic 1 30 30 0,0

Printer 1 30 30 0,0

Camping Chairs 2 10 20 0,0

Cadac Extension 1 15 15 0,0

Printer HP Laser Jet 1 30 30 0,0

Short Extension 1 5 5 0,0

Tractor John Deere 1 500 500 0,0

Trunk Metal Blue 1 20 20 0,0

Jump Battery 1 30 30 0,0

Kettle, Jug Electric 1 20 20 0,0

Wooden Toolbox 1 10 10 0,0


236

Printer 1 50 50 0,0

Ups 1 15 15 0,0

Telefax Sumsang 1 40 40 0,0

Keyboard Acer 2 15 30 0,0

Keyboard Auwa 1 15 15 0,0

Mouse Genius 1 10 10 0,0

Telephone Siemens 1 10 10 0,0

Keyboard Sahara 1 15 15 0,0

Briefcase 2 5 10 0,0

Scrfeen Proline 1 50 15 0,0

Keyboard Auwa 1 50 50 0,0

Keyboard Acer 1 50 50 0,0

Keyboard Meccer 1 50 50 0,0

PC Sumsang 1 60 60 0,0

HP Printer 1020 C 1 50 50 0,0

PC Auwa 1 60 60 0,0

HP Office Jet Allin 1 50 50 0,0

Keyboard Microsoft 1 15 15 0,0

Proline Screen 1 50 50 0,0

PC Proline 1 60 60 0,0

Binocular Chinion 1 30 30 0,0

Draughtman Chair 1 20 20 0,0

Mouse A-Open 1 15 15 0,0

PC CompaQ 1 50 50 0,0

Fisherman Chair 7 25 175 0,0

HB Revolving Chair 1 60 60 0,0

Plastic Dustbin 1 10 10 0,0

Poly Ground Sheet 2 50 100 0,0

Pouch Water Bottle 4 30 120 0,0

Bunde Camping Chair 3 50 150 0,0

Upholst Office Cahir 2 40 80 0,0

Euroset Telephone 2 50 100 0,0

Garden Fork 1 40 40 0,0

Waste Paper Basket 1 10 10 0,0

Pump Compessor 1 10 10 0,0

Air Compressor 150 Hose Power 1 20 20 0,0

Binocular Steiner 1 30 30 0,0

Binocular Greensport 2 30 60 0,0

Fax Machine Sumsang 2 100 200 0,0

Scale Nagata 1 100 100 0,0


237

Water Dispenser 1 50 50 0,0

Spotlight Recharger 1 10 10 0,0

Chair Upholster 1 10 10 0,0

Desk w/o/A 1 20 20 0,0

Cardex 2 DRS 1 20 20 0,0

Filing Cabinet 1 200 200 0,0

Cupboard stationery 1 100 100 0,0

Sreen LG 1 100 100 0,0

Keyboard Microsoft 1 30 30 0,0

Keyboard FC 1 30 30 0,0

Keyboard Meccer 1 30 30 0,0

Keyboard BTC 1 30 30 0,0

PC LG 1 100 100 0,0

Mouse FC 1 10 10 0,0

Chain Saw 1 250 250 0,0

Motorolla Radio 1 20 20 0,0

Air Cooler Capil 1 200 200 0,0

Lockable Locker 4 50 200 0,0

Cleaning Rod 11 10 110 0,0

Rifle Bag 1 20 20 0,0

Mobile 4 Toolbox 1 100 100 0,0

Hilift Jack 1 100 100 0,0

Room Divider 21 50 1 050 0,0

Chair Revolving 1 30 30 0,0

Jack Hydraulic 20T 1 200 200 0,0

Jack Screen 1 50 50 0,0

Bookcase 2 Door Steel 1 50 50 0,0

Racks Corres 7 Div 1 50 50 0,0

4 Drawers Table 2 100 200 0,0

No Drawer Table 1 100 100 0,0

2 Drawers Table 1 150 150 0,0

Arm Leather Chair 2 200 400 0,0

Metal Jerry Can 1 10 10 0,0

Concrete Bucket 1 10 10 0,0


Axe 1 50 50 0,0

Charger Radio 12 5 60 0,0

Pipe Cutter 50mm 1 10 10 0,0

Radio Motorolla 10 10 100 0,0

Solar Panel 1 20 20 0,0


238

Sfe Green 1 200 200 0,0

Sickles 10 5 50 0,0

Box Drill Pieces 2 5 10 0,0

Paddling 1 10 10 0,0

Water Pump 1 100 100 0,0

Rifle G3 1 200 200 0,0

Bar Power 1 5 5 0,0

Engine Hatz Diesel 1 300 300 0,0

Panga 1 10 10 0,0

Pump Lister 1 300 300 0,0

Radio Motorolla 1 20 20 0,0

Saw Hack Frame 1 5 5 0,0

Digging Spade 1 10 10 0,0

Water Tank 1 100 100 0,0

Wheelbarrows 1 50 50 0,0

Rifle SKS 3 200 600 0,0

Rifle R1 1 200 200 0,0

Rain Gauge 2 5 10 0,0


None

Vehicles

None

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INTRODUCTION


The Ministry of Industrialisation, Trade & SME Development (MITSMED) is charged with

the responsibility of spearheading the development and expansion of the country’s trade,

investment, and industry sector, as important sources of economic growth, employment

creation and the country’s ability to compete in the regional and global markets.

Main Achievements of the Vote 2014/15

Following are the main achievements realised:

New Investment Bill Draft finalised

Investment Guide reviewed and finalised

Investor admission questionnaire/form developed and implemented

Investor After-care visits undertaken to 12 regions

Review of Investment Incentives and EPZ regime Draft finalised

Report on ease of doing business finalised and submitted to the World Bank

New investments facilitated worth N$ 2.8 billion creating 836 jobs.

99 % budget execution and unqualified audit report

Acquisition of office and residential infrastructure at home and abroad

Challenges

Some of the constraints faced in the implementation of activities are:

Lack of targeted marketing strategy to guide targeted investment promotion

Inadequate budget allocation has constrained the implementation of planned activities

Delays in the finalisation of the new Investment Bill

The absence of the mandate to compel all investors to register with the Namibia

Investment Centre hampers the accuracy of data collected by NIC

Implementation capacity due to expanded mandate while still retaining old structure.


Ensure efficient Business and Intellectual Property Registration and a competitive

domestic market environment

Promote and diversify market opportunities for Namibian products

Promote industrialisation and enterprise development

Create an enabling environment for increased domestic and foreign direct investment

to achieve sustainable economic growth and employment

Improve Namibia’s competitiveness ranking in Africa and SADC

Ensure an enabling environment and high performance culture

Promote manufacturing and entrepreneurship development


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Estimate Actual




Total 1 000 518 000 1 000 004 487

Year

Breakdown

2014/15MoF:

This table is self generating.( No need to input any data)


Target 1: To achieve a 20% increase in the value of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

by 2014

Target2011/2012

Actual

2012/2013

Actual

2013/2014

Actual

2014/2015

Actual

To achieve a

20% increase in

the value of FDI

by 2014

25 55 decline 8 20

Source: FDI Intelligence Database and NIC

During the reporting period, the target exceeded 20% as projected with the facilitation of 13

new investments worth N$ 2.8 billion which created 836 permanent jobs.

Furthermore, the target facilitated and hosted 6 incoming missions, eight (8) trade and

investments outward missions.

Targeting: The target was achieved through an increased number of new investments

facilitated and the value of Foreign Direct Investment attracted.

Effectiveness: The achievement has positively contributed to the economic growth and

employment creation.

Efficiency: To implement key investment initiatives/programmes as planned requires the

inputs as requested in order to realise the target.

Impacts: Increased economic and industrial activities which in turn resulted in employment

and wealth creation.


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Target 2: To achieve an improvement in Namibia’s competitiveness ranking in Africa

to position six (6) by 2014, on the Africa Competitiveness Index

Target2011/2012

Actual

2012/2013

Actual

2013/2014

Actual

2014/2015

Actual

To improve

Namibia's

competitiveness

ranking in Africa

to position three

(3) by 2014

7 7 7 7

Namibia remained at 7th position in Africa, according to the Global Competitiveness Index of

2014-2015. The country’s target could not be achieved as the competitiveness ranking

assessment considers various reforms which are not all within the Ministry’s mandate.

The New Investment Bill has progressed to its final stages with further input received from the

main economic Ministries and ready to be presented to Cabinet Committee on Legislation.

Targeting: The programme did not reach its target.

Effectiveness: The programme has not achieved its target as the country retained the same

position held in the previous financial year

Efficiency: The programme has not achieved its target as the reforms concerning legislative

and policy matters could not be finalized.

Impacts: Improving competitiveness is crucial for Namibia to become a developed and

industrialised nation by the year 2030 and remain competitive in the global environment.

Target 3: To achieve a 15% increase of Namibian exports by 2014/15

Target2011/2012

Actual

2012/2013

Actual

2013/2014

Actual

2014/2015

Actual

To achieve 15%

increase of

Namibian

exports by 2014

3 18 20 14

Exports to the

World

N$ 38

billion

N$ 45

billion

N$ 57.3

billion

N$ 65.2

billion

Source: NSA

The target was to achieve 15% increase in exports by 2014/15 financial year from the base of

2.7% (38 billion) recorded in 2011/2012.


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Effectiveness:

By the financial year 2013/2014, exports grew by 20.1% surpassing the 15% which was set to

be achieved by 2014/15.

Efficiency: the external trade promotion programme was allocated N$180,235,000.00 for

2014/15 to reach its target of 15%. Though there was growth of 13.8% export realised, it slight

fell short of the set target. In relations to achievements noted under the external trade promotion

programme, the allocated funds were efficiently utilised however the target could not be met

due to external factors such as global economic slowdown and declining demand for primary

commodities.

Impacts: The Ministry concluded the negotiations of the Economic Partnership Agreement with the EU,

which ensured that Namibia products of exports interest i.e. (Meat, fish and grapes) to the EU

remains uninterrupted. The Ministry also ensured that market access to SACU and SADC

countries remained open. As a result, SADC has now become one of the main export

destinations for Namibian products with total export value of over N$ 3. 23 billion registered

during the reporting period.

The Ministry through its Export Marketing Assistance Programme (EMAP) supported 286

Companies to participate in local, regional, and international trade/export promotional events

to a tune of N$4,637,437.00.

This targeted intervention has exposed Namibian manufacturers and exporters to external

markets and has contributed to an increase in new export markets for Namibian products. For

example, markets for Namibian beef have been expanded beyond South Africa and the

European Union.

Equally the Ministry hosted the 2nd Made in Namibia Expo 2014. The Expo served an

important role of exposing locally manufactured goods, in an effort to enhance awareness

among local consumers (individual and corporate) thereby resulting in real demand for such

products and supply arrangements. The event also provided an opportunity for interactions

between providers of business support services and suppliers of productive technologies, which

can result in mutual benefits.

Target 4: To achieve a 10% increase in the contribution of manufacturing output and

value added activities to GDP by 2014


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Target2011/2012

Actual

2012/2013

Actual

2013/2014

Actual

2014/2015

Actual

To achieve 10 %

increase in

manufacturing

output to GDP by

2014

14 14 18

No

verifiable

data

The target was to achieve 10 % increase in manufacturing output contribution to GDP by 2014.

As there has been no verifiable data, it is a difficult target to measure. The Base year

contribution to GDP for 2011/2012 was 13.9%. As part of the business process re-engineering

of the programmes under Industrial development, methods are being put in place to ensure we

can measure this target starting 2016/2017.

Effectiveness: Although the interventions measures cannot be measured as there have never

been evaluations of the support programmes, the Ministry in general and the Directorate of

Industrialization in particular is undergoing a business process re-engineering cycle to set up

more defined measures to clearly verify the impact of our programmes on the SME sector, the

Manufacturing sector and the overall Namibian economy.

Efficiency: In as far as the target set may have not been measurable, the growth of the

Namibian economy particularly in secondary manufacturing is a sign that there is efficiency.

Therefore, our financial resource envelope was utilised on updating frameworks dealing with

improving manufacturing, value addition, industrialisation and self-sustainability.

Impacts: The extension of services for SMEs and Manufacturers ensures that there is

sustainable employment created and improvement in products being offered. In addition, these

industries employ Namibians who make living through their income thereby contributing to

social wellbeing of their families and the economy at large.

Target 5: To achieve a 20% increase in the contribution of the SME sector to GDP by

2014


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Target2011/2012

Actual

2012/2013

Actual

2013/2014

Actual

2014/2015

Actual

To achieve 20%

increase

contribution of

SME sector to

GDP by 2014

No

verifyable

data

No

verifyable

data

No

verifyable

data 17

The main purpose of this target is to measure the SME contribution to GDP. This is important

as SMEs have been known and proven to be the backbone to any robust and growing economy.

The target was to achieve 20% increase in contribution of SME Sector to GDP by 2014 from

a base of 12% recorded in 2004/2005.During the past 10 years until to date there are no recent

surveys and readily available figures on the performance of the sector since the 2004-2005

surveys by Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR).

According to those surveys, the sector’s contribution to the GDP stood at about 12%, while the

share of employment created was about 20% in 2003 and 2004. While no reliable data exists

yet, it is expected that these figures might have changed upward over the past years including

the reporting financial year due to the numerous deliberate measures that the Government,

through the Ministry of Trade and Industry, and other partners and stakeholders have

implemented, aimed at addressing the constraints faced by the sector and to boost its

performance and contribution to job creation and the country’s GDP.

In an attempt to overcome the situation of the unavailability of reliable data, the Ministry of

Trade and Industry has embarked on a national project of reviewing the MSME Policy and

Programme of 1997, a process which is at very advanced stage as well as to commission a

survey to determine the sector’s contribution toward employment creation and poverty

reduction. This emanated from the fact that numerous public and private interventions have

been put in place to address challenges facing the SME sector and these interventions might

have positive impact on the sector’s growth. This process will also help to formalize the sectoral

planning and collection of data.

Effectiveness: Although the intervention measures cannot be measured as there have never

been evaluations of the support programmes, the Ministry in general and the Directorate of

Industrialization in particular is undergoing a business process re-engineering cycle to set up

more defined measures to clearly verify the impact of our programmes on the SME sector, the

Manufacturing sector and the overall Namibian economy.

Efficiency: Without sufficient resources the achievements as highlighted above could not have

been reached. Equally important is to make sure that allocated resources should be targeted to

achieve specific deliverables. To achieve our industrialization objectives and SME

development requires huge budgetary commitments, as such with less input both in terms of

financial or human capital could not achieve the desired results.


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Impacts: The extension of services to SMEs and manufacturers during the financial year was

as follows;895 SMES assisted with production machinery to the tune of N$36.2 million;

177 entrepreneurs assisted with entrepreneurial trainings;

5 entrepreneurs assisted with Feasibility studies; and

4 entrepreneurs assisted with Business plans

Target 6: 100% of new company, close corporation and industrial property

registration inclusive of name reservations done within 7 working days by 2014

Target2011/2012

Actual

2012/2013

Actual

2013/2014

Actual

2014/2015

Actual

2015/2016

Forecast

2016/2017

Forecast

100%

registration of

companies and

close

corporations by

2014

85 90 85 100 100 100

N$ 17.2

million

N$ 17.4

million

N$ 17.3

million

N$ 19.8

million

N$ 20

million

N$ 21

million

Source: Integrated Company Registration System (ICRS) and the Intellectual Property

Automation System (IPAS)

The main purpose of this target is to enhance the ease with which an investor can register a

business in Namibia and for the protection and enforcement of intellectual property standards,

of conformity assessment and franchises as well as protection and safeguarding of consumer

welfare and market competition, as an important condition for a vibrant and robust domestic

economy.

The programme target was to achieve100% increase of registration of companies to be

registered in the shortest period by 2014/15 financial year from the base of 85% recorded in

2011/12.The 100% target forecasted in 2014/15 financial year has been achieved.

Effectiveness: This target was achieved as far as business registrations (a Sole Proprietorship,

a Close Corporation or a Company) are concerned. The target was achieved with ease due to

the continuous use of the Integrated Company Registration System (ICRS) and the Intellectual

Property Automation System (IPAS) which are the two sources of measurement

The Ministry has seen a notable improvement in the processing of applications for the

registration of businesses to an average of 3-5 working days for name reservations and

approximately 5 working days for actual registration relative to the 10 – 14 working days in

the last financial year.

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) registration now being finalized within 9 months as opposed

to the duration of more than 12 months as reported in the previous year – the Ministry’s aim is

for the process to be finalized within a 6 month period which can be attained in some cases

where clients’ responds on time and the delivery services are fast tracked.


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Efficiency: Without sufficient resources the achievements as highlighted above could not have

been reached. With less input, company registrations in Namibia would have decreased and

similarly promotional activities such as Intellectual Property Day (IP-day) requires huge

budgetary commitment.

The Ministry’s relationship with WIPO continues to offer support in terms of implementation

of the IPAS EDMRS, and with more human capital and appropriate infrastructure in place we

can ensure successful implementation and full utilization of the system. Therefore, less inputs

both in terms of financial or human capital could not achieve the desired results.

Impacts: Target groups are using the outputs of the programs by taking business to the people

during trade fairs and creating awareness through their outreach programs. As a result more

people are informed of the Ministries output programmes and take steps in enhancing their

living conditions by registering businesses and increasing competition in the market place and

reducing unemployment in the country.


Programme 01: Trade Promotions

Programme P-CodeBudgeted

Allocation

Actual

Expenditu

re

Budget

Execution

Rate(%)

Trade and Promotion 01 291,734,000 291,659,701 100.0

Industrial and Business

Development 02539,378,000 539,285,757 100.0

Investment Promotion 03 51,866,000 51,858,561 100.0

Policy Supervision and

Support Services 0477,540,000 77,200,468 99.6

Special Industrialisation

Initiatives 0540,000,000 40,000,000 100.0

Total 1,000,518,000 1,000,004,487 99.9


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Programme 01: Trade Promotion


The programme focuses on the development and adoption of an appropriate legal, regulatory

and institutional framework for effective registration, establishment and operation of business;

the registration, protection and enforcement of intellectual properties, standards, conformity

assessment and franchises; as well as promotion and safeguarding of consumer welfare and

market competition, as important conditions for vibrant and robust domestic economy.

Programme Objective

Ensure efficient business and IP registration and a competitive domestic market environment,

to promote and diversify market opportunities for Namibian products.

Main Activities

Domestic Trade Management Activity

The main purpose of this activity is to enable a business environment that promotes

innovation, intellectual property rights, and competition and consumer protection:

Specific activities include but not limited to:

The development and adoption of an appropriate legal, regulatory and institutional

framework for effective registration, establishment and operation of businesses;

The registration, protection and enforcement of intellectual property, standards,

conformity assessment and franchises;

Promotion and safeguarding of consumer welfare and market competition, as important

for a vibrant and robust domestic economy.

External Trade Management Activity

The main purpose of this activity is to promote trade with special emphasis on exports.

Specific activities include but not limited to:

Advise government on global and regional developments in the area of international

trade in order to ensure that Namibia’s economic and trade interests are safeguarded.

Promoting Namibian products in international markets through targeted promotional

activities such as trade missions, exhibitions and market intelligence, product and

market research and development.

Trade measures such as tariff settings and investigation, anti-dumping, countervailing

and safe guard measures

Programme 02: Industrial and Business Development


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The programme is aimed at boosting entrepreneurship among the local population and at

increasing the entry and participation of emerging and existing small business into the

mainstream economy.

This function of the Ministry involves the development of policies and strategies on industrial

development, whose objective is to boost supply-side capacities of local industries and ensure

an increased contribution of the manufacturing sector to the country’s GDP. This activity also

involves the compilation of data on manufacturers and industrial output. To strengthen the

implementation of the industrial policy and the Growth at Home strategy of the Ministry of

Trade and Industry, the proposed Namibia Industrial Development Agency (a new Institution

proposed to be established incorporating the Namibia Development Corporation and Offshore

Development Company) Bill has been cleared by Cabinet.

Programme Objective

Promote manufacturing and Entrepreneurship Development.

Main Activities

Industrial Business and Development

This function of the Ministry involves the development of policies and strategies on industrial

development, whose objective is to boost supply-side capacities of local industries and ensure

an increased contribution of the manufacturing sector to the country’s GDP. This activity also

involves the compilation of data on manufacturers and industrial output. To strengthen the

implementation of the industrial policy and the Growth at Home strategy of the Ministry of

Trade and Industry, the proposed Namibia Industrial Development Agency (a new Institution

proposed to be established incorporating the Namibia Development Corporation and Offshore

Development Company) Bill has been cleared by Cabinet.

Activities

Sector growth Strategies in 4 sectors( Agro-processing, Salt and Chemicals, Leather

and Leather Products, Semi-precious stones and Jewellery)

Database on Manufacturers and Industrial Output

NIDA operationalized

Small and Medium Business Development

The Ministry provides a range of business support services such as conducting feasibility

studies; preparation of business plans; conducting turnaround strategies and due diligence to

enable SMEs to improve business planning and managerial skills. In addition to these,

specialized services is also provided to entrepreneurs and enterprises in the areas of research

and development, product and market development, acquisition of specialized skills through

The purpose of this programme is to create conditions necessary for increased investment and

the development of a robust and competitive industrial sector in the country.


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exposure visits, participation in conferences, seminars and other short-term specialized training

programmes, as well as provision of hands- on mentorship services.

Activities

Feasibility studies and business plans.

Support provided for business establishment or expansion

SMEs provided with training and mentorship

To create conditions necessary for increased investment and the development of a robust and

competitive industrial sector and to oversee the overall industrial development and

industrialisation of the country. The mission was to achieve equitable and sustainable industrial

development, income and employment creation by providing an enabling environment through

pro-active, accountable leadership and professional services

Programme 03: Investment Promotion


The purpose of this programme is to achieve an increase in number, value and nature of

domestic and foreign direct investment in Namibia. This activity is to be achieved by, among

others, creating an enabling environment for investment, which involves having in place an

appropriate legal and regulatory framework; a proper plan and strategy for marketing Namibia

as a preferred investment destination and enhancing a positive competitiveness ranking of

Namibia.

Programme Objective

Create an enabling environment for increased domestic and foreign direct investment to

achieve sustainable economic growth and employment. Improve Namibia's competitiveness

ranking in Africa and SADC.

Main Activities

A combination of domestic savings and foreign capital has boosted the country’s level of

investment and industrial activities. During the reporting period, the Ministry, through its

investment promotion agencies implemented measures aimed at nurturing domestic investment

and attracting foreign direct investment. During the period under review, the Ministry

facilitated 13 new investments worth N$2.8billion and committed to create 836 permanent

jobs. These investments are from South Africa, Germany, Zimbabwe, Portugal, Belgium, Italy

and Dubai.

During the year under review, the Walvisbay Corridor Group consulted SDI stakeholder in the

regions and solicited 5 potential projects that will be developed to a bankable stage. Some of

successes for the Namibia SDI program are: profiling of SDI project list and short listing of

flagship anchor projects; stakeholder validation workshop to solicit review comments and

ratification of Namibia SDI Program by MTI management. The group also held bilateral

discussions between Namibia and South Africa on Cross - border value chains with a view to

incorporate SDI projects as candidate pilot projects where collaboration is required.

During the year under review, the NCCI carried out investment promotion activities locally


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and abroad. The activities undertaken included outward missions to countries such as DRC,

China, Finland, South Africa, Angola and Cuba. These missions resulted in signing of various

Cooperation Agreements in the fields of construction, mining, personnel training and others.

In addition, the Chamber introduced and launched the 2014 NamBic Report (Namibia

business climate survey). The survey identified among other issues; cost of doing business

and the regulatory framework as issues affecting the private sector.

04: Supervision and Support Services


This programme entails overall oversight over the design and leadership implementation of the

various and programmes on trade, investment promotion and industrial development as well as

to ensure coordination and alignment to ministerial and national development plans.

Programme Objective

Ensure an enabling environment and high performance culture.

Main Activities

Supervision

To oversee overall trade and industrial related policies and operations to ensure that objectives

are achieved and policies are properly implemented and to receive policy suggestions for

considerations and to make public the Government’s policies and guidelines for the Trade and

Industrialisation. The following activities are undertaken in this by-programme:

Overall oversight over the design and leadership implementation of the ministry’s

programmes

Co ordinations and aligns the ministerial strategic plan to the national goals of Vision

2030 and NDPs.

Coordination and Support Service

The sub-programme is aimed at providing administrative or supportive services needed by

ministry and its agencies. Activities involve the following:

Human resources management and development

Financial planning and management

Auditing

Corporate communications

ICT services

Auxiliary services

Programme 05: Special Industrialisation Initiative


This program is aimed at the implementation of the manufacturing strategic initiative in NDP4,

industrial policy through expansion of industrial capacity and value chains development.

Programme Objectives

Promote manufacturing and Entrepreneurship Development. This programme has been

developed to give effect and achieve the significant expansion of Namibia’s manufacturing


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sector as stipulated in NDP4. It aims at increasing the contribution of manufacturing to GDP

and accelerates economic growth and activity by focusing on enhancing growth in the priority

sectors. This is turn would result in expanded industrial output, diversified products, enhanced

value addition activities, as well as to develop new and strengthen existing value chains’.

Main Activities

The main activities carried out under Industrial Planning and Development and Small Business

and Development are carried out under this programme.


None


N$’000

Year

Breakdown N$ Estimates Actual

Personnel Expenditure 86 121 86 394

Goods and Other Services 174 379 173 403

Subsidies and Other Current Transfers 332 018 331 602

Acquisition of Capital Assets(Operational) - -

Capital Transfers (Operational) - -

Operational Budget 592 518 591 399 317

Operational Capital - -

Acquisition of Capital Assets (Development) 108 518 108 497

Capital Transfers (Development) 299 482 299 475

Development Budget 408 000 407 972

Total State Revenue

Fund Appropriation


Grand Total 1 000 518 999 371

2014/15


The overall execution rate is 99% therefore no significant variances.

NON-TAX REVENUE


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Miscellaneous 12 000 -77 129 542

Total 12 000 -77 129 542

Year

Revenue Source

2014/15


No of Staff 2014/15

Approved 341

Funded 291


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254


255


Worn and damages

A B C D E


estimated

market unit

value (N$)

Total value

(N$)

Quantity

available

to date

% of items not

take for auction (

current stock level

of individual

items)

Ei ÷ Bi X 100

1 Ash Tray 10 N$ 3.00 N$ 30.00 0 0%

2 Bicycle 1 N$ 250.00 N$ 250.00 0 0%

3 Binder

machine C340

1 N$ 300.00 N$ 300.00 0 0%

4 Cabinet filling 7 N$ 350.00 N$ 2 450.00 0 0%

5 Cell phone

Black Berry

1 N$ 400.00 N$ 400.00 0 0%

6 Cell phone

Nokia Asha

2 N$ 250.00 N$ 500.00 0 0%

7 Cell phone

Nokia X3

3 N$ 300.00 N$ 900.00 0 0%

8 Cup tea 60 N$ 3.00 N$ 210.00 0 0%

9 Desk Office 3

drawer

8 N$ 300.00 N$ 2 400.00 0 0%

1

0

Desk top HP 13 N$ 400 N$ 5 200.00 0 0%

1

1

Flag AU 7 N$ 30.00 N$ 210.00 0 0%

1

2

Glasses

Medium

5 N$ 1.00 N$ 5.00 0 0%

1

3

Knife Cutting

Large

1 N$ 12.50 N$ 12.05 0 0%

1

4

Knife Cutting

Medium

1 N$ 10.00 N$ 10.00 0 0%

1

5

Jerry Can 25 L

Plastic

1 N$ 10.00 N$ 10.00 0 0%

1

6

Motor Vehicle

Kombi 1999

Model

1 N$ 25

000.00

N$ 25 000.00 0 0%

1

7

Motor Vehicle

Kombi

2001Model

1 N$ 29

000.00

N$ 29 000.00 0 0%

1

8

Micro Wave

Kelvinator

1 N$ 250.00 N$ 250.00 0 0%


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1

9

Motor Vehicle

Ford Fiesta

Hatch Back

1 N$ 14

000.00

N$ 14 000.00 0 0%

2

0

Motor Vehicle

Nissan 1400

2007 Model

1 N$ 15

000.00

N$ 15 000.00 0 0%

2

1

Pigeonhole 10

Division

1 N$ 300.00 N$ 300.00 0 0%

2

2

Telephone

Mini Switch

2 N$ 60.00 N$ 120.00 0 0%


A B C D E


estimated

market

unit value

(N$)

Total value

(N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available

to date

% of items not

take for to

auction( current

stock level of

individual

items)

Ei ÷ Bi X 100

1 e.g Telephone

Headsets

Siemens

120 180 21 600 40 (40/120)

33.3%

2 e.g White

board

60 100 6 000 10 (10/60)

16.66%

Vehicles


A B C D E

Description Quantit

y

Average

estimate

d

market

unit

value

(N$)

Total value

(N$)

BiXCi

Quantit

y

availabl

e to date

% of items not take

for to auction( current

stock level of

individual items)

Ei ÷ Bi X 100

1 Passenger

Vehicle

120 180 21 600.00 40 (40/120)

33.3%

2 2WD Station

wagons,

60 100 6 000.00 10 (10/60)

16.66%


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Combis

Busses, MPVs

VOTE 20: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, WATER AND FORESTRY

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INTRODUCTION


The mandate of Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry is to promote and manage the

sustainable utilization and the development of agricultural, water and forestry resources.


The overall performance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry during the 2014/15

financial year has been good. This has indeed shown that the Ministry has worked very hard to

fulfil its mandate within the framework of the resources allocated despite the challenges of

climate variability and change.

Although faced with some challenges, the Accountability Report of the year under review bears

witness that Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry has efficiently managed the resources

allocated in meeting its ministerial targets.

Achievements of 2014/15 Financial Year In order for the Ministry to create a favourable environment for the Agricultural Sector to

continue to thrive, one of the main achievements was that during the year under review, the

Ministry together with all stakeholders completed the review of the 1995 National Agriculture

Policy (NAP). The Draft NAP was submitted to the Cabinet.

The Agro Marketing and Trade Agency (AMTA) and the Agricultural Business Development

Agency (AGRIBUSDEV) were gazetted as agencies of the Agronomic Board. The main

functions of these agencies are to coordinate and promote the production, handling, processing

and trading of the agronomic produce in Namibia.

Fresh Produce Business Hubs were commissioned in Ongwediva and Rundu. In addition, Bulk

Earthworks for Wanaheda Fresh Produce Hub were commenced.

Furthermore, the construction of logistic centre, staff and medium scale farmers’

accommodation, expansion of irrigation area, the pump station and an access road commenced

at Etunda Irrigation Project. The storage capacity of Silos was increased by an additional 2000

tons for grains. Milling shed to house a Wheat Milling Plant was also completed at Etunda

Irrigation Project.

National Strategic Food Reserves Facilities were increased by an additional 3500 metric tons

as well as housing and office facilities at Omuthiya were completed.

In line with the decentralization policy, two (2) Agricultural Development Centres (ADCs)

have been constructed at Bukalo in the Zambezi Region and Edundja, in the Ohangwena

Region.


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The Ministry has also completed and inaugurated the construction of the Agricultural

Technology Centre (ATC) in Rundu and commenced with the construction of another ATC in

Ongwediva.

The reconstruction of the damaged Grass-Süd weir in the Fish River has been completed. The

Tses Monitoring Station in the Fish River catchment upstream of Neckartal dam has been

upgraded to a real time transmission Hydrological Cycle Observing System Data Collection

Platform (HYCOS DCP).

Five (5) hydrometric stations at Nkurenkuru, Lianshulu, Nunda Lodge, Camp Kwando and

Namushasha Lodge in the Kavango West and Zambezi Regions were resurveyed to obtain

accurate water level measurements. Installations of 31 manual rain gauges and training of

Extension Officers in the Zambezi and Otjozondjupa Regions were completed.

Three (3) injection boreholes were drilled for the Windhoek Aquifer artificial recharge site

located south of Windhoek.

A total of 220 boreholes were drilled for the drought relief program and 77 boreholes installed

The construction of Neckartal Dam has commenced which include construction of the

temporary access road, establishment of the quarry and excavation of the dam wall foundation

and erection of plant.

Eleven (11) earth dams were completed and over 5000 communal water points were

rehabilitated. In addition, 583 sanitation facilities were constructed in all regions expect

Khomas Region.

Forest Regulations document is 95% completed and it is envisaged to be gazetted in 2015/16

Financial Year.

Forest Law Enforcement operations were intensified including 439 awareness campaigns to

encourage people to visit forestry offices to obtain permits where 18816 Forest permits issued

and products sold which generated N$ 1,402,052.00.

The Ministry issued 89 fines to persons that transported or harvested forest products illegally,

and conducted 436 roadblocks, 685 resource inspections and 468 patrols. The Awareness

creation has led to a reduction by 19.1% in fines issued.

The Livestock Identification and Traceability System (NamLITS) which is the backbone of

animal disease surveillance was extended to cover the whole country.

A total of 1 082 032 out of 1 446 712 cattle were vaccinated against lung sickness in northern

communal areas

Six (6) veterinary clinics, offices and accommodation were constructed and inaugurated. The

upgrading and extension of the Central Veterinary Laboratory (CVL) was also completed. In

addition, the construction of the Eenhana abattoir was completed as part of the beef value chain


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project. Maintenance of veterinary infrastructure such as; crush pens, quarantine farms,

veterinary cordon fences was carried out.

The activities above have ensured that Namibia continues to maintain access to lucrative export

markets as well as securing new markets.

MAWF produced 168 tons of certified seeds of improved varieties at Research Stations and

Green Scheme Projects. However, low rainfall during the last cultivation season resulted in

low quantity and quality of harvested seed. The Ministry has also produced 35 tons of

foundation seed at Crop Research Stations; 18 research projects were conducted at the five (5)

Crop Research Stations on crop improvement, soil fertility improvement, crop diversification

and variety evaluation.

Phase 2 of the bush encroachment mapping project in south-western Namibia and surveys to

determine browse capacities for Northern Communal grazing lands commenced. The Grazing

Capacity map based on prediction of plant biomass in a regression model and the data

collection on Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture in Windhoek were completed. This allowed

surveys to be determined for browsing capacties in Omusati Oshana, Kavango East and

Kavango West Regions. Performance Testing Scheme (Phase D) has been implemented at all

Livestock Research Stations as a reuslt 215 young bulls were tested. At least five testing units

of the Phase C facilities at Omatjenne Research Station have been installed and they are

currently being tested and adjusted for commissioning.

Ten (10) staff members have successfully completed an ISO/IEC 17025 requirement,

implementation and Internal Auditing of Agricultural Laboratories.

Draft business plans for TAZAC and MADI have been completed for registration and

accreditation as training providers by the NQA. Draft curricula for the National Certificates in

Livestock and Crop Husbandry at NQF Level 2 are also completed.

Feasibility studies for the construction of tissue culture laboratory at the Mannheim research

station and the expansion of the NBRI have been completed. Upgrading of the infrastructure

viz. Hostels, classroom, offices, slaughter house and staff accommodation at TAZAC

completed. Construction works of warehouses with storing facilities at Omahenene and

Okashana Research Stations and 2 x 2-bedroom houses at the Alex Muranda Livestock

Development Centre have been completed;

Ten (10) staff members have successfully completed an ISO/IEC 17025 requirement,

implementation and Internal Auditing of Agricultural Laboratories.

Main Challenges of the 2014/15 Financial Year

Drought conditions continue to threaten the country as a result of poor rainfall distribution.

Henceforth, prospect for agricultural production has been negatively impacted in terms of crop

harvest, rangelands and water.

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Major diseases outbreaks such as FMD, Anthrax, Lung-sickness and Rabies were some of the

challenges faced by the Ministry. Constructions works delayed due to SMES’ inability to

provide guarantees on time.

Programme 02: Water

Shortage of technical expertise (engineers, technicians and hydrologists) due to high turnover

caused by uncompetitive remuneration packages.

Programme 03: Forestry

Illegal harvesting and transporting of forest products is still a challenge. Suitable land for

orchard establishment is still limited. Other factors like unauthorized settling in protected

communal areas and state forests and forest fires in many parts of the country.


Lack of Communication infrastructure such as Internet Coverage in most remote areas of

Namibia causes delays from service providers to install the networking infrastructure on time.

