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Ben Nangombe

Also known as: Nangome

2024-02-212026-06-25

What’s been said

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  1. March 2026
  2. Informanté

    Ben Nangombe raised concerns that ILO could face funding-related mandate execution challenges

    Source

    Ben Nangombe, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations, however, raised concerns that the ILO, which sets global labour standards and promotes fair labour practices, could experience challenges in executing its mandate due to funding constraints, and called on member states to honour financial obligations to the body.

    Funding pressures risk ILO mandate execution
  3. April 2025
  4. The Namibian

    Mining ministry executive director Ben Nangombe echoed the minister's sentiments about focus and proactive service delivery

    Source

    Mining ministry executive director Ben Nangombe echoed the minister's sentiments, urging staff members to remain focused and proactive in delivering a comprehensive and responsive strategic plan.

    Ithete commits to rural electrification
  5. January 2025
  6. The Namibian

    Ben Nangombe said rising malaria cases are imported, mainly from Angola

    Source

    "Many of the cases we are reporting are imported from elsewhere, mainly from Angola . . ," he said.

    Namibia’s rising malaria crisis linked to cross-border infections – health ministry
  7. The Namibian

    Ben Nangombe said 20 out of 26 malaria-endemic districts have surpassed epidemic threshold

    Source

    Nangome said 20 out of 26 malaria-endemic districts have surpassed the epidemic threshold and are currently experiencing outbreaks.

    Namibia records about 6 000 malaria cases, 28 deaths since December
  8. September 2024
  9. The Namibian

    Ben Nangombe said having rehabilitation centres countrywide would be good for the country

    Source

    Executive director of health and social services Ben Nangombe, at the time, said having rehabilitation centres countrywide would be good for the country.

    PDM promises to build 6 rehab, mental health facilities
  10. August 2024
  11. The Namibian

    Executive director Ben Nangombe confirmed mpox emergency declarations by Africa CDC and WHO

    Source

    Executive director of health and social services Ben Nangombe has confirmed this deveploment.

    Namibia on red alert over mpox
  12. The Namibian

    Ben Nangombe says mpox declarations are in response to an 80% increase in mpox cases in July

    Source

    Nangombe says these declarations are in response to an 80% increase in mpox cases reported in July, compared to the previous month, signalling the virus' rapid spread beyond traditional endemic regions.

    Namibia on red alert over mpox
  13. June 2024
  14. The Namibian

    Ben Nangombe stated that since 2012 the collaboration has epitomised spirit of compassion, dedication and collective effort

    Source

    According to health executive director Ben Nangombe, since 2012 the collaboration has epitomised a spirit of compassion, dedication and collective effort towards a common goal: the betterment of our society through assisting children needing facial reconstructive surgery.

    Nampharm Foundation celebrates milestonesin child healthcare
  15. February 2024
  16. The Namibian

    Ben Nangombe announced 28 new active Covid-19 cases and three hospitalisations

    Source

    This was announced by the health ministry's executive director, Ben Nangombe, on Wednesday afternoon in a statement.

    Health ministry cautions public on new Covid-19 cases
  17. The Namibian

    Ben Nangombe cautioned members of the public to refrain from sharing unverified and outdated information about Covid-19 on social media

    Source

    Nangombe further cautioned members of the public to refrain from sharing unverified and outdated information about Covid-19 on social and other media platforms.

    Health ministry cautions public on new Covid-19 cases
World & Region

ILO funding crisis threatens labour standards work globally

The News

Namibia's delegation at the UN International Labour Organisation's governing body raised concerns that funding challenges, including a projected deficit of US$52.6 million by end of fiscal year 2024/25 and potential loss of 350 positions, could hamper the ILO's ability to execute its global mandate. The Executive Director of Namibia's Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations called on member states to honour financial obligations and warned that Namibia, which lacks its own ILO office and depends on technical support from South Africa, risks disproportionate impact from proposed cuts to travel and technical missions.

26 March 2026 · Informanté

Thursday 26 March

  1. ILO funding crisis threatens labour standards work globally

    Namibia's delegation at the UN International Labour Organisation's governing body raised concerns that funding challenges, including a projected deficit of US$52.6 million by end of fiscal year 2024/25 and potential loss of 350 positions, could hamper the ILO's ability to execute its global mandate. The Executive Director of Namibia's Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations called on member states to honour financial obligations and warned that Namibia, which lacks its own ILO office and depends on technical support from South Africa, risks disproportionate impact from proposed cuts to travel and technical missions.

    26 March 2026 · Informanté

Friday 27 February

  1. N$2.9bn Windhoek district hospital construction delayed two years

    Construction of a planned 500-bed state hospital in Windhoek's Havana settlement has not yet commenced, two years after a 2024 groundbreaking ceremony, despite being scheduled for 2027 completion. Residents and opposition parties question the project's progress, while the health ministry reports that preliminary infrastructure work including road and utility connections is underway.

    27 February 2026 · The Namibian

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