Also known as: Cabinet of the Republic of Namibia
Cabinet — executive body directing policy development on AI use, approving mining regulations, and setting national priorities including disease outbreak response and sanitation rollout.
News reports
Order a long-term news report on Cabinet
Every mention in the Namibian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.
The Namibian
Cabinet made decision 22nd/12.12.24/005 for 2024/25 to 2026/27 medium-term expenditure framework
“According to the ministry, the non-commercial quota is allocated in line with Cabinet decision 22nd/12.12.24/005 for the 2024/25 to 2026/27 medium-term expenditure framework period.”
Govt reserves 35% of horse mackerel TACInformanté
Cabinet approved the 197,000 metric tonne horse mackerel TAC for 2026
“This decision was announced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, which confirmed that it had been approved by Cabinet in line with the Marine Resources Act.”
Ministry of Agriculture explains 5% reduction in horse mackerel TAC for 2026 fishing seasonNew Era
Cabinet approved horse mackerel TAC of 197,000 metric tonnes for 2026
“the ministry said the horse mackerel TAC for the 2026 fishing season has been set at 197 000 metric tonnes as approved by Cabinet in accordance with the Marine Resources Act.”
Ministry dismisses horse mackerel brouhahaThe Namibian
Cabinet held first retreat of the eighth administration on theme enhancing policy coordination, governance and service delivery
“It is both an honour and a privilege to deliver this closing statement as we come to the end of the first Cabinet retreat of the eight administration under the theme 'Enhancing policy coordination, governance and service delivery for accelerated national development'.”
Closing Statement by Vice President Lucia Witbooi at the First Cabinet RetreatCabinet has directed the information and communication technology ministry and the prime minister's office to develop an internal policy to guide civil servants on the use of AI.
15 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Cabinet has directed the information and communication technology ministry and the prime minister's office to develop an internal policy to guide civil servants on the use of AI.
15 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The auditor general's report found that the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs reported N$1.2 million in outstanding subsistence and travel allowances, but its financial records showed N$2 million in an advance suspense account, leaving an unexplained difference of N$860 000. The ministry also exceeded its budget by about N$253 million without authorisation.
14 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani confirmed the government will vaccinate rather than cull cattle affected by foot-and-mouth disease, as the effective window for culling (24 to 48 hours after detection) has passed. The response will involve cordoning the affected area and a vaccination campaign, with 100,000 doses already available.
8 October 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Government is implementing measures to contain the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak while protecting farmers, livestock businesses and Namibia's meat export markets. As of 5 October, 127 positive cases had been recorded across 15 farms, with Government establishing 20 surveillance teams and 10 roadblocks across the //Kharas region to monitor and control livestock movement.
7 October 2026 · New Era →
Workers' unions are demanding that the government introduce paternity leave to allow both parents to care for newborn babies. The justice and labour relations minister announced increases in maternity and other SSC benefits effective 1 October, but said Namibia currently has no statutory paternity leave provision, though employers may introduce it at their discretion.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed the National Prayer Day Against Gender-Based Violence and Gruesome Killings in Khomas Region, emphasizing that as a nation Namibia is being haunted by different evils and seeking divine intervention for behavioural change. She noted that a similar prayer day was held 12 years earlier in 2014 under then-President Pohamba, and questioned what more must be done to address the ongoing harmful impact of violence against women and children.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An inaugural government assessment estimates that illicit financial flows worth roughly N$16.7 billion annually—or about 9% of GDP—passed through Namibia during 2021–2022, resulting in an estimated N$2.7 billion in lost tax revenue over the two-year period. The Ministry of Finance released the assessment to strengthen revenue collection and protect the integrity of Namibia's financial system.
14 September 2026 · New Era →
A comprehensive government assessment reveals that illicit financial flows—through tax evasion, trade misinvoicing, corruption, and crime proceeds—cost Namibia approximately N$16.7 billion per year, equivalent to 9% of GDP and 16% of the government budget. Trade misinvoicing is identified as a major channel for illegal fund transfers.