Main Objectives of the Vote

The main objectives of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry are as follows:

To ensure sustainable development, management and optimal utilization of water,

agricultural land and forestry resources.

This objective has been designed to directly contribute to the NDPs regarding poverty

reduction, alleviation and economic growth.

To promote and develop the agricultural sector in order to ensure increased productivity,

economic growth and food security.

This objective was designed to increase the sector’s contribution to GDP in order to increase

economic growth.

To ensure that all Namibians have access to clean and potable water.

This objective was designed to increase water supply coverage in line with the community

based management strategies.

To ensure that all Namibian have access to adequate and improved sanitation facilities The aim of this objective is to improve the conditions and livelihoods of the rural population

by promoting hygiene and health awareness.


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OVERALL VOTE ACTUAL PERFORMANCE

Estimate Actual


Development Budget 1 486 800 000 1 406 778 123


Total 2 618 452 000 2 451 774 408

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

N$


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OVERVIEW OF THE MINISTERIAL TARGETS


Actual

2013/14-2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

Target 1. Increase area under irrigation

13,000ha land under irrigation by 2016/17 11,700ha 14,000ha 13,000ha 12,270ha

3 markets to be constructed by 2016/17 2 3 2 2

Target 2: Increase national horticultural produce2013/14

Actual

2013/14-2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

10t/ha of Maizeby 2016/17 6 10t 9.5t 10t

6.7t/ha of Wheat by 2016/17 9 6.5t 6.3t 7t

Target 3. Increase yield of dry land farming2013/14

Actual

2013/14-2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

3,600kg/ha for maize by 2016/17 1 820kg 3 600kg 3 500kg 100kg

480kg/ha for mahangu/sorgumby 2016/17 360kg 470kg 460kg 135kg

2013/14

Actual

2013/14-2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

Target 4: Improvement of animal health and marketability of

a) 14,000 animals to be quaratined and slaughtered. 13 553 14 000 14 000 20 046

at export abattoirs in the NCA regions by 2016/17 859t 2 520 2 520t 1578t

2013/14

Actual

2013/14-2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

b) 98% of animals to be tagged by 2016/17 95% 98% 98% 96%

2013/14

Actual

2013/14-2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

c) 7 regions FMD free by 2016/17 7 7 7 7

8 regions CBPP free by 2016/17 8 8 8 8

2013/14

Actual

2013/14-2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

d) 100% Compliance with 40days residency by 2016/17 100% 100% 100% 100%

Target 5: To increase the capacity of impounded water 2013/14

Actual

2013/14-2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

100% Dam construction by 2016/17 35% 82% 64% 40%


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Target 6: To meet the increased demand for

water at the coast as a result of uranium mining

2013/14

Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

100% Plant Construction by 2016/17 0% 75% 47% 20%

Target 7: To increase forest area under formal and 2013/14

Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

sustainable management 3,010,878ha 3,466,202ha 3 238 540 3 238 540

3,369,864ha community forest by 2014/15

2013/14

Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

Target 8: 200,000 seedlings prod. by 2016/17 176 780 200 000 200 000 176 780

100ha planted by 2016/17 68ha 100ha 100ha 68.8

2013/14

Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

Target 9: Reduce illegal harvesting of forest

products by 50% 2016/1721% 40% 30% 30%

To increase the area under irrigation from 11 200 ha to 15 000 ha -The target is designed

to increase the food production and importance for national food security.

Ministerial Target 12013/14

Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

13,000ha land under irrigation by 2016/17 11,700ha 14,000ha 13,000ha 12,270ha

3 markets to be constructed by 2016/17 2 3 2 2

Targeting: Etunda phase 7 & 8 (50 ha), Ndonga Linena Phase 2 (400 ha) and Uvhungu-vungu

dairy section (120 ha). The land for the central hub at Wanaheda was cleared and the earth

works are at sixty percent (60%) complete, The Fresh Produce Business Hubs at Ongwediva

and Rundu were commissioned and are operational.

Effectiveness: Two (2) markets have been constructed as estimated; hence the project has

reached its targets in terms of outputs and results. On the other hand 12, 270ha land area is

under irrigation against the 13,000ha targeted which is 94% of what was targeted for.

Efficiency: Funds allocated for the project was not enough to complete the remaining phases

of the hubs. Hence, only the earth work for the second phase was completed.


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Impacts: The target groups are using the outputs of the projects to improve their living

conditions through job creation. More entrepreneurs are now selling vegetables at informal

markets.

To increase national horticultural production from 39% to 43% of national consumption,

while increasing the yield of maize and wheat under irrigation from 9.2 tons/ha to 10

tons/ha for maize and from 6 tons/ha to 7 tons/ha for wheat at the end of the MTEF period

(2014/15 – 2016/17). The target is designed to reduce import and increase domestic production

of horticultural produce. The importance is for national food security and improved nutritional

status.

Target 2013/14

Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

10t/ha of maize by 2016/17 6 10t 9.5t 10t

6.7t/ha of wheat by 2016/17 9 6.5t 6.3t 6.7t

Targeting: Horticultural Producer in Oshana, Kavango and Khomas Regions National

Strategic Food Reserves Facilities were increased by an additional 3500 metric tons as well as

housing and office facilities at Omuthiya were completed.

Effectiveness: The fact that production of maize and wheat was over produced by 8 % and 10

% respectively and the horticulture 41.5% is a testimony that the projects have reached their

targets in terms of outputs and results.

Efficiency: The increase in crop protection and improvement of soil fertility has enabled us to

over achieve our target.

Impact: More jobs were created giving additional income and improved livelihoods

To increase the yield of dry land farming from an average 284kg to 480kg for

millet/sorghum and from an average 1 295 kg to 3 600kg for maize at the end of the MTEF

period 2014/15 - 2016/17). The target is designed to improve productivity of maize and millet

and its importance is for efficiency utilization of natural resources and for household food self-

sufficiency plus national food security.

Target 2013/14

Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

3,600kg for maize by 2016/17 1 820kg 900kg 3500kg 100kg

480kg for mahangu/sorgum by 2016/17 360kg 470kg 460kg 135kg

Targeting: Communal farmer and public at large. The programme/s have reached their

target groups both in terms of scope and coverage.


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Effectiveness: Due to severe drought that has affected the country; the program has not

reached its targets in terms of outputs and results.

Efficiency: Severe drought experienced undermined the efficiency of the programme.

Impacts: The programme had little or no impact due to severe drought which negatively

affected the livelihoods of the target groups.

Improvement of animal health and marketability of Namibian animals and animal

products through progressive veterinary control measures by the end of the MTEF

period 2014/15 - 2016/17): The target is designed to contribute to social economic

development of the NCAs by improving the marketing conditions of livestock and livestock

products through the local eradication of FMD and CBPP. Its importance is to improve the

livelihood of farmers in the NCAs.

INDICATORS:

1. To put in place effective disease control measures and mechanisms to facilitate the

marketing of meat and meat products from the FMD protection and high risk / infected zones.

Measure: number of animals quarantined (21 days) and slaughtered; tonnage of meat sold.

Target 2013/14

Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

14,000 animals to be quarantined and slaughtered 13 553 14 000 14 000 20 046

at export abattoirs in the NCA regions by 2016/17 859t 2 520 2 520t 1578t

2,520t of meat to be sold by 2016/17

Targeting: The newly opened Zimbabwean market for beef from the NCA (excluding

Zambezi Region due to FMD virus circulation in wild buffaloes) has presented opportunities

for increased slaughter of cattle due to diversified market opportunities.

Effectiveness: The Ministry only forecasted to slaughter 14 000 cattle but 20 046 cattle were

slaughtered, which represented 6 046 cattle more than what was forecasted, during the year

under review. The programme has indeed reached its targets.

Efficiency: Many farmers were willing to slaughter their cattle due to drought season. Taking

this into consideration, it was possible to reach the same outputs with less input.

Impact: The increased number of cattle slaughtered is a testimony that farmers were using the

output of the programme, though the condition of cattle was not optimal due to the drought.


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2. Control of trans-boundary animal diseases (FMD and CBPP) in the protection and high

risk zones: Expansion of livestock identification and traceability in the 7 NCA regions. Target:

98% of animal tagged in the FMD protection zone.

Target 2013/14

Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

98% of animal to be tagged by FY2016/17 95% 98% 98% 96%

Targeting: Animals in the FMD protection zone.

Effectiveness: Due to the fact that there has been more cooperation from farmers and

improvement in tagging technique, the target was almost met as 96% cattle were tagged.

Efficiency: Farmers’ awareness on the benefit of tagging animals was observed which will in

future make possible to reach the same outputs with less input.

Impacts: More animals were tagged resulting in improved identification and traceability.

3. Develop and submit a strategy to OIE for the Declaration of FMD freedom for the new

markets for animal and animal products.

Target 2013/14

Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

100% compliance with residence of 40 day animals by 2016/17 100% 100% 100% 100%

Targeting: This programme has reached its target groups because all animals that were

slaughtered for EU market complied with the 40 day requirements, thus 100% maintained.

Effectiveness: Yes, it has.

Efficiency: It is not possible to reach the same outputs with less input because we have to

maintain the current FMD status and acquire new markets.

Impacts: The programme has improved the living standards of the farmers due to external

market and job opportunities.

4. Maintain the FMD freedom status in the FMD free zone: with 40 day residency at farm

requirement for exports of meat and meat products to the EU, development of the new markets

for animal and animal products.


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Target 2013/14

Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

7 Regions FMD free by 2016/17 7 7 7 7

8 Regions CBPP free by 2016/17 8 8 8 8

Targeting: The Strategy and Implementation Plan for achieving FMD and CBPP freedom

from the NCA was developed and submitted to Cabinet and was approved in July 2014. The

implementation of the Strategy commenced.

Effectiveness: No FMD and CBPP outbreaks were reported in all 7 and 8 Regions in the NCA

respectively.

Efficiency: the targets were achieved through efficient vaccination campaigns.

Impacts: The implementation of the programme brought changes in the living conditions of

farmers as they were able to market their cattle.

To increase the capacity of impounded water with 850 million m³ by construction of the

Neckartal Dam in the Fish River and to utilize the water for the irrigation of 5000 ha,

being developed by the end of the MTEF period (2014/15 – 2016//17). The target is

designed to ensure water supply and food security by providing irrigation water and safe

drinking water. The impact is reliable safe water within close proximity to the users having a

health improvement benefit and opening up opportunities for growth and development through

employment creation.

Target 2013/14

Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

100% of Dam Construction and related 35% 82% 64% 40%

intrastructures by 2016/17

Targeting: The target has been designed to ensure water supply and food security by

providing irrigation water and safe drinking water.

Effectiveness: The implementation of the dam was delayed by a court case and has not started

during the time frame. Hence, the target of 64% was not reached.

Efficiency: If there was no court case which ordered the Ministry to pay the company

approximately N$400,000,000. If there was not court case, perhaps one could say it would have

been possible to reach the same outputs with less input. But taking the court case into

consideration, the answer is definitely no.


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Impact: The project has created employment for approximately 400 local people and therefore

contributes to poverty reduction through job creation and to increase income generation

through irrigation projects in future when the project is completed

To meet the increased demand for water at the coast as a result of uranium mining

activities by construction of a 25 million m³/annum sea water desalination plant by the

end of the MTEF period (2016/ 17). The target is designed to address the water security for

the coastal towns by augmenting water supply in order to meet growing demand of the mining

sector and the coastal towns (Erongo Region). The impact is reliable safe water to the coastal

towns, creation of employment and increase of GDP by the mining sector.

Target 2013/14

Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

100% Plant Construction by 2016/17 0% 75% 47% 20%

Targeting: The programme has changed from construction to negotiation to procure the Areva

Desalination Plant which is currently ongoing.

Effectiveness: The effectiveness of the programme could not be measured due to ongoing

negotiations.

Efficiency: This probability could not be determined during the time of reporting. .

Impacts: The impact is yet to be realized.

To increase forest area under formal and sustainable management from the current 3

238 540 hectares to 3 693 864 hectares through conservancies and community forests at

the end of the MTEF period (2014/15 - 2016/17). The target is designed to secure supply of

forest produce and services for human basic needs and income as well as employment creation

for rural people.

Target 2013/14

Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

3,693,864ha forest area under formal and 3,010,878ha 3,466,202 ha 3 238 540 3 238 540

management by 2014/15

Targeting: The target is designed to secure supply of forest produce and services for human

basic needs and income as well as employment creation for rural people. The target regions

are; Omaheke, Otjozondjupa, Kunene, Omusati, Oshikoto, Ohangwena and Oshana.


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Effectiveness: 3,238,540ha target was reached through awareness campaigns both in terms of

outputs and results.

Efficiency: It would have been possible to reach the same outputs with less input if the

communities and committees were having knowledge in inventory taking and fire

management.

Impacts: the program had an impact on the living conditions of the communities as well as job

creation through the harvesting of trees, sale of firewood, poles, droppers, thatching grass,

fruits, furniture and beekeeping.

To ensure that Forest cover is increased (designed to contribute to food security and

environmental benefits)by:

a) Producing at least two hundred thousand (200 000) seedlings and plant one hundred

(100) hectares per year.

b) Reducing illegal forest by 50% at the end of the MTEF period.

Target 2013/14

Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

200 000 seedlings produced by 2016/17 176 780 200 000 200 000 176 791

100 ha planted by 2016/17 68ha 100ha 100ha 68.8ha

Targeting: The programme has reached its targets groups in terms of scope and coverage.

Effectiveness: 70% of the forecast seedling production was achieved and 68% of the hectares

planted.

Efficiency: If Communities’ commitment to participate in tree planting was very high and

suitable land for orchards establishment was not very limited it would have been possible to

reach the same outputs with less input.

Impacts: the project had an impact on the living conditions of the communities through job

creation, income generation and improved nutrition.

To reduce illegal forest operation by 50% by 2014/15

Target 2013/14

Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

Reduce illegal forest operation by 50% by 2016/17 21% 40% 30% 30%

Targeting: Law Enforcement operations are targeting communities through awareness

campaigns.

Effectiveness: The table below shows that the programme has reached its targets.


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Target 2012/2013

Actual

2013/2014

Actual

2014/15

Actual

Permit 15 600 19 701 18 816

Inspection 364 447 685

Roadblock 260 267 436

Awareness 0 379 439

Patrolling 440 477 468

Fines 112 110 89

Efficiency: Due to the shortages of staff, vehicles’ and inadequate resources allocated to the

Directorate the project could not reached the same output with less input.

Impacts: There is a reduction of 19.1% in fines due to the awareness campaigns.


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DESCRIPTIONS OF PROGRAMMES AND ACTIVITIES

Estimate ActualExecution rate(%)

01-01 Veterinary Services MD03 407 523 000 364 811 865 89.52

01-02 Agricultural Research MD04 128 573 000 119 546 404 92.98

01-03 Agricultural Development & Extension MD05167 196 000 163 584 580

97.84

01-04 Agricultural Engineering Services MD06278 048 000 264 350 805

95.07

981 340 000 912 293 655 92.96

02-01 Water Resource Management MD1091 797 000 74 889 974

81.58

02-02 Rural Water Supply & Sanitation MD11979 388 000 931 122 386

95.07

1 071 185 000 1 006 012 361 93.92

03-01Forestry Resource Management

MD12159 799 000 144 093 120

90.17

159 799 000 144 093 120 90.17

04-01 Policy Supervision MD01 6 255 000 5 516 568 88.19

04-02 Support Services MD02 298 399 000 290 774 626 97.44

04-03 Planning MD07 77 795 000 73 176 415 94.06

04-04 Agricultural Training MD08 22 586 000 18 814 662 83.30

04-05 Emergency Relief Services MD09 1 093 000 1 093 000 100.00

406 128 000 389 375 272 95.88

2 618 452 000 2 451 774 408 93.63

2014/15*A-

CodeActivity Name

*MD in

Charge

Vote-Total

Sub-Total

Sub-Total

Sub-Total

Programme 01: Agriculture


To promote animal health and increase productivity

To increase income and reducing poverty;

To enhance agricultural production at household level in a sustainable manner;

To encourage diversification;

To support rural income generation projects and

To promote private sector investment in agro-processing industries.


Veterinary Services


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Agricultural Research

Agricultural Development and Extension Services

Agricultural Engineering Services

Veterinary Services Strategic Activities

Animal disease control and management:

National Livestock Identification and Traceability System(NamLITS):

Eradication of trans boundary animal diseases in the FMD protection zone:

Facilitation of livestock marketing (auction kraal, quarantine camps)

Import and export control (border control):

Diagnostic and Analytical capacity (CVL

Veterinary clinics construction and management:

Veterinary Public health and meat standards (abattoirs):

Main outputs

80% of livestock is immunized against target disease.

Animal diseases investigated, controlled and managed efficiently

Identification and traceability of livestock nationally implemented.

Accessibility of diagnostic services improved.

Compliance with local, regional and international standards met

Construction and maintenance of Rural Veterinary Clinics, offices and accommodation

facilities,

Adherence of farmers to animal health legislation Increased.

Policy for the eradication of FMD and CBPP in the NCA Implemented:

Measures for early detection and response to animal diseases outbreak implemented.

Database on animal health integrated and maintained.

Animal movement control improved.

Improved skill of veterinary staff and farmers.

Agricultural Research Strategic Activities

Conservation of Genetic resources and Rangeland Management:

Provision of training in the field of agriculture, water and forestry

Upgrading, maintenance, renovation and improvement of infrastructure and irrigation

system at research stations and training institutions:

Crop and livestock research and analytical services

Main outputs

Appropriate methods and practices for Rangeland Management developed and

Strategic and indigenous breeds conserved

Improved breeding material provided and well adapted livestock selected.

Appropriate curriculum developed and implemented and suitably qualified staff in

place and functional

The infrastructure at various research and training institutions upgraded and functional

and plant and equipment for research stations procured


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Appropriate technologies developed and tested and new varieties released, multiplied

and distributed

New crop products developed and value added and well adapted crop varieties

conserved

Soil, plants and animal samples and tissues analysed

Capacity to detect the presence of GMOs developed

Agro-meteorological and soil mapping services provided.

Agricultural Development and Extension Services Strategic Activities

Dry land crop production:

Construction of Livestock marketing infrastructure:

Construction of Agricultural Technology Centres:

Development of Plant and Animal Health Inspection System:

Main Outputs

Timely technical crop and livestock information and advice provided.

Increased crop yield attained

Appropriate crop and livestock technologies and practices disseminated.

Hectare under cultivation expanded.

Yield per hectare improved and subsidized fertilizer, seeds, weeding and ploughing

services provided

Three (3) marketing facilities constructed and farmers' organizations trained in

planning, managing and marketing of livestock.

Constructions of Agricultural Development Centre Commenced in Rundu

Four Agricultural Development Centres constructed.

Timely crop and livestock production advise, information and services provided to

farmers

Compliance programme and systems for animal, plant and their products developed

Traceability and inspection programme system across the value chain in place.

Only disease and pest free plants, animal and their products are imported and exported

SPS certificates issued for both import and export of plants, animal and their products

based on substantial scientific evidence.

Agricultural Engineering Services Strategic Activities.

Development Green Scheme Irrigation Projects and Strategic Food Reserve Facilities

Implementation of National Horticulture Development Initiative

Main outputs

New projects identified and developed

Irrigation systems and on land infrastructure developed, upgraded and expanded at

Sikondo, Shadikongoro, Ndonga Linena, Uhvungu-Vungu Dairy Farm, Etunda phases

7 & 8, Musese, Mashare and ORIP.


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Dairy infrastructure at Uhvungu-Vungu Dairy Farm developed, houses and pack-

houses constructed at ORIP, Khowarib, Musese,Etunda and Mashare.

Omuthiya and Okongo silos upgraded from 500 to 3000 tons.

Kalimbeza Rice Production farm infrastructure upgraded.

Agricultural machinery and implements procured and distributed to various irrigation

projects.

Agribusdev establishes and operationalized to monitor & evaluate the implementation

of Green Scheme Projects

Fresh Produce Business Hubs completed at Ongwediva and Rundu.

Programme 02: Water

The objectives for this programme are to ensure water security through the following:

Provide the necessary information for the coordinated planning, development and

management of water resources,

Develop and uphold the water management systems

Initiate, plan and implement the development of rural and bulk water supply

infrastructure and

Supply water to rural communities, and to coordinate the management and

implementation of the sanitation policy and programmes.


Water Resource Management

Development and implementation of national water policies and legislation:

Administration of water policies and legislation:

National water planning and coordination:

Flood monitoring and management:

Promotion of Namibia’s interests in shared river basins and international organizations:

Provision of borehole drilling services in rural areas:

Main Outputs

Water Resources Management Act promulgated, commenced and applied

BMCs and new water institutions established and operational

Public awareness and involvement in IWRM achieved

Permit compliance monitored and followed up

Harmful water pollution prevented or controlled

Water resources plans for basins in place and implemented

Flood mapping for flood-prone areas in northern Namibia

Trans boundary Strategic Action Programmes (SAPs) and National action plans

(NAPs) implemented.

Monitoring of boreholes drilled, installed and operational

Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Coordination


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Rural water supply coverage of access to potable water for rural communities improved.

Highly developed and reliable water supply infrastructure in place for both human and

livestock drinking.

WATSAN Forums established and functioning at national and regional levels

Improved community participation in sanitation services and best hygiene practices

adhered..

WATSAN Standards and Codes of Practice developed and adhered.

Emerged water supply and sanitation technologies explored and adapted to the

Namibian conditions.

Sanitation facilities constructed in rural communities

Overall capacity in water and sanitation enhanced through exposure to good,

appropriate practices and information sharing.

Programme 03: Forestry


To develop and manage the forestry resources in order to enhance socio-economic

development and environmental sustainability:

The main activities under this programme are:

Forestry Resource Management

Forest Research

Development and implementation of forestry policies and legislation:

Tree planting and orchard development:

Community based forest management

Forest Protection and Conservation

Fire management

Main Outputs

Forest Council established and functioning

Beekeeping Policy and Strategy in place

Tree planting and orchard development project established and managed

Market facilities for firewood established and functional

Permit System in place for Monitoring & Evaluation

Community forests gazetted and managed as per management plans

Community Forestry Centres established and managed

Maps for Community Forests produced

Scientific papers and technical reports produced and resented to all stakeholders

Maintain and construct fire cut lines (fire breaks)

Suppress forest/veld fires

Forest extension materials developed and disseminated;

Submit documents to the relevant authority for gazetting community forests


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Facilitation of policy formulation leading to the creation of legal framework;

Implementation of policies; the promotion of agricultural and agro-industrial

development;

Mobilization of technical and financial resources;

Development and maintenance of an agricultural information system;

Ensure administration of the Co-operative Act; and the promotion of marketing of

agricultural products.

Provision of administrative support to the Vote’s programmes to ensure proper

financial management, optimal deployment of resources the acquisition and

development of physical infrastructures, ITC services, transport and communication,

consumables, safety and wellness, utilities, legal costs, assets management and

protection, public relations, publications, capacity building and staff development.

Catering for emergency relief assistance in the Agricultural sector.


Policy Supervision


Agriculture Planning, Agro-business Development and Co-operation Regulation

Capacity Development

Emergency Relief

Strategic Activities and Main Output.

Policy Supervision

Efficient implementation of Government policies.

Policies reviewed and implemented


Main Outputs:

Safe and conducive working environment created.

Existing MAWF infrastructure upgraded and maintained.

Efficient and effective management and coordination of ministerial finance in place.

Effective ministerial utility services provided

Administration and coordination of employees’ conditions of services improved.

Agriculture Planning, Agro-business Development and Co-operation Regulation

Main Outputs:

Sector policies reviewed and formulated.

Ministerial developmental and strategic plans reviewed, formulated and

implementation monitored.


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Ministerial programmes evaluated.

Reports on consultancies, surveys and studies conducted.

Value addition, processing and marketing programmes identified.

Interventions to boost processing and value addition approved and implemented

Agro-industrial businesses established.

Co-operation agreements (bi-lateral, regional and multi-lateral) concluded;

Agriculture management information system developed and maintained;

Focal persons for AMIS within directorates trained;

Access to credit facilities for both farmers and cooperative maintained.

Capacity Development

Main Outputs:

Skills gaps are identified for human capacity development

Annual bursaries are awarded suitably qualified Namibians are appointed upon and

completion of studies.

Emergency Relief

Main Outputs

Quick response established to emergencies in order to minimise losses so that human

lives and their belongings could be secured.

EXPENDITURE FROM CONTIGENCY 2014/15

None

Expenditure by Standard Item

Overall budget allocation to the vote


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Estimate Actual



Subsidies and Other Current Transfers 68 660 000 65 750 271





Operational Capital 84 235 498


(Development)1 486 800 000 1 322 542 624


Development Budget 1 486 800 000 1 406 778 123

Total State Revenue

Fund Appropriation2 618 452 000 2 451 774 408


Grand Total 2 618 452 000 2 451 774 408

Year

Breakdown

2014/15


Main Division 01: Office of the Minister:

Under spending of 11.81% (N$738,432.04)

The contributing factor is that the foreign trips for the Hon. Minister and Dep. Minister depend

on the invitations from their counter parts as well as subsequent authorization from the Head

of State and therefore very difficult to plan for.

During the year under review fewer trips were undertaken as anticipated, hence the under

spending on this main division.

Main Division 02: Administration:

Under spending of 2.56% (N$7,624,373.89)

The contractors on annual tender struggle to get the bills of quantity from the Ministry of Works

on time which forces them to commence later in the given financial year and thus not able to

complete the work before the end of the financial year.

Main Division 03: Veterinary services:


The under spending of funds under this main division was attributed by the fact that funds that

were budgeted for 4 Chief Veterinarians and 10 State Veterinarians after the restructuring of

the main division as well as foreign vets could not be utilized because there were no suitable

candidates for those vacancies.


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Under spending on the development budget occurred due Contractor for phase 1 (Bulk

Earthworks) for the construction of Ondangwa Veterinary Clinics and Laboratories which

withdrew.

There were also delays in the appointment of new contractors, to late submission of payments

by the Ministry of Works and Transport. Other under spending was caused by some contractors

that could not complete the work in time.

The process of acquiring land have also caused delay in conducting feasibility studies,

development of building designs and project documentation by the consultants contracted by

Ministry of Works and Transport in completion of the construction of some veterinary clinics

as well as commencement of the construction of veterinary infrastructure at some border posts

which also ended up in some funds not being utilized during the period under review.

Main division 04: Research:


The variance on this main division is coming from vacant posts that were not filled due to

recruitment process of professional categories, fluctuation or movement of personnel due to

promotions and retirements and resignations.

The retention monies from remodelling and renovation work at the analytical laboratory

facilities is also another contributing factor to the under spending under this main division.

Main division 05: Agricultural Development and Extension:

Under spending of 2.16%: (N$3,611,419.63)

This main division under spent due to the fact that it could not fill the critical positions such

as: 3x Chief Agricultural Scientific Officer, 1 x Deputy Director Engineering and 2 x Chief

Engineers. This was because most of the applicants did not meet the requirements for these

positions e.g. registration with the Engineering Council and staff in junior positions cannot

jump grades.

Main division 06: Agricultural Engineering


The under spending on the Green Scheme program was due to the non-delivery of the tractors

by the supplier during the year under review.

Main division 07: Agricultural Planning, Pricing, Marketing and Co-operation


The under spending on this main division was attributed to vacancies that were not filled, e.g.

Director and some positions were waiting for the outcome of the appeal.

The budgetary estimation for professional services for the Agricultural Trade Attaché in

Belgium-Brussels was also overestimated due to the uncertainty of the exchange rates of the

Euro Currency.

Main division 08: Agricultural Training



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The under spending on this main division was caused by resignation of some staff members

and the re-grading that caused the staff members not to be translated into officers. The position

for one Scientific Officer as a Mechanical Engineer could also not be filled due to unsuitable

candidates at that time which causes the vacant post to be re advertised only in the following

financial year.

Main Division 10: Water Resources Management


The under spending was mainly due to the indirect result of the situation that many posts at

senior level could not be filled, such as the Director : Resource Management post, four Chief

Hydrologist posts and one Chief control Technician post. This resulted in the non –utilization

of funds on the remuneration and Employers Contribution to the GIPF.

The under spending on the development budget was because of the delayed execution of

projects due to tender procedures and consultants` appointments processes.

The other contributing factor encountered that also caused the under spending was the

Stampriet Trans boundary Groundwater Investigation, a joint study with neighboring

countries and part of it is funded by UNESCO. DWAF was supposed to fund workshop which

did not happen. The Quantification of the National Groundwater Resources of Namibia,

the Call for Expression of Interest to carry out the Study and Develop Methodology was

advertised for tendering purposes but no suitable bid was received. The second (2) phase, there

were tendering challenges regarding Nam Water/DWAF drilling exercise which caused delays.

Therefore the tender was not completed by end of the financial year. Water Quality

Laboratory, Quotations to purchase the required analytical equipment could not be obtained

on time. All those factors were beyond the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry’s

control hence the above-mentioned under expenditure could not be avoided.

Main Division 11: Rural Water Supply


The variance on this main division was due to vacant posts that were not filled due to the

recruitment process of professional registration requirements, fluctuation or movement of

personnel due to promotions and retirements and resignations. These vacancies lead to savings

under the other subdivisions due to activities that could not be carried out.

Under-spending on the development budget occurred due to the long and slow tendering

processes from the initial stages of tendering up to the awarding of the project to the successful

contractors which resulted on most projects starting late and not possible to finish the planned

work on time.

The other reason was due to the delay with the excavation of the Neckartal Dam as a result of

seasonal factors such as rain which affected the heavy duty machinery to have access to the

site. The other major reason was due to the fact that most of the Contractors were SME`s who

encountered difficulties in securing funding and Performance Guarantees from Commercial

banks.

Main Division 12: Forestry


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Under spending of 10.39%: (N$16,705,879.55) The under spending on this main division was caused by 33 vacant posts of Forestry

Technicians as well as Chief Foresters, Principal Foresters and Chief Forest Technicians

positions that could not be filled as there were no suitable candidates for those vacancies. These

vacancies lead to under spending under the other subdivisions due to planned and budgeted

activities that could not be carried out.

On the development budget, the under spending occurred due to timely processing of Bill of

Quantity documents and cumbersome processes in especially construction in approving

invoices for constructions by the Ministry of Works and Transport.

NON-TAX REVENUE incomplete table the column of variances missing

Estimate Actual

Private telephone calls 1 500.00 1 935.20

Unclaimed cheques

Miscellaneous 470 000.00 933,155.38

Lost Equipment 40 000.00 27,445.06

Ministerial fines 4 000.00 300.00

Lease of State Building/Lands 160 000.00 171 180.12

Sale of stock and farm produce 5 500 000.00 3,759,710.73

Veterinary & Clinical services 1 400 000.00 1,151,020.09

Services rendered to Ministries 1 000.00 0.00

Performance Testing fees 2 000.00 0.00

Sale of furs & wool 500 000.00 568 380.45

Grazing fees 3 000.00 3,540.00

Meat Hygienic services 2 500 000.00 2,940,204.88

Registration on remedies/

feeds/fertilizer 720 000.00 736 034.24

Hides & Skins 10 500.00 19,443.50

College fees -

Ploughing services 400 000.00 2,082,753.98

Planting services 315 83,894.30

Seeds & Fertilizers 50 000.00 1,174,697.98

Auction fees 3 220 000.00 1,941,680.00

Sale of water & Electricity 130 000.00 194,342.62

Sale of Water 77 841.60

Laboratory Testing Fees 1 400 000.00 1,378,179.85

Meter linkage & Rental fees 2 300 000.00 4,200,070.00

Permit Fees 3 200 000.00 4,815,459.55

Sale of Forestry Products 465 000.00 793,724.41

Game & Game Produce 10 000.00 3 683.70

Total 22 487 315 27,098,910.14

Year

Revenue Source

2014/15

Human Resources Capacity


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No of Staff 2014/15

Approved4 656

Funded3 956


None


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Summary of movable assets




Average

estimated

market unit

value (N$)

Toal Value (N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available to

date

% of items not take

for to auction(

current stock level


A B C D E

None 0 0.00 0 0 0.0

worn and damages


None, as all stock were already disposed through auctioned.


Average estimated

market unit value

(N$)

Toal Value (N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available to

date

% of items not

take for to

auction( current

stock level of

individual items)

A B C D E

None 0 0 0 00.0



None, all worn and damaged stocks were already disposed through auctioned.


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Vehicles


Average

estimated

market unit

value (N$)

Toal Value

(N$) BiXCi

Quantity

available to

date

% of items not

take for to

auction( current

stock level of

individual items)

A B C D E

Passenger Sedan Vehicle 1 15000 15 000 1 0.0

LDV 2x4 Single Cab Pick-ups 4 25000 100 000 4 0.0

LDV 4x4 Single Cab Pick-ups 4 30000 120 000 4 0.0

LDV 4x4 Double Cabs Passenger Vehicle1 30000

30 0001 0.0

Trucks 5 Ton 15 50000 750 000 15 0.0

Trucks 7 Ton 8 85000 680 000 8 0.0

Tractors 11 40000 440 000 11 0.0

Grader Galion/ Caterpillar 2 160000 320 000 2 0.0

Bulldozer 2 150000 300 000 2 0.0

Ball Machine 1 30000 30 000 1 0.0

Trailer 3 13000 39 000 3 0.0

Truck Water tanker 1 100000 100 000 1 0.0


VOTE 21: NAMIBIAN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE

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INTRODUCTION


The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) is a statutory board established in terms of Article

121 of the Namibian Constitution, as amended. The NCS legal mandate is provided for under

Section 3 of the newly promulgated Correctional Service Act, 2012 (Act No 9 of 2012)

The mandate of the Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) is to protect the public while

assisting offenders to prepare for a law-abiding return to the community. To achieve this, the

Service must accurately assess the risk and needs of offenders and exercise a risk

management response such as custody, programming and structured community support.

Therefore the NCS aims to be modern, professional correctional service, adopting the

principles and methods that can enhance public safety, safe custody and reintegration of

inmates thus creating a purposeful and meaningful change of offenders into law abiding

citizens. The NCS shall ensure that every inmate is secured in a correctional institution, and

that suitable and effective treatment programme addressing criminal behavior are offered.



Correctional Service Day – Goodwill activities

The NCS successfully held the Correctional Service Day on the 28th - 29th April 2015. The

Correctional Service Day was originally slated for 27th March, but due to the Independence

Golden Jubilee, it was postponed to take place in April 2015.

The Correctional Service Day in itself was not the only success, the main success of the NCS

is that the day was preceded by goodwill activities to the community which were as follows:

Donated 135 walking sticks towards old age homes through the Ministry of Health and

Social Services that were manufactured by offenders.

Donated 135 Jerseys towards needy schools through the Ministry of Gender Equality

and Child Welfare.

Donated 140 desks towards needy schools that were renovated by offenders.

Cleaned the yard and surrounding as well as did some renovation work at the Omaruru

Children’s Haven. 35 Jerseys were also donated to the haven.

All correctional institutions around the country engaged in various goodwill activities

including: financial and material donations, erection of dwellings, renovation of homes,

cooking and cleaning at children’s homes etc.


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Recruitment of 325 Correctional Officers

The Namibian Correctional Service managed to recruit 325 new correctional officers which

was a substantial achievement in view of the over 50% staff shortage that the NCS is facing.

This recruitment will go a long way in addressing not only the staff shortage, but also in

minimizing security threats and incidences that are associated with the shortage of custodial

staff at correctional facilities.

Recruitment of Health Personnel

The NCS, for the first time, managed to recruit four (4) medical officers (Doctors). Together

with the Doctors, also ……….nurses were recruited to alleviate the acute shortage of health

personnel that the NCS has been grappling with over the years. This will significantly enhance

the health care of offenders and reduce health related incidences.

Roll-out of the ORMCS to E. Shikongo

Since the launch of the Offender Risk Management Correctional Strategy (ORMCS) in 2011

and the envisioning of the NCS to roll it out to seven (7) correctional facilities, we could only

manage to have it so far in two correctional facilities due to the challenge of financial

constraints. However, in the 2014/15 financial year, the NCS managed to roll one more

correctional facility (Evaristus Shikongo Correctional Facility). This is a great achievement in

that having the ORMCS in three (3) correctional facilities maximizes our ability and potential

to rehabilitate more offenders in a modern evidence-based manner.

