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\n\n\n\n\u201cFrom the onset of our independence, the formation of the Civil Service was a key priority for the Government, as it was seen as a vital component of Namibia\u2019s governance system and central to the development and implementation of government policy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
President Mbumba described Simataa as a reminder that being a civil servant is a great honour and an opportunity to partake in the shaping of policy in the pursuit of national development. He added that, although the book primarily focuses on Simataa\u2019s experiences in the public service, many other public servants, politicians, and Namibians from all walks of life can relate to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am sure that within the pages of this book, there will be something of particular interest to everyone, which will evoke certain feelings, inspire, or take one down memory lane,\u201d the President added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
LAUNCHED: Scenes from the launch of \u201cTimeless\u201d. Photos: Namibian Presidency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Staff Reporter THE Secretary to the Cabinet, Dr George Simataa, has officially launched his book entitled \u201cTimeless: My Career in Public Service\u201d this week. Speaking at the launch, President Nangolo Mbumba explained that Simataa\u2019s book aims to articulate the history of the Civil Service and the various transformations in administrative governance over the years. The …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":363868,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-363858","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n
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