Namibia Minute.
Friday, 24 April 2026
A daily Namibian brief · Est. 2026
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Cabinet

Also known as: Cabinet of the Republic of Namibia

Executive body receiving policy briefings from President Nandi-Ndaitwah on global security and domestic governance matters, April 2026.

Mining & Energy

Namibia and Angola formalize N$4 billion power interconnection deal

The News

Namibia and Angola have signed binding agreements to jointly develop a cross-border power interconnector (ANNA), featuring a 166-kilometre transmission line linking the Kunene region to Cahama and a further 270-kilometre line between Omatando and Otjikoto. The project, estimated at N$941 million for the interconnector component and set for completion by 2029, aims to enhance regional energy security, diversify Namibia's electricity supply, and enable Angola to leverage its renewable and hydro resources across the Southern African region.

16 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 16 April

  1. Namibia and Angola formalize N$4 billion power interconnection deal

    Namibia and Angola have signed binding agreements to jointly develop a cross-border power interconnector (ANNA), featuring a 166-kilometre transmission line linking the Kunene region to Cahama and a further 270-kilometre line between Omatando and Otjikoto. The project, estimated at N$941 million for the interconnector component and set for completion by 2029, aims to enhance regional energy security, diversify Namibia's electricity supply, and enable Angola to leverage its renewable and hydro resources across the Southern African region.

    16 April 2026 · New Era →

Friday 27 March

  1. Petrol price rises N$2.50, diesel N$4.00 from April 1

    The Minister of Mines and Energy announced fuel price increases effective April 1, 2026, citing sharp rises in international crude oil prices driven by Middle East geopolitical tensions and the weakening Namibian dollar. The Cabinet has temporarily reduced fuel levies by 50% for three months to April–June 2026, with the National Energy Fund absorbing an under-recovery of approximately N$500 million.

    27 March 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 25 March

  1. Government prioritises local manufacturers in procurement overhaul

    The Ministry of Works and Transport has launched the Government Stores Local Manufacturers Registration Initiative to expand Namibia's manufacturing capacity by requiring government offices, ministries, state-owned enterprises and local authorities to prioritise locally produced goods in procurement. The initiative involves registering manufacturers on an eligibility list for preferential procurement through restrictive bidding, with site inspections to verify operational capacity, though items that cannot be produced domestically will remain open to standard national bidding.

    25 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 13 March

  1. Government reemploys 222 Walu Fishing workers through redress scheme

    The government is facilitating the re-employment of 222 former Walu Fishing workers through a redress programme involving four companies following a labour dispute. Walu Fishing lost its 2026 fishing quota after disputes with workers and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform.

    13 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 12 February

  1. Namibia pursues nuclear power to boost energy security

    As the world's third-largest uranium producer, Namibia is advancing plans for its first nuclear power plant to reduce reliance on imported electricity and support its Vision 2030 development goals, backed by international partnerships with Russia and China. The project faces significant capital costs and requires imported technical expertise, but recent cabinet approval of Namibia's Nuclear Industry Strategy signals sustained government commitment.

    12 February 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 11 February

  1. Namibia submits Dâures/Brandberg for UNESCO world heritage status

    Namibia has officially submitted a nomination dossier for the Dâures/Brandberg national monument area to be added to UNESCO's world heritage list, with the committee's decision expected by July 2027. The site, located in the Erongo region, is an ecological 'sky island' with over 900 rock art sites spanning 5,000 years of cultural history and featuring endemic species found nowhere else on earth.

    11 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 9 February

  1. Namibia visa-on-arrival generates N$413m in under year

    Namibia's visa-on-arrival system, launched on 3 March 2025, generated N$413.4 million in revenue by 31 January, with 289,510 visas issued. The Department of Immigration Control and Citizenship also issued 51,285 travel documents during the period, reflecting improved service delivery and administrative efficiency.

    9 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 8 February

  1. Namibia's visa-on-arrival scheme generates N$413 million

    Namibia's visa-on-arrival system, launched on 3 March 2025, generated N$413 million in revenue and issued 289,510 visas by 31 January. The government is advancing digital transformation in immigration services, including planned electronic and digital ID launches in the 2026/27 financial year, while implementing further visa reforms by 1 April.

    8 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 February

  1. Namibian legal year opens with focus on reform and safety

    President Nandi-Ndaitwah opened Namibia's legal year at the Supreme Court today, marking the start of a year the justice ministry hopes will bring meaningful reform, improved efficiency, and strengthened public confidence. The judiciary has established a Safety and Security Task Force to address concerns following recent attacks on prosecutors, while legal professionals advocate for plea bargaining reforms and amendments to obsolete laws.

    5 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. Parliament advances budget, land reform, and governance bills

    Parliament's second session approved the Appropriation Bill and advanced key legislative reforms including the Land Bill, Mental Health Bill, and public enterprise governance amendments, according to National Assembly Speaker Dr Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. The Speaker said the session strengthened parliamentary oversight, public participation and democratic debate while addressing pressing national challenges such as health care, land reform, unemployment and economic growth.

    5 February 2026 · Informanté →

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