Food Production and self-sustenance

As per the below table, the NCS self-produced food products which were supplied to all

Correctional Facilities as per Logistics requirements for the period of twelve (12) months (from

April 2014 to March 2015). The Namibian Correctional Service is self-sufficient in terms

maize meal, bread flour, max-a-meal and Oluno pork:

Descriptions % Actual supplied in kg Value in N$

Maize meal 100% 432 800 2 164 000.00

Bread flour 100% 68 900 378 950.00

Max-a-meal 100% 60 900 546 882.00

Vegetables 9% 46 602 230 679.90

Beef 45% 24 109 855 869.50

Pork Oluno 100% 35 455 1 247 992.00

Pork Hardap 16% 13 279 467 420.80

Fruits 11 458 63 019.00

TOTAL 5 954 813.20


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Total saving N$5 954 813.20

Challenges

Security Equipment

The need for appropriate security equipment such as communication devices, transport,

standby power generators, fire-arms, handcuffs and scanners is critical for the maintenance of

security and order in a sensitive environment such as corrections. Insufficient security

equipment leaves us vulnerable to smuggling of contraband into our correctional facilities and

open to riots, attacks by offenders and public, escapes, smuggling of dangerous articles into

our facilities and many other vulnerabilities.

Materials and Supplies for Offenders and Staff

As parties to the United Nations and the African Union, we strife to live up to UN Standard

Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners and the African Charter on Human Rights. This

means we are expected to provide inmates with adequate food, water and electricity, clothing,

open space, ventilation etc. However, the inadequacy of funds does not allow us to provide

these services as required and it often results in legal action by offenders.

Furthermore, our staff are expected to present themselves in a manner which portrays a

professional image requiring them to dress in proper uniform. However, this is also not often

the case due to inadequate funds.

Manpower

The NCS is currently at a staff shortage of more than 55%. The shortage of staff, particularly

custodial staff responsible for security at facilities, is a serious security threat both to our

facilities and the community at large because there is always the potential for escapes, riots and

other serious incidents when staff are not enough.


Lawful detention of those ordered by lawful authority to be detained

Reduce re-offending


The Namibian Correctional Service under spent with 6% on average.

Estimate Actual




Total 800 962 000 756 681 315

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

N$


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Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

To roll out a comprehensive Offender Risk

Management Correctional Strategy (ORMCS)

in 7 institutions by 2016/17

2 2 2 1

To increase number of offenders participating in

the rehabilitation programmes from 492 to 3500

offenders by 2016/17

590 640 675

To increase number of offenders successfully

integrated into the Community to 1433 by

2016/17

413 480 540

To increase the accommodation capacity of

offenders by 1 000 bed space by 2016/17 20 96 102

To improve the welfare of inmates from the

current 60% to 90% by 2016/17 80 85 90

To improve the welfare of staff from the current

30% to 60% by 2016/17 50 55 60

To increase the number of offenders placed on Community Service Orders

from to by 2016/17

Targets:

Target 1: To roll out a comprehensive Offender Risk Management Correctional Strategy.

The programme reached their target group.

Effectiveness: The programmes reached their targets in terms of outputs and results. ORMCS

was rolled out to the two institutions as planned for the year under review

Efficiency: More funds are required for the programme to have quality results.

Impacts: The Correctional Facilities are no more overcrowded like in the past. The new

programmes which were introduced are bringing positive impacts.


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01:01 MD04 714,439,000 659,582,799 92.32

714,439,000 659,582,799 92.32

02:01 MD05 52,058,000 66,577,325 127.89

52,058,000 66,577,325 127.89

03:01 MD06 5,950,000 2,046,436 34.39

5,950,000 2,046,436 34.39

04:01 MD01 8,306,000 10,053,372 121.04

04:02 MD02 7,094,000 4,416,363 62.25

04:03 MD03 13,115,000 13,776,921 105.05

28,515,000 28,246,656 99.06

800,962,000 756,453,215 94.44



MD: Main Division

Vote-Total

Sub-Total

Sub-Total

03 Re-intergration

Sub-Total

04 Supervision and Support

01 Safe Custody and Rehabilitation

Sub-Total

02 Correctional administration

*P-

CodeProgramme Name

*A-

CodeActivity Name

*MD in

Charge

2014/15



Provide the programme objective


NB: The main activities as per MoF’s adopted programme based budgeting is that each main

division is the main activity. Therefore, what is required here is to describe the main objective

of the main division as contained in the detailed MoF form and provide the output achieved

during the year under review

Programme 01: Safe Custody and Rehabilitation


To provide safe and humane custody to offenders

This programme contributes to the protection of society by providing reasonable, safe, secure

and humane custody of offenders in accordance with universally acceptable standards. It also

assists inmates in the reformation of criminal behavior through the offender risk management

correctional strategy, which includes, among others, risk and needs assessment, delivery of

rehabilitative programmes and services to reduce reoffending.


Drafting of Policies

Conduct stakeholders consultation


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Develop a monitoring and evaluation tool

Develop additional needs oriented rehabilitation programmes such as sex offender

programmes and pre-release programmes.

Streamline rehabilitation programme delivery by reviewing rehabilitation programmes

that are currently being offered at Institutions where the ORMCS is yet to be introduced

and to align them to the ones offered at Elizabeth Nepemba Correctional Facility and

Windhoek Central Correctional Facility; Further, to review rehabilitation programmes

currently being offered by external partners to ensure that they are complementing (and

not duplicating) existing NCS

Increase capacity to address the health and welfare needs of offenders through the

adequate provision of clothing, bedding, personal hygiene, food, sanitation, job skills

and work experience amongst theres in accordance with u n i v e r s a l l y accepted

standards.

Improve the welfare and morale of staff by providing recreational activities/facilities,

official accommodation, adequate uniforms and human resource development

programs.

Improve security through the maintenance of existing dynamic and static security

systems (eg. training, prison locks, electronic security, perimeter protection, etc.),

replacement and supplementation of security items (firearms, ammunition, restraining

equipment, security vehicles, etc.).

Strengthen correct ional operat ions by providing adequate securi ty,

t ransport , office supplies, furniture, machinery and equipment and communication

expenses.

Recruit and train custodial staff.

Rollout the comprehensive offender risk management correctional strategy to the five

identified NCS institutions by altering existing buildings, institutional preparedness

checklist, advertising posts, recruitment

Strategic Activities2 and Output to Achieve High-Level Strategies

Correctional Operations

PROGRAMME 02: Correctional Administration

Objective of the programme

This programme will ensure that facilities are up to standard

Main activities

01 Namibian Correctional Service Administration

. The sub-activities under this programme will include the following:

1. Namibian Correctional Service administration.

1.1 Construct remand centres in five regions for un-sentenced offenders.

2 In the strategic activities table, please insert the output or quantity of goods produced and the amount money expend.


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1.2 Construct and alter correctional facilities: construct one facility; renovate two and

alter four facilities, in order to provide appropriate accommodation for sentenced

offenders.

1.3 Construct four Command Area Offices.

1.4 Compliance and Control of Correctional Facilities through the conduct of

performance inspections, proper governance of all correctional facilities, human &

financial resources, industries and properties

Expected outputs


The sub-activities under this programme will include the following:

1.1 Construct remand centres in five regions for un-sentenced offenders.

1.2 Construct and alter correctional facilities: construct one facility; renovate two and

alter four facilities, in order to provide appropriate accommodation for sentenced

offenders.

1.3 Construct four Command Area Offices.

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1.4 Compliance and Control of Correctional Facilities through the conduct of

performance inspections, proper governance of all correctional facilities, human &

financial resources, industries and properties.

Programme 03: Re-integration


This programme will assist offenders to successfully return into society as law-

abiding citizens through controlled and gradual release supported by community

corrections with proper supervision and support


Develop a sex-offender programme

Train Programme Officers on TLS, MMSU & sex-offender programme

Conduct research

Finalise functional literacy curriculum for offenders

Develop functional literacy study materials and guides

Develop ICT e-learning content for accelerated learning

Train education officers on new education curriculum

Conduct baseline study on vocational education training (VET) at all NCS facilities

Obtain NTA accreditation for NCS facilities

Pilot the implementation of the VET policy

Provide guidelines on the upgrading of existing industrial workshops

Consult stakeholders on the construction of vocational workshops

Develop and submit procurement plan and calendar on the workshop


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equipment/machinery to be procured

Align religious care services to ORMCS

Review and develop new religious care manuals and policies

Train religious care officers on religious care programmes

Finalize restorative justice programme

Train Officers on management of State President Decision (SPD) Patients

Facilitate the development of manuals and tools for specialised facility for SPD

Participate in CPD activities

Develop Community Service Orders manuals and tools

Consolidate Community Service orders in regions were the scheme is operating.

Train CSO officers in 2 regional commands

Conduct awareness workshops for stakeholders.

Expedite the development of CSO database

Strategic Activities and Output to Achieve High-Level Strategies

Release of Offenders

PROGRAMME 02: CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION

Objective

This programme will ensure that facilities are up to standard

Main activities



Namibian Correctional Service administration.

Construct remand centres in five regions for un-sentenced offenders.

Construct and alter correctional facilities: construct one facility; renovate two and alter

four facilities, in order to provide appropriate accommodation for sentenced offenders.

Construct four Command Area Offices.

Compliance and Control of Correctional Facilities through the conduct of performance

inspections, proper governance of all correctional facilities, human & financial

resources, industries and properties.

iii. Expected outputs

Namibian Correctional Service Administration


Construct remand centres in five regions for un-sentenced offenders.

Construct and alter correctional facilities: construct one facility; renovate two and alter

four facilities, in order to provide appropriate accommodation for sentenced offenders.

Construct four Command Area Offices.

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Compliance and Control of Correctional Facilities through the conduct of performance

inspections, proper governance of all correctional facilities, human & financial

resources, industries and properties.




This programme encompasses all administrative and coordinative services to support

the


Policies supervision

Provision of overall leadership, coordination and supervision by the Minister.


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Policies Supervision

Coordination and support services. Ensure financial and administrative wellbeing of the Ministry.


Coordination and Support services

Oversight of correctional service.

Develop practice policies and guidelines for the National Release Board. Under main

division: 06 (National Release Board).

Develop Human Resource Development Plan.

Conduct training as recommended by the Human Resource Development Plan.

Provide General Support Services.

Provide corporate guidance, management and balanced structuring of the Namibian

Correctional Service.

Respond to HIV/AIDS impact on the NCS.

Plan, Organize, Host and Attend International conferences, commissions and meetings.

Render Advisory Services (legal, public relations, policy).

Enhance partnership with stakeholders.

Enhance correctional industries‟ capacity to support rehabilitation programmes.


Oversight of Correctional Service


None.



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Estimate Actual



Subsidies and Other




Capital Transfers

(Operational)


Operational Capital



Capital Transfers

(Development)


Total State Revenue



Grand Total 800 962 000 756 681 315

Year

Breakdown

2014/15


There was an under spending on remuneration because of misplacement of staff, The

Development budget funds were viremented to operational budget due to lack of funds on the

operational budget.

NON-TAX REVENUE


Private tel Calls 1,200 0 0

Miscellaneous 84,700 39,104 46

Departmental Fines 60,500 0 0

Prisoners labour 242,000 177,082 73

Water and Electricity 36,300 0 0

Obsolute worn out and surplus 363,000 156,518 43

Total 787,700 372,704 162

Year

Revenue Source

2014/15


No of Staff 2014/15

Approved6 118

Funded2 185




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None


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INTRODUCTION

The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources is responsible for the management and

development of fisheries and aquaculture.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE VOTE’S ACHIEVEMENTS

Freshwater aquaculture is in the position to supply sufficient fingerlings to fish farmers to

enhance aquaculture in Namibia. The MFMR managed to produce more than the forecasted

1.5 million tilapia and 300 000 catfish fingerlings for the period 2014/15 with an actual

production of 1,323,173 tilapia and 1,438,233 million catfish fingerlings.

Research to improve the genetic potential of brood stock and performance of fingerlings for

freshwater aquaculture is progressing well. Farmers are continuously trained and an advisory

service on aquaculture is available from all 6 Inland Aquaculture Centre’s in Namibia.

The Ministry has managed to successfully come up with information that determined fisheries

contribution to GDP, encourage value addition in the fishing sector which means that there has

been a reduction in the export of raw materials. In addition, the Ministry has also managed to

realize an increase in the fishing employment with about 200 people. There has also been

infrastructure development with respect to processing plants and the purchasing of vessels.

The Ministry has also realised a wider participation of Namibians in the fishing sector and the

beneficiation thereof. It has also appraised the performance of the fishing sector in general.

During the year under review, the Ministry penetrated two markets with new products, namely

Germany and Congo Brazzaville. A joint technical committee between Namibia and Congo

Brazzaville has been established to spearhead the implementation of the Memorandum of

Understanding in fisheries and aquaculture between the two countries.

The Ministry has commenced with the revision of the three policies under the Ministry with

the view to consolidate this set of three policies into one fisheries policy for Namibia. The

consolidation was necessary for policy coherence and for practicality purposes in the

implementation of the policy. Various consultations with all the 14 regions took place from 9

July 2015 to 1 September 2015. The Ministry is now busy incorporating all the inputs received

from the consultative process in order to finalise the draft policy.

The Ministry is busy evaluating harvesting rights whose terms are due to expire on 31

December 2015.

Fisheries Inspectors appointed as peace officers & the training of Fisheries Inspectors as peace

officers.

Full functionality of the Namibian Vessel Monitoring System (VMS).

Major IUU case won in 2014 with fine of N$150,000.00 paid.

Successfully carried the annual maintenance schedule of both patrol and research vessels in

accordance to national and international Standards.


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The objectives of the Ministry are to:

Promote and regulate the responsible and sustainable utilization of living marine and

fresh water resources and aquaculture within the context of environmental

sustainability.

Establish a conducive environment in which the fishing and fish processing industries

can prosper and derive optimal income from marine resources.

Further Namibia interest within the fishing sector.

Provide professional, responsive and customer focused services.

Delivered our services efficient and effectively providing best value for money.

Continuously invest in human resource development so as to enhance Namibia’s

capacity to manage fisheries and marine resources, develop and participate in domestic

fishing and fish processing and play an effective role in regional and international

fisheries affairs.


Estimate Actual



Development Partners 39 151 500 31 726 734

Total 407 899 500 356 958 118

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

N$


300



Actual

2014/15-2016/17

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

Target 1: Greater fish stocks recovery by 2016/17

Hake: 2 million tons 1,068,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,115,000

Pilchard: 200,000 tons 160,000 200,000 200,000 0

Horse mackerel: 2.5 million tons 1,450,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,500,000

Rock Lobster: 3,000 tons 939 1,300 1,300 1,180

Crab: 20,000 tons 26,600 20,000 20,000 25,500

Monk: 55,000 tons 38,000 30,000 30,000 26,000

Orange Roughy 10,000 tons 0 0 0 0

Target 2: 95% Inland Fisheries Monitoring Control and surveillance by 2016/17 80% 80% 80% 80%

Target 3: 95% Marine Fisheries Monitoring Control and surveillance by 2016/17 80% 80% 80% 70%

Target 4: 95% National, Regional and relevant bodies collaboration(IUU) by 2016/17 80% 80% 80% 95%

Target 5: 95% Vessesl Monitoring System operational by 2016/17 83% 80% 80% 80%

Target 6: 40% staff members provided with Finacial Support for Qualifying Training by 2016/17 5 5

Target 7: 1,800,000 fingerlings (Tilapia & catfish) produce by 2016/17

1,500,000 tilapia fingerlings distibuted by 2016/17

300,000 catfish fingerlings produce by 2016/17

9,270,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 10,531,406

Target 8: 750,000 fingerlings (tilapia & catfish) produce by 2016/17

500,000 tilapia fingerlings distibuted by 2016/17

250,000 catfish fingerlings produce by 2016/17

673,792 500,000

180,000

500,000

180,000 1,173,792

Target 9: 80 tons of fresh water fish produce by 2016/17 97 tons 50 tons 50 tons 121,557 tons

Target 10: 400 tons of fish feed produce by 2016/17 175 tons 400 tons 400 tons 554 tons

Target 11: New markets penetrated by 2014/15

Dubai (Crab &

Lobster) Finland

( Hake, Monk)

USA (Hake)

Botswana (Horse

Mackerel), China

(Oyster &

Albalone),

Norway (tuna,

Hake,Monk), Re-

union(Snoek)

Botswana (Horse

Mackerel), China

(Oyster &

Albalone),

Norway (tuna,

Hake,Monk), Re-

union(Snoek)

No new markets

have been

penetrated

during the

period under

review

Target 12: 100% Quota fees collected by 2014/15 90% 90% 90% 63%

Target 13: 40% of all fisheries products landed and locally produce by 2016/17

This is a new

target and

information

would only be

available for

2015/16

Target 1: Greater Fish Stock Recovery by 2016/17


No. State of the Orange Roughy stock unknown as the resource has not been assessed since 2008

moratorium/closure

Effectiveness: have programmes reached their targets in terms of

Outputs and results?

Yes and No. Yes it was possible to assess the status of those stocks covered and provide advice

accordingly. No because, most stocks (except Crab) remain below their targeted levels and this

was due to a number of factors (some beyond one's control) such as unfavorable weather

conditions

Efficiency: Would it have been possible to reach the same outputs

With less inputs?


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No. Dedicated surveys at sea using research vessels always have to be conducted and additional

research scientific data has to be collected from commercial fishing activities, as was the case

during the reporting period.

Impacts: are target groups using the outputs of the programs? How

did living conditions change as a result of using the program outputs?

Why?

Provision of scientific advice to government on the sustainable utilization of living marine

resources was made possible and, such; government would be able to make informed decisions

when managing the marine resources.

Target 2: 95% Inland Fisheries Monitoring Control and Surveillance by 2016/17


Certain targets such as sea surveillance were achieved however, coastal and river patrols were

not achieved due to lack of patrol vehicle and boats


outputs and results?

Not 100% but as indicated above some areas have achieved required operational output and

results


with less inputs?

No, due to lack of patrol vehicle and hovers it was not possible to achieve the all set target and

outputs.



Why?

Yes, the target groups are using the outputs of the programme.

Target 3: 95% Marine Fisheries Monitoring Control and Surveillance by 2016/17


Certain targets such as sea surveillance were achieved however, coastal and river patrols were

not achieved due to lack of patrol vehicle and boats




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Not 100% but as indicated above some areas have achieved required operational output and

results


with less inputs?

No, due to lack of patrol vehicle and hovers it was not possible to achieve the all set target and

outputs.



Why?

Yes, the target groups are using the outputs of the programme.

Target 4: 95% National, Regional and relevant bodies collaboration (IUU) by 2016/17


Yes



Yes, the Ministry has implemented national measures against IUU fishing as well as various

conservation measures adopted by various Regional Fisheries Management Organizations.


with less inputs?

No, it would not be possible to reach the same output with less input.



Why?

Yes, the targeted groups are using the output of the programme

Target 5: 95% Vessel Monitoring System operational by 2016/17


Yes, the programme has reach the target groups




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Yes, the programme has reach its target in terms of all commercial fishing vessels that are

required to have VMS on board has been fitted with ALC's on board.


with less inputs?

No, it is not possible to reach the same outputs with less input due to technicality of the

equipment and resources required.



Why?

Yes, the target groups are using the outputs of the programme by fitting ALC's and adhering to

the VMS legislation.

Target 6: 40 staff members provided with Financial Support for Qualifying Training by

2016/17


Yes, permanent employees of the Ministry


Outputs and results?

Yes, the target was reach in terms of output and results.


with less inputs?

No, it would not have been possible to reach the same output with fewer inputs.



Why?

Yes, the target groups are using the output of the programme. Staff members upgraded their

educational qualification through bursaries and scholarships granted through the Ministry's

Human resources Development programme.

Target 7: 1,800,000 fingerlings (tilapia & catfish) produce by 2016/17


Yes



Yes


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with less inputs?

No, fish feed



Why?

Target 8: 750,000 fingerlings (tilapia & catfish) distribute by 2016/17


Yes



Yes


with less inputs?

No, Budget for fish Feed is crucial



Why?

Yes, Fish farmers receiving fingerlings can produce fish to improve their nutrition and livelihood

Target 9: 80tons of fresh water fish produce by 2016/17


No, not sufficient budget to produce fish feed to produce enough fish to achieved the set target

for fish production



No


with less inputs?

No, sufficient budget for fish feed crucial to achieve target



Why?

Yes, Fish produce were sold and consumed and therefore improve nutrition and living conditions

of rural poor


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Target 10: 400 tons of fish feed produce by 2016/17


No



No


with less inputs?

No budget for fish feed needed to achieve target



Why?

Yes, Fish feed supplied enable farmers to produce fish thereby improving living conditions

Target 11: New markets penetrated by 2014/15


Yes



The identified targets for new markets penetration have not been achieved; however, the

Ministry is in consultation with stakeholders to continue working on penetrating these markets

through bi-lateral engagements.


with less inputs?

No, the same outputs are needed to reach the same outputs due to the workload required to

achieve the desired result.



Why?

Without the achievement the intended outputs during the 2014/15 period, it would not negatively

impact on the target groups, reason being that there are established markets for the Namibian

fish and fisheries products.

Target 12: 100% Quota fees collected by 2014/15


Yes



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The target in terms of output on quota collection could not be reach due to the fact that the start

of the new hake fishing season has changes from 1st May to 1st November. This has resulted in

the current hake fishing season running until 30th September 2015.


with less inputs?

No, the same inputs are needed to reach the same outputs due to the workload required to achieve

the desired results.



Why?

With regards to the shortfall in the collection of quota fees in the reporting period will be realized

during the course of 2015.


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01-01 Conducting scientific Surveys and research

on living marine

MD 03 33 618 000 33 237 440 98.87

01-02 Analysis of data from Commercial fishing

Operations

MD 03 13 447 200 13 294 976 98.87

01-03 Modelling and Stock Assessment MD 03 6 723 600 6 647 488 98.87

01-04 Regional and International co- operations MD 03 6 723 600 6 647 488 98.87

01-05 Management of the Library and Aquarium MD 03 6 723 600 6 647 488 98.87

01-06 Annual contribution to Benguela Current

Commission (BCC)

MD 03 253 000 2 000 000 790.51

01-07 Marine Resources Fund (MRF) MD 03 15 000 000 15 000 000 100.00

01-08 Capital Investment/Projects MD 03 0

0.00

82 489 000 83 474 880 101.20

02-01 Training of engineers MD 02 198 100 161 043 81.29

02-02 Training of pilots MD 02 198 100 161 043 81.29

02-03 Bursary’s for Qualifying training MD 02 198 100 161 043 81.29

02-04 Training of scientists MD 02 277 340 225 460 81.29

02-05 Training of fisheries Inspectors and Observers MD 02 574 490 467 024 81.29

02-06 Training for revenue collection, customer care

training of

MD 02 534 870 434 815 81.29

1 981 000 1 610 428 81.29

03-01 Marine Deployment of fisheries patrol aircrafts

for aerial

MD 04 12 198 030 12 008 351 98.45

03-02 Administer and maintain fisheries patrol craft’s MD 04 8 444 790 8 313 474 98.45

03-03 Deployment of the fisheries patrol vessels for sea

patrol and fishing inspection

MD 04 13 136 340 12 932 071 98.45

03-04 Monitoring of loading and off loading of fish

products at harbour

MD 04 11 259 720 11 084 632 98.45

03-05 Inspection of vehicles at road blocks MD 04 4 691 550 4 618 597 98.45

03-06 Coastal patrol and catch inspections MD 04 14 074 650 13 855 790 98.45

03-07 Monitoring of fish products at factories and at all

fishing

MD 04 10 321 410 10 160 913 98.45

03-08 Inland Inspections and compliance on rivers and

other water bodies

MD 04 4 691 550 4 618 597 98.45

03-09 Roadblocks and inspections MD 04 3 753 240 3 694 877 98.44

03-10 Enforcement of inland fisheries legislation in the

cuvelai system and

MD 04 6 568 170 6 466 035 98.45

03-11 Monitoring of fishing gears and licences issued by

local

MD 04 4 698 223 4 618 597 98.31

03-12 Annual contribution to NAMFI MD 04 14 150 000 14 150 000 100.00

03-13 Annual contribution to FOA MD 04 13 069 000 13 068 000 99.99

03-14 Annual contribution to Commission for

theConservation of

MD 04 286 327 286 327 100.00

03-15 Ludertiz Water Front Maritime Museum MD 04 1 000 000 1 000 000 100.00

03-16 Capital Investment/Projects MD 04 20 500 000 4 025 896 19.64

0.00

142 843 000 124 902 157 87.44

04-01 Marine Zonation of land & sea based aqua parks MD 05 1 041 690 1 018 610 97.78

04-02 Issuing licences to private entrepreneurs MD 05 694 460 679 073 97.78

04-03 Continued water quality monitoring MD 05 3 819 530 3 734 902 97.78

04-04 Continued Phytosanitary testing MD 05 3 472 300 3 395 366 97.78

04-05 Training, research & extension services MD 05 3 472 300 3 395 366 97.78

04-06 Inland Carry out feasibility study to determine

potential aqua areas

MD 05 2 430 610 2 376 756 97.78

04-07 Hatchery establishment at selected ecosystem MD 05 4 166 760 4 074 439 97.78

04-08 Fingerling distribution to rural communities MD 05 5 208 450 5 093 048 97.78

04-09 Fingerling distribution to subsistence farmers MD 05 3 472 300 3 395 366 97.78

04-10 Training, research & extension services MD 05 6 944 600 6 790 731 97.78


0.00

63 323 000 46 926 906 74.11


05-02 General Administration Services MD 02 18 702 720 18 333 002 98.02

05-03 Responsive to HIV/ADIS MD 02 2 078 080 1 960 731 94.35

05-04 Acquisitionof IT Equipment and Systems MD 06 3 636 640 3 431 279 94.35

05-05 Maintenance of IT MD 06 3 117 120 2 941 096 94.35

05-06 Ensure proper financial management MD 02 5 195 200 4 901 827 94.35

05-07 Improve revenue collection MD 02 19 222 240 18 136 761 94.35

62 352 000 53 744 924 86.20

06-01 Policy Formulation, Review, Monitoring

andEvaluation

MD 06 2 380 600 3 059 930 128.54

06-02 Undertaking Socio-Economic Research &

Analysis, special study and Advice

MD 06 3 309 600 3 059 930 92.46

06-03 Data collection, processing and verification MD 06 1 733 600 1 602 820 92.46

06-04 Fisheries Bilateral Cooperation and Trade

Exhibitions

MD 06 3 309 600 2 131 925 64.42

06-05 Monitoring and Evaluation of Capital Projects MD 06 1 733 600 1 602 820 92.46

06-06 Regional and International fees and Subscriptions MD 06 0

06-07 Public Education on Policy and Legal Framework MD 06 788 000 728 555 92.46

06-08 International relations and advice MD 06 1 576 000 1 457 109 92.46

06-09 HIV/AIDS MD 06 0

14 831 000 13 643 089 91.99

07-01 Verification of Quota Fees

calculation)

MD 06 929 000 929 000 100.00

0.00

929 000 929 000 100.00

368 748 000 325 231 384 88.20Vote-Total

Sub-Total

07 Tax Revenue Administration

Sub-Total

Sub-Total


Sub-Total

06 Policy and Economic Advice

Sub-Total

03Marine & Inland Monitoring, Control and

Surveillance

Sub-Total

04 Promotion of Marine & Inland Aquaculture

01 Survey and Stock Assessment

Sub-Total

02 Human Resources Development

2014/15*P-

CodeProgramme Name

*A-

CodeActivity Name

*MD in

Charge


308


309

Programme 1: Surveys and Stock assessment


Determine and assessing the long term sustainable field of living marine resources and fresh

water fish and the maintenance of the ecological balance of the environment

Main activities

The main activities are to conduct research operation on commercial resources,

supplemented by supportive research on non commercial resources and biotic and a biotic

environment.

Programme 2: Human Resources Development


To advice and assist the Minister of Fisheries in development of relevant policies in

accordance with legislative requirements and national objective and to facilitate the

implementation of the operations of the Ministry.

Main activities

The provision of administrative support services including accounting personnel,

organisational procedures, provision of material, transport services, equipment, secretarial

services and other auxiliary services.

Programme 3: Marine and Inland Monitoring and Surveillance


To management, control and rational utilization of living marine and freshwater in the best

interest of the country.

Main activities

Apply measures and operations to ensure protection and regulated utilization of marine

resources reliable with scientific results and economic planning to conduct patrol work with

patrol vessels and patrol plane.

STATE OWNED ENTREPRISES (SOE’s)

Namibia Maritime and Fisheries Institute (NAFI)



The primary objective of NAMFI is to provide maritime ad fisheries training, to enable

students to take up qualified positions within the maritime and fisheries industry. NAMFI is

tasked in Namibianizing the fishing and maritime industry.


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Main activities

Since the inception of the institution NAMFI’s core business is to conduct training to

seafarer’s. Its mandate is to Namibianize the Namibian fleets.

Fisheries Observer Agency (FOA)



The overall objective of the Fisheries Observer Agency is to contribute towards sustainable

utilization of Marine Resources within the Namibian EEZ and international waters by

providing an efficient and transparent service to all stakeholders through actively monitoring

the compliance with Marine legislation and the collection of relevant and reliable scientific

data.

Main activities

The FOA is mandated to place Fisheries Observer on-board fishing vessels to:

Undertake independent observations of the harvesting of marine biological resources in and

outside Namibian waters to provide catch, by-catch, and biological data necessary to support

in-season monitoring and stock assessment, as required by the Minister of Fisheries.

Complement the Ministry’s monitoring, control, surveillance and scientific activities through

the provision of prompt and accurate information.

Provide information necessary to support management of marine mammals and other

protected species.

Provide information necessary to support other specified science and management

programmes.

Programme 4: Promotion of Marine and Inland Aquaculture


The objective of this programme is for the responsible and sustainable development of

aquaculture to achieve social-economic benefits for all Namibians and to ensure

environmental sustainability.

Main activities

To review policy options, suggest and approved and Government guidelines in fisheries.

Programme5: Coordination and Support Services


To advice and assist the Minister of Fisheries in development of relevant policies in

accordance with legislative requirements and national objective and to facilitate the

implementation of the operations of the Ministry.

Main activities


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The provision of administrative support services including accounting personnel,

organisational procedures, provision of material, transport services, equipment, secretarial

services and other auxiliary services.

Programme 6: Policy and Economic Advice


Creation of a conducive environment in which the fishing industry can grow to its full

potential

Main activities

The main purpose of the division is to advice the Ministry on social-economic performance

of the fishing industry and also analyse the social-economic impacts on the determined total

allowable catches (TAC) on the fishing industry. This is done by analysing the performance

of the right holders in terms of investments, employment, social-economic contribution to

the community, and also to what extent they are participating in the fishing industry.

Programme 6: Tax Revenue Administration


Creation of a conducive environment in which the fishing industry can grow to its full

potential

Main activities

The main purpose of this programme is to verify and collect fees and levies which constitute

as the main means by which Government of Namibia wishes to collect resource rent from its

fishery. Quota fees are directly remitted to Treasury by the Ministry, and therefore represent

the main form of value transfer from the fisheries sector to Government for redistribution to

other sectors of the economic.


None



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Estimate Actual



Subsidies and Other




Capital Transfers

(Operational)


Operational Capital



Capital Transfers

(Development)


Total State Revenue



Grand Total 407,899,500 356,271,696

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

NON-TAX REVENUE


Private Telephone Calls 10 000 4 299 -57%

Miscellaneous 110 000 339 982 209%

Fishing Boat Licenses 198 000 574 035 189%

Hunting & Fishing Licenses 1 540 000 1 398 254 -9%

Quota Fees 99 000 000 132 974 496 34%

Total 100 858 000 135 291 066 34%

Year

Revenue Source


This revenue head is catering for staff members to pay for private telephone usage.

Miscellaneous:

Funds generated through this revenue head is for the hiring of accommodation facilities at

Kamutjonga Inland Fisheries Institute (KIFI) as well as Ogwediva center.

Fishing Boat Licenses:

Funds collected under this revenue head are licenses issued for vessels that are catching

different fish species ect. Hake, Horse Mackerel, Monk, Large Pelagic.


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Hunting and Fishing Licenses:

Recreational permits are issued to members of the public that intent to do recreational fishing

along our coastline. This normally reach it pick during public holidays, long weekends as

well as during the festive season.

Quota Fees:

The revenue generated under this revenue head is for quota fees payable by fishing

companies that have rights allocated to them.

2.1 HUMAN RESOURCES CAPACITY

No of Staff 2014/15

Approved571

Funded571


None

8.3 CAPITAL PROJECT 2013/14

Name of Project Revised Total Budget Execution Rate

Allocation Expenditure Variance

Aquaculture Development project in

Kavango4,500,000 984,559 3,515,440 21.88

Upgrading of Hardap Facilities/Ponds 2,000,000 44,178 1,955,821 2.21

Upgrading of Keetmanshoop

Fonteintjie Fish Farm7,000,000 3,965,212 3,034,787 56.65

Extension and Renovation of

Swakopmund (NATMIRC)1,000,000 992,206 7,793 99.22

Construction of Noordoewer Fish

Farm650,000 194,851 455,148 29.98

Construction of MFMR Regional

Office in Kavango8,500,000 6,173,745 2,326,254 72.63

Construction of Onakalunga Fish

Farm1,350,000 1,271,234 78,765 94.17

Renovation of MFMR Head Office 285,867 285,867 0 100.00

Aquaculture Development project in

Caprivi1,700,000 253,481 1,446,518 14.91

Leonardville Fish Farm 10,200,000 9,195,486 1,004,513 90.15

Construction of Vegetable Market

Outlet300,000 0 300,000 0.00

TOTAL 37,485,867 23,360,819 14,125,039

600,000

1500000

2,000,000

7,000,000

1,000,000

2,000,000

8,500,000

1,000,000

Total Budget

9,000,000

1,400,000

8,000,000

42,000,000


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8. Furniture and equipment



Toal Value (N$)

BiXCi


date




A B C D E

1 Machine copier Minolta 1 1 1000 10 1.0

2 Machine fax sharp F01530 1 1 500 20 4.0

3 Emmarsat transiver 2 2 500 30 6.0

4 Mouse Microsoft 1 20 20 50 250.0

5 Keyboard comp.meccer 3 20 60 150 250.0

6 Copier lenier 1 200 200 10 5.0

7 Printer HP Desk jet 3745 1 500 500 30 6.0

8 CPU comp sumsang 1 100 100 30 30.0

9 Telephone head Panasonic 1 100 100 50 50.0

10 Machine Binding 1 150 150 30 20.0

11 Copier HP office jet 5610 1 500 500 5 1.0

12 Printer HP vivera 1 200 200 30 15.0

13 CPU computer proline 1 200 200 50 25.0

14 Monitor Computer proline 1 300 300 200 66.7

15 Printer HP Deskjet 3745 1 100 100 50 50.0

16 Printer Desk jet 600 1 150 150 50 33.3

17 Monitor computer Mecer 1 200 200 80 40.0

18 UPS Trip Liner 1 50 50 50 100.0

19 VRC Panasonic sr230 1 700 700 Nil(0) 0.0

20 Desk office 2 drawer 1 50 50 300 600.0

21 Table wooden (small) 1 20 20 10 50.0

22 Mouse computer HP 1 30 30 300 1,000.0

23 Scale adam 75 k 1 500 500 50 10.0

24 Printer hp laserjet 1010 4 500 2000 40 2.0

25 Keyboard comp Microsoft 1 50 50 90 180.0

26 Cpu mecer 1 500 500 30 6.0

27 Machine fax brother 1 500 500 10 2.0

28 Monitor comp.proline 1 500 500 200 40.0

29 Monitor comp.mecer 2 500 1000 150 15.0

30 Keyboard comp.logitech 1 50 50 200 400.0

31 Chair camping folding 1 50 50 50 100.0

32 Scales 2 500 1000 100 10.0

33 Printer hp Laser jet 1 200 200 50 25.0

worn and damages


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Average

estimated

market unit

value (N$)

Toal Value (N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available to

date

% of items not

take for to

auction(

current stock

level of

individual

items)

A B C D E

Monitor

comp.proline

2 25 50 200400.0

Monitor comp LCD

mecer

1 75 75 300 400.0

Monitor LCD Philips 1 75 75 5066.7

Monitor comp

mecer

3 50 150 8053.3

Keyboard

comp.microsoft

3 30 90 150166.7

Keyboard

comp.logitech

1 10 10 30300.0

Tripot 1 8000 8000 Nil 0.0

Laptop mecer 1 500 500 30 6.0

Machine video

Panasonic

1 1000 1000 Nil0.0

Projector overhead

vista

1 200 200 Nil0.0

Binding machine 1 50 50 20 40.0

GPS garmini 1 700 700 30 4.3

Rotovator horward 1 8000 8000 Nil 0.0

Tankwater trailer 1 150 150 Nil 0.0

Compactor bomag 1 3000 3000 Nil 0.0

Aquarium glass 11 150 1650 10 0.6

Monitor

comp.proline

2 100 200 15075.0

Monitor meccer 1 100 100 200 200.0

Monitor mag 1 100 100 Nil 0.0

Grab pot 60 50 3000 Nil 0.0



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MID-YEAR REVIEW

Mid-Year Ministerial Revenue

Revenue Source EstimateFirst Half FY

Collection

Execution

Rate(%)

Estimated Full Year

Revenue

Private Telephone Calls 10,000 0 0.0 4,300

Miscellaneous 120,000 280 0.2 199,000

Fishing Boat Licenses 217,000 19,720 9.1 200,000

Hunting and Fishing Liceses 1,694,000 264,854 15.6 794,000

Qouta Fees 108,900,000 27,040,436 24.8 110,000,000

Total 110,941,000 27,325,290 24.6 111,197,300

As can be seen in the table above we manage to collect an amount of N$ 27,040,436 for

Quota Fees in the 1st quarter of the year, which is 24.8% of the estimated revenue for quota

fees.

