Three acting permanent secretaries who served in this capacity since last year May, when President Nujoma undertook a Cabinet reshuffle, have been sworn in this week by Prime Minister Theo-Ben Gurirab in their permanent capacity. Smiling happily after the ceremony were (from left) Kahijoro Kahuure, PS for the agriculture ministry, Ms Sirka Ausiku for the ministry of women affairs and child welfare and Mr Peter Shivute, PS in the ministry of defence. Photo: Brigitte Weidlich