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Friday, 24 April 2026
A daily Namibian brief · Est. 2026
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Organization

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.

Politics

President warns Cabinet of volatile global order, calls for principled stance

The News

President Nandi-Ndaitwah told Cabinet that Namibia faces increasing global uncertainty marked by shifting alliances, conflicts and selective enforcement of international norms, urging the administration to remain principled and united in upholding sovereignty, equality among nations and peaceful conflict resolution through dialogue and respect for international law.

3 February 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 3 February

  1. President warns Cabinet of volatile global order, calls for principled stance

    President Nandi-Ndaitwah told Cabinet that Namibia faces increasing global uncertainty marked by shifting alliances, conflicts and selective enforcement of international norms, urging the administration to remain principled and united in upholding sovereignty, equality among nations and peaceful conflict resolution through dialogue and respect for international law.

    3 February 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 16 January

  1. Ministry sets horse mackerel TAC at 197,000 tonnes for 2026

    The Ministry of Agriculture has reduced the Total Allowable Catch for horse mackerel to 197,000 metric tonnes in 2026, a 5% decrease from 2025, citing science-based management and the stock's long-term health. The Ministry also confirmed that overfishing companies were penalised and that quota allocations have been aligned with companies' actual investments in freezer or wet fish facilities.

    16 January 2026 · Informanté

Thursday 15 January

  1. Ministry defends science-based horse mackerel quota cut

    Namibia's fisheries ministry has defended the 2026 horse mackerel Total Allowable Catch of 197,000 metric tonnes—a 5% reduction from 2025—as a science-based and consultative decision aimed at ensuring long-term stock sustainability. The ministry dismissed claims of secretive cuts, stating the process followed statutory requirements and industry consultation, with quota allocations aligned to investors' operational choices.

    15 January 2026 · New Era

Saturday 10 January

  1. Education ministry denies Grade 9 learners can earn PhDs via TVET

    Namibia's education ministry dismissed claims that Grade 9 learners can progress through the Technical and Vocational Education and Training system to obtain doctoral degrees, describing the assertion as misleading. The ministry clarified that Cabinet has not approved any pathway allowing direct progression from Grade 9 to university-level qualifications, and that current entry to TVET requires NSSCO (Grade 11) or Grade 12 qualifications.

    10 January 2026 · Informanté

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