Challenges that we expected during the course of the year is the collection of private

telephone calls.

Mid-year Budget Execution by programme

Programme P-CodeBudgeted

Allocation

Revised

Allocation

Ac tu a l

E x p e n d itu re

in Firs t Ha lf o f

FY

Execution

Rate(%)

Re v is e d E s tim a te o f

Fu ll-y e a r E x p e n d itu re

Survey and Stock Assessment 1 92,735,000 16,461,426 17.8 92,350,000

Human Resource Development 2 2,596,000 543,370 20.9 2,400,000

Marine and Inland Monitoring

Control and Surveillance 3123,512,000 24,744,061 20.0 120,800,000

Promotion of Marine and Inland

Aquaculture 449,637,000 8,854,043 17.8 45,350,000

Coordination and Support

Services 568,125,000 9,805,737 14.4 58,100,000

Policy and Economic Advice 6 14,578,000 3,000,474 20.6 13,780,000

Tax Revenue Administration 7 1,620,000 733,000 45.2 1,600,000

0.0

Total 352,803,000 0 64,142,111 18.2 334,380,000

The 18.2% execution rate for the 1st quarter of the year can be attributed to the slow

implementation of our Development Projects. We also anticipated that we will have as saving

on our Development Projects as we experience difficulties in implementing our projects.


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VOTE 23: DEPARTMENT OF WORKS

318

VOTE 24: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

319

VOTE 23: DEPARTMENT OF WORKS

INTRODUCTION


The ministry is mandated to develop, implement and regulate sectoral policy and to

ensure infrastructures development and management of transport and state assets



During the financial year 2014/2015 new trees and plants were planted. Many

out grown trees in Windhoek were cut (removed or pruned) to prevent damage

to infrastructures. Old trees at schools premises were removed. National

functions were provided with decorations

Between 8 million and 10 million copies were reproduced to

Offices/Ministries/Agencies. The provision of standard stock items to client

Offices/Ministries/Agencies and RCs throughout the country where delivered

according to required delivery period standards and specifications.( fast moving

items are made available within a day, medium moving items to be available

within 1 week while slow moving items will be ready within 3 weeks).

Auction services as a Cleanup Campaign measure were conducted and obsolete

and redundant items were auctioned and raised an amount of N$ 10,756,441.00

.

Newly constructed regional and sub offices where supplied with new furniture,

office- equipment and tools.

During the period under review a total number of 22 new lease agreements for

office accommodation to O/M/As were concluded.

Cabling, Site inspection and installation of network equipment for Government

Garage, Government store and Weather Buro regional offices were completed

countrywide

The development of software for a Maritime system with Vessel registration,

Service/ providers/facilities, Seafarers, Pollution control, Cases and Permits

modules was 85% completed, tested and utilized by users at Walvisbay. Ludretiz

and head office. Minor changes are also being done where necessary for

continues improvement.

The development of software for the Government Aircraft Register Database

was 85% completed by 31 March 2015.

The countrywide installation and distribution of 1300 ICT Hardware and

software procured in 2013/2014 was done in 2014/2015

Server configuration and linkage of all newly Capital project Zones ( John

Meinert, Design office, Sayp Building and the Old RA Building) to head

office is 100% completed.

75 requests for IT support have been received in 2014/2015 financial year, 63

completed, 2 written off and 12 are still pending.


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The Head Office Server configuration is completed and Internet Protocols were

distributed to remote sites such as Luderitz and Walvisbay and Toivo ya Toivo

Maintenance office

Challenges

Adhering to the ceiling amount result in insufficient funding for contractual

obligations for rentals and utilities; and maintenance of GRN properties. Lack of

modern horticultural and other maintenance equipment hampers performance

currently being done manually causing delays and risks. Not enough transport

for staff accommodated in the newly created regional and sub offices, and

deployed professionals to the RCs for the Department of Works.

Problem with IMF system not real-time reporting which failed to process all

payment at the end of financial year. Rejected payments were recommitted in

the current financial, affecting the current budget.

The staff complement of 8 technical IT staff serving 75 offices around the

country is our main challenges.

Local Area Network could not be established due to delayed Telecom satellite

installation and the construction of Maintenance regional and sub offices

Countrywide

Due to the unavailability of funds, Network traffic of regional office was only

configured to run at 128/ 256/ 512 kilobytes per second and still need to be

upgraded to 512 and 1 meg respectively


To ensure that Government assets are managed (provided, administered and

maintained) to the benefit of the Nation.

To ensure that valuable assets, including houses of the State are properly

recorded, maintained and utilized in a responsible and accountable

manner.


Estimate Actual




Total 675,361,000 668,698,861

Breakdown

2014/15

N $ 675,361,000



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N ame of the

M inisterial

Targets

Actual TargetForecas

tActual

80%

30% 40%

Implementation of a

reliable Fixed Asset

Register by the end

of 2014/15 to

2016/17 MTEF

period

85% 92% 85% 85%

Construction of 4

regional offices and

17 new sub-offices

for the maintenance

functions in the

regions by 2016/17

75% 95% 90% 95%

Provide statistics

indicating that 75%

complaints received

and attended to

within 3 hours for

emergencies; 24

hours for electrical

and mechanical

failures and 72 hours

for civil repairs and

other maintenance

activities by

2016/17 financial

year.

69% 85% 75% 70%

Achieve the

implementation rate

of 80% on all capital

projects budget

under vote 23 for

the 2014/15 to

2016/17 MTEF

period

88% 85%

Develop

criteria and action

plans for the

monitoring,

evaluation and re-

alignment of

strategies governing

the decentralisation

of the maintenance

function for

devolution during the

2014/15 to

2016/17MTEF

period

30% 60%

Target in corresponding MTEF:

Target I: Achieve the implementation rate of 80% on all capital projects in the

Development Budget under the mandate of the Department of Works

Targeting: O/M/As


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Effectiveness: Target not met

Efficiency: No

Impact: Yes

Provision of facilities

Improved services by O/M/As

Target II: Develop criteria and action plans for the monitoring evaluation and

realignment of strategies governing the decentralisation of the maintenance function for

Devolution during the FY 2014/15 to 2016/17 MTEF period.

Targeting: Regional Councils

Effectiveness: Target met

Efficiency: No

Impact: No impact yet, Criteria not yet finalized

Target III: Construction of 4 regional offices and 17 sub-offices for the Maintenance

Functions in the regions by 2016/2017.

Targeting: O/M/As & RCs in the regions

Effectiveness: Target met

Efficiency: No

Impact: Yes employment created Services rendered to O/M/As and RCs

Target IV: Implementation of a reliable Fixed Asset Register by the end of 2014/15 to

2016/17 MTEF

Targeting: O/M/As & RCs

Effectiveness: On target

Efficiency: No

Impact: Enable planning

Target V: Provide statistics indicating ninety five percent (95%) complaints received

are attended to by 2016/17

Targeting: O/M/As & RCs

Effectiveness: Target partially met

Efficiency: No

Impact: Yes, employment created, service rendered to O/M/As and RCs



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Actual

expenditure

Budget

Execution rate

%

11,039,000 95%

29,920,184 96%

299,724,440 95%

141,140,194 95%

74,577,905 87%

Policy

Supervision(

Office of the

M inister)

8,279,000 78%

Coordination

and support

Services (

Administrati

on)

72,038,000 98%

Acquisition

and

M aintenance

of I CT

hardware and

software and

installation of

I T

infrastructure

(I T)

5,549,177 83%

Total 675,361,000 95%

Programme

numberProgramme name

Budget allocation as per

Appropriation

1

Provision of

H orticultural

Services to

GRN Offices

Buildings and

Service centres

11,609,000

2

Provision of Stock

and Reproduction

Services ( Stores &

Printing)

31,025,000

3M aintenance of

GRN properties314,109,823

4

Provision of

Office

Accommodation

Requirements

(Fixed Assets

M anagement)

147,799,000

5

Construction,

Building

Regulation,

Coordination

and Supervision

( CPM )

84,952,000

6

Policy supervision

and Support

Services

638,781,818

1-Jun 6,531,092

2-Jun 71,204,705

3-Jun 4,643,806


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DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMMES

Programme 01: Provision of Horticultural Services to GRN Offices and service

centres


To render horticultural services at Government office buildings and service

centres. This includes planning all activities such as the layout, planting,

watering, fertilizing, pruning, cleaning, supply and maintenance of plants, and

swimming pools.

To maintain existing landscape gardens and to create new ones where needed.

To promote greener environment to all existing and newly established

Government buildings.


Provision of quality horticultural services to line Ministries by watering gardens,

planting trees and plants as well as pruning trees.

NOTE: Reason for under expenditure of 5% is due to the fact that invoices from the

service providers, which were received from 27 to 31 March 2015 could not processed

before the end of financial year.

Programme 02: Provision of Stock and Reproduction Services


Render office furniture, equipment and office supplies to O/M/As.

Render reproduction services to O/M/As.


Procure office stock for O/M/As

Provide reproduction services to O/M/As

Conduct of Auction Services (obsolete items/stock)

Programmme 03: Maintenance of GRN properties


To repair and maintain government buildings and related infrastructure in all 14

regions.

The programme improve living conditions by providing sound environment

management to government facilities. The aim of this programme is also to

ensure sustainable and reliable maintenance and rehabilitation of existing

Government properties and related infrastructure to the best possible standard.


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Inspect the government buildings and its related infrastructure with the aim to

determine their existing conditions for future maintenance planning.

Render daily maintenance and repair services to Government Buildings and

infrastructure.

Operation of mechanical/electrical equipment and plants.

NOTE: The under expenditure of 5% is due to the problem faced with IFMS system.

All invoices processed from Mid-March 2015 were not paid as the system indicated that

there was no fund. At the beginning of April 2015, all these invoices were removed from

the system and be recommitted in the new financial year

Programme 04: Provision of Office Accommodation Requirements


To asses and manage Government immovable assets effectively. .

To facilitate the provision of office accommodation to O/M/A’s by purchasing

or renting office buildings and land, as well as allocating them to the User

ministries


Manage Government immovable assets.

Provide reliable office accommodation.

Registration of Government immovable assets.

NOTE: The under expenditure of 5% is due to the problem faced with IFMS system.

All invoices processed from Mid-March 2015 were not paid as the system indicated that

there was no fund. At the beginning of April 2015, all these invoices were removed from

the system and be recommitted in the new financial year

Programme 05: Construction, Building Regulation, Coordination and Supervision


To regulate, coordinate and supervise the construction activities of government

buildings and related infrastructure.


Design and/ or supervise the design work by Consultants of Government

buildings, including the approval of drawings, specifications and bills of

quantities.

Evaluate and appoint Consultants.

Call for tenders, evaluate offers received and recommend award to Tender

Board.

Coordinate projects, do budget control and exercise contract administration.

Provide professional and technical advice to line ministries.

Regulate and administer the Acts on professional bodies involved in the

construction


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Industry (Architects, Quantity Surveyors and Engineers)

NOTE: The under expenditure of 13% is due to the fact that 23professionals from

Zimbabwe assumed duty late in the financial year.

Programme 06: Policy Supervision and support services


To direct, coordinate and supervise the activities of the Ministry including the

Parastatals Enterprises.

To be accountable for the administration of the Ministry of Works and Transport.

To render Management and Support Services.

Provide reliable and sustainable System Administration, System Development

and

Technical Support Services


Policy supervision

Coordination and support services

Acquisition and Maintenance of ICT hardware and software and Installation of

IT

infrastructure


No provision from contingency during 2014/2015 was received

ADDENDUM


Provide information in the table below Overall expenditure breakdowns


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Y ear

BreakdownN $ Estimate Actual


Goods and Other

Services208,271,521 194,419,198

Subsidies and Other




Capital Transfers

(Operational)0 0


Operational Capital



Capital Transfers

(Development)

D evelopment Budget 36,350,770 30,424,754

Total State Revenue

Fund Appropriation

D evelopment

Partners0 0

Grand Total 675,361,000 638,781,818

2014/15

675,361,000 638,781,818


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NON-TAX REVENUE

Year

Revenue Source Estimate Actual Variance %

Lease/Letting of State land and buildings 33,410,644 35,743,024 106.98

Lease of Parking 115,630 84,511 73

Sale of Government Houses 2,601,000 0 0

188.48

Private telephone calls 6,095 1,569 25

Miscellaneous 361,032 1,002,172 277.59

0

Total 42,201,249 47,596,001 112.78

2014/15

Obsolete, worn-out and surplus equipment 5,706,848 10,756,441

Letting of Housing (key deposits) 0 8,284

Explanation for each revenue head:

Lease/Letting of State land and buildings:

More revenue was collected on the lease of Government properties (rental of outlets for

business purposes and Official accommodation) than anticipated because of strict

measures introduced to force occupants to pay their leases.

Lease of Parking:

Revenue inspections were conducted to enforce stringent control measures to all

permanent parking at Government offices leading to improved revenue collection under

this revenue category.

Sale of Government Houses:

Revenue collected from sale of Government Houses is deposited into Government

Housing Alienation account at NedBank Namibia Limited, hence no collection reflected

under this revenue head.

Obsolete, worn-out and surplus equipment:

More revenue was collected through the Cleanup campaign auctions of obsolete, worn-

out and surplus equipment than anticipated.

Private telephone calls:

The telephone management system limited the use of private trunk calls, and resulted in

less revenue collected for the period.

Miscellaneous:

Revenue for previous financial years was reconciled and correctly allocated to the Vote.

2.2 HUMAN RESOURCES CAPACITY


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Provide information in the table below

N o of Staff 2014/15

Approved 2,095

Funded 2,087

At the Budget Hearing:Progress report on capital projects and operational execution for

2013/14 along with actual expenditure vs. budget for April to June 2014.

On the attached template, list all capital projects for which funds were budgeted during

2013/14 with explanation for variance between budget and actual expenditure.

SUMMARY OF MOVABLE ASSETS as submitted in the final stock taking report to

treasury before the end of 31 march 2015

2.2.1 Furniture and equipment


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INTRODUCTION


The Ministry is mandated to develop, implement and regulate sectoral policy and to ensure

Infrastructure development and management of transport and state assets.


Achievements 2014/15:

131 km of rural gravel roads was constructed and completed.

The acquisition and commissioning of a high resolution local area model for numerical

weather prediction was successfully completed

Rehabilitation and Maintenance of the Kranzberg to Tsumeb railway section 53km.

Completion of 5km of the Aus-Luderitz Railway Line

96 000 units of sleepers were produced at the Tsumeb Factory

Completion of Phase 1 of Maritime Surveillance system; Maritime Head Office in

Walvis Bay; Maritime Rescue Sub Centre (MRSC) project and Frotamerica salvage of

oil on board which could be a threat to marine environment.

Acquisition of the LearJet75 in September 2014

Successfully investigated a major aircraft accident, the Mozambique Airline (LAM

470).

72.92% above the required target of 50% of ICAO standards on effective

implementation of (USOAP) was achieved.

Challenges

Flight Operations and Maintenance sectors need to be strengthened in terms of

personnel recruitment.

Lack of funds for the construction and completion of ongoing Roads projects,

workshops and offices

Lack of adequate land and sufficient appropriated funds for construction of workshops

and offices

Insufficient time for implementation of projects caused by delay of the main budget

approval and uploading.

Poor performance by contractors and abandoning of work by SME’s.

Shortage of acute staffing levels

Slow pace by the leading ministry (MOD) in the acquisition and installation of the

National Maritime surveillance system; critical maritime know-how on the acquisition,

operation and maintenance of Marine Radar system; slow pace in finalization of the

operational and maintenance (of MRSC) agreement with Telecom.

Removal of the shipwreck of Frotamerica due to lack of successful tenderer.

Slow pace in the upgrading of the Maritime Administration Organization Structure

relevant for efficient and effective rendering of maritime services.


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The Main Objectives

The main objective is to position Namibia as a regional Transport hub through further

development of transport corridors and enhanced utilization of Airport infrastructure to fuel

economic prosperity and individual mobility and to connect our Nation cities, towns and

regions to the rest of the world.


Estimate Actual


Development Budget 1,940,208,622 1,918,711,020

Breakdown

2014/15

N$

Overview of the of Ministerial Targets

2013/14 2014/15-

2016/17

2014/15 2014/15

Name of the Ministerial Targets Actual Target Forecast Actual

Construction of 1476.35 km rural roads by

2016/17

89.5 km 492.12km 526.05 km 921.86km

Upgrading of 2249.70km roads to Bitumen

Standards by 2016/17

100km 749.90km

Rehabilitation of 216km Trunk and Main

Roads by 2016/17

0km 72km

Planning for the implementation of one non-

motorized transport (NMT) infrastructure

pilot project between Swakopmund and

Walvis bay by 2016/17

0 0 0 0

Construction of one new Vehicle and Driver

Testing Station and upgrading of four existing

testing stations by 2016/2017

75% 25% 30% 30%

Construct, Maintain, Rehabilitate and

Upgrade about 438 km (Kranzberg-Tsumeb

400 km) and Phase 3: Northern Railway Line

Extension – Ondangwa to oshikango (38km)

of rail network in Namibia by 2016/2017

150km 146km 150km 53km

Recapitalisation of TNHL to enable it to

double its tonnages by 2016/2017

0% 0% 75% 0%

Construction,rehabilitation and upgrading of

GRN Garages country wide by 2016/17

0% 4 4 0%

Construction, Rehabilitation and Upgrading

of the W/Bay runaway by 2016/2017

0% 33% 55% 55%


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of the GRN Hanger by 2016/2017

62% 99%


of DCA HQ by 2016/2017

5% 90% 75% 40%


of ATC towers by 2016/2017

93%

Katima

Mulilo

37 %

Ondangwa

20%

Walvis

Bay

100%

Katima

Mulilo

90%

Ondangwa

100 %

Katima

Mulilo

15%

Ondangw

a

Area Control for Windhoek Flight

Information Region

80% 100%

WAM

30%

Radio

30%

Instrument

Landing

System

80%

WAM

extention

80%

WAM

extention

40%

Voice

Communi

cation

Switch

construction and fencing of Sate Aerodromes

by 2016/2017

0% 60% 30% 0%

Construction of Opuwo Aerodrome 0% 58% 30% 10%

Construction of DMA offices by 2016/2017 55% 88% 75% 55%

Upgrading and Acquisition of the marine

Radar System

55% 93% 85% 60%

Rehabilitate, upgrade and extend the

meteorological infrastructures to meet

prescribed international standards (ICAO &

WMO) by 2016/2017

30% 90% 85% 60%

Targets:

Target 01: Construction of 1476.35 km rural roads by 2016/17

Targeting: All road users by providing them with safe and reliable road infrastructure.

Effectiveness: The target was not met, due to underfunding and poor performance by

contractors.

Efficiency: No.

Impacts: Yes, reduced travelling time and improved access and mobility to social and

economic facilities.

Target 02: Upgrading of 2249.70km roads to Bitumen Standards by 2016/17


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Effectiveness: The target was not met, due to underfunding and poor performance by

contractors.

Efficiency: No.

Impacts: Yes, reduced travelling time and improved access and mobility to social and

economic facilities.

Target 03: Rehabilitation of 216km Trunk and Main Roads by 2016/17


Effectiveness: The target was not met, due to change in scope of works from rehabilitation

only to freeway standard.

Efficiency: No.

Impacts: No, project not yet complete.

Target 04: Planning for the implementation of one non-motorized transport (NMT) by

2016/17


Effectiveness: The target was not met, due to change in scope of works from rehabilitation

only to freeway standard.

Efficiency: No.


Target 05: Rehabilitation of 216km Trunk and Main Roads by 2016/17

Targeting: Safe Vehicles and Competent Drivers

Effectiveness: The target was partially met

Efficiency: No, PPP arrangement to be considered.

Impacts: Yes, Compliance with transportation safety regulations. Decrease in number of road

accidents.

Target 06: Construct, Maintain, Rehabilitate and Upgrade about 438 km (Kranzberg-

Tsumeb 400 km) and Phase 3: Northern Railway Line Extension – Ondangwa to Oshikango

(38km) of rail network in Namibia by 2016/2017

Targeting: Passengers and Cargo transport and rail users


Efficiency: No.


Target 07: Recapitalisation of TNHL to enable it to double its tonnages by 2016/2017

Targeting: Passengers and Cargo transport and rail users

Effectiveness: The target was not met

Efficiency: No.


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Impacts: No.

Target 08: Construction, rehabilitation and upgrading of GRN Garages countrywide by

2016/2017

Targeting: GRN vehicles repaired in a secured environment and nearest GRN Garages

throughout the country

Effectiveness: The target was not met, due underfunding

Efficiency: No, the given allocation is not sufficient

Impacts: No impact

Target 09: Construction, Rehabilitation and Upgrading of the W/Bay runaway by 2016/2017

Targeting: Wide bodied Passenger and Cargo Planes

Effectiveness: The target was not met

Efficiency: No.

Impacts: No impact

Target 09: Construction, Rehabilitation and Upgrading of the GRN Hanger by 2016/2017

Targeting: To construct VVIP, VIP and public terminal


Efficiency: No.

Impacts: No impact.

Target 10: Construction, Rehabilitation and Upgrading of DCA HQ by 2016/2017

Targeting: providing adequate office facilities for the DCA/NCAA


Efficiency: No.

Impacts: No impact.

Target 11: Construction, Rehabilitation and Upgrading of ATC towers by 2016/2017

Targeting: to provide Air Traffic Control Service


Efficiency: No.

Impacts: No impact project not yet complete

Target 12: Area Control for Windhoek Flight Information Region

Targeting: Aviation industry


Efficiency: No.

Impacts: Yes, Better surveillance coverage of the Namibian air space


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Target 13: Fencing of Sate Aerodromes by 2016/2017

Targeting: Aviation industry

Effectiveness: The target not met

Efficiency: No.

Impacts: No impact project not yet complete

Target 14: Construction of Opuwo Aerodrome

Targeting: Aviation Industry.


Efficiency: No.

Impacts: No impact, project not complete.

Target 15: Construction of DMA offices by 2016/2017

Targeting: DMA, GRN Stakeholders and Maritime Industry

Effectiveness: Target fully met

Efficiency: No.

Impacts: Yes, Conducive office space for staff.

Target 16: Upgrading and Acquisition of the Marine Radar System

Targeting: GRN and Maritime Industry.


Efficiency: No.

Impacts: No impact

Target 17: Rehabilitate, upgrade and extend the meteorological infrastructures to meet

prescribed international standards (ICAO & WMO) by 2016/2017

Targeting: Provide the meteorological service for the entire country.

Effectiveness: The target not met

Efficiency: No.

Impacts: No impact during the financial year under review


Programme

number

Programme name Budget

allocation as per

corresponding

Appropriation

Actual

expenditure

Budget

Execution rate

1 Air Transport

Administration

1,468,967,890 1,453,534,923 99%


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2 Meteorological

Services

38,143,697 29,648.02 78%

3 Maritime Affairs

Administration

124,257,246 122,351,723 98%

4 Transportation Policy

and Regulation

Administration

58,189,124 53,566.42 92%

5 Railway

Infrastructure

Management

629,952,129 628,781,524 100%

6 Transportation

Infrastructure

Network

1,255,429,914 1,250,526,985 100%

7 Centralized Support

Services

Administration

480,815,000 480,815,953 100%


Programme 01: Air Transport Administration

The Objectives for this programme are:

The program ensure a safe, secure and efficient civil aviation system that contributes to

National Security, the economy and that promotes aviation safety in Namibia, by fostering the

planning and the development of air transport to ensure a save, orderly and efficient growth of

civil aviation; to develop the necessary infrastructure, i.e. air navigation facilities and airspace

to meet the growth of air traffic in Namibia and to face the challenges in the development and

implementation of satellite-based technology in civil aviation.

The Main activities that fall under the programme are:

Aircrafts Accident Investigations

Government Air Transport Services

Civil Aviation Infrastructure Administration


Detect, investigate and prevent aircraft accidents.

Provide Air Transport to VVIP and VIPs

Ensure aviation Safety and Security in Namibia.

Provide safe and proper air traffic services and facilitate reliable aviation infrastructure

Programme 02: Meteorological Service Administration



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To extend and upgrade the meteorological infrastructure to ensure compliance with the world

Meteorological organizations Convention and with the SADC protocol on Transport,

Communication and Meteorological Organizations to contribute to the safety and well-being

of the citizens, to the reduction of property losses and to sustainable economic growth by the

collection and analysis of weather and climate data and the provision of predictions and

warnings, information and advice.

The main activities that fall under the programme are: Meteorological Services


Construct reliable weather stations.

Provide reliable climatic data.


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Programmme 03: Maritime Legislation Administration


This program ensures the fulfillment of the Ministry's objectives regarding safety of life and

property at sea, protection of the marine environment from pollution by ships and the

promotion of national maritime interests.


Provide for the control of merchant shipping and matters incidental thereto i.e.

recording, registering and licensing of all ships.

Monitoring of vessels, shipping, fishing and mining activities in the Namibian coastal

waters.


Implementation of the NAVTEX system to improved ship safety and security.

Acquisition of pollution prevention equipments and the completion of revision of

National Oil Spill Contingency Plan (NOSCP)

Development of Maritime Information System –Vessels module (Data Base)

Development of Coastal Sensitivity Mapping (CSM)

Development of Inland Water Transport Safety Awareness Program.

Drafted the Merchant Shipping Bill, Pollution Control Bill, Namibia Maritime

Authority Bill and supporting Regulations of these bills.

Programme 04: Formulation Transportation Policy and Regulatory Oversight


The objective of this programme is to formulate and implement transport policies to ensure

safe, efficient and effective mobility and universal access to Namibian citizens and foreigners

alike. The programme is also responsible for the regulation of transportation services in the

transport sector and for the development, review and administering relevant legislation.


Transportation Policy and regulation administration


Construction of Opuwo Natis One Stop Centre (NOSC)

Upgrading of Okahandja Vehicle and Driver Testing Centre (Feasibility Studies

Completed)

Pre-qualification for construction of Khomasdal Natis One Stop Centre (NOSC)

Tender Documentation

Programme 05: Provision and Upgrading of the Railway Network


This programme is to construct new railway lines, maintain, upgrade and rehabilitate

depreciated railway line network to ensure that railway line services are accessible, efficient


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and handle increase volumes of cargo. The railway network forms part of various development

corridors that connects the SADC countries in line with the SADC Protocol on Transport,

Communication and Meteorology.


Railway Infrastructure Management


Rehabilitated and Upgraded railway lines with improved speed and high carrying capacity

tonnes per axle.

Programme 06: Planning and Development of Transportation Infrastructure


To ensure modern and reliable infrastructure

To ensure proper maintenance and rehabilitation of infrastructure


Transportation Infrastructure Administration.


Completion of feasibility studies, detailed designs and documentation on road

construction

Completion of construction of 3 gravel roads totaling 252km

Upgrading of 11 bitumen standards roads totaling 928km

Programme 07: Provision of Support Services of Vehicles, Equipment and Plant to GRN


This program provides Government with reliable and safe road transport services. Maintenance

and repair of productive equipment and vehicles and to construct a workshop, offices, wash

bays for vehicles and parking facilities to protect the vehicles from the harsh weather conditions

of the coastal areas.


Purchasing and repairs of Vehicles, Equipment, plant and others


Continues evaluation of Feasibility studies contacted and pending invitation of tenders to

construct some Garages as soon as funds are available



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None


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Year 2014/15

BreakdownN$


%

Personnel Expenditure 159,545,977 159,541,627 99.99

Goods and Other

Services

300,187,395 285,685,873 95.17

Subsidies and Other

Current Transfers

1,115,404,048 1,114,650,383 99.93


Assets(Operational)

356,408,958 353,645,713 99.22

Capital Transfers

(Operational)

184,000,000 183,990,939 100

Operational Budget 2,115,546,378 2,097,514,535 99.14

Operational Capital

Goods and Other

Services (Development)

149,388,071 149,051,929 99.77



1,595,743,173 1,575,226,214 98.71

Capital Transfers

(Development)

195,077,376 194,432,877 99.67

Development Budget 1,940,208,622 1,918,711,020 98.89

Total State Revenue 4,055,755,000 4,016,225,555 99.03

Fund Appropriation

Development Partners 0 0 0

Grand Total 4,055,755,000 4,016,225,555 99.03

Explanations on variance

Goods and Other Services: The Suppliers did not provide their invoices on time for payments

and Government Garage did not forward the invoice for Transport cost to main divisions hence

the variance.


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NON-TAX REVENUE

Year 2014/15

Revenue Source Estimate Actual Variance %

Aeronautical fees, charges for DCA 351,000 483,049 37.62%

Miscellaneous 110,000 758,213 589.28%

Lost Equipment and Stores 110,000 0 -100.00%

Road Transportation Board 869,439 1,123,555 29.23%

Validation of licenses (Non-

Aeronautical)

15,400 7,631 -50.45%

Services rendered to Ministries 3,500 5,200 48.57%

Examination fees for seamen 0 17,321 -

Total 1,459,339 2,394,969 64.11%

Explanation for each Revenue head:

Aeronautical fees, Charges for DCA licensing fees:

More revenue was collected for the period, because of registration of new aircrafts and issuance

of pilot licenses was more than anticipated.

Road Transportation Board

More revenue was collected from the road user charges (e.g long distance public transport

license) and Cross-border charges than anticipated.

Lost Equipment and Stores

Provision was made, because we collected revenue from Government Garage for lost tools in

previous financial years.

Validation of License (Non Aeronautical-DCA)

Less revenue was collected from validation of foreign aircraft licenses than anticipated.

Services rendered to other Ministry

More services were required by other Ministries for the proclamation of roads and closing of

farm roads.

Examination fees for Seamen

There was no provision made on the above as there was no request received in previous

Financial Year.

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous revenue was under estimated, it is difficult to determine as it includes any other

unlisted revenue e.g. Collections from Vessel fees, repayments from previous financial years,

this revenue also depends on the number of vessels fishing in the Namibian waters.


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No of Staff 2014/15

Approved 889

Funded 889

Air Transport Administration Programme 01:

Air Namibia: The GRN availed a total amount of N$ 472.2 million in FY 2014/15 to the

Airline. The funds were used to subsidise the fuel, lease and maintenance expenses of the

Airline. The disbursements were made through direct payments by the Shareholder to suppliers

and service providers.

The Company forecasted a loss of N$ 600.5 million and the actual loss realised for the year

was N$ 511.7. Among others the Airline managed to achieve the following:

Declining fuel prices

The termination of the loss making Accra route in June 2014

Improvement on time performance which boosted the reliability of the airline

The improved reliability resulted in more sales and revenue being 12% higher than the

budgeted figure

However the following challenges or difficulties were experienced by the Airline during

the year under review:

The sales started declining since November 2014, due to less travel from Europe,

mainly as a result of the Ebola outbreak in Africa and the competition on the Frankfurt

route from Condor.

Similarly last year, the Airline experienced a drop in ticket sales in Angola due a decline

in oil prices in the global market.

Namibia Airports Company: The total assets increased by N$ 35 million. The increase in

assets is due to the ac

Maritime Legislation Administration Programme 03:

Namibian Ports Authority:

Formulation Transportation Policy and Regulatory Oversight Programme 04:

Walvis Bay Corridor Group:

Provision and Upgrading of the Railway Network Programme 05:


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TransNamib Holdings Ltd: The Company received financial support of N$ 246 million for

its 180 Days Turnaround Plan (TAP) during the financial year ended 31 March 2015. The

company also received financial support of N$ 22 million to meet salary increases as well as

an additional amount of N$ 5.9 million as top up to the required amount for the purchasing of

Motor Trolleys.

Achievement:

Seven (7) refurbished locomotives have since been procured from Trasnet Engineering

The funding received for salaries enabled the company to avert industrial action and

alleviating the plight of the employees

The manufacturing of Motor Trolleys by the appointed supplier is nearing completion

and these are expected to be delivered within the last quarter of the year.

Planning and Development of Transportation Infrastructure Programme 06:

Roads Authority: The GRN availed a total of N$ 1,328,264,000 including loans and grants.

Hence the constraints of finance the authority experienced every financial year it managed to

complete the following:

Three bridges in Ovitoto - Otjozondjupa Region in June 2014, fully funded by the GRN

The Roads Authority was able to keep overloading of heavy vehicles at acceptably low

levels of about 1%

Road’s Authority active participation in the 2014-2015 Festive Season National Road

Safety Campaigns contributed to a slight reduction in road traffic accidents and

fatalities

The Roads Authority rehabilitated and extended the Ariamsvlei and Noordoewer

weighbridge offices.

Among the achievement listed above the Authority experienced delays in four projects that

were envisaged to be completed during the financial year under review due to the following:

Heavy Rains in March 2014

Non-Performance by Contractors

Abandoning of work by SME’s after payments

Roads Contractors Company: The Company earns the bulk of its revenue from maintenance

projects. The revenue which the Company generates from these projects is not adequate to cater

for all its financial obligations such as:

Working Capital- the RCC has not been able to generate sufficient cash flow to be able

to settle its supplier/service provider’s obligations timely.

The Company’s plant availability has been significantly reduced due to frequent

breakdowns, inconsistent maintenance regime and non repair of plant.

Because of its aging and unreliable plant fleet, RCC does not have the capacity to

undertake major road construction projects.

