Also known as: Minister Agnes Tjongarero
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The Namibian
Former sport minister Agnes Tjongarero was scammed of N$711 200
“The Namibian in 2024 reported that former sport minister Agnes Tjongarero was scammed out of N$711 200.”
Fake cop swindles Iivula-Ithana out of N$200 000Informanté
then Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero halted the NYC General Assembly planned for December 2024
“The NYC General Assembly planned for December 2024 was also postponed after the then Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero, halted it amid an ongoing dispute.”
SPYL distances itself from violent acts during Swakopmund gatheringNew Era
Then line minister Agnes Tjongarero exercised emergency powers to fire the entire substantive NYC board in late 2024
“In late 2024, the then line minister Agnes Tjongarero exercised emergency powers under the NYC Act to fire the entire substantive board.”
‘NYC no shortcut to political stardom’ … PM enters youth council frayWindhoek Observer
Agnes Tjongarero dissolved the entire NYC board over allegations of misconduct, dishonesty, and mismanagement of funds
“Former youth minister Agnes Tjongarero subsequently dissolved the entire NYC board over allegations of misconduct, dishonesty, and mismanagement of funds for defying a directive to not proceed with the general assembly at Rietfontein.”
NYC blows N$2 million on violence and chaos …factions trade accusations as allegations of fixing and dirty politics emergeThe Namibian
Agnes Tjongarero lost N$711 200 in personal savings to scammers
“Minister of sport, youth and national service Agnes Tjongarero says scammers have defrauded her of N$711 200 in personal savings.”
Minister Agnes Tjongarero loses N$711 200 to scam: Calls for improved cybersecurity measuresThe Namibian
Sport, youth and national service minister Agnes Tjongarero said the stadium symbolises commitment to fostering growth of cricket in the nation
“This stadium symbolises our commitment to fostering the growth of cricket in our nation and also beyond.”
Namibia readies for ‘lekker’ Cricket world cupsThe Namibian
Minister Agnes Tjongarero described Geingob as a keen sportsman
“Minister of sport, youth and national service Agnes Tjongarero has described the late president as a keen sportsman.”
I will finish Geingob’s tenure – MbumbaThe Namibian
Agnes Tjongarero commended participants for their determination, courage and perseverance
“"To the participants, I want to commend each and every one of those who will be taking part for their determination, courage and perseverance," Tjongarero said.”
Nedbank continues cycling developmentThe Namibian
Agnes Tjongarero expressed being over the moon about Namibia's Afcon 2023 qualification
“These were the words expressed by sport, youth and national service minister Agnes Tjongarero following, Namibia's Brave Warriors qualification in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2023 knockout stage.”
I am over the moon – TjongareroThe Namibian
Minister Agnes Tjongarero congratulated technical team and players on making Namibians proud
“Minister of sport, youth and national service Agnes Tjongarero yesterday congratulated the technical team and players, adding that the senior national team has done nothing but made every Namibian proud.”
I am the happiest Namibian today! – GeingobAn unknown person posing as a police chief inspector from Kongola in the Zambezi region allegedly defrauded former home affairs minister Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana of N$200,000 on 8 July while she was at home. The case is under investigation and has been forwarded to commercial crime.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
An unknown person posing as a police chief inspector from Kongola in the Zambezi region allegedly defrauded former home affairs minister Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana of N$200,000 on 8 July while she was at home. The case is under investigation and has been forwarded to commercial crime.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The SWAPO Party Youth League distanced itself from violent scenes at the National Youth Council General Assembly in Swakopmund on 21 June, which left at least nine delegates injured and prompted an indefinite postponement. SPYL said it had repeatedly raised unresolved concerns with the NYC administration and Ministry of Education about affiliate participation, bogus delegates, and legal compliance violations, but these issues were not adequately addressed.
29 June 2026 · Informanté →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has cautioned that the National Youth Council should not be used as a stepping stone to political stardom, but instead serve as a platform for youth empowerment and nation-building. His warning follows a chaotic elective assembly over the weekend that descended into violence, injuring nine delegates and forcing the ministry to halt proceedings indefinitely.
23 June 2026 · New Era →
The National Youth Council's general assembly in Swakopmund descended into violence on Saturday, injuring nine delegates and forcing the electoral committee to resign over safety concerns. The suspended election process, marred by allegations of political interference and back-door deals, has wasted an estimated N$2 million in public funds.
22 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Minister of Education Sanet Steenkamp officially launched the ICC Men's U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 in Windhoek, welcoming eight participating nations including Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Afghanistan, West Indies, Tanzania, South Africa, and Japan. Steenkamp emphasised the historic significance of the tournament for Namibian sport and its broader benefits for youth development, tourism, and the country's international standing.
15 January 2026 · The Namibian →