EDITORIAL: Midnight oil and morning light

If the whispers are true that President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah spent sleepless nights refining her development blueprint alongside a technical committee, then Namibians have reason to be cautiously optimistic. Her work ethic has never been in doubt, but what stands out is her rumoured hands-on approach.This is critical. Too often, leaders inherit strategies they later disown, claiming they were forced upon them by technocrats or political machinery. But when a plan is shaped in the image of its architect, there is no room for such excuses.Nandi-Ndaitwah’s promise to ensure that Namibia’s wealth benefits the many, not just the privileged few, is the kind of vision that could cement an unblemished legacy. Her push for radical procurement reforms and transparency in government tenders, if executed well, could dismantle entrenched monopolies and open doors for more Namibians to participate in the economy.By cutting out middlemen in the health sector, she aims to prioritise efficiency, ensuring that critical medical supplies reach those who need them without getting tangled up in third-party bureaucracy.Namibia is crying out for engaged, people-centred leadership. If this level of dedication translates into real action, the country could finally see governance that delivers more than just speeches.But vision alone does not fill stomachs. Nandi-Ndaitwah has whetted our appetite – now she must serve the meal. Execution is the real test and Namibians are done dining on empty promises.A leader’s legacy is not written in the plans they draft but in the lives they transform. Nandi-Ndaitwah has set the stage – now she must ensure that her leadership echoes in the streets, homes and hearts of Namibians long after the speeches have faded.

EDITORIAL: Midnight oil and morning light

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Namibian Sun 2025-05-09

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EDITORIAL: Midnight oil and morning light

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