The company has a high proportion of debt in relation to its equity

Outstanding VAT and PAYE obligations that has been accumulating since 2005-6


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Worn and damages

A B C D E


estimated

market

unit

value

(N$)

Total

value

(N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available

to date

% of items

not take for

to auction(

current stock

level of

individual

items)

Ei ÷ Bi X

100

1 GBC Image

Maker 2000

1 800 800 0 (0/1) 0%

2 Kettle Electric 4 30 120 0 (0/4) 0%

3 Chair Off Arm

H/B Rev

Leather

1 75 75 0 (0/1) 0%

4 Monitor Acer 2 150 300 0 (0/2) 0%

5 Printer

LaserJet P2035

1 280 280 0 (0/1) 0%

6 Printer Canon 1 205 205 0 (0/1) 0%

7 CPU HP 1 300 300 0 (0/1) 0%

8 Monitor HP 1 150 150 0 (0/1) 0%

9 Keyboard

Computer HP

4 80 320 0 (0/4) 0%

10 Mouse

Computer HP

2 20 40 0 (0/2) 0%

11 Mouse

Computer Acer

1 20 20 0 (0/1) 0%

12 Radio Modern 1 350 350 0 (0/1) 0%

13 Printer

LaserJet Pro

400

1 450 450 0 (0/1) 0%


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14 Cell Phone

Nokia

4 200 800 0 (0/4) 0%

15 Fax Machine 6 190 1140 0 (0/6) 0%

16 Printer HP

3420

1 200 200 0 (0/1) 0%

17 Telephone

Siemens

1 30 30 0 (0/1) 0%

18 Telephone

Siemens

Cordless

1 30 30 0 (0/1) 0%

19 Chair Office

Upholstered

3 86 258 (0/3) 0%

20 Chair Office

Upholstered

Armrest

2 93 186 0 (0/2) 0%

21 Chair Typist 3 50 150 0 (0/3) 0%

22 Chair Visitor

Armrest

5 45 225 0 (0/5) 0%

23 Flag Namibia 3 28 84 0 (0/3) 0%

24 Flag AU 3 22 66 0 (0/3) 0%

25 Fan Electric 3 30 90 0 (0/3) 0%

26 First Aid Kit

Box

1 30 30 0 (0/1) 0%

27 Hot Plate

Electric

1 20 20 0 (0/1) 0%

28 Radio Two

way

3 40 120 0 (0/3) 0%

29 Safe Wall

Electric

2 60 120 0 (0/2) 0%

30 Punch H/D 2

Hole

2 30 60 0 (0/4) 0%

31 URN Electric 2 88 176 0 (0/2) 0%

32 Carpet Floor 2 588.12 1176.24 0 (0/2) 0%

33 Chair Arm Rev

Brown

6 80 480 (0/6) 0%

34 Chair visitor

Upholstered

green Steel

5 110 550 0 (0/5) 0%


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35 Chair H/B

(Bodyline)

1 190 190 0 (0/1) 0%

36 Cupboard 2

Glass doors

7 410 2870 0 (0/7) 0%

37 Concorde 2

Drawer Fitted

1 971 971 0 (0/1) 0%

38 Desk Oak L-

Shape 3

Drawer

2 260 520 0 (0/2) 0%

39 Heater Electric

1 Bar

1 25 25 0 (0/1) 0%

40 Pigeonhole Set

42 Division

1 150 150 0 (0/1) 0%

41 Table Office

W/O Drawer

1 310 310 0 (0/1) 0%

42 Table Office 1

Drawer

6 350 2100 0 (0/6) 0%

43 Table Office 2

Drawers

2 365 730 0 (0/2) 0%

44 Table Office 6

Drawers

2 425 850 0 (0/2) 0%

45 Telephones 8 40 320 0 (0/1) 0%

46 Fan Desk

Electric

1 50 50 0 (0/1) 0%

47 UPS 1 160 160 0 (0/1) 0%

48 Keyboard

Mecer

1 35 35 0 (0/1) 0%

49 Printer

LaserJet HP

2700

1 120 120 0 (0/1) 0%

50 Hoe Dutch 3 10 30 0 (0/3) 0%

51 Curtains 3 15 45 0 (0/3) 0%

52 Compressor

Mech Tooltech

1 500 500 0 (0/1) 0%

53 Plunger Green 1 5 5 0 (0/1) 0%


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54 Grinder Two

Wheel

1 30 30 0 (0/1) 0%

55 Jack Hydraulic

5 Ton

1 300 300 0 (0/1) 0%

56 Jack Hydraulic

10 Ton

2 400 800 0 (0/2) 0%

57 Jack Hydraulic

20Ton

1 500 500 0 (0/1) 0%

58 Spark Plugs

Ford Fiesta

168 1 168 0 (0/168) 0%

59 Brake Pads

Ford Fiesta

10 50 500 0 (0/10) 0%

60 Air Filter Ford

Fiesta

5 25 125 0 (0/5) 0%

61 Oil Filter Ford

Fiesta

13 10 130 0 (0/13) 0%

62 Fuel Filter

Ford Fiesta

2 25 50 0 (0/2) 0%

63 Retainer Ford

Fiesta

7 6 42 0 (0/7) 0%

64 Wheel Bearing

Ford Fiesta

1 13 13 0 (0/1) 0%

65 Brake Shoes

Ford Fiesta

5 50 250 0 (0/5) 0%

66 Fan Belt 6 15 90 0 (0/6) 0%

67 Lamp Corner

Grey

40 10 400 0 (0/40) 0%

68 Silencer pipes

for various

vehicles

35 45 1575 0 (0/35) 0%

69 Rear Bearing

Mazda

1 30 30 0 (0/1) 0%

70 Brake Spring

Pliers

3 20 60 0 (0/3) 0%

71 Mop Trolley

Single

1 85 85 0 (0/1) 0%

72 Thread Cutter

Small

1 20 20 0 (0/1) 0%


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73 Chair H/B Peza

Paula King

2 250 500 0 (0/2) 0%

74 Cutting Nozzle

Kit

1 250 250 0 (0/1) 0%

75 PA System 2 1000 2000 0 (0/2) 0%

76 Chair Arm Rev

H/B Maroon

1 140 140 0 (0/1) 0%

77 Desk Cred 3

Drawer

1 230 230 0 (0/1) 0%

78 Pigeonhole 15

Division Oak

1 250 250 0 (0/1) 0%

79 Pigeonhole 20

Division 3

Door

2 350 350 0 (0/2) 0%

80 Table

Boardroom 6

Pce

1 1800 1800 0 (0/1) 0%

81 Water Cooler 2 118 236 0 (0/2) 0%

82 Printer HP Pro

6500

1 320 320 0 (0/1) 0%

83 Tape Recorder

with

Microphone

1 270 270 (0/1) 0%

84 Horner Engine

Cylinder

2 299 598 0 (0/2) 0%

85 Chair Armrest

Beige

1 150 150 0 (0/1) 0%

86 Chair Arm Rev

Beige

1 250 250 0 (0/1) 0%

87 Cupboard

Wood 2 Door

1 100 100 0 (0/1) 0%

88 Desk Oak 2

Drawers

1 337.42 337.42 0 (0/1) 0%


350

89 Heater Electric

2 Bar

1 20 20 0 (0/1) 0%

90 Microwave 2 350 700 (0/2) 0%

91 Amplifier

Multi Media

1 35 35 0 (0/1) 0%

92 Jack Hydraulic

6 Ton

1 350 350 0 (0/1) 0%

93 4 Post Lifter 1 5000 5000 0 (0/1) 0%

94 Stapler Heavy

Duty

1 22 22 0 (0/1) 0%

95 Clock Wall 2 40 80 0 (0/2) 0%

96 Calculator

Desk Type

4 35 140 0 (0/4) 0%

97 Jerry Can Steel 3 40 120 (0/3) 0%

98 Type Writer

Olivetti

1 173 173 0 (0/1) 0%

99 Padlock 65mm 1 68.2 68.2 0 (0/1) 0%

100 Oil Can 5L 1 10 10 0 (0/1) 0%

101 Cell Phone

Motorola

1 180 180 0 (0/1) 0%

102 Bucket

Galvanize

1 50 50 0 (0/1) 0%

103 Hydrometer 1 26.09 26.09 0 (0/1) 0%

104 Battery tester

Pen Red

13 10 130 (0/13) 0%

105 Vehicle Job

Cards

1 20 20 0 (0/1) 0%

106 Blackboard 1 250 250 0 (0/1) 0%

TOTAL 472 23519.41 39625.95 0 0%



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A B C D E


estimated

market

unit

value

(N$)

Total

value(N$)BiXCi

Quantity

available

to date

% of

items not

take for to

auction(

current

stock

level of

individual

items)

Ei ÷ Bi X

100

1 Catridges HP 43 450 19,350.00 0 (0/43) 0%

2 Floppy Disk 56 36.58 2,048.50 0 (0/56) 0%

3 Boots Gum Nr 5 1 69 69 0 (0/1) 0%

4 Dust Coat Khaki

42

5 64.98 324.9 0 (0/5) 0%

5 Rain Coat 2 88.15 176.3 0 (0/2) 0%

6 Catridge HP

6657

7 333 2331 0 (0/7) 0%

7 Jacket Khaki 37 36.9 995.3 0 (0/37) 0%

8 Overall Ladies

Green/Blue/Pink

7 67.74 474.18 0 (0/7) 0%

9 Suit Mechanic

Blue

2 88.34 176.68 0 (0/2) 0%

10 Demo Pad 8 27.6 220.8 0 (0/8) 0%

11 Fuel Register 45 12.83 577.35 0 (0/45) 0%

12 Service Book 3160 9.68 30588.8 0 (0/3160)

0%

13 Monitor Proline 1 1500 1500 0 (0/1) 0%

14 CPU Proline 1 4000 4000 0 (0/1) 0%

15 Radio Long

Distance

1 8000 8000 0 (0/1) 0%

16 Radio Charger 6 375 2250 0 (0/6) 0%

17 Telephones 9 120 1080 0 (0/9) 0%

TOTAL 3391 15191.46 74162.91 0 0%


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353

Vehicles


A B C D E


estimated

market

unit value

(N$)

Total

value(N$)BiXCi

Quantity

available

to date

% of items not

take for to

auction(

current stock

level of

individual

items)

Ei ÷ Bi X 100

1 Passenger

Vehicle

56 25 420 1 423 520 2 (2/56) 3.6%

2 2WD Station

Wagons

,Kombis

Busses MPVs

11 28 364 312 004 (0/11) 0%

3 2WD Pick-ups

Panel vans with

carrying

capacity up to

1t

24 42 958 1 030 992 (0/24) 0%

4 4WD Station

Wagons

Kombis Busses

SUVs

9 49 556 446 004 (0/9) 0%

5 4WD Pick-ups

Panel vans with

carrying

capacity up to

1t

139 31 935 4 438 965 (0/139) 0%

6 Motorcycle and

Scooters

2 950 1900 (0/2) 0%

7 Truck 5 tone 28 67 750 1 897 000 2 (2/28) 7.1%

8 Bus 65 seater 4 16 938 67 752 (0/4) 0%

TOTAL 273 263,871.00 9,618,137 4 10.70%

VOTE 25: MINISTRY OF LAND REFORM

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INTRODUCTION


The mandate of the Ministry of Lands Reform is to manage, administer and ensure equitable

access to Namibia’s Land Resource. The mandate is derived from the Namibian Constitution

Article 95, the National Land Policy of 1998, National Resettlement Policy of 2001,

Commercial (Agricultural) Land Reform Act of 1995, Communal Land Reform Act of 2002,

Property Valuers Profession Act, Act 7 of 2012 and other Legislations.


Achievements for 2014/15

A total of thirty one (31) farms with a combined size of 185,929.1375 hectares were

acquired;

One hundred and thirty nine (139) beneficiaries were resettled on various resettlement

farms;

Sixty nine thousand, nine hundred and twenty four (69 924) land rights were registered

in communal areas;

The splitting of the Kavango region’s IRLUPs between Kavango East and Kavango

West was completed and approved by stakeholders.

A total of 24 195 Deeds were registered while 32 960 Deeds were bound and archived

7 024 485 revenue were collected manually through the Deed office.

Training on Sectional Titles were conducted.

Challenges

Most farms offered are not suitable for resettlement purposes, especially considering

livestock farming as the predominant land use. Suitable Farms offered are waived in

favour of Affirmative Action Loans Schemes (AALS) candidates. The bulk of the farms

are still pending purchase due to various reasons.

Final public presentation on the Zambezi Integrated Regional Land Use Plan (IRLUP)

was presented in Katima Mulilo on the 26 February 2015 to seek approval by the

stakeholders. Stakeholders did not approve.

The Otjozondjupa Tender for both Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and

IRLUP was advertised on 25/11/2014 through tender board and closed on 16/12/2014.

No favourable offers were received thus it has to be re-advertised.

There was lack of ownership and control of CLRR processes by both temporary and

permanent staff. Assets (vehicles, materials, & equipment are misused).

Delayed/irregular uploading experience from Regional Offices partly due to

connectivity issues.

The lodgement and registration of notarial leases into the Deeds Office involve external

stakeholder such as the Office of the Attorney General that appoints a Notary Public

who is from the Private Institutions to carry out the activity. This process is

cumbersome. Funding for the appointment of Appeal Tribunal was exhausted

prompting the delay and slow production of appeal judgements.


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Lack of funds to upgrade the Computerised Deeds Registration System (CDRS)

Lack of space for archived

Limited funding. Funding not in consonance with planned activities leading to

inefficiency.

Limited personnel with geospatial skills. There is a high staff turnover. As soon as

trained staff acquires sufficient skills they leave for other organizations.

Limited IT skills and infrastructure. The computer systems require regular

maintenance and update. Unfortunately, the IT skills are in short supply.

Directorates do not have sufficient funds for training especially the RPI Directorate that

has 13 Regional Offices.

Shortage of staff in Human Resource as well as low budget when it comes to overtime

performance. Staff members cannot be request to work extra hours without payments.

Main objectives of the Vote:

Ensure equitable distribution and access to land

Ensure security of tenure

Ensure sustainable utilization of land resource

Improve the provision of technical support

Ensure gender equality

Ensure access to quality land information

Overall Vote actual performance

Estimate Actual




Total 590 026 000 580 977 958

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

N$


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Actual

2014/15-2016/17

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

5 million hectares of agricultural

(commercial) land to be aquired by 2020

under the National Resettlement

Programme

77,000 588,000 64,000 204,000

140 previously disadvantaged landless

Namibians to be resettled per year under

the National Resettlement Programme

31 548 26 139

All 150,000 existing land rights in

communal areas to be registered by 201448,000 226,000 76,000 59,079

5 (five) Integrated Regional Land Use Plans

to be developed by 2016 (1 per region, 5

regions)

1 6 2 2

64 (sixty four) Small Scale Commercial

Farming (SSCF) units to be fully developed

by 2016

85 281 112 `102

Establishing a fundamental spatial datasets

with coverage of 75 % by 2015/201665 90 70 68

Target No1: 5 million hectares of agricultural (commercial) land to be acquired by 2020

under the National Resettlement Programme

Effectiveness: A total of 2.6 million hectares, so far has been acquired since 1990. The

remaining is 2.4 million (Has) The Ministry exceeded its 2014/2015 forecast of 64 000 hectares

of land by acquiring 31 farms measuring 186 000 ha at a cost of N$ 227 768 084.00.

Efficiency: Target in terms of output was attained as the Ministry exceeded its annual target

by a wider margin.

Impacts: Land acquisition is a costly undertaking due to ever increasing land process, thus, it

would not have been possible to achieve the same outputs with less inputs.

Target No 2: 140 previously disadvantaged landless Namibians to be resettled per year

under the National Resettlement Programme

The Directorate of Resettlement is assigned to accelerating the allocation and management of

all acquired land in a transparent and sustainable manner. By doing so people are empowered

to farm sustainably. Support is provided to resettled beneficiaries while measures are

implemented to speed up the development of infrastructure. The Ministry managed to settle

139 families, one family short of the initial target of 140 families.


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Effectiveness: The land acquired have been distributed only to eligible beneficiaries as

described in the Agricultural (Commercial) Land Reform Act, 1995 (Act No. 6 of 1995, but

production on land distributed may be limited by the lack of tailored post-settlement support

packages (i.e. seed capital) and infrastructure (water and fencing) development on the farms

acquired

Efficiency: As the resettlement criteria do not discriminate, all applicants (with or without

agricultural expertise and management) were considered to benefit from resettlement

programme and productivity of farmers could not be realized within a year of being resettled.

Provision of adequate post-settlement support would have also resulted in improved production

per resettlement beneficiary though.

Impacts: The general livelihood condition of beneficiaries at household level has improved

significantly due to land allocation for farming purposes. However, more awareness need to be

intensified for the resettled beneficiaries to be aware and make use of the available post

settlement support funds and other services (mentorship program).

Target No 3: All 150,000 existing land rights in communal areas to be registered by 2014

During the 2014/2015 Financial Year, a total of 75 946 land rights were registered. Of the 75

946 land rights, 56 706 are existing land rights, 18 906 are new communal land rights and 942

leaseholds registered.

Effectiveness: The target could not be attained due to numerous legal, geographical, social and

political reasons.

Efficiency: Land registration is a costly exercise with high financial demands thus, the results

reported would not have been attained without the level of funding which was appropriated for

that purpose.

Impacts: There is improved sense of security of tenure across the general population of

residents in communal areas. There are also a high number of permanent infrastructures being

developed by individuals which could be attributed to increased confidence and tenure security

attributed to land rights registration.

Target No 4: 5 (five) Integrated Regional Land Use Plans to be developed by 2016 (1 per

region, 5 regions)

The splitting of the Kavango regions’ IRLUPs was completed and final presentation to seek

input and approval of the plan was done and approved by the stakeholders. Final public

presentation on the Zambezi IRLUP was done in Katima Mulilo on the 26 February 2015 to

seek the final inputs & and approval by stakeholders. The stakeholders did not approve.

Effectiveness: The Ministry was able to split the plan for Kavango region into the two newly

formed regions of Kavango East and West. However, the Ministry could not seek the approval

of the stakeholders of the Zambezi IRLUP. A report is to be made available to the stakeholders

to read for comments to plan second workshop to finalise the plan.


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Efficiency: This exercise requires significant amount of funding due to high level of expertise

required to execute the work therefore, it would not have been possible to attain the output as

highlighted.

Impacts: The plan is intended for implementation by the Zambezi Regional Councils, but due

to that it was not approved by the stake holders, the plans could not be implemented. Impact

therefore can only be measured once the plans are finalized and implemented.

Target No 5: 64 (sixty four) Small Scale Commercial Farming (SSCF) units to be fully

developed by 2016

Infrastructure development (fencing, water and livestock handling facility) was supported in

eight (8) regions. Twenty three (23) boreholes were drilled/rehabilitated and pumps tested in

Oshikoto three (3), Erongo four (4), Khomas one (1), Hardap five (5) and //Karas ten (10).

Twenty (20) water points were upgraded in Omaheke three (3), Otjozondjupa eight (8), Hardap

five (5) and //Karas ten (10). The Ministry is well on target as regards the development of

designated areas.

Effectiveness: The output as targeted was attained and since this is an ongoing programme that

is based on phases, the actual results are yet to be attained and measured.

Efficiency: Development of farm infrastructure is a very costly undertaking and requires a

huge capital outlay. In order to fully develop all the land identified for this purpose, more funds

are required.

Impacts: This is an ongoing project still in its implementation phase thus the actual impact of

this intervention will be only be measured as the end of the implementation phase

Target No 6: Establishing a fundamental spatial datasets with coverage of 75% by

2015/2016

Targeting: the programme reached a target of 68% as opposed to 70%. There was delay in the

award of the tender. It was re-advertised two times due to administrative non-compliance by

the tenderers.

Effectiveness: The target programmes reached their targets in terms of outputs and results.

The products were of the right quality and are available in different formats that could be useful

to a wide range of users.

Efficiency: It was not possible to reach the same outputs with less inputs.

Impacts: The digital output that can be provided in different formats means that that the

product can be used as foundation for other geospatial applications without difficult

intermediate transformations

VOTE 26: NATIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

359


INTRODUCTION


The mandate of the NPC is to plan and spearhead the course of national development. The NPC

mandate is derived from Article 129 (1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Namibia and the

National Planning Commission Act, 2013 (Act no. 2 of 2013).



National Planning Commission has been fulfilling its mandate through various programmes

which emerge to notable achievements, during the year under review;

NPC has produced quality and timely statistics, and ensured the transformation of statistics into

understandable information that can be used to inform policies and assist the national decision-

making processes. Capacity building was also enhanced in areas such as statistical analysis,

GIS survey methodologies, poverty and social impact analysis and research methodology.

The agricultural census, covering both the communal and commercial agriculture sectors in all

the 14 regions of the country, was launched during the reporting period. The communal sector

census, which was conducted via face to face enumeration, commenced in early February 2014

and was successfully concluded by the end of June 2014.

Furthermore, the 2014 Annual Economic Development Report was produced and printed.

Poverty mapping and Namibia Index of Multiple Deprivation reports were presented and

disseminated to the public. The report on employability of Vocational Training Centre (VTC)

students was completed and presented to the Tender Board of Namibia.

In order to maintain national integrated monitoring and evaluation system, a diagnostic review

of current planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems were conducted and a draft

Monitoring and Evaluation Framework was produced. Capital project monitoring site visits

were conducted and a site visit report was produced.

To ensure the implementation of NDP4, annual sectoral execution plans (ASEPs) were

formulated and two NDP4 biannual reports were presented to cabinet during the year under

review. NPC has also developed a structure and guidelines for the assessment and reviewing

of public policies and successfully coordinated the preparation of the development budget for

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Challenges

Regardless of the achievements, NPC has experienced some barriers, such as low staff

satisfaction, lack of data to update the economic models which is caused by the late release of

national account statistics.

In addition, capacity constraints for undertaking researches hampered speedy progress this is

as a result of staff turnover. Lack of commitments by M&E units within the O/M/As and late

submission of progress reports which hinder the NPC activities progress.

In terms of policy formulation and review there were no clear guidelines to lead O/M/As in the

formulation and review of policies. The existing policies do not have action plans for the

implementation of such policies; as a result public policies appear in different formats and

structures. This has resulted in some policies not being clear and/or not fully implemented.

Despite the efforts by NPC to assist sectors in formulating the sectoral execution plans, lack of

cooperation was experienced from some sector lead ministries and their stakeholders, a

situation that resulted in some sectors not having the sectoral implementation plans for 2015/16

financial year.

Another challenge experienced with regard to mobilisation of development assistance was the

shift in aid modalities with donors moving from grant funding to trade and investment as well

as concessional loan financing due to Namibia’s Upper Middle Income Status. Namibia’s status

as an Upper Middle Income Country continues to prove challenging during negotiations with

development partners.

Lastly, the inadequate of human resource in the regions to collect and collate the required data

for the development of Regional Development Profiles as well as lack of budgetary provision

by the regions to carry out this activity.


The objective of the National Planning Commission is to plan, prioritise and direct national

development through effective coordination, monitoring and evaluation by providing advisory

services to achieve sustainable socio-economic development.

This is done by taking into consideration international best practices, and Namibia’s

developmental needs enriched in Vision 2030 and the National Development Plans. To give

effects to its mandate, NPC administers various result-based programmes and strategic

initiatives aimed at achieving the following objectives:

To build organisational credibility;

Ensure implementation and monitoring of NDP4;

Coordinate National development planning priorities;

Improve Socio-economic Research for national development;

Ensure the implementation of the national Human Resource Plan;

Improve accountability in public sector by monitoring execution rate on NDP4;


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Build a high performance culture;

Ensure an enabling environment.


The total budget provision for National Planning Commission for 2014/15 financial year was

N$233,749,000 of which N$208,416,992 was spent, equating to a budget execution rate of 89.2

% and a budget variance of N$25,332,008.

Estimate Actual


Development Budget 0 0


Total 233,749,000 208,411,042

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

N$


NPC had six ministerial targets; during the year under review three (3) targets were

successfully met.


Actual

2013/14-2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

Ensure implementation of NDP4 by

2016/170 0 50% 42%

Conduct socio economic research for

national development planning4 3 5 4

Achieve an average real GDP growth of

6.4% over the MTEF period (2014/15-

2016/17)

0 0 6.4% 4.5%

80% Statistics user satisfaction by

2016/1788% 60% 60% 79%

100% of core statistics delivered on time

by 2016/17100% 60% 70% 70%

90% overall corporate governance score

according to King III principles80% 60% 70% 70%

Target 1: Ensure implementation of NDP4 by 2016/17

This target is designed to ensure that all sectors develop their sectoral execution plans that are

geared to achieve the goals, desired outcome and strategic initiatives set in NDP4 and that these

plans inform the medium term plans. The National Planning Commission will develop a robust

monitoring and evaluation framework. As a result of such robust monitoring and evaluation

strategy, a bi-annual report will be produced and used to report on the progress made on the

overall performance of the NDP4. To augment government resources, NPC will continue to

mobilise external resources in the form of grants and technical assistance. During the MTEF


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period, through commissioning a study, the NPC will look at options to mitigate effects of

diminishing external resources on development financing.

Targeting: The programme is targeted at all sectors identified in the fourth National

Development Plan and lead ministries of sectors are required to prepare sectoral execution

plans.

Effectiveness: Twelve (12) out of 17 ASEPs representing 70% were formulated by sectors. In

terms of the sixth biannual report only 22% of the NDP4 strategic initiatives are on track to be

fully implemented by 2017/2018. In terms of mobilisation of resources to complement the

Government’s development agenda, NPC has mobilised resources in the form of grants and

technical assistance from both Multilateral as well as Bilateral Development Partners

amounting to 3% of the National Budget predominantly in the form of budget support.

Efficiency: Inputs were adequate to assist sectors in formulating and reviewing their sectoral

execution plans. The World Bank has also provided a grant to support the development of a

monitoring and evaluation framework. The programming processes of negotiations and

consultations with Development Partners in formulation of the new cooperation frameworks

has gone well and the target was achieved without any input constraints.

Impacts: The O/M/As and sector stakeholders are implementing NDP4 programmes and

projects using the ASEPs as implementation tools to report on NDP4 progress on a six monthly

basis. Recommendations of the biannual report have been taken up and incorporated in policy

decisions.

Target 2: Conduct socio economic research for national development planning

This target is aimed at stimulating research to provide appropriate advice on socio-economic

issues to the Government.

Targeting: The programme has reached its target group the O/M/As, RC, LA through

researches, dialog forums and targeted interventions were put in place.

Effectiveness: The programme has produced four research papers (Poverty mapping, Namibia

index of multiple deprivation, 2014 annual economic development report and VTC

employability report) however it fell short of one output to reach its target.

Efficiency: The efficiency needs to be improved especially in terms of human capacity and

skill development for quality research outputs. However, the allocated financial resources were

sufficient.

Impacts: The target groups among other the O/M/As, RC, LA currently uses the outputs for

their planning purposes, as the directed interventions were incorporated in planning.


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Target 3: Achieve an average real GDP growth of 6.4% over the MTEF period (2014/15-

2016/17)

The NPC through the coordination of NDP4 implementation aims to achieve the average real

GDP growth of 6.4% over the current MTEF period. It coordinated the activities of OMAs and

private sectors through the sectoral planning to achieve maximum impact and grow the

economy.

Targeting: Developmental efforts were coordinated throughout the country towards achieving

the targeted GDP growth rate.

Effectiveness: The programme coordinated developmental interventions that contributed to

the achievement of the 4.5% GDP growth rate.

Efficiency: In terms of financial resources allocated to developmental projects were sufficient

to achieve the same output; however skilled human resource was lacking to implement some

development projects.

Impacts: The impact of the GDP growth is of a long term nature, and therefore, cannot be

determined in one year period. The per capita income of the Namibian population has

increased, which is a measure of the standard of living of the Namibian people. In addition due

to increase GDP, the Government revenue collection increased and Namibia budget

expenditure per capita in 2014 was the highest in SACU.

Target 4: 80% Statistics user satisfaction by 2016/17

This target is aimed to achieve user satisfaction by ensuring that statistics that are produced are

relevant, high quality and timely.

Targeting: The target has reached the Government, other stakeholders and civil society

through dissemination of quality statistical information, which is important to policy decision

makers for national policy formulation at governmental level that contributes to the welfare of

the Namibian nation and the country as a whole.

Effectiveness: The programme has achieved its target in terms of positive result; this was

demonstrated by the result from an online users and stakeholders satisfaction survey that

produced 79 % excellent satisfaction rating.

Efficiency: It would have not been possible to achieve the 79% with less resource, but certain

projects were not carried out during the financial year. Although there has been lack of

capacity, a consultant was hired to ensure that quality outputs have been achieved.

Impact: NSA has experienced an increase of users requesting statistical information for

decision making and reporting. Statistic informations are also being used by other countries to

compare Namibia to the rest of African countries and the world at large.

Target 5: 100% of core statistics delivered on time by 2016/17


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This target is aimed to achieve user satisfaction by ensuring that statistics are timely produced.

The purpose of producing statistics on time to Government and civil society is to ensure their

validity for decision making, as the outdated information will lead to irrelevant and unreliable

decision making for decision makers such as government and civic society

Targeting: The core statics have reached the target groups on time in accordance with the

predetermined release calendar.

Effectiveness: NSA produced all its core statistics on time, including its socio-economic

reports and the Labour Force Survey.

Efficiency: It would not have been possible to achieve the 70% output with a stringent budget

allocated to NSA during the reporting financial year, but with strict financial controls and

prioritising and deferring certain projects to the next financial year, thus managed to achieve

the 70% rate. More staff will need to be hired to ensure that statistics are delivered on time as

per the release calendar.

Impact: The availability of core statistics have a positive impact on disseminating correct

information on labour matters for government, labour unions and the Namibian society. The

stakeholders have developed various labour practices that will enhance the productivity of the

Namibian Labour Force. Civil society has the information at hand and they can now use it for

decision making.

Target 6: 90% overall corporate governance score according to King III principles

This target aimed to achieve 90% of corporate governance score according to King III

principles

Targeting: NSA follows the King III principles of Corporate Governance when formulating

the organisations policies and procedures.

Effectiveness: Complying with King III principles allows the agency to have strong and

reliable internal controls which reduce and mitigate risks associated with the agency mode of

operations. The agency has achieved its target of 70% during 2014/15 financial year.

Efficiency It would not have been possible to achieve the 70% output with less resources, as

we had to invest funds to ensure that the King III principles are followed.

Impact: NSA audited financial statement have received an unqualified report from the external

auditors during the 2014/2015 financial year. NSA ensured that they are able to proactively

manage the relationships with all their stakeholders. The annual report for 2014/15 financial

year has been released and distributed to stakeholders in order for them to understand the

purpose of NSA and how they have complied with King III principles.

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The Vote’s functions are executed through its four Programmes. The table below reflects

amount allocated and the actual expenditure by each of the programmes. Further, the main

outputs achieved per programme are provided below the table.


01-01 Managerial oversight MD01 160,669,000 155,038,750 96.50

169,733,000 160,605,343 94.62

15,660,000 8,978,052 57.33

16,521,000 12,754,607 77.20

31,835,000 26,073,039 81.90

233,749,000 208,411,042 89.16

2014/15

01Supervision, Coordination and Support

Services

Sub-Total

02 Macroeconomic planning

01-02Maintaining and safe keeping of computerized

information systemMD05

*P-

CodeProgramme Name

*A-

CodeActivity Name

*MD in

Charge

Sub-Total

Sub-Total

03Regional and sectoral Planning and policy

Coordination

Sub-Total

04Monitoring & Evaluation and Development

Partners Coordination

03-01 Regional and Sectoral Planning MD03



MD: Main Division

Vote-Total

9,064,000 5,566,593 61.41

02-01 Macroeconomic analysis and modelling MD02 15,660,000 8,978,052 57.33

16,521,000 12,754,607 77.20

04-01 Monitoring and Evaluation MD04 31,835,000 26,073,039 81.90

Programme 01: Supervision, Coordination and Support Services

Programme objective

The objective of this programme was to provide supervision and coordination of NPC support

services by rendering human resources management and development function, auxiliary

services, financial services, maintaining and safe keeping of computerized information system,

public relation services and facilitate funding for NSA to be able to produce and disseminate

national statistics.

Main activities

The main activities that fall under this programme are managerial oversight with the objective

to provide supervision and coordination of NPC support services by rendering human resources

management, development function and IT master plan that maintaining and safekeeping of

computerised information system and public relation services.

The main output achieved during the year under review

The production of quality and timely statistics;

Capacity building was enhanced mainly in areas such as statistical analysis, GIS, survey

methodologies;

Internal audits were conducted and report was produced;

Effective and efficient ICT services provided;

Effective and efficient administrative support services provided;

The agricultural census covering both the communal and commercial agricultural

sectors in all the 14 regions of the country was launched during the reporting period;

The communal sector census, which was conducted via face to face enumeration,

commenced in early February 2014 and was successfully concluded by the end of June

2014;

The 2014 Labour Force Survey was conducted and a report was produced.

Programme 02: Macroeconomic Planning


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The main objective of this programme is to conduct socio-economic research to inform national

development through knowledge creation and evidence based planning. The department is

charged with the responsibility of spearheading the identification of Namibia’s social-

economic development priorities, as well as to formulate short, medium and long term

development goals.

Main activities

The main activity that fall under the programme is the Macroeconomic analysis and modelling,

which include conducting economic research for knowledge foundation and evidence based

planning. The research agenda is informed by the components of NDP4 and priority areas

identified thereof.


Economic research and policy brief papers:

2014 Annual Economic Development Report;

Namibia Index of Multiple Deprivation report;

Namibia Poverty Mapping Report;

VTC Employability Analysis Report.

Programme 03: Regional & Sectoral Planning & Policy Coordination


The objectives of this department are to ensure the implementation of NDP4 through the

formulation and implementation of Annual Sectorial Execution Plans (ASEPs) in addition to

strengthening regional planning and to coordinate the formulation and review of development

policies.

Main activities

The main activity under this programme is Planning and Policy Coordination which aims to

ensure the formulation of the five year Sectoral Execution Plans and the Annual Sectoral

Execution Plans by all sectors. The SEPs and ASEPs are the tool for the implementation of

NDP4. It also entails the formulation of the Regional Development Profiles for all the regions,

coordinate the formulation of new socio-economic policies to ensure consistency with other

policies and evaluate existing policies to establish their effectiveness in addressing socio-

economic challenges facing the country


The preparation of the Five Year Sectoral Execution Plans (SEPs) and Annual Sectoral

Execution Plans for sectors were coordinated. Out of 17 sectors, 12 finalized and

submitted their plans. These are: Education, Housing, Tourism, Transport and

Logistics, Security, Agriculture and Forestry, Water and Sanitation, ICT, Energy,

Fisheries, Mining and Financial intermediation;


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Development Budget preparation was completed successfully;

Ten (10) draft Regional Development Profiles were submitted, reviewed and feedbacks

were given to the regions;

Officials from all the regions and regional Councillors were trained on national

development planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and preparation of

the development budget.

Programme 04: Monitoring, Evaluation and Development Partners Coordination


The objective of this programme is to mobilize, coordinate and manage external development

resources and to develop and maintain a national integrated monitoring and evaluation system

for the whole government.

Main activities

The main activities that fall under the programme is Development Cooperation partnership and

monitoring and evaluation.


A diagnostic review of current planning and M&E practices was conducted and a draft

Monitoring and Evaluation Framework was produced;

Two Bi-Annual Reports were produced during the reporting covering the periods 1

April 2014 to 30 September 2014 and 1 October 2014 to 31 March 2015;

Capital progress monitoring report was produced and disseminated to relevant

O/M/A’s;

Staff members were trained in Monitoring and Evaluation as part of the World Bank

Consultancy to support performance management and monitoring and evaluation;

The NPC mobilises additional external development assistance through grants and

concessional loan financing to augment government resources to implement NDPs.

Negotiations and consultations took place with the Governments of Germany, Japan,

United Nations and the European Union to mobilise additional resources;

Completion of different projects in 24 Constituencies supported under Phase 2 of the

NGSIP;

A Joint Commission was held with the Government of Zimbabwe and four (4) joint

Memoranda of Understanding were signed in the fields of meteorology, youth affairs,

agriculture and tourism;

The 2014 International Volunteers Day (IVD) celebration was held in Katima Mulilo,

Zambezi region and was a resounding success with over 300 participants from the

region;

The draft volunteerism policy has been reviewed by the office of the Attorney General;

however, the final version is yet to be approved;

The ODA system is in place, however, it has not been used for reporting purposes due

to stringent licensing requirements.


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NONE


Estimate Actual



Subsidies and Other




Capital Transfers

(Operational)


Operational Capital



Capital Transfers

(Development)

Development Budget 0 0

Total State Revenue



Grand Total 233,749,000 208,411,042

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

Explanations of variances

The underspending on personnel expenditure was attributable to overestimation and non-filling

of vacancies across the various departments and related cost that goes with the appointment of

staff members. Other contributing factor to under spending was caused by none payment of

leave gratuity as no resignation took place.

Under goods and other services, the variance was mainly caused by some activities which were

not carried out as planned, such as study tours and familiarization visits, printing of policy briefs

and research papers, National Development Dialog Forums, NODSOM consultancy and

training.

Furthermore, the municipal accounts were budgeted and not paid as Ministry of Agriculture

paid the full amount, as well the delay in issuing invoices for the services rendered by the

Government garage.


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Licensing fees for ODA system and NIMRES was budgeted for, but was not renewed due to

the insufficient availability of data and termination of the support agreement respectively.

NON-TAX REVENUE


Sale of planning Report 40 000 11 900 -70

Miscellaneous 223 786 445 873 99

Private Telephone call 0 1 812

Total 263 786 459 585 74

Year

Revenue Source

2014/15

Explanation for variances under each revenue head:

Sale of Planning Reports:

Less revenue was collected for the period under review than anticipated due to the decrease on

the sale of NDP4 document, as it can be downloaded for free from the NPC website.

Miscellaneous:

This collection is from unforeseen transactions. This category is also unpredictable and is

considered to be an accounting provision. The over-collection under this revenue head was as

a result of a refund on the employer/employee contribution from GIPF for a contractual

employee who resigns, air ticket, financial assistance as well as cell phone top up by

management.


It was not foreseen that money will be collected from the above mention revenue head, but an

amount of N$ 1 812 has been collected.


No of Staff 2014/15

Approved134

Funded134

Summary of movable assets as submitted in the final stock taking report to Treasury

before the end of 31 March 2015


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Furniture and equipment: Worn and damages


Average

estimated

market unit

value (N$)

Toal Value

(N$) BiXCi

Quantity

available to

date

% of items not

take for auction(

current stock

level of individual

items)

A B C D E F

1 Printers 16 100 1,600 18 1.1

2 Monitors 3 100 300 40 13.3

3 Cpu 27 90 2,430 41 1.7

4 Mouse 2 20 40 7 17.5

5 Laptops 3 100 300 3 1.0

6 Student Tables 0 0 13 0.0

7 Teacher Tables 0 0 3 0.0

8 Book shelves 0 0 6 0.0

9 Cabinets 0 0 4 0.0

10 servers 0 0 7 0.0

11 Switches 0 0 3 0.0

0 0.0

0 0.0


Some stocks are still available waiting for the Ministry of works and Transport to create enough

space at the auction yard (Government stores). The other available warn and damage stock will

only be transferred to Government Stores after Treasury authorization granted for 2015/16

financial year.

Furniture and equipment: Obsolete and redundant


Some stocks are still available waiting for the Ministry of works and Transport to create enough

space at the auction yard (Government store). The other available obsolete and redundant stock

will only be transferred after the Treasury authorization has been obtained for the current

financial year.

Vehicles: Obsolete and redundant


Average

estimated market

unit value (N$)

Toal Value (N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available to

date


to auction( current stock


A B C D E

1 2WD Pick-ups 0 0 0 0 0.0

2 4WD picks-up 0 50000 0 7 0.0

3 4WD double cab 0 69000 0 0 0.0

4 Sedans vehicles 0 60000 0 1 0.0

5 Station Wagon 0 65000 0 1 0.0

0 0.0


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The obsolete and redundant vehicles will be only taken to Ministry of Woks and Transport

Government Stores auction yard after stock-taking has been conducted for 2015/2016 financial

year.

VOTE 27: MINISTRY OF YOUTH, NATIONAL SERVICE, SPORT AND

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The Ministry of Youth, National Service, Sport and Culture has been mandated to develop and

empower the youth and promote sport, culture and arts.


Achievements 2014/15:

Five (5) Youth Friendly Health Clinics adequately resourced with trained peer

educators, fully equipped with training manuals and education and information

materials.

Five hundred and eighty four (584) trainees graduated from the ministry’s youth

skills training centres.

One thousand five hundred (1500) youth were trained under the Youth Credit for

youth in business and accessed credit facilities.

Two thousand eight hundred and eighty six (2886) recruits graduated from National

Youth Service (NYS) training centres.

Five hundred and eleven (511), NYS graduates and trainees secured employment

with NAMPOL while forty one (41) secured employment with Ministry of Health

and Social Services.

Construction of phase one (1) of Nahas Angula College in the Otjozondjupa region

has been completed.

National Youth Council (NYC) provided technical and financial support to two

income generating youth projects (Okombahe Bakery Project and Karasburg

Brickmaking Project) to the tune of N$ 340 000.00 under special grants provision.

Seventy nine (79) recipients were awarded loans under the loan guaranteed fund of

the NYC Credit for Youth in Business.

Thirty nine (39) projects to the tune of N$ 2 943 649.98 were funded under the

Youth Development Grants Programme

NYC and Social Security Commission Social Development Fund (SSC-SDF) co-

funded and provided technical support to three youth agricultural projects in

Oshana, Ohangwena and Omaheke to the tune of N$ 440 000.00.

Two hundred and twenty (220) regional and national youth leaders received skills

and policy training courses under the MOU signed between NYC and the University

of Namibia.

Namibia hosted the Confederation of African Women Championship, 8 countries

participated and Nigeria won the tournament.


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Namibia hosted the World Squash Championship in Windhoek

Namibia successful participation in the African Union Supreme Council Region 5

Games in Zimbabwe December 2014, and ended 5th out of 10 countries.

Swakopmund sport stadium phase 5 has been completed.

Namibian Rugby Team qualified for 2015 Rugby World Cup.

National Rugby team won the Africa Rugby Cup in Tunis, Tunisia.

Paralympics participated in the South African disabled championship and scooped

42 medals.

Namibia successfully hosted the four (4) Nations soccer tournament and four

countries participated: Namibia, South Africa, Ghana and Westphalia (Germany)

and Ghana won Westphalia in the final.

Namibia competed at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, and won a

silver medal in boxing and 2 bronze medals in Paralympics athletics.

Namibia Sports Commission hosted the National Sport Conference in April 2014.

Five hundred and eighteen thousand (518,000) people attended and participated in

culture and heritage events and programmes.

Intangible Cultural Heritage elements were inventoried and disseminated to local

communities in the 13 regions.

Four hundred thousand three hundred (400 300) people visited historical and

heritage sites (National Museum of Namibia, Owela Museum, Oranjemund

Shipwreck, Twyfelfontein World Heritage site, Brandberg, Heroes Acre, Petrified

Forest, Otjikoto Lake and Eenhana Shrine.

Namibia obtained Cabinet approval for Namibia to host the 10th Session of the

Intergovernmental Committee for the 2003 UNESCO Convention on the

Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Facilitated the review of the Arts and Culture policy to respond to other

international legal instruction for example, the 2001 UNESCO Convention

concerning the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage.

As part of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Development, Cultural heritage tourism

enterprises were developed.

Fifteen thousand (15 000) people participated in visual and performing Arts

initiatives such as arts productions, exhibitions, workshops and festivals.

Eight thousand (8 000) students were trained in various arts disciplines at the

College of the Arts (COTA), the National Arts Extension Programme and

Otjiwarongo Arts Centre.

The College of the Arts received accreditation for six Applied Arts Diploma Course

from NQA on 15th of December 2014.

A total number of approximately 28 productions and workshops were hosted by

COTA with 2 468 participants and 15 333 members of the community and society

were reached as audience.

Challenges

o Inadequate budget allocation.

o Increasing demand for vocational education and training due to budget


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constraints and capacity of the existing facilities

o Lack of adequate sport facilities hampers the implementation of different sport

codes in the rural areas.

o Shortage of skills in the fields of sport management, sports experts and cultural

heritage sector

o Delays in the appointments of consultants and contractors by the Ministry of

Works and Transport and poor performance of some contractors.

o Physical education in schools not being practised as promotional subjects

hampers the development of sport.

o Delay in approval of proposed structure hampers the operations of the ministry

o High demand from the regions and political leaders to construct heritage

facilities


Capacitate youth to become productive and self-reliant citizens

Ensure that Namibians have equal opportunities to participate in sport at all levels


Ensure mutual understanding and tolerance of all cultures and heritage in Namibia

To create a conducive environment for arts in Namibia.


An execution rate of 99.78% on the overall original budget of N$ 709,245,000 of

2014/15 financial year was achieved compared to 98.83% for 2013/14 financial year.

The total budget variance amounts to N$ 1,525,644.95 which represents a 0.22% (less

than 2%). The Development Budget execution/progress was low due to late

appointment of consultants by the Ministry of Works.

Overall Budget allocation


Year

Breakdown

2014/15

N$

Estimate Actual




Total 709 245 000 707 694 747



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Actual

2014/15-

2016/17

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

Target 1

Twenty two (22) Operational Youth

Centres by 2016/17

The measure is based on practical

completion of phase 1 of a Multi-

Purpose Youth Resource centre

19 22 19 20

Target 2

Twenty one thousand (21 000)

employable skilled youth by

2016/17

The measure is based on

accumulative Annual enrolment and

completion rates at the Youth Skills

Training Centres, MPYRC and NYS

Vocational Training Centres.

11 635 21 000 16 000 16 605

Target 3

Seventeen thousand (17 000)

economically active/self-employed

skilled youth by 2016/17

The measure is based on

accumulative number of unemployed

youth receiving training in business

management and thereafter applying

for loans to start their own businesses

from Namibia Youth Credit Scheme

(NYCS) and Credit for Youth in

Business (CYB).

8 265 17 000 12 000 11 366


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Target 4

Introduce of at least forty two (42)

sports codes to the regions where

they were not practiced, develop

three thousand seven hundred and

seventy ( 3 770) sports experts and

construct sixteen (16) sports

facilities by 2016/17

The number of regional sport codes

registered and affiliated to the

recognised national

federations/associations.

Sports codes

34

42

37

37

Develop sport experts 3 615 3 770 3 700 3 701

Construct sport facilities 10 16 10 10

Target 5

One hundred and fifty five

thousand (155 000) people with

access to arts activities and services

by 2016/17

Measure is based on data collection

from the Ministry's own Arts centres

as well as its key stakeholders.

137 126 155 000 145 000 169 927

Target 6

One thousand one hundred (1 100)

individual Artist and Arts

organisations supported and

absorbed in the industry by

2016/17

The measure is based on project

request approved and funded through

the NACN, Namibia Choral Network,

School and Community Support

programmes as prat of Normal

Function of the Arts programmes

1 080 1 100 1 000 1 640


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Target 7

Five hundred and fifty thousand

(550 000) people attending and

participating in culture events and

programmes by 2016/17

The measure is based on the number

of people attending and participating

in festivals

484 000 550 000 500 000 1 402 300

Target 8

Three hundred and thirty thousand

(330 000) people visiting Museums,

Monuments and National Heritage

sites by 2016/17

The measure is based on the actual

number of people visiting museums,

monuments and heritage sites

244 482 330 000 260 000 379 500

Programme 01: Sporting Promotion and Support

Effectiveness:

The target of 35 sport codes was reached and exceeded by 2.

The estimate of 3726 for 2014/2015 sport experts was not reached due to financial

constraints, as less sport experts were trained.

.

Efficiency: No

Impacts:

Sport experts:

Are employed as Referees and Coaches and are remunerated for their services rendered and

this has transformed their lives.

Sport Codes:

Due to the increase of the number of sport codes, more athletes have chances to participate and

train in sport.

Programme 02: Development of National Arts Industry


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Effectiveness: Many artists and arts organisations have been afforded the opportunity to carry out various

creative exploits and many members of the public have supported this initiatives.

Efficiency: No, as the programmes are already limited to very few communities due to limited funds and a

lack arts facilities in different parts of the country. Thus, more has to be done, to allow more

access to a good representation of the Namibia public, more particularly for those considered

from rural communities, which costs more money to carry out.

Impacts:

Opportunities where created for artists to generate income, develop and train in their various

areas of interest. This led to artists being more confident and eager to turn their passion and

talents into a business. Others, where encouraged to pursue further studies to become better at

what they do, which also will open up opportunities for other career streams in teaching,

curatorship, consultancy, entrepreneurship and other areas.

Programme 03: National Heritage and Culture Programmes

Effectiveness: The target was met: 518,000 people attended and participated in culture and heritage events

and programmes during 2014/2015 financial year

Efficiency: No.

Impacts:

Communities living within the World Heritage sites benefited economically from revenues

collected at the sites.

The local communities where involved in identification, inventorying and

researching the Intangible Culture Heritage thereby developed identity and sense of

pride of communities in their heritage.

Namibia’s capacity was strengthened in implementing key Cultural Conventions

such as: 1972 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of World

Cultural and Natural sites (Twyfelfentein and Namib Sand Sea World Heritage

sites); 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of Underwater Cultural

Heritage; 2003 UNESCO Convention on the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural

Heritage

The Culture and Heritage sector would contribute significantly to the improvement

of the living conditions of the communities should the sector be mainstreamed in


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economic development policies and programmes for income generation and

poverty alleviation.

Programme 04: Youth Development

One operational youth centre was completed during the 2014/15 financial year.

Four thousand nine hundred and seventy (4 970) youth graduated from NYS, Skills training

and Multi-purpose resource centres of the ministry during the 2014/15 financial year.

Two thousand eight hundred (2800) youth were trained and accessed to loans from the

Namibia Youth Credit Scheme, while three hundred and one (301) got loans from the Credit

for Youth in Business of National Youth Council – thus a total number of three thousand

one hundred and one (3101) youth benefitted from entrepreneurship programmes in place.

Efficiency:

No, the ministry need to construct more skills training centres to cater for the ever increasing

number of unemployed youth.

Impacts:

The previously unemployed school drop-outs and other vulnerable youth have become

entrepreneurs in their own right. They are property owners and employers of their own

colleagues. By being exposed to the world of business, they have adapted to a new lifestyle

different from that they use to live in – a world of loneliness, frustration, idleness. They feel a

sense of pride and a sense of belonging. Yes, the impact has been immense and it’s clearly

visible in remote rural areas where lives has dramatically changed for the best.



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Programme 01: Sporting Promotion and Support


Sporting promotion and support

Programme objective

The aim of this programme is to ensure that our sport people are trained regularly by qualified

experts, such as those that we acquire via bilateral agreements, and that they are exposed to


01 Creation of conducive sport environment 06 17 616 023 30 845 000 175,10

02Preparation, participation and creation of sport

excellence06

11 786 022 41 609 835353,04

03 Grassroot development and mass participation 06 7 859 218 9 700 515 123,43

04 Subsidies to SOEs 06 40 928 000 40 927 999 100,00

05 Provision and Maintenance of sport facilities 06 25 400 000 1 702 267 6,70

103 589 263 124 785 616 120,46

01School and community programmes, liason and

research05

11 147 903 13 608 328122,07

02 Arts Education and Training 05 23 425 000 35 400 000 151,12

03 Development of Infrastructure 05 2 000 000 8 940 000 447,00

04 Subsidies to SOEs 05 24 460 000 11 393 000 46,58

0.00

61 032 903 69 341 328 113,61

01 Facilitation of culture understanding and tolerance 18 676 410 12 783 878 68,45

02 Nuturing of culture industries 7 388 412 8 942 094 121,03

03 Identification and promotion of tangible heritage 6 084 412 7 950 050 130,66

04Cultural exchange programmes and state

sponsored events 13 446 458 14 700 200109,32

05 Subsidies to SOEs 16 189 000 12 186 000 75,27

06Development and maintenance of National

Heritage sites and Museums 5 250 000 238 0794,53

67 034 692 56 800 301 84,73

01 Reproductive Health 10 743 003 11 560 000 107,60

02 Juvenile Justice 10 070 003 12 680 500 125,92

03 Capacity building for unemployed youth 13 554 003 13 485 321 99,49

04 Enterpreneurship Development 12 070 687 13 050 001 108,11

05 Monittoring and Evaluation 4 255 003 4 600 500 108,12

06 Youth Employment 28 287 003 22 966 749 81,19

07 Commonwealth Youth Programme 557 000 557 000 100,00

08 Subsidies to SOEs 167 147 000 130 564 000 78,11

09 Provision of facilities 32 750 000 13 662 010 41,72

279 433 702 223 126 081 79,85

01 Humann Resource Management and Development 25 816 411 36 800 600 142,55

02 Administrative Support Service 54 771 651 64 697 525 118,12

03Acquisition and Maintenance of ICT Equipment

and System 20 554 411 25 650 100124,79

04 Internal Audit 16 056 411 21 500 400 133,91

05 Financial Administration 43 404 653 51 600 200 118,88

06 Planning and Development 22 540 903 25 400 600 112,69

07 Employees Wellness 0 0 0.00

08 Public Service Reform 0 0 0.00

09 Corporate Communication 0 0 0.00

10 Provision of Infrastructure 15 000 000 7 991 995 53,28

198 144 440 233 641 420 117,91

709 235 000 707 694 747 100



MD: Main Division

Vote-Total

Sub-Total


Sub-Total

Sub-Total

03 National Coordination of Culture Activities

Sub-Total

04 Youth Development

01 Sporting Promotion and Support

Sub-Total

02 Development of National Art Industry

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proper and regular competitions.

Main activities

Creation of a conducive sport environment:

The aim of this activity is to promote sport from the grass root and the excellence levels.

By providing all the necessary requirements, such as temporary facilities, expertise and

regular competitions at all levels.

Preparation, participation and creation of sport excellence:

The objective of this activity is to unearth the undiscovered talent all over the country,

train them and allow the most talented ones to represent our country at the highest levels

of sport competition and create opportunities for those who have the talent to sign

professional contracts and make a living out of sport.

Grassroots development and mass participation

Unearth undiscovered talent at an early stage. Those that are gifted nurture them to the

level of excellence and for those that are not gifted encourage them to participate in

“Sport for All” programmes to keep Namibia a healthy nation.

Subsidies to State Owned Enterprises (SOE’s)

Provide funding to registered and recognised SOE’s, to assist with sport development

at different levels of our communities to carry out the necessary tasks required for sport

development.

Provision and maintenance of sport facilities

Provide and maintain sport facilities in all the fourteen (14) regions of our country to

allow each and every Namibian to participate in the sport code (s) of their choice.

Output 2014/2015:

Creation of a conducive sport environment:

Sport experts trained 86

Three (3) sport codes introduced in the regions

National Sport Plan drafted.

Preparation, participation and creation of sport excellence:


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10 athletes, coach and journalist preparing for Rio Olympics 2016 and All Africa

Games.

Brave Warriors trained in Ghana and Westphalia, Germany in preparation for

COSAFA


National Rugby team qualified for the 2015 World Cup in London, England.

National Women football team travelled to Germany to prepare for the CAF Women

football tournament.

Namibia successful participation in the African Union Supreme Council Region 5

Games in Zimbabwe December 2014, and ended 5th out of 10 countries.

Namibian Rugby Team qualified for 2015 Rugby World Cup.


Paralympics participated in the South African disabled championship and scooped 42

medals.

Namibia successfully hosted the four (4) Nations soccer tournament and the following

countries participated: Namibia, South Africa, Ghana and Westphalia (Germany).

Ghana beat Westphalia in the final.

Namibia competed at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, and won a

silver medal in boxing and 2 bronze medals in Paralympics athletics.

Namibia Sports Commission hosted the national sport conference in April 2014.

Grassroots development and mass participation

Namibia Newspaper Cup 2014 in Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region.

Scorpion Zinc U17 soccer Cup in Keetmanshoop, //Karas.

Nedbank Cycling in Windhoek.

Sam Nujoma Marathon in Windhoek.

Lucky Star Marathon in Swakopmund.

National Schools Rugby Craven week in RSA.

National Schools Hockey to RSA.

National Schools League in various sport codes in some regions.

Street Mile Marathon in Erongo and Khomas regions.

Regional Sport Day in Swakopmund.

Boxing development programme took place in various regions to prepare for the

AUSC Region 5 Youth Games in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Wrestling development programme conducted in Otjiwarongo, Swakopmund, Usakos

and Windhoek.

Provision and maintenance of sport facilities


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Swakopmund sport stadium phase 5 was completed.

Programme 02: Development of National Arts Industry


Development of National Arts Industry

Programme objective

The main objective of this programme is to identify, develop and promote the creative talents

and artistic skills of Namibians for the purpose of income generation, employment, innovation,

design and the nurturing of pride and identity.

Main activities

Arts education and training offered on full- and part-time basis through the College

of the Arts, the National Arts Extension Programme and supported organisations like

the John Muafangejo Arts Centre and the Otjiwarongo Arts Centre;

School and community support programmes, such as the National Choral and Brass

Networks, which are aimed at the development of basic skills and competencies in arts

and entrepreneurship, as well as in-service training for school teachers;

Arts promotion and creative industry development through the National Arts Council

of Namibia, or other grant-receiving SOEs such as the National Arts Gallery of

Namibia and the National Theatre of Namibia.

Development and maintenance of infrastructure for arts such as the College of the

Arts campuses, the Katutura Community Arts Centre, the Independence Arena, the

National Theatre of Namibia and the National Art Gallery of Namibia.

Outputs

Fifteen thousand (15 000) people participated in visual and performing Arts initiatives

such as arts productions, exhibitions, workshops and festivals.

Eight thousand (8 000) students were trained in various arts disciplines at the College

of the Arts (COTA), the National Arts Extension Programme and Otjiwarongo Arts

Centre.

The College of the Arts received accreditation for six Applied Arts Diploma Course

from NQA on 15th of December 2014.

A total number of approximately 28 productions and workshops were hosted by COTA

with 2 468 participants and 15 333 members of the community and society were

reached as audience.

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National Heritage of Culture Activities

Programme Objective

Ensure mutual understanding and tolerance of all cultures and heritage in Namibia;

optimize available understanding and tolerance of all cultures and heritage in Namibia;

Optimize economic contribution of culture and heritage.

Main activities

Facilitation of cultural understanding and tolerance

This this activity Cultural festivals are organized on constituency, regional, and national levels,

bringing Namibians together from all walks of life in order to create unity in our rich cultural

diversity.

The nurturing of culture industries

The aim of this activity is to get the learners to start and run School Culture and history Clubs

for Development at their schools doing research, by developing databases and inventories on

Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Identification and promotion of tangible and intangible heritage conservation

The activity is to collect, curate, preserve, conduct scientific research and display objects of

tangible heritage.

Cultural exchange programmes and state sponsored events

The aim of this activity is to maintain our image as a peaceful and stable nation by organizing

cultural events during the opening of parliament, Independence Day, Heroes Day and during

visits of dignitaries like Heads of States. This is further realized through exchange visits with

other sovereign states, particularly those with whom Namibia signed Memoranda of

Understanding.

Development and maintenance of national heritage sites, museums and multi-purpose

centres: The aim of this intervention is to allow the National Museums and National Heritage

Council to maintain and develop national sites and structures to educate the public and to


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stimulate economic growth through tourism development. Multi-purpose centres allow culture

groups and the public to enhance their skills and knowledge in culture activities.

Provision of Subsidies to SOE’s: The activity provides support to culture bodies linked to the

realization of the program’s targets.

Output

Five hundred and eighteen thousand (518,000) people attended and participated in culture

and heritage events and programmes.

Intangible Cultural Heritage elements were inventoried and disseminated to local

communities in the 13 regions.

Four hundred thousand three hundred (400 300) people visited historical and heritage sites

(National Museum of Namibia, Owela Museum, Oranjemund Shipwreck, Twyfelfontein

World Heritage site, Brandberg, Heroes Acre, Petrified Forest, Otjikoto Lake and Eenhana

Shrine.

Namibia obtained Cabinet approval for Namibia to host the 10th Session of the

Intergovernmental Committee for the 2003 UNESCO Convention on the Safeguarding of

Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Facilitated the review of the Arts and Culture policy to respond to other international legal

instruction for example, the 2001 UNESCO Convention concerning the Protection of

Underwater Cultural Heritage.

As part of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Development, Cultural heritage tourism

enterprises were developed.

Programme 04: Youth Development


Youth Development and Empowerment


The main purpose of this programme is to empower, encourage and support the full and

effective participation of the youth in the process of national development and decision making.

Main activities

Reproductive Health

The provision of counselling and treatment of young people including aspects such as friendly

reproductive health facilities and HIV/AIDS awareness interventions.


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Juvenile Justice

The promotion of public awareness on youth and child rights as embodied in our national laws

and international conventions.

Capacity Building for unemployed youth

The provision of training programmes to equip the unemployed youth with the necessary skills

towards self-fulfilment.

Entrepreneurship Development

The provision of entrepreneurship development interventions and soft loans to the youth.


The ongoing impact assessment of the Directorate programmes and activity implementation

Youth Empowerment

The interventions aimed at the rural unemployed youth through the provision of integrated

skills training programme.

Commonwealth Youth Programme

This activity is used to pay for subscriptions to the Commonwealth.

Provision of facilities

The construction of Multi-Purpose Youth Resource Centres and Skills Training Centres

Output

Five (5) Youth Friendly Health Clinics adequately resourced with trained peer educators,

fully equipped with training manuals and education and information materials.

Five hundred and eighty four (584) trainees graduated from ministry’s youth skills training

centres.

One thousand five hundred (1500) youth were trained under the Youth Credit in youth in

business and accessed credit facilities.

Two thousand eight hundred and eighty six (2886) recruits graduated from National Youth

Service (NYS) training centres.

Five hundred and eleven (511), NYS graduates and trainees secured employment with

NAMPOL while Forty one (41) secured employment with Ministry of Health and Social

Services.

Construction of the first phase one (1) of Nahas Angula College in the Otjozondjupa region

was completed.


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National Youth Council (NYC) provided technical and financial support to two income

generating youth projects (Okombahe Bakery Project and Karasburg Brickmaking Project) to

the tune of N$ 340 000.00 under special grants provision.

Seventy nine (79) recipients were awarded loans under the loan guaranteed fund of the NYC

Credit for Youth in Business.

Thirty nine (39) projects to the tune of N$ 2 943 649.98 were funded under the Youth

Development Grants Programme

NYC and Social Security Commission Social Development Fund (SSC-SDF) co-funded and

provided technical support to three youth agricultural projects in Oshana, Ohangwena and

Omaheke to the tune of N$ 440 000.00.

Two hundred and twenty (220) regional and national youth leaders received skills and policy

training courses under the MOU signed between NYC and the University of Namibia.



Supervision and Support Services


The purpose of this programme is to manage the human resources; provide administrative support

service, manage the information systems ensure proper financial and risk management; corporate

planning, project management; and policy supervision.

Main activities

Human Resources Management and Development

This activity focus on the recruitment of staff members, processing of human resources

administrative issues, handling of labour relations matters, update and maintenance of Human

Resources Information and Management System (HRIMS), training and development,

compilation of Affirmative Action Reports and plan, administer and coordinate employees’

wellness programme.

Employees Wellness

The aim is to develop policies and systems for effective management of public service and

welfare.

Public Service Reforms Initiative

To advise and facilitate the development and implementation of the efficient, effective and

economic strategy, plans and systems of operations, operation, initiate, monitor and evaluate the

Public Service Reform Process.

Corporate Communication


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To provide strategic communication services and channels, monitor and evaluate communication

activities

Administrative Support Services; the activity caters for the procurement of goods and provision

of administrative support services as well as transport.

Acquisition and Maintenance of ICT equipment and systems; the activity focuses on the

acquisition, maintenance and upgrading of ICT software, equipment, network infrastructure and

webpage development. Internal Audit; The activity entails the identification of risk and devising

mechanisms aimed at minimizing of the identified risks and conduct audit activities yearly

Financial Management; The activity focuses on cost effective, prudent and equitable utilization

of the financial resources which include budgeting, budget implementation, monitoring and

effective control of the annual budgets, revenue collection, and production of reports such as

Auditor General Report and Appropriation Account.

Planning and Development; The activity focuses on corporate and physical planning which

entails facilitation and preparation of the development budget, management, monitoring,

evaluation and maintenance of capital and other projects as well as provision of office

accommodation. Coordination of Annual Reports, the Strategic Plan and National Development

Plans (NDPs).

Output

Human Resources Management and Development

Recruitment of members

Training Plan developed and implemented

Annual Plans developed and implemented

Public Service Reforms Initiative

Staff members signed Performance Agreements and assessed

Corporate Communication

Quarterly Newsletter submitted

Stakeholder relationship managed and maintained

MYNSSC services marketed

Administrative Support Services;

Timely procurement

Annual ministerial stock taking reports produced and submitted to MOF


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Acquisition and Maintenance of ICT equipment and systems;

System Accessibility

Internal Audit;

Internal audit reports produced and implemented

Financial Management

Budget formulated

Budget implemented and monitored

General ledger reconciled

Planning and Development;

Ministerial Facilities developed and maintained

Strategy formulation and Implementation


None


Year

Breakdown

2014/15

Estimate Actual



Subsidies and Other Current Transfers 250 197 000 203 435 874

Acquisition of Capital Assets(Operational) 16 428 000 12 973 683



Operational Capital


(Development) 75 400 000 32 549 570


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Capital Transfers (Development) 5 000 000


Total State Revenue

Fund Appropriation 709 245 000 707 694 747


Grand Total 709 245 000 707 694 747

The highest budget variance is on Subsistence and Travelling Allowance and must be

attributed to a system error as our records at the 31 of March 2015 reflected as zero balance

and excess.

NON-TAX REVENUE

Year

Revenue Source

2014/15


Private Telephone Calls 240 0 0

Unclaimed Cheques 0 80 80

Miscellaneous 200 000 476 123 138

Sport Stadiums 150 000 55 750 63

Youth Centres 1 700 000 1 712 343 1

College of the Arts 270 000 57 205 78

Culture Centres 285 000 103 742 64

Total 2 605 240 2 405 243 8


No of Staff 2014/15

Approved1 239

Funded638


None


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Worn and damages


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Stand computer steel 1 5.00 5 0 0.0

Table office link 3 drawers 2 40.00 80 270 337.5

Kettle electric sunbeam Brewpot 1 3.00 3 0 0.0

Fan desk electric 1 5.00 5 0 0.0

Pedestal wood 7 3.00 21 15 71.4

Table garden green plastic 1 5.00 5 6 120.0

Recorded tape Sanyo:N5510649 1 5.00 5 2 40.0


None

Vehicles



CULTURE

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GRN 702 Ford Fiesta sedan 1 26 000 26 000 0 0,0






GRN 1006 Nissan Almere sedan 1 34 000 34 000 0 0,0





GRN 2930 Nissan Champ 1400 1 29 000 29 000 0 0,0

GRN 4559 Toyota Land cruiser Station wagon 1 150 000 150 000 1 0,0



GRN 1854 Toyota camry sedan 1 60 000 60 000 1 0,0

GRN 1374 Volvo sedan 1 75 000 75 000 1 0,0

GRN 5000 Iveco 22 seater 1 160 000 160 000 1 0,0



GRN 5283 Kombi 16 seater 1 50 000 50 000 0 0,0

VOTE 28: ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF NAMIBIA

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INTRODUCTION


The mandate of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) in terms of the Electoral Act No.

5 of 2014 is to organise and plan elections, direct, Voter Education, supervise registration of

voters and control the conduct of elections and referenda in a free and fair, independent,

credible, transparent and impartial manner as well as to strengthen constitutional democracy

and to promote election and referenda processes.



The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) in the fulfilment of its mandate, successfully

conducted the 2014 Presidential and National Assembly (PNA) Elections. The 2014 PNA

elections was a historical first, not only in Namibia, but for the entire African continent. For

the first time in its kind Namibia became the first African country successfully conducted

national elections using Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) achieved its objective during the

year under review. The Commission successfully conducted the 2014 Presidential and National

Assembly Election in a free, fair impartial manner, after successfully conducting the 3rd

General Registration of Voters followed by supplementary registration of voters by registering

The Financial Year (2014/15) under review the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), had

the best and historically remembered as the year in which the ECN broke new grounds in terms

of new technological innovation in the management of elections. In the process, the

introduction of new technologies put Namibia on the map, thereby ensuring that Namibia as a

country emerged as a trend-setter and trailblazer on the African Continent. For the first time

ever, Electronic Voting Machines were used on the African continent successfully during the

Namibian Presidential and Parliamentary elections. The following were some of the major

electoral activities which were undertaken and successfully concluded during this period:

● Conducted nine (9) elections (in one financial year) – including, the 2014 Presidential

and National Assembly Election, Parliamentary election, Special Voting – 52 Namibian

foreign missions Abroad & Sea-going personnel, Three Regional Constituency

elections and three Local Authority elections;


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● Completed overhaul and consolidation of the Namibian Electoral Law;

● Introduced biometric voter registration system to improve the voter registration

process;

● Introduced electronic balloting by Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) to enhance the

polling process.

In prelude to the 2014 Presidential and National Assembly elections, the ECN completed a

highly successful General Registration of Voters (GRV) from 15 January to 2 March 2014.

The GRV resulted in a record turnout of 93% for voter registration of the Namibian electorate.

This did put Namibia above the SADC Region average of around 85%.

Special focus was geared towards conducting voter education during the year when a totally

different method of balloting (casting votes) was changed from manual to electronic balloting

using electronic voting machines was particularly daunting. The fact that the new Electoral Act

was only promulgated two months before the elections only served to complicate the work of

the ECN in terms of voter education. Still, the ECN managed to cover no less than 95% of the

electorate. Moreover, the voter turnout of 72% was recorded and it is indeed a testament to

voter education effort which the ECN has put into place to ensure that every voter was exposed

to the new technology to be able to cast his/her vote in confidence. What’s more, the electronic

voting ensured that a zero rejected or spoiled ballot was attained.

Finally and overall, the outcome of the Namibian 2014 Presidential and National Assembly

won praise from many quarters, including international observer missions, governments, and

the people of Namibia. Let us conclude with the following highly accurate opinion as expressed

by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of Botswana on the outcome of the 2014

Namibian Presidential and National Assembly Elections:

“It is with great pleasure and a high sense of pride that IEC write to congratulate you

[ECN] for a job well done following professional conduct and delivery of the 2014

Presidential and Legislative elections. Your taking of the bold step to adopt and adapt

electronic electoral solutions to your electoral process has filled us with excitement as

one of our own in the region, and became the envy of the African continent.”


To deliver free, fair and credible elections

To enhance prudent sound financial management

To improve coordination and communication technology

To improve voter education activities

To enhance organisational performance


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To ensure highly skilled and competent personnel

To mainstream gender, disability and ensure compliance with the relevant policies

at national level

To mainstream HIV/AIDS and wellness into the agency programmes

To ensure responsive electoral legal framework

To acquire fixed and movable assets (ICT) infrastructure

To ensure compliance to the Decentralization Policies


The actual overall vote performance for the Electoral Commission for the year under review

stood at 96%. ECN overall appropriated amount was N$374,680,000.00 and the expenditures

stood at N$359,315,877.83 with overall vote actual performance of 96% execution rate.


Estimate Actual


Development Budget 5 500 000 869 905


Total 374 680 000 361 179 994

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

N$



Actual

2013/14-2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

Target 01: By-elections carried

out within 90 days during

MTEF period

within 90 days within 90days within 90days 72

Target 02: 85% registered

eligible voters 97 85 80 99

Target 03: Covering 96% of

eligible voters through

information dissemination on

electoral processes

95 96 96 96

Target 01: By-elections carried out within 90 days during MTEF period.


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During the financial year under review, the Electoral Commission successfully conducted

the Presidential and National Assembly Election with a turnout of voters of 72% (890,738)

of 1,241,194 total registered voters in the National Voters’ register. In addition, the

Electoral Commission also conducted by-elections for, Endola and Windhoek West

Constituencies as well as Bukalo, Otjinene as new local Authorities within 90 days with

average turnout of 55%. In both elections the Electoral Commission successfully employed

the use of Electronic Voting machines (EVMs).

Targeting:

Though the forecasted target for the year under review was 90% the Electoral Commission

achieved a target turnout of 72% and 55% during Presidential and National Assembly By-

Elections conducted during 2014/2015 financial year which was to the satisfaction of the

Electoral Commission of Namibia.

Effectiveness:

The holding of Presidential and National Assembly and By-Elections successfully bore the

intended outputs of having the current President of the country as well as the Members of

Parliament being sworn-in without any court case challenge. In addition, the holding of by-

elections and new Local Authority Elections resulted in having newly elected Regional

Councillors and Local Authority Councillors being sworn-in without any court case challenge.

Efficiency:

Though the prescribed period of conducting any election within 90 days appears to put the

entire preparation process under extreme pressure, particularly on conducting by-elections, the

ECN managed to comply with timeline of 90 days as prescribed by law in all elections.

Impacts:

The election of third national leadership during Presidential and National Assembly Elections

empowered democratic voices of the electorate. The elected Regional Councillors during by-

elections in reference made created platforms for the electorate to continue receiving public

services in their respective Constituencies, whereas the election of Local Authority Councillors

in the newly established Local Authorities created opportunities for the electorate to be

legitimate participants in the in the establishment and development of their town/village

councils and recipients of public services in their respective towns/villages.

Target 02: Register 90% of eligible voters during the MTEF period before elections.

Targeting:

The Supplementary Registration of Voters (SRV) conducted for Presidential and National

Assembly Elections represented 98,7% (118,383) of 120,000 eligible voters targeted in respect


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of turning 18 years, lost voter cards or changed residential addresses. In addition, the total

voters of 1,161 383 registered during the General Registration of Voters (2013/2014) increased

to 1,241,194 voters representing 657,751 female registered voters and 583,443 male registered

voters in the National Voters’ Register Furthermore, SRV for By-Elections for Ohangwena,

Endola, Windhoek Constituency and Bukalo and Otjinene Local Authority represented an

average of 94% of eligible voters who turned 18 years, lost their voters cards or changed

residential addresses respectively.

Effectiveness:

The primary purpose of conducting SRV for any elections is to register all eligible voters who

turned 18 years, lost/damaged their voter cards or changed residential addresses and this was

achieved in respect of SRV for Presidential and National Assembly Elections representing

98,7% of the targeted 120, 000 eligible voters resulting in electorate to have a key (voter card)

to exercise their democratic rights. Equally, the SRV for the by-elections managed to have

1150 eligible voters obtained their voter cards resulting in exercising their democratic rights

during polls conducted in their respective Constituencies and new Local Authorities

representing an average of 92% of the targeted 1250 eligible voters.

Efficiency:

Though the prescribed period of conducting any registration of voters in order to comply with

provision of holding elections within 90 days appears to put the entire administrative and

logistical arrangements under extreme pressure, particularly on conducting by-elections, the

ECN managed to comply with timeline of conducting respective Supplementary Registrations

of Voters, production and display of provisional Voters’ Registers for possible objections

without any objections registered with any magistrates for wrongly inclusion of voters in

respective Voters’ Registers, as well as the production of respective Final Voters’ Registers.

Impacts:

The planned Supplementary Registration of Voters in reference afforded the targeted respective

eligible voters who missed the opportunity to register in the preceding registration process to

register and eventually to exercise their democratic rights in electing the leaders of their choice

being nationally, regionally or locally elected leaders using their voters’ cards.

Target 03: Covering 97% of eligible voters through information dissemination on

electoral processes.

The Electoral Commission has designed programs which targets youth. Therefore, they were

engaged in the process using social media platforms and stimulated their love of fun through

music at road shows across the country. This was one of the tool used to educate them of the

electoral processes and activities. The results shows that out of 1,241,194 registered voters


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508,459 were the youth, hence approximately 90% of the youth actively took part in the affairs

of the electoral activates.

Effectiveness:

Voter education, publication, production and publicity

Voter education materials (fliers, posters, brochures, TV and radio adverts) were produced and

have reached 96% of all eligible voters. Some have reached eligible voters through voter

education sessions and some have reached the voters through other mediums such as radio and

TV. Other methods used were to distribute these voter education materials through trade fairs,

road shows and distribution at malls. Thus the methods used for voter education, publication,

production and publicity were effective.

Conduct Regional Voter education

Regional voter education is conducted through voter education sessions in all 14 regions. 96%

of eligible voters were reached and educated through these voter education sessions that are

guided by a monthly activity programme for each region.

Research, monitoring and Evaluation

An entrance and exit poll survey was conducted during the Ohangwena and Bukalo simulation

activities of the EVM. The aim was to find out whether the eligible voters have confidence and

acceptance of the EVM. This research was effective in assisting ECN with the roll out of the

EVM. The Monitoring and Evaluation of voter education activities was not effective as the

division did not carry out enough monitoring due to lack of time.

Regional Voter education and capacity building

Voter education officers along with stakeholders were trained on the EVM, Voter education

booklet, and Voter education facilitation guide. According to the evaluation forms from the

workshops, the trainings were found to be effective and this also reflected in the way that Voter

education officers were able to confidently conduct voter education sessions and train the

eligible voters on the EVM.

Efficiency:


The division has realised that there has been more than enough voter education materials

produced as there were plenty left over. However, the mediums used were efficient.


Due to the mass resignation of voter education officers due to the nature of their contractual

employment, there were not enough man power. In fact, the division had to reinforce voter

education officers by making use of additional staff and resources from the Ministry of


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Information Communication Technology and the Ministry of Works and Transport. The

Number of sessions and vehicles also had to be increased in order to reach the target. Although

in the end the target was reached, it would not have been possible with fewer resources.


The research was efficient. The output was reached with just enough resources and input. The

division found an opportunity in the simulation process to conduct their research on the EVM.

The monitoring and evaluation was inefficient, although plotting of voter education sessions

were done as way to monitor and evaluate the voter education activities. A few monitoring and

evaluation trips were also conducted however they were not efficient.


The division has ensured that enough trainings are conducted to ensure that the voter education

officers. Workshops such as the refresher workshops were to ensure that knowledge is imparted

on the voter education officers. Workshops such as the post mortem were to discuss and share

challenges and successes of voter education during the electoral processes.

Impacts:


Voter education materials and campaigns were very helpful especially for eligible voters who

did not get time to attend the sessions. Information materials produced in all vernaculars were

distributed through voter education and the attendees could take them back to their households

and explain to those who were absent. TV and radio adverts, as well as trade fairs and road

shows also reached people who cannot make it to voter education sessions.


The confidence and easy usage of the EVM at the polling station was an indication that the

voter education officers educated the eligible voters well on the EVM. The turnout of the

voters at elections is also an indication that they have been informed on the dates, venues and

time.


The entrance and exit poll survey has impacted the planning of the division by using some of

the information from the survey to tackle issues with the EVM through voter education. The

little monitoring and evaluation that has been conducted has assisted with taking into

consideration some of the complaints from the communities and leaders and tackling them.


The training workshops have led to a much more confident and knowledgeable voter education

work force. Voter education officers have also gotten a chance to network, know each other


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and share experiences and solutions on how to handle challenges while conducting voter

education.


Provide the information in the table below and description of the Programme (2014/15).

Estimate Actual

Executi

on

rate(%

01-01 Voter Education MD03 52 411 569 50 771 408 96.87

52 411 569 50 771 408 96.87

02-01Administration of

electionsMD02 227 573 577 223 289 422 98.12

227 573 577 223 289 422 98.12

03-01Cordination and Support

ServicesMD01 94 694 854 87 119 164 92.00

94 694 854 87 119 164 92.00

374 680 000 361 179 994 96.40

2014/15

Programme and Activity

*P-

Code

Programme

Name

*A-

CodeActivity Name

*MD in

Charge

01

Voter Education

and Information

Dissemination

Sub-Total

02

Planning,

Registration and

Voting

Sub-Total

03

Supervision and

Support

ServicesSub-Total

Vote-Total

Programme 01: Voter Education and Information Dissemination


To conduct voter education and disseminate voter information;

To promote democratic culture and good governance so as to ensure credible election

processes;

Raising public awareness on elections, democracy building and political tolerance

during elections; and

Mainstreaming special focus groups in electoral processes.

Main Activities

Voter Education, Publication, production and publicity.

Conduct Regional Voter education.

Research, monitoring and Evaluation.

Regional Voter Education and capacity building.


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Ensure the electorate are well informed on electoral processes (in all constituencies.

Timely production of information materials.

Main Outputs Achieved:

Conduct voter education

Achievements

96% of all eligible voters reached and educated on voter education in all constituencies

through voter education sessions.

Successful introduction and roll-out of the Electronic Voting Machines voter education

campaigns.

Adequate capacity building/training for voter education officers.

Challenges

Late handing out of the EVMs to the voter education officers to conduct voter

education.

Insufficient vehicles, boats and helicopters to reach all eligible voters.

Denial of access of voter education officers into some areas, especially farms.

Mass resignation of voter education officers leading to inadequate human resources to

carry out voter education.

Lack of time to conduct proper monitoring of voter education activities.

Lack of cooperation from some stakeholders.

Environmental challenges (e.g. rain and bad roads).

Timely production of information materials

Achievements

Adequate voter education materials produced e.g. fliers, billboards, posters, and

newsletter.

Countrywide dissemination of information materials.

Challenges

Late announcement of dates in order to produce voter education materials on time.


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Delays from suppliers in the production of information materials.

Ensure electorates are informed on electoral processes

Achievements

Successful voter education workshops with the stakeholders in terms of information

giving/sharing and also to introduce them to the legal framework under which

elections are conducted.

Successful public outreach campaigns for supplementary registration, by-elections,

and Presidential and National Assembly elections using various outreach methods

such us roadshows, trade fairs, radio talk shows and mainstreaming programmes for

People with Disabilities.

Successful conducted voter education to ensure understanding of the use of the

Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) by the public before the actual elections.

Improved communication / rapport with stakeholders.

Challenges

Lack of attendance from some stakeholders at workshops.

Programme 02: Administration of Elections

Programme Objectives:

To hold regular elections as mandated in the Electoral Act, (Act 5 of 2014).

To ensure good governance and enhancing democracy through conducting transparent,

free, fair and credible elections.

To ensure that the voter registration system in place produces a credible Voters’

Registers.

Main Activities

Registration of Voters

Holding of Elections

Update of Voters Register

Computerisation, Management and Maintenance of ECN Logistics

Research and Consultants

Legal Challenges

EVM’s and MVRK’s


Registration of Voters


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Achievements

Successful conducted the Supplementary Registration of Voters for the 2014

Presidential and National Assembly Elections;

Successfully conducted the Supplementary Registration of Voters for the four (4) by-

elections, namely Swakopmund; Onyaanya; Otjiwarongo and Otavi constituencies

respectively;

Successfully clarified boundaries for the newly proclaimed local authorities of

Tsandi, Oniipa, Okongo and Divundu.

Challenges

Insufficient number of government vehicles acquired from government garage

resulted in hiring private owned vehicles;

Lack of adequate training facilities for the registration officials;

Exorbitant fees charged by services provide to ECN when using their facilities as

registration venues.

Holding of Elections

Achievements

Successfully held of the Presidential and National Assembly with about 75% turn up

of voters;

Successfully used and embraced the use of EVMs for the first time on the continent

during the Presidential and national Assembly Elections;

Successfully conducted the Swakopmund and Otjiwarongo constituencies’ by-

elections within 90 days as prescribed by Law, however Onyaanya and Otavi

constituencies, Councillors were duly elected as there was only one political party

nominated candidates in both instances.

Challenges

Insufficient number of government vehicles acquired from government garage

resulted in hiring private owned vehicles;

Lack of adequate training facilities for the registration officials;

Exorbitant fees charged by services provide to ECN when using their facilities as

polling stations;

Experienced long queues resulted in some polling stations only closed after midnight;

Experienced some technical problems with the voter verified devices (VVDs).


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Updating of National Voters Register

Achievements

Successfully removed 100% of collected registered deceased persons from the

Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration from the National Voters register;

Managed to print the final voters register used for polling;

Challenges

It is very costly exercise to maintain credible voter register;

Tendering procedures for the printing of voters register is cumbersome due to

sophisticated specifications;

Printing of voters register is very costly exercise and logistical problems due to lack

of capacity to print in-house.



To ensure proper financial Management, optimal utilization of the allocated resources

and other administrative issues;

To ensure that resources are adequate and properly managed efficiently to enable the

ECN fulfilling its mandate;

To provide the required ICT equipment to enable the ECN to perform its obligation

efficiently; and

To strengthen the employer – employee relationship.

Main Activities

Minor Renovations and Maintenance of the ECN Head Office

Training and Development, Gender and Capacity Building

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Equipment and systems

General Administrative Costs

Construction of Regional Offices

International Fees and Subscriptions

Wellness Promotion, Prevention and HIV/AIDS mitigations.



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A conducive, safe and secured working environment.

Enhanced gender mainstreaming in the institutional activities.

An IT environment that provides tools necessary for optima staff performance.

A dedicated connectivity between head office and electoral network.

Relevant regulations, policies & Act are complied with.

Decentralized functions.

Increased awareness of HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses at the workplace.

Health conscious staff member.

Recruitment of elections officials

Long-term and short term capacity building of staff.

Managing of media and stakeholder engagement.

Achievements

Successful implementation of the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM)

The use of ICT in the electoral process had a direct impact to Non challenged

elections due to the use of EVM and other technologies

The use of ICT further had an impact on the registration of voters and an voters

register close to accurate due to biometric system

Successful management of Central Election Results Centre an events management of

the 2014 Presidential and National Assembly Elections.

Completion and submission of the Post-Election Report for the Presidential and

National Assembly Elections.

Stakeholder Management and arranging major consultations through the holding of

the Electoral Symposium prior to the 2014 Presidential and National Assembly

Elections.

Capturing of historical footage for the implementation of the Electronic Voting

machines for simulation exercises in the Ohangwena, Bukalo and Otjinene

constituencies.

Enactment of the Electoral Act, Act No 05 of 2014.

Recruitment of Election officials for supplementary registration as well as

Presidential and National Assembly elections.

Information session on wellness and HIV prevention as well as distribution of

condoms during the training of officials.

Effective capacity building procedures in place

Challenges


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Insufficient funds for Central Election Results Centre, made it challenging for the

execution of the planned activities related to the results centre. This caused the delay

in the announcement of the results.

The late proclamation of key dates affected the media and stakeholder management

as the ECN had to rush against certain statutory deadlines.

The IT sub-division could not replace the aging server and client computer hardware

due to funds that was re-allocated to election related activities which took priority,

caused by many unforeseen by-elections and proclamation of new Local Authorities.

Training on the EVM was not sufficient for the returning offices due to the delay in

proclamation of the key dates and the late enactment of the Electoral Act No. 5 of

2014

Planned wellness session could be conducted due to the electoral activities demand

Staff members could not attend training as per training plan due to unexpected by-

elections and other urgent electoral duties.


None.



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4.OVERALL BUDGET ALLOCATIONS TO THE VOTE

Estimate Actual



Subsidies and Other




Capital Transfers

(Operational)0 0




Assets (Development)5,500,000 869,905

Capital Transfers

(Development)0 0

Development Budget 5,500,000 869,905

Total State Revenue


Year

Breakdown

2014/15


During the financial year under review, the Electoral Commission successfully conducted the

Presidential and National Assembly Election with a 75% turn up voters. Subsequently, the

Electoral Commission also conducted by-elections for Swakopmund, Ohangwena, Bukalo,

Otjinene and Otjiwarongo Constituencies within 90 days as prescribed by law. In both elections

the Electoral Commission successfully embraced the use of Electronic Voting machines

(EVMs).


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NON-TAX REVENUE


Deposits made by Political

Parties71 000 175 500 2


Total 72 000 242 131 69

Year

Revenue Source

2014/15

Explanations :

Deposits made by political parties

During the year under review the Commission collected N$175,500 as deposits made by

Political Parties to participate in the 2014 Presidential and National Assembly (PNA) Elections

as well as for the candidates who participated in the by-elections for Swakopmund, and

Otjiwarongo Constituencies respectively.

Miscellaneous

The total revenue amount of N$66,630.53 recorded under this revenue code represents the

salary reversals processed after the closure of 2013/2014 financial year for one of the officials

left the Electoral Commission.


No of Staff 2014/15

Approved46

Funded46



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The obsolete and redundant stock reported above have been utilised beyond their lifespan, and

they are due for disposal after obtaining Treasury authorisation of which they will be

surrendered for public auction and they are to be written off from the Electoral Commission’s

stock books.

Vehicles

The Electoral Commission do not run its own fleet. The fleet is managed by the Republic

of Namibia Government Garage.

VOTE 30: ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION

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VOTE 29: MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

TECHNOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

Mandate of the Vote

The mandate of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), in

accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Namibia, is to: Lay the foundation for the

accelerated use and development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in

Namibia, and Coordinate information management within Government.


Achievements: MICT 2014/15

DTT implementation Plan monitored; 70% coverage achieved exceeding ITU target of

66%

Universal Access and Service Policy developed and passed by National Assembly

Internet Exchange Point (IXP) established and operational

Two out of four ICT stakeholder's consultative meetings conducted

Four Campaign Adverts produced & placed in media

IEC materials produced & distributed

NNP Talk Shows Conducted

GRN publications produced and distributed

Adverts on national events produced and placed in media

GRN PRO's consultative meetings held

Issuance of still photography and film permits

Mobile cinema brought to grassroots communities in 45 villages and settlements

Videos on government projects and activities produced

Film screenings conducted

information sharing sessions on intellectual property and GRN policies and

programmes held

Achievements: State Owned Enterprises 2014/15

News coverage on developmental issues increased

Successfully covered the 2014 general elections.

Successfully launched the ePaper for New Era and Kundana.

Revenue before subsidies increased

Namzim headquarters acquired

NamZim Settled interest and penalties due to the Receiver of Revenue


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NAMPA Pionierspark property completed,

NAMPA opened a new office in Zambezi Region

The NAMPA audio visual and documentary services expanded to regions

ITU Minimum requirement of 66% DTT coverage exceeded

24 DTT transmitters on air

NBC launched THISTV and EDUTV channels in partnership with private industry

Roadmap created for digitalising the whole broadcast facility (TV and Radio).

NBC Broadcast lights in Windhoek and Oshakati studios installed and upgraded.

Challenges: MICT

Inability to attract qualified personnel or required skills due to low salary scale

Limited legal expertise on the review and amendment of the Communications Act.

Inadequate funding for the ministry to deliver on its planned projects.

Less commitment from GRN PROs to assist MICT in disseminating Government

information to the public

Ministerial structural deficiency at regional level

Lack of incentives program to attract foreign film investors

Inadequate funding for video and film production contributes to a lack of cinema

culture

Lack of all-inclusive film permit (including Home Affairs and MET)

Challenges: State Owned Enterprises

The media market in Namibia remains small and non-profitable. NAMPA shall thus

continue to rely on government subsidy for its core operations until consideration

is given to regularly fund income generating projects to reduce financial

dependency on the shareholder.

Financial constraints is currently preventing NAMPA from opening additional

offices in the country and expanding national news coverage.

NAMPA Repayment of commercial loan for Head office building

Inability to cover all 14 regions due to shortage of resources

Reduced print run due to high printing costs had an impact on newspaper

circulation.

Inability to service the historical debt with Ministry of Finance.(NBC and New

ERA)

Inability to fund printing press due to forfeited N$20million for historical debts

(VAT).(NEW ERA)

Finding suitable land for printing press.

High distribution costs for New Era Publications

The impact of forex exchange on Printing Press

Braille newspaper discontinued due to lack of funds.

Lack of funding to complete the last phases of the DTT project (Transmitters and

content).


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The impact of forex exchange on DTT capital project. At the time when the contract

was signed, USD1 = N$6.8 and currently USD1 = N$13.65. NBC can no longer

afford it, a guarantee on overdraft is needed from the government.


Ensure development of modern and reliable ICT infrastructure and services

Improve the understanding of GRN programmes and Policies

To Ensure Free flow and Access to Information by Community and Media

To market Namibia as a preferred film and investment destination


Breakdown 2014/15 2014/2015

N$

Estimate Actual

Operational budget 536 864 000 502 720 007

Development budget 30 000 000 25 767 871

Development partners 0 0

Total 566 864 000 528 487 878


Description of Ministerial Targets:

Improve Namibia Global Competitiveness from 5. 5 to 5.7

Why this target has been set: To enable assessment and progress of Namibia’s ICT

competitiveness landscape.

Importance of the Target: To be able to generate statistics of Namibia’s ICT economic

drivers for the country’s productivity and prosperity.

Improve technological readiness of the Global competitive index from 3.3 to 3.5 (out of 7)

Why this target has been set: To address the country’s ICT challenging geographical

segmentations.

Importance of the Target: To ensure an environment that foster more sustainable and

inclusive ICT growth in Namibia.

Publishing of GRN Information Bulletin (per Edition)


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Why this target has been set: To disseminate GRN information and news on policies and

programmes.

Importance of the Target: To disseminate information on GRN programmes and activities to

ensure that citizens are informed.

Number of GRN publications (per copy)

Why this target has been set: To create awareness on GRN policies, programmes and

activities.

Importance of the Target: To raise public awareness.

Number of IEC materials distributed

Why this target has been set: To disseminate IEC information materials.

Importance of the Target: To educate and inform the public on GRN activities.

New Era publications distributed

Why this target has been set: To effectively and efficiently distribute news information

materials to all citizens.

Importance of the Target: To ensure identification and rectification of distribution gaps in

the receiver of current affairs news.

Southern Times publication distributed

Why this target has been set: To effectively and efficiently distribute news information

materials to all SADC region readerships.

Importance of the Target: To ensure that relevant information of all SADC countries are

published.

Number of multimedia information accessed

Why this target has been set: To identify gaps in multimedia information access and usage.

Importance of the Target: To reinforce multimedia information accessed and usage by the

Namibian population

Percentage of multimedia coverage

Why this target has been set: To identify diverse learning effectiveness and systems

portability gaps/weaknesses.

Importance of the Target: To encourage unity, expression of knowledge and improve

personal communication in our society.


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Number of foreign films produced

Why this target has been set: To foster a greater appreciation of Namibia’s own local content

and to enhance the screen culture in rural communities.

Importance of the Target: To measure the contribution of film sector to the Namibian

economy and to foster employment creation.

Overview of the Ministerial Targets


Actual

2013/14-2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

Improve Namibia Global competitiveness from 5.5 to 5.7 no target before 5.7 5.5 5.5

Improve technological readiness of the Global competitive index from 3.3 to 3.5 (out of 7) no target before 3.5 3.3 3

Number of GRN publications distributed (per edition) 122000 122000 122000 122000

Number of IEC materials distributeddifferent measure

used300,000 300,000 500,000

New Era Publications distributed no target before 6,569,727 3,270,661 4,853,302

Southern Times Publicaions Distributed no target before 2,900,000 1,400,000 1,490,278

# Of Mulitimedia Information Accessed different measure

used314 154 180

% Multimedia Coverage TV 62% Radio 95%TV:75%,

Radio:98.7%

TV%70,Radio

98.3%,content

(2channels)

TV 70%. Radio 96%

Number of Foreign Films Produced different measure

used223 110 113

Target1: Improve Namibia Global competitiveness from 5.5 to 5.7

Effectiveness

9 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are connected to the IXP

Universal Access and Service Policy adopted

Two workshops were conducted

Financial and narrative Report produced and submitted

Efficiency

IXP is functional

Workshops conducted

Report submitted as required

Impacts

Faster internet exchange between local ISPs

Stakeholders better informed and on par with government ICT objectives and programms

Report submitted as required and within set deadlines

Targert 2: Improve technological readiness of the global competitive index from 3.3 to

3.5(out of 7)

Effectiveness

Set target met

Efficiency


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Resource requirements were high

Impacts

DTT coverage improved

Target 3:

Number of government publications distributed (per edition)

Effectiveness

The set target was exceeded

Efficiency

The printing requires a lot of money

Impacts

Public understanding GRN policies created

Target 4: Number of IEC materials distributed

Effectiveness

Nationhood and nation pride campaign material were produced to promote brand awareness

and campaign objectives

Efficiency

The printing requires a lot of money

Impacts

National pride inculcated

Target 5: New Era publications distributed

Effectiveness

High number of retuned newspapers due to oversupply in certain areas

Efficiency

N/A

Impacts

The public is informed on governmental issues.

Target 6: Southern times Publications distributed

Effectiveness

Despite the condition the company operated and how understaffed it is, the company never

missed a print run.


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Efficiency

Not enough human resources and human capital to be effective

Impacts

All SADC are aware of the paper and the region is well informed

Target7: Number of multimedia information accessed

Effectiveness

Over 140 000 Namibians were reached through informative video screenings which resulted

in them making informed choices

Efficiency

The ministry could not achieve this target with less money

Impacts

Civic education has increased. There is greater awareness of government programmes and

activities. Many communities signed up for social grants after information sharing sessions.

More people applied for IP Certificates.

Target 8: Percentage multimedia coverage

Effectiveness

To effectively use content,NBC implemented a program repeat strategy, introduced strategic

partnership for content creation,

Efficiency

N/A

Impacts

Public informed, educated and entertained.

Increased FM coverage in Kamanjab established (Kamanjab FM sound broadcasting services

(1KW): Afrikaans,National, German, Otjiherero and Damara/Nama Plus DTT. Oshakati

upgraded sound broadcasting service to 5KW, National, Oshiwambo, Otjiherero and 1KW

Afrikaans,German,Damara/nama, Rukavango, lozi and Tswana.

Target 9: Number of Foreign Films produced

Effectiveness

More than 450 Namibians were employed on films sets on a temporary basis and improved

their livelihood.

Efficiency

The ministry could not achieve this target with less money


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Impacts

More people are interested in getting skills in the filming sector and seting up local production

companies. More Namibians are aspiring to write local stories and interest is growing in local

content and cinema.


Programme description and objective

ICT development: To ensure the availability of modern and reliable ICT infrastructure which

is important for economic development and competitiveness as outlined in NDP4. It involves

oversight and facilitation of infrastructure development through the expansion and upgrading

of modern, affordable and reliable ICT infrastructures and Services.

Print Media Affairs: To produce and disseminate information to the public through GRN

publications and media. The programme aims to educate and inform the public on GRN

programmes, projects, policies and activities in order to create a knowledge based society.

Audio-visual media, copyright services and regional offices: To market Namibia as

preferred film destination and provide access to information through multimedia

content/platforms. To attract investment into the film industry and to develop the local film

industry for GDP contribution. To ensure the production and dissemination of relevant content

towards a knowledge based society. Ensure copyright compliance to combat piracy.

Coordination and support: To ensure an enabling environment and high performance culture.


ICT development:

Main division: Institutional Policy, Regulation and Monitoring

Objective: To create an enabling ICT policy and regulatory framework to create conducive

environment for socio economic development.

Outputs achieved

-DTT Implementation Plan monitored and this led to the achievement of 70% of DTT coverage

-Universal Access and Service Policy adopted

Main division: IT Infrastructure Development

Objective: To ensure the availability of adequate ICT infrastructure this is imperative for

economic development and competitiveness.

Outputs achieved:


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- Internet Exchange Point (IXP) functional and 9 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are

connected to the IXP

- Two (2) ICT stakeholder's Workshop conducted

- Scan ICT programme financial and narrative Report produced

Print Media affairs:

Main division: Media liaison services

Objective: To gather and disseminate information and news through research, media

monitoring and analysis with the aim to inform, educate and create awareness among the

Namibian public.

Outputs achieved:

- One hundred (100) Press and Cabinet releases issued

- One thousand and ten (1,010) local and foreign media practitioners assisted and

accredited

- Twenty five (25) media responses provided to the public

- Eight (8) official publications translated in indigenous languages

- Ten (10) national events coordinated

- Twenty seven (27) adverts on national events placed

- Three (3) PRO consultative meetings held

- Five (5) radio and TV educational programmes co-produced

Main division: Productions

Objective: To collect, process and distribute GRN information and news to the public through

3 regular publications (Namibia review, GRN Information Bulletin and MICT Updates),

periodicals (IEC Materials such as Cabinet posters, Presidential speeches, posters and

pamphlets) and also through exhibitions. Productions services are also responsible for National

campaigns such as Nationhood and National Pride and HIV/AIDS Break the Chain campaigns.

Outputs achieved:

- Six (6) editions of Namibia Review Magazine published

- Four (4) editions of GRN Information Bulletin published

- Four (4) editions of MICT update published

- One hundred and thirty thousand (130 000) IEC materials produced and distributed

- Two thousand five hundred (2500) copies of President speeches-booklets published

- Seven (7) TV and Radio adverts of Nationhood and National Pride campaign produced

and aired

- Participated in Sixty Four (64) Radio Talk Shows, eleven (11) civic education and eight

(8) workshops conducted for NNP Campaign

- Prevention of Mother-To-Child transmission and Male circumcision awareness

campaigns implemented


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Main division: New Era

Objective: To provide an objective and factual information service by compiling and

publishing newspapers in English and in various Namibian indigenous languages.

Outputs achieved:

- Three million, nine hundred and sixty eight thousand, three hundred (3,968,300) New

Era copies circulated of which Three million one hundred ninety three thousand two

hundred and fifty eight (3,193,258) were sold

- Eight hundred and eighty five thousand and two (885,002) Kundana newspaper

circulated of which 790261 were sold.

- Four (4)Indigenous language features published within New Era newspaper

(Rukwangali, Otjiherero, Nama-Damara and Silozi)

- General and by-elections successfully covered

- Sixty percent (60%) news covered by New Era came from regions other than Khomas

region

- Gross revenue increased from twenty nine million seven hundred thousand (29,700,000)

in 2013/2014 to thirty four million four hundred thousand (34,400,000) in 2014/2015.

Main division: NAMZIM

Objective: To provide news, feature articles, analysis and opinion pieces from an African

perspective and market the tourism and investment opportunities in the SADC region.

Outputs achieved:

- Regional and developmental news published and distributed across the four SADC

member states

- One million, four hundred and ninety thousand, two hundred and seventy eight

(1,490,278) copies of the Southern Times newspaper circulated

- Southern Times was appointed as the official media partner of the 35th SADC Heads of

State Summit and governments

- NAMZim acquired own headquarter premises

Audio-visual media, copyright services and regional offices

Main division: Audio-visual media, copyright services and regional offices

Objective: To provide access to information through multimedia content/platforms. To ensure

the production and dissemination of relevant content towards knowledge based society. Ensure

copyright compliance to combat piracy.

Outputs achieved:

- Thirty three (33) Videos produced


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- Fifty two (52) Video shows conducted

- Fifty two (52) Information sharing sessions conducted

- Six (6) School competitions held

Main Division: Namibia Film Commission

Objective: To promote Namibia as preferred film destination to international film producers

and to develop the local film industry.

Outputs achieved:

- One hundred and thirteen (113) foreign films produced in Namibia

- Forty five (45) villages visited to sensitised communities on local films

Main Division: Namibia Broadcasting Corporation

Objective: To inform, educate and entertain the Namibian nation through multi-

media/platforms to promote peace, nation building and unity.

Outputs achieved:

- Seventy (70%) DTT coverage achieved

- DTT Decoders sold to the public

- 24 DTT transmitters on air (Gross Herzog, Klein Windhoek, Oshakati, Kamanjab,

Rössing, Eenhana [new site], Klein Waterberg, Paresis, Katima Mulilo, Arendsnes,

Opuwo, Mariental, Keetmanshoop, Erongo, Epukiro, Signalberg, Gam, Stampriet,

Aranos, Bethanien, Brukkaros, Omuthiya, Okongo and Renosterkop).

- Two (2) analogue transmitter sites switched off (Gross Herzog, Klein Windhoek)

- Upgraded broadcast studio lighting in Windhoek and Oshakati studios

- Roadmap created for digitalising the broadcast centre (TV and Radio)

- All NBC computers replaced with new computers in FY 2014/15.

- IT policies approved and being implemented.

- THISTV and EDUTV launched in addition to the current channels on air, NBC1, 2 and

3

- Local content expanded on NBC1, 2 and 3

- Local multimedia programmes (TV, Radio & Social Media) established - JUST TEENS,

Opportunity knocks, Legends of Change, Knowing Namibia and Studio 6 sessions.

- Successfully covered national elections, Namibia Music Awards (NAMAs) and all other

national events.

- Procured one hundred and fifty six (156) local films to increase local content

- International awards won - Japan Price in June 2014 for educational programme and the

Prix Jeunesse prize for the Sunshine Club kiddies programme in Germany.

Main Division: Namibia Press Agency

Objective: To gather and provide credible local content (news) to local, regional and

international networks.


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Outputs achieved:

- Features produced increased from Ninety Six (96) to one hundred and forty four (144)

- New stories sourced increased from Seven thousand one hundred and forty five (7,145)

to Seven thousand three hundred and ninety three (7,393)

- News bulletin compiled increased from two thousand three hundred and fifty two

(2,352) to two thousand six hundred and eighty eight (2,688)

- Audio clips produced increased from three hundred and sixty eight (368) to seven

hundred and thirty five (735)

- Successfully coverage of national elections

- Successfully completed construction of residential revenue earning units in

Pionierspark.

- Unqualified external audit report submitted to National Assembly

Main Division: Coordination and Support

Objective: To ensure an enabling environment and high performance culture.

Outputs achieved:

- Two (2) Policies supervised and implemented

- Vacancies filled

- Two hundred and Three (203)+ staff members were trained in various courses

- Affirmative action report compiled and submitted timely

- 4 Financial reports submitted

- Suspense accounts reconciled

- Stock taking reports submitted

- Construction of six regional office buildings commenced (Omusati, Ohangwena,

Omaheke, Oshikoto, Erongo and Kavango East)

- Electronic Document Record Management System (EDRMS) project implemented

- IT equipment/software procured and maintained

- Thirteen (13) regional offices network installed and connected

- Internal audit reports produced


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Estimate Actual



Subsidies and Other




Capital Transfers

(Operational)


Operational Capital



Capital Transfers

(Development)


Total State Revenue



Grand Total 566,864,000 528,487,878

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

Estimate Actual




Total 566,864,000 528,487,878

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

N$


ICT Development

Some vacant positions could not be filled due to inability to attract suitable candidates

(Engineering Technician/Spectrum Management).

E-waste Policy not completed due to insufficient funding.


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Six (6) international conferences/workshops were sponsored by development partners

Print Media Affairs

Media Officers positions could not be filled due to inability to attract suitable

candidates

Unfilled vacancies because of retirements, resignations, promotion/transfers and

death)

Some of the activities were moved to the next financial year due to elections and

overlapping activities (NNP regional forums, campaign clashes).

Both Staff and vehicles were released for elections; therefore some activities had to be

cancelled.

Audio-visual media, copyright services and regional offices

Media officers and senior information officer could not be filled on time in the Hardap,

Zambezi, Omusati, Erongo, and Karas Regions

Unfilled vacancies because of retirements, resignations, promotion/transfers, dismissal

and death

Both Staff and vehicles were released for elections; therefore some activities had to be

cancelled.

Coordination and Support

Unfilled vacancies due to promotion/transfers and resignations.

NON-TAX REVENUE


Miscellaneous 500 000 140 855 -72

Sale of Constitution 1 500 15 587 939

Sale of Photos 5 000 66 880 1 238

Sale of Namibia Review 1 000 3 830 283

Public Address System 400 000 72 498 -82

Total 907 500 299 650 67

Year

Revenue Source

2014/15



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Miscellaneous: Target was no met due to over estimation. When this estimation was

done there was an oversight that the PAS is no longer under miscellaneous but a

revenue source on its own.

Sale of Constitution, photos and Namibia Review: Aggressive marketing strategy

resulting in high demand from the public.

Public Address System: the PA system was being repaired in the Khomas and Oshana

regions, and could thus not be hired out for the time under review, which resulted in a

loss in income. Some smaller PA systems were broken and thus out of circulation.


No of Staff 2014/15

Approved267

Funded267


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INTRODUCTION


The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is mandated to combat and prevent corruption

through law enforcement, educating the public and enlisting their support against corruption,

and providing advisory services.


Main Achievements 2014/15

The ACC managed through collaboration with partners and stakeholders to produce a draft

National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan. The implementation of the said plan will

ensure that the efforts of all partners and stakeholders in the fight against corruption is

coordinated, streamlined and properly managed.

Towards the end of the 2014/15 financial year, 85% of the positions on the staff establishment

of the ACC had been filled, a move that, together with a training programme on forensic

techniques for all Investigative Officers, strengthened the capacity of the ACC. In the same

year the Public Education and Corruption Prevention Officers were, through a training

programme, introduced to a methodology that will enable them to do a risk assessment of the

vulnerability of systems, procedures and practices of institutions to corruption.

The above two training programmes are expected to have a significant impact on the one hand

on preventing incidences of corruption and on the other hand in reducing the turnaround time

for investigations. The effects of the above two initiatives would be properly assessed through

the recently introduced performance management system.

The ACC received 427 cases for investigation in the year 2014/15 of which 34 cases were

referred to the Prosecutor-General with a recommendation that criminal prosecution be

instituted.

Challenges

The delays in the finalisation of corruption cases in Namibian courts of law caused by

unnecessary postponements remain a challenge as this in turn results in wastage of valuable

time and resources.

The Division Administration continues to experience a high turnover. The exposure of ACC

administrative staff to corruption preventative measures appears to give them an advantage


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above other candidates when competing for ministerial promotional positions.

The main objectives

The ACC is mandated to combat and prevent corruption through law enforcement, educating

the public and enlisting their support against corruption, and providing advisory services.


During the financial year 2014/15, the ACC implemented three programmes Investigation of

allegations of corruption; Corruption prevention; and Coordination, management and support

with a total budget allocation of N$54,792,000. However N$6,400,000 of the budget allocated

amount was suspended and as a result thereof the ACC’s budget was reduced to 48,392,000.

An amount of N$39,866,349 was spent, resulting in a total budget execution rate of 82%. The

execution rate on the operational and development budgets stands at 83% and 75%,

respectively.

The variance on the operational budget and the development budget between the amount

allocated and that spent. The savings on the operational budget are attributable to the slow

recruitment process which resulted in many of the vacancies only being filled towards the end

of the financial year. With regard to the development budget the savings are attributable to the

actual cost of the repairs to the ACC Headquarters being lower than that budgeted for.

Estimate Actual




Total 48 392 000 39 866 349

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

N$


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The ACC is mandated to combat and prevent corruption through law enforcement, educating

the public and enlisting their support against corruption, and providing advisory services.

Target 1

Create 90% corruption prevention and investigative capacity within the financial year

Target2013/14

Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

Create 90% corruption prevention and

investigation capacity within the

financial year

89% 90% 90% 81%

Targeting: This target aims at developing a workforce capable of reducing corruption in

Namibia.

Effectiveness: The target was not reached as the ACC only managed to fill 81% of the

corruption prevention and investigation positions on the establishment. Inability to reach the

target could have resulted in fewer corruption prevention activities and investigations

concluded timeously.

Efficiency: Optimal corruption prevention and investigation capacity could not be achieved

with less input as the fight against corruption is human resources intensive and requires

utilization of specialised technology.

Impact: Inadequate human resources capacity impacts negatively on effective and efficient

service delivery to the public.


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Target 2

Ensure that 75% of cases are dealt with within the shortest possible time frame within

the MTEF period

Target2013/14

Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

Ensure that 75% of cases are dealt

with within the shortest possible

timeframe within the MTEF period.

76% 75% 75% 71%

Targeting: This target ensures effective service delivery to the public.

Effectiveness: The target was not reached as the cases that are of a complex nature require

more than the average time frame to finalise the same. Furthermore the response time of other

institutions is such that it causes unnecessary delays in the finalisation of many of the cases.

Despite the aforementioned 303 out of the 427 cases received within the 2014/15 financial year

was dealt with within that year.

Efficiency: This output could not be achieved with less input as investigations require human

interaction and the deployment of modern technology.

Impact: Delays in the finalization of investigations negatively affects the confidence the public

has in the work of the ACC.

Target 3

Conduct a corruption perception survey by the end of the 2015/16 financial year

Target2013/14

Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

Conduct a corruption survey by the end

of the 2015/16 financial year100% 100% 0% 0%

*This target should only be achieved by the end of the 2015/16 financial year.

Targeting: The data collected during the survey will give valuable statistics on the public’s

perception on the levels of corruption.

Effectiveness: The activity is targeted for completion at the end of the 2015/16 financial year.

Efficiency: This will be determined at the end of the project period.


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Impact: Although opinion based, the data so collected will assist the Commission in planning

targeted anti-corruption intervention and thereby assist in reducing corruption. The survey

further provides valuable information on the perceived efficiency and effectiveness of the Anti-

Corruption Commission.

Target 4

Develop and implement an anti-corruption manual for schoolchildren by the end of the

2014/15 financial year

Target2013/14

Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

Develop and implement an anti-

corruption manual for school children

by the end of the 2014/15 financial year

0% 100% 50% 50%

Targeting: This target will ensure that a culture of honesty is cultivated amongst school-going

children.

Effectiveness: The target was partially attained as the Anti-Corruption Manual for School

Children was developed and distributed to Regional School Counsellors. The said counsellors

were trained, but the life skills teachers still need to be trained before the manual can be

implemented in the schools.

Efficiency: Closer liaison with the Ministry of Education could have resulted in a timely

conclusion of the activity.

Impact: The training provided thus far promoted a culture of honesty and integrity amongst

Regional Scholar Counsellors.

Target 5

Develop a National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan within the MTEF period


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Target2013/14

Actual

2013/14-

2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

Develop a National Anti-Corruption

Strategy and Action Plan within the

MTEF period

20% 75% 50% 80%

Targeting: This target aims at ensuring a well-coordinated and holistic approach in fighting

corruption as well as to encourage stakeholders to pro-actively participate in the prevention of

corruption.

Effectiveness: The target was reached. The National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action

Plan was developed through a consultative process. The draft document is to be presented to a

National Anti-Corruption Conference and once adapted will be recommended for consideration

and approval by Cabinet. The implementation of the National Anti-Corruption and Action Plan

is expected to commence in the 2016/17 financial year.

Efficiency: Developing a strategy and action plan that involves stakeholders is a costly activity.

An attempt to minimize cost could have resulted in important stakeholders being left out of the

planning process.

Impact: The Strategy and Action Plan will result in a well-coordinated and holistic approach

in fighting corruption and in pro-active participation by stakeholders in the preventing

corruption.


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V Programme Activities Description

*P-

Code

Programme

Name *A-

Code Activity Name *MD in

Charge

2014/15


rate(%)

01

Investigation of

allegations of

corruption

1 Conducting investigations

MD

01

11,286,162 9,231,694 81.80%

2 Examining regulatory and other

framework of institutions 1,500,000 1,250,000 83.33%

3 Deploying and maintaining case

management system

1,900,000 1,400,000 73.68%

4 Improving and extending intelligence

gathering capability

4,500,000 4,000,000 88.89%

Sub-Total 19,186,162 15,881,694 82.78%

02 Corruption Prevention

1 Increasing public awareness on corruption

MD

02

1.1 Public education and awareness

campaign 6,700,000 5,500,000 82.09%

1.2 Marketing campaigns 3,000,000 2,100,000 70.00%

2 Formulating and Implementing a National

Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan 1,000,000 539,374 53.94%

2.1 Conduct Stakeholder workshops 900,000 650,000 72.22%


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3 Develop and implement an anti-

corruption manual for school children 600,000 450,000 75.00%

4 Conducting a corruption perception

survey 0 0

5 Providing advisory services on corruption

prevention 277,915 200,000 71.96%

Sub-Total 12,477,915 9,439,374 75.65%

03

Coordination

management and

support

1 Development and management of human

resources

MD

03

1.1 Review organisational structure 50,000 0 0.00%

1.2 Training of staff 300,000 250,000 83.33%

2 Management of budget 50,000 30,000 60.00%

3 Conducting of internal studies 30,000 0 0.00%

4 Carrying out of logistical services 13,097,923 12,642,693 96.52%

5 Development of infrastructure

5.1 Execution of capital projects 2,000,000 1,492,588 74.63%

5.2 Establishment of new regional offices 500,000 0 0.00%

6 Improving public relations and

communication 100,000 30,000 30.00%

7 Improving legislative and institutional

framework

7.1 Conduct stakeholder workshops 150,000 100,000 66.67%


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7.2 Formulate proposed amendments to

Anti-Corruption Act

400,000 0 0.00%

7.3 Develop an ACC Service Charter 50,000 0 0.00%

Sub-Total 16,727,923 14,545,281 86.95%

Vote-Total 48,392,000 39,866,349 82.38%

*P-code: Programme

Code


MD: Main Division


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Programme 1: Investigation of allegations of corruption


To ensure the effective investigation of allegations of corrupt practices by analysing complaints

received from the public and private institutions and individuals and identifying those cases

appropriate for investigation.


The conducting of preliminary inquiries to determine whether a matter should be investigated

by the Anti-Corruption Commission or by another appropriate authority; the referral of non-

mandate related cases to other authorities for investigation or action; the assignment of cases

for investigation to suitable investigators; the deployment and maintenance of a case

management system that controls and monitors investigative work; the examining of the

regulatory and other framework of public and private bodies to facilitate the discovery of

corrupt practices in such bodies; the strengthening of investigative capacity and intelligence

gathering capability to conclude investigations within the shortest possible period; and the

referral of investigated cases to the Prosecutor-General for a decision as to whether or not

prosecution should take place.

Strategic Activities and Output to achieve High-Level Strategies

Successfully concluded -

o full scale investigations of allegations of corrupt practices resulted in the referral of 34

cases to the Prosecutor-General for a decision as to whether or not prosecution should

be instituted; and

o preliminary inquiries into allegations of corrupt practices resulted in the referral of 79

cases to appropriate authorities for further handling.

The investigative and intelligence gathering capability of the ACC investigating officers

was improved through a training programme on forensic techniques conducted for all of

the ACC Investigative Officers.

Programme 2: Corruption prevention


To ensure the dissemination of information on the evils and dangers of corruption to the public,

to increase the level of understanding on what conduct constitutes a corrupt practice, how to

report it and what measures can be taken to reduce or prevent the occurrence thereof, and to

solicit public support in combating corruption.

The main activities

To conduct public education and awareness campaigns on corruption; to advise institutions and

persons on systems, practices and procedures that may be conducive to corrupt practices; to

design and implement information and marketing strategies to ensure the effective

dissemination of information; to provide for a National Anti-Corruption Plan/Strategy on

corruption prevention in public and private bodies; to conduct a National Corruption Perception


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Survey to establish the level of customer satisfaction, the knowledge of the public on corruption

and to assist in improving future educational work; and to develop and oversee the

implementation of anti-corruption strategies/policies.


The ACC successfully raised awareness, and educated various sectors of society, on corruption

during the year under review. Amongst the highlights in this regard are –

the Anti-Corruption Conference held by the ACC in collaboration with the Institute for

Public Policy Research (IPPR) and the Hanns Seidel Foundation on the 9th of December

2014 to commemorate the International Anti-Corruption Day. The said conference was

attended by 96 high ranking officials from public and private institutions and civil

society organisations;

the 20 Anti-Corruption Seminars held by the ACC for public officials. A total of 1200

public officials were sensitised during these seminars;

the sensitisation of over 558 learners that attended the school career fairs in the

Ohangwena and Omusati regions;

the media campaigns such as the –

o 20 NBC radio interviews held in English, Oshiwambo, Afrikaans, Otjiherero

and Damara/Nama;

o ACC anti-corruption boards that were erected at the reception areas of six of

the major Namibian border posts and at the Hosea Kutako International, Walvis

Bay and Eros Airports; and

the National Anti-Corruption School Debating Championship organised by the ACC in

collaboration with the National Debating Association. Thirteen regional secondary

school teams participated in the finals held in Mariental.

An increase of 89% over the last year in the number of officials responsible for public

awareness activities resulted in a significant increase in awareness campaigns. An

improvement has also been recorded in the quality of the content and design of

customised awareness campaigns.

The National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan was drafted, and is to be

presented to the National Anti-Corruption Conference and once adopted will be

recommended for consideration and approval by Cabinet

The terms of reference and planning for the National Corruption Perception Survey that

is to be conducted by the end of the 2015/16 financial year were developed and the

process is well underway.


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Programme 3: Co-ordination, management and support


To provide a conducive and result-oriented environment with adequate human and other

resources

The main activities

Development and management of human resources

The human resources of the institution are regarded as a strategic asset that should be

properly managed. This activity focusses on providing for adequate human resources

capacity and appropriate training for staff members to ensure an effective and efficient

workforce with improved productivity and service delivery.

Management of budget

This activity focuses on proper utilization of budget allocations to ensure that ministerial

programmes are successfully executed and strategic objectives are realised.

Conducting of internal audits

This activity is to ensure proper financial management and to prevent and/or detect the

misappropriation of public monies.

Carrying out of logistical services This activity focusses on providing for, amongst others, the timeous acquisition of office

equipment and the proper maintenance of, and control over, all institutional assets to

ensure effective and efficient service delivery.

Development of infrastructure

This activity focusses on ensuring the finalisation of the construction of headquarters

tailor-made to cater for the special needs of a law enforcement office such as the ACC.

Furthermore, this activity focuses on the establishment of further regional offices in order

to ensure the alignment with Government’s policy of bringing services to the people.

Improving public relations and communication

This activity focuses on the ACC maintaining a good relationship with its stakeholders to

ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.

Improving legislative and institutional framework

This activity will focus on identifying the shortcomings in the Anti-Corruption Act and in

proposing amendments to the Act to improve the legislative framework that governs the

activities of the ACC. This activity furthermore focuses on the development and adoption

by the ACC of an institutional service charter.


The human resources capacity was improved through a recruitment drive resulting in 64

out of a possible 70 funded positions being filled.

A performance management system was successfully introduced to improve productivity,

service delivery and bring about customer satisfaction

The Anti-Corruption legislation was analysed and areas for improvement were identified.

However, stakeholder input must still be obtained.


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During the financial year under review retention moneys were utilised to effect final

repairs to the ACC Headquarters.


None

EXPENDITURE BY STANDARD ITEM

Estimate Actual



Subsidies and Other

Current Transfers110 000 30 376



Capital Transfers

(Operational)


Operational Capital



Capital Transfers

(Development)


Total State Revenue



Grand Total 48 392 000 39 866 349

Year

Breakdown

2014/15


The savings on the operational budget are attributable to the slow recruitment process which

resulted in many of the vacancies only being filled towards the end of the financial year. With

regard to the development budget the savings are attributable to the actual cost of the repairs


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to the ACC Headquarters being lower than that budgeted for.

NON-TAX REVENUE

Year

Revenue Source

2014/15


Private telephone calls 9 000 54 -99%

Unclaimed Cheques 30 000 0 -100%

Miscellaneous 7 000 16 418 -235%

Total 46 000 16 472 -42% *Miscellaneous consists of refunds in respect of the following:

Overpayment on S&T = 6,566.00

Goods damaged = 7,751.35

Bond overpayment = 1,748.00

Supplier overpayment = 287.10

Clothing allowance = 66.50


No of Staff 2014/15

Approved 91

Funded 91





Toal Value (N$)

BiXCi


date




A B C D E

Kettle Electric Pineware 3 150 450 10 2.2

Kettele Haz 1 176 176 0 0.0

Kettle Mellerware 2 159 318 0 0.0

H/D Stapler Rescel 2 195 390 10 2.6

DSTV Decoder 1 2500 2 500 2 0.1

Telephone Head Siemens 3 180 540 29 5.4

White Board 1 700 700 3 0.4

Worn and damages


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Average

estimated

market unit

value (N$)

Total Value (N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available to

date

% of items not

take for to

auction

(current stock

level of

individual

items)

A B C D E

Computer Screen Mecer 22 1 300 28 600 71 0.2

Computer CPU Mecer 22 1 800 39 600 68 0.2

Computer Keyboard Mecer 21 350 7 350 79 1.1

Computer Mouse Mecer17 17 200 3 400 77 2.3

Computer Screen Samsung 1 1 200 1 200 4 0.3

Computer CPU Samsung 1 1800 1 800 0 0.0

Computer Screen Philips 1 1200 1 200 0 0.0

Computer Keyboards Microsoft 3 350 1 050 1 0.1

Computer Keyboard Acer 1 350 350 0 0.0

Computer Mouse Microsoft 3 200 600 1 0.2

Computer Mouse Logitech 1 200 200 0 0.0

Computer Mouse Acer 1 200 200 0 0.0

Computer CPU Acer 1 1700 1 700 0 0.0

Computer CPU Proline 1 1700 1 700 1 0.1

Computer CPU Sony 1 1700 1 700 0 0.0

Printer Hp Officejet 6313 2 1800 3 600 1 0.0

Printer Officejet H470 1 1700 1 700 0 0.0

Projetor Acer 1 7700 7 700 5 0.1

Cellphone Nokia E72 1 2999 2 999 0 0.0

Cellphone Nokia N90 1 3900 3 900 0 0.0

0 0.0


Vehicles



Average

estimated

market unit

value (N$)

Total Value

(N$) BiXCi

Quantity

available to

date

% of items not take

for to auction(

current stock level of

individual items)

A B C D E

Sedan Vehicles

standard 5 30000 150 000 37 100%

Special Operations account

Name of the account Amount at end of March 2015


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Anti-Corruption Commission Special

Operations Account

N$2 445 451.09

VOTE 31: MINISTRY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

INTRODUCTION


The Veterans Affairs is established to address the plight of veterans of the liberation struggle

by initiating, promoting projects and programs, including keeping the history of the national

liberation struggle alive. The mandate is derived Veterans amended Act, No. 2 of 2008.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE VOTES

During 2014/15 financial year a total amount of N$1,558,243,000 was allocated to Veterans

Affairs, which consisted of 98 % Operational budget and 2% Development Budget. Out of the

98% of the operational budget, 93% was transfers to the Veterans Fund and the remaining 5%

was used for ministerial activities.


The following were the main achievements: 2,876 veterans were registered, 4,907 Individual

Veterans projects were funded, 851 veterans and dependant of veterans assisted with

educational grants, 1,250 funeral assistance provided, 104 tombstones erected, two (2)

resettlement farms were acquired and 194 veterans were counselled.

However, insufficient resource allocation to some of the activities and limited capacity

contributed to non-achievements of some set targets.


Strategic Objective 1: Integration of veterans into socio-economic mainstream.

Strategic Objective 2: Ensure that the history of the national liberation struggle is

preserved and kept alive.


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Strategic Objective 3: Ensure an enabling conducive environment and improved

performance culture.


Estimate Actual




Total 1,558,243,000 1,539,866,438

Year

Breakdown

2014/15

N$

Overview of the of Ministerial Targets


Actual

2013/14-2015/16

Target

2014/15

Forecast

2014/2015

Actual

48,000 veterans registered by 2016/17 26,124 45,000 35,000 29,000

15,000 Projects initiated and fully funded by 2016/17 3,889 13,500 10,732 4,907

435 veterans houses constructed by 2016/17 123 335 235 101

15,000 veterans receiving monthly subvention by 2016/17 10,303 14,000 13,000 13,800

4 monuments by 2016/17 1 2 1 0

48,000 veterans paid once off gratuity by 2016/17 23,422 45,000 35,000 28,850

1,351 funeral assistance provided for deceased veterans by 2016/17 813 1,101 851 1,250

1,088 educational grants provided to veterans and dependents of veterans by 2016/17 1,050 888 688 851

12 farms bought to resettle veterans by 2016/17 5 9 6 2

495 veterans counselled by 2016/17 56 344 172 250

Targets:

Target 1: 48,000 Veterans registered by 2016/2017

Targeting: Veterans Affairs continues to register veterans of the national liberation

struggle, as a tool to inform policy makers on how many veterans are there, where they live,

and group them into different categories according to their social and economic conditions. In

this way, Veterans Affairs will be able to devise appropriate interventions and benefits that

address veterans’ plight and improve their quality of life.

Effectiveness: Veterans Affairs achieved 63% of this target during the year under review,

however many of the applications considered did not meet the requirements for veteran status

as defined in the Veterans Act, No. 2 of 2008.


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Efficiency: Veterans Affairs made use of additional human resources assistance to complement

its existing structure. In order to achieve this, Veterans Affairs engaged community members

and officials from other Government institutions.

Impacts: Information collected during the registration process of the veterans and dependant

of living and deceased veterans informs and enables Veterans Affairs to design appropriate

interventions and ensure that specific needs are addressed. .As a result of registration, a national

register of veterans is created

Target 2: 15,000 Individual Veterans Projects approved and fully implemented by 2016/2017

Targeting: Veterans Affairs continues to sensitise the importance of individual veterans’

projects as a means of economic empowerment of veterans.

Effectiveness: Veterans Affairs was only able to fund 4,907 Individual Veterans Projects for

the financial year 2014/15.

Efficiency: It would not have been possible to reach the output without additional funding.

Impacts: The livelihood of many veterans has improved.

Target 3: 435 Veterans’ houses constructed by 2016/17

Targeting: The identification of veterans in need of appropriate housing and the construction

thereof continue.

Effectiveness: Only 101 houses out of the target of 235 were constructed in all the regions.

Efficiency: Given the ever increasing resources in the construction of houses, the allocated

funds could not even cover the number of houses targeted during the year under review. This

means that this activity would continue to require more funding, if the provision of decent

housing of veterans is to be realised.

Impacts: The living conditions of veterans have changed as a result of the provision and

utilisation of better shelter.

Target 4: 15,000 veterans receiving monthly subvention by 2016/17

Targeting: This target is aimed at identifying the number of veterans eligible for monthly

financial assistance in order to budget accordingly.

Effectiveness: Out of this target of 15,000; 13,800 were receiving the monthly financial

assistance (subvention). This means that many eligible veterans benefited from this activity.


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Efficiency: This output of 13,800 could not be achieved with less inputs because the monthly

financial assistance is a predetermined amount for all eligible veterans.

Impacts: Monthly financial assistance enabled many beneficiaries to provide for their basic

necessities such as food, shelter, payment of utilities and maintenance of their families.


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Target 5: 4 Monuments erected by 2016/17

Targeting: The project has the purpose of identifying specific areas where the activities of the

liberation struggle took place, mark them by erecting monument and preserving them in order

to keep the history of the Namibia’s liberation struggle alive for the present and future

generations.

Effectiveness: No activities were carried out because the allocated funds were viremented and

used for other activities such as the exhumation and repatriation of remains of seven (7)

Namibians heroes and heroines who were buried in Angola and Zambia.

Efficiency: Exhumation and repatriation of any remain is a costly exercise, as such, no money

remained to be used for the erection of monuments as planned.

Impacts: The implementation of this programme has provided a better understanding of

Namibia’s liberation struggle history.

Target 6: 48,000 veterans paid once-off gratuity by 2016/17

Targeting: This activity has reached the targeted beneficiaries.

Effectiveness: 28,850 (cumulative) veterans were appreciated for their contribution to the

liberation struggle.

Efficiency: The output has reached the targeted beneficiaries and the budgeting was done as

per the expected number of veterans registered. The amount paid to registered veterans is

predetermined and as such the requested and allocated amount is as per the number of veterans

registered.

Impacts: As a token of appreciation for their contribution to the liberation struggle, many

veterans made use of the money paid to them in buying their basic needs which in the long run

led to the improvement of quality of life.

Target 7: 1,351 Veterans assisted with funerals by 2016/17

Targeting: The purpose of the Funeral Grant is to ensure that a deceased veteran of the

liberation struggle of Namibia is buried in a respectable and dignified manner.

Effectiveness: Veterans Affairs exceeded its set target of 851 by assisting towards the burial

of 1,250 veterans.

Efficiency: It would not have been possible to reach the output without additional funding.


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Impacts: Veterans of the liberation struggle of Namibia were buried in a respectable and

dignified manner.

Target 8: 1,088 Educational grants provided to veterans and dependants of veterans by

2016/17

Targeting: This activity is aimed at empowering interested veterans and dependants of

veterans with the necessary knowledge and skills to compete for jobs in the labour market.

Effectiveness: Veterans Affairs has exceeded the target with 24%.

Efficiency: It is not possible to achieve the set target with less inputs because of the varying

cost of tuition fees and other related expenses.

Impacts: Educational grant given to veterans have empowered them with the necessary skills

and knowledge and many have secured employment in the public and private sectors. Also, the

skills gained by veteran’s through training enabled many veterans to manage their individual

projects and engage in economic activities for self- sustainability which in the long improve

their living conditions.

Target 9: 12 Farms bought to resettle veterans by 2016/17

Targeting: Veterans Affairs continues to procure resettlement farms and consider applications

from landless veterans for resettlement purposes.

Effectiveness: Due to the limited funds allocated to this activity, only two (2) resettlement

farms were purchased.

Efficiency: It would not have been possible to reach the output with less input because of the

high and fluctuating market price of commercial farms.

Impacts: Most resettled veterans have started engaging in agricultural activities thus

generating income for self-sustainability as well as to contribute to the economy of the country.

Target 10: 495 Veterans counselled by 2016/17

Targeting: This target has two components; the first component is assistance towards medical

treatment and provision of prosthetics and mobility aids to veterans with different health related

problems.

The second component is the provision of counseling to veterans traumatized by the war or by

effects of the war of the liberation struggle.


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Effectiveness: Veterans Affairs provided medical assistance to 21 veterans and counselling to

125 veterans whilst 37 others were referred to psychologist for further therapeutic

interventions. This is a need based service and its achievement is determined by requests

received from veterans for such services.

Efficiency: With regards to medical assistance, less funds could be used to assist veterans

provided regulations on free treatment at State Health Facilities were strictly enforced.

However, this may not have been applicable to counselling due to limited human capacity.

Impacts: Disabled veterans are able to move independently. Whilst conditions of those who

have received medical treatment have improved. As a result of the past experience during the

liberation struggle, counseled veterans are able to cope with the current situation.



01 Support Package 03 270,000,000 270,000,000 100.00

02 Education and Training Grant 03 5,000,000 5,000,000 100.00

03 Funeral Grants for Veterans 03 3,000,000 3,000,000 100.00

04 Payment of Lump-sum 03 474,400,000 474,400,000 100.00

05 Veterans Association 03 1,000,000 1,000,000 100.00

06 Identification and Registration of Veterans 03 581,000 581,000 100.00

07 Veterans Housing 04 15,000,000 15,000,000 100.00

08 Veterans Ressetlement Programme 04 15,000,000 15,000,000 100.00

09 Veterans Projects 04 621,000,000 621,000,000 100.00

10Development Planning/ Projects Management

Programme04

23,600,000 22,909,82497.08

11 Medical Assistance & Counselling 03 - - -

12 Appeal Board 03 - - -

13 Conferment of National Status and Awards 03 - - -

14 Star Protection 03 - - -

15 Improvement of Welfare for Ex-Plan Combatants 03 50,000,000 50,000,000 100.00

1,478,581,000 1,477,890,824 99.95

01 Identify sites, Heritage Preservation 03 6,509,000 3,118,517 47.91

02Research, Erection of monuments and the marking

of heritage sites03

1,000,000 00.00

03Acquire materials and maintenance of Archive

System03

400,000 00.00

04 Development Project for Heritage 03 800,000 800,000 100.00

8,709,000 3,918,517 44.99

01 Capacity Building 02 1,045,000 908,700 86.96

02 Monitoring & Evaluation 02 300,000 300,000 100.00

03 Veterans Sensitization 02 300,000 300,000 100.00

04 General Administrative Services 02 27,361,076 21,927,861 80.14

05 Personnel Expenditure 02 41,946,924 34,593,440 82.47

70,953,000 58,030,001 81.79

0 0 0.00

1,558,243,000 1,539,839,342 98.82

2014/15*P-

CodeProgramme Name

*A-

CodeActivity Name

*MD in

Charge

01 Veterans Welfare Development

Sub-Total

02 Liberation Struggle Heritage

Sub-Total


Sub-Total



MD: Main Division

Sub-Total

Vote-Total


Programme 1: Veterans Welfare Development

Programme objective

To coordinate the designing, monitoring and evaluation of activities that are aimed at

improving the welfare of veterans of the national liberation struggle.

Main Activities


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1. Support Package

The purpose of this main activity is to assist veterans and dependents of deceased veterans

through funding, administering and managing welfare of veterans and dependents of veterans.

The sub-activities of this project include Payment of the monthly subvention to eligible

veterans. The impact of the main activity once implemented would help veterans improve their

quality of life.

2. Education and Training Grant

The purpose of the Educational and Training Grant is aimed at providing financial support to

veterans and dependants of veterans (deceased veterans) who wish to further their studies or

obtain vocational skills at institutions of higher learning to enable them to compete in the labour

market and secure employment. This will ultimately result in the improvement of their living

conditions

3. Funeral Grant for Veterans

The purpose of the Funeral Grant is to ensure that veterans of the liberation struggle passing

on are buried in a respectable and dignified manner. N$26,000 is budgeted for each veteran of

which N$10,000 is earmarked for burial and the remaining N$16,000 is for the erection of the

tombstones.

4. Payment of Once off Gratuity (Lump Sum)

A lump sum or gratuity is a once-off payment to veterans as a token of appreciation for their

contribution to the liberation struggle of the country. Once off payment is based on the year a

veteran started his or her liberation activities. Veterans whose activities started in 1959 and

1987 receive 50,000 while those whose activities started in 1988 receive N$20,000.

5. Veterans Association

Section 44 of the Veterans Act No. 2 of 2008 provides for an annual financial grant to the

Namibia National Liberation Veterans Association to enable them to carry out their

administrative activities.

6. Identification and Registration of Veterans

This activity aims at registering all veterans and dependents of veterans in order to produce a

national veterans’ register. Registration of veterans will help Veterans Affairs to know the

demographic characteristics so that appropriate interventions are devised, to address their

plight.

Sub activities under this project include; production of veterans’ cards, formulation and

analysis of legal frameworks that enable Veterans Affairs to ensure that all those who

contributed to the liberation struggle are covered.


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Whereas the veterans legal frameworks make provisions to register living veterans, efforts are

being made to register those who died during the liberation struggle; consequently a Committee

to register these fallen freedom fighters has been established. Freedom fighters that died prior

to the establishment of Veterans Affairs will also be registered once the legal frame works have

been finalised.

7. Construction of Veterans Houses

This activity is to provide appropriate housing to eligible veterans to ensure they have decent

shelter by identifying beneficiaries, assessing their living conditions, and constructing the

houses.

8. Veterans Resettlement Programme

The main aim of this activity is to procure and resettle landless veterans on farming units to

engage in agricultural activities thus generating income for self-sustainability as well as to

contribute to the economy of the country. Veterans Affairs provides support for de-bushing,

rehabilitation of water and fencing infrastructures.

9. Individual Veterans Projects (IVPs)

The main objective is to fund Individual Veterans’ Projects of not more than N$200,000 per

project per veteran. It is also the responsibility of Veterans Affairs to provide technical

assistance to veterans to enable them to come up with viable and sustainable business activities

of their choice in various sectors of the economy to be fully integrated into the socio-economic

mainstream of the country.

10. Development Planning/ Projects Management Programme

The purpose of this main activity is achieved through the implementation of the following sub-

activities:

10.1 Acquisition and Construction of Offices for MoVA:

Veterans Affairs has acquired land in various regions to construct office accommodation

for proper service delivery to veterans. These activities were carried out in consultation

with stakeholders (Ministry of Works and Transport and Regional/Local Authorities).

10.2 Agricultural Support programme

This activity is need driven, aimed at assisting veterans who have been resettled, with

farming implements and any other assistance that might improve the overall performance

of their farming activities.

10.3 Veterans Recreational Facilities

The purpose of these recreational facilities is to establish wellness centres with health

facilities to provide medical treatment, counselling and physiotherapy to veterans of the


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National Liberation Struggle. Parts of the facilities are also used to generate income for the

Veteran Fund.

11. Medical Assistance and Counselling

This main activity is for the purpose of assisting veterans who are physically mentally and

psychologically affected by the war of liberation struggle. The activity is divided into two sub

activities, namely;

(a) Medical assistance provided to veterans who are suffering from different ailments mainly

as a result of the war. Veterans with physical disability are provided for (as per the

recommendation of doctors) with prosthetics and mobility aids. Veterans with war related

injuries are assisted to cover medical treatment at Government health institutions and

facilities.

(b) Counseling to veterans who are traumatized by the effects of the war of liberation struggle

to be able to cope with the current situation.

12. Improvement of Ex-PLAN Combatant Veterans

Veterans Affairs pays additional amounts to the monthly financial assistance to veterans who

have been militarily trained and deployed to different areas in furthering the liberation struggle.

The money paid to different groups of ex-PLAN combatants is based on the years of their

participation in the liberation struggle. The purpose of paying additional money to these groups

of veterans is to enable them to deal with economic and social challenges.

Programme 2. Liberation Struggle Heritage

Programme objective

This programme is aimed at ensuring that the history of the liberation struggle is preserved and

kept alive. This is done through research and documentation, collection and preservation of

materials or any artefacts, including the building of outdoor museums in all the regions,

erection of monuments, the identification of sites where acts of the liberation struggle took

place and the marking them accordingly.

Main activities

1. Identification of sites/ places where the activities of the war of liberation struggle took place

in order to erect monument such as outdoor museum or mark of any kind. Another sub

activity of this main activity is to identify graves where freedom fighters have fallen so that

tombstones can be erected or where necessary, exhumation is made and the remains are

interred at any place so agreed by Veterans Affairs. Under the same activity, Veterans

Affairs repatriates remains of selected Namibian freedom fighters who died in exile during

the liberation struggle.

2. Acquiring historic material of the liberation struggle. Materials can be acquired from

different institutions or individuals both inside and outside Namibia through negotiation


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and/or through payment of those materials. Acquired materials are stored, protected and

preserved in specific environment, both electronically and manually.

3. Research and documenting the history of Namibia’s liberation struggle so that history is

kept alive. Research institutions are contracted to assist Veterans Affairs in carrying out

this activities.

Programme 3. Coordination and Support Services

Programme objective

The purpose of this programme is to provide administrative support to the Ministerial

programmes, such as improve service delivery to veterans, ensure incorporation of wellness

programme into MoVA activities, enhance competencies of Ministerial staff for service

delivery, and ensure effective management and control of financial resources and deployment

of resources.

Main activities

3.1 Capacity Building: This activity focuses on non-qualifying and qualifying training to the

staff members to enable them to provide quality service to veterans. Capacity building

covers policy formulation and analysis, research, heritage management, project planning

and management. In the same vein, induction is provided to new officials to ensure that

officials understand the administration of the public service.

3.2 Monitoring & Evaluation: The purpose of this activity is to monitor progress and evaluate

impact of programs and projects in order to device strategies to improve the implementation

thereof.

3.3 Veterans Sensitization: The purpose of this activity is to sensitize and provide relevant

information to veterans with regard to the benefits of veterans and programs of the Veterans

Affairs.

3.4 General Administrative Services: This activity focuses on the general provision of

administrative support services to the Veterans Affairs.

3.5 Personnel Expenditure: The purpose of this activity is to manage and monitor remuneration

expenditure, benefits and other personnel expenditure of the staff members.


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EXPENDITURE FROM CONTINGENCY - 2014/15

None.


Estimate Actual



Subsidies and Other



Assets(Operational)1,020,000 545,307

Capital Transfers

(Operational)


Operational Capital 600,000 119,195



Capital Transfers

(Development)


Total State Revenue



Grand Total 1,558,243,000 1,539,839,342

Year

Breakdown

2014/15


The allocated budget was utilised with a variance of 1.18%.


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NON-TAX REVENUE


Private Telephone Call 2 200 0 0

Unclaimed cheques 15 000 0 0


Parking Fees 1 080 1 020 6

Total 68 280 44 712 35

Year

Revenue Source

2014/15


Private Telephone: During the year under review, no mechanism was in place to monitor

private calls.

Unclaimed cheque: The Ministry did not have any unclaimed cheques for the financial

year 2014/2015

Miscellaneous: An amount of N$50,000 was estimated for this revenue source but only

N$43,692 was recovered through payroll deduction in respect of outstanding balances of

daily subsistence allowances for 2013/2014 financial year.

Parking Fees: Only an amount of N$1,020 was collected for this type of revenue due to

labour turnover during the year under review.


No of Staff 2014/15

Approved149

Funded149


None.



Worn and damages


459



Toal Value (N$)

BiXCi


date (31 March 2015)

% of items not taken to



A B C D E

Printer HP Office Jet Pro8500A 3 850 2,550 4 0.2

Printer Lexmark E25dn 1 400 400 21 5.3

Printer HP Laserjet P2015 2 400 800 15 1.9

Printer HP Laserjet P2035 1 450 450 7 1.6

Printer HPcolor laserjet 1600 1 600 600 4 0.7

Printer color laserjet cp 2025 1 650 650 1 0.2

Printer Sumsung sf5100 1 650 650 0 0.0

Pringer HP laserjet 1018 1 400 400 17 4.3

Printer office jet 4500 1 400 400 4 1.0

worn and damages

Printers were not repairable and no cartridges for some of them were available in the local

market.



Average

estimated

market unit

value (N$)

Toal Value (N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available to

date

% of items not

take for to

auction(

current stock

level of

individual

items)

A B C D E

None 0 0 0 0 0.0


During stock taking for 2014/15 financial year no items were identified as obsolete and

redundant.

Vehicles


DescriptionQuanti

ty

Average

estimated

market unit

value (N$)

Toal Value (N$)

BiXCi

Quantity

available to

date


to auction( current

stock level of

individual items)

A B C D E

1 Nil 0 0 0 0 0.0


The Ministry of Veterans does not own vote fleet, hence no vehicles were obsolete or

redundant.


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