10 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has officially launched Namibia's 2026 National Day of Prayer, scheduled for Saturday, 12 September from 10:00 to 12:00, calling on Namibians to unite in prayer against killings, gender-based violence and road accidents under the theme "Seeking Divine Intervention Towards Behavioural Transformation to Save Lives." The event, set by Cabinet, will be hosted at Independence Arena in Katutura, Windhoek, with regional gatherings at local churches and places of worship, while alcohol outlets and gambling establishments are urged to close for the occasion.
5 September 2026 · Informanté →
An editorial argues that Memoranda of Understanding do not constitute binding agreements and typically bypass parliamentary scrutiny, and that Namibia should focus on measurable economic outcomes rather than ceremonial "signing" events with other countries.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Chief Justice has convened stakeholders to consider security assessment findings covering more than 400 judicial officers and prosecutors, with the assessment to be submitted to Cabinet and the Office of the Prime Minister. The move addresses risks of intimidation and violence faced by those administering and prosecuting the law, prompted partly by the death of regional control prosecutor Justine Shiweda in October 2025.
17 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Chief Justice Peter Shivute convened a meeting to review a security assessment for over 400 prosecutors and judicial officers, following concerns heightened by the death of regional prosecutor Justine Shiweda. The report is expected to be submitted to Cabinet and the Office of the Prime Minister in the coming weeks for consideration and possible implementation.
17 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi held a high-level meeting with stakeholders in Outjo to discuss the living conditions and future of the Hai-//om San community residing in and around Etosha National Park. It was resolved that a comprehensive Livelihoods Options and Development Plan be developed to address socio-economic challenges confronting the community, with a multidisciplinary technical team to undertake field assessments across designated sites.
1 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Cabinet has approved a new national policy to regulate prospecting and mining in protected areas and other environmentally sensitive zones, balancing mineral development with environmental conservation. Namibia has also been authorised to sign the statute of the African Mineral Development Centre, enabling participation in the African Union agency dedicated to sustainable mineral development.
31 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The government is progressing on a draft international trade management bill to establish an International Trade Management Commission that will oversee trade remedies, tariff investigations, and import-export controls. A separate investment promotion and facilitation bill, which completed public consultations between December 2025 and January 2026, is being prepared for parliament to create a more transparent investment process.
25 July 2026 · The Namibian →
PDM president McHenry Venaani has endorsed the draft Nuclear Bill, arguing that Namibia should use its uranium resources to drive economic growth and value addition rather than export raw minerals. The government has concluded nationwide public consultations on the proposed legislation, which seeks to modernise the nuclear regulatory framework and establish three specialised institutions to oversee the peaceful use of nuclear technology.
20 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Government lawyers are accused of mishandling health-related legal cases and potentially sharing settlement payouts with senior ministry officials and claimants' lawyers. Between 2019 and 2024, the health ministry spent N$14.7m on medical claims, with about N$5.5m spent over the past year, amid delays in a nationwide medico-legal training programme.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Home Affairs Minister Lucia Iipumbu clarified in Parliament that Namibia's electronic identification documents, to roll out from September 2026, do not involve microchip implantation into citizens' bodies. The secure digital ID card will store biometric and demographic information including fingerprints and photographs to enable identity verification in physical and digital environments.
18 June 2026 · Informanté →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare announced that the government has allocated N$34 million from the disaster management budget for sanitation interventions and plans to fast-track implementation across all 121 constituencies. About 40% of Namibian households lack access to basic toilet facilities according to the 2023 Population and Housing Census, with open defecation still practiced in many areas.
9 June 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion article argues that Namibia should not rush to formalize a more centralized petroleum governance structure that would shift authority to the Office of the President and the Upstream Petroleum Unit before parliament and the public fully consider the constitutional and accountability consequences.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The search for a new Social Security Commission chief executive has been halted after Cabinet raised concerns about what it views as inflated executive salaries relative to member benefits.
18 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Cabinet has reduced the benefits of former first lady Monica Geingos, limiting her to three household staff members and two state-sponsored vehicles effective 1 June, down from her current seven employees. The new policy applies to former first ladies whose husbands die before them, but does not affect founding first lady Kovambo Nujoma.
12 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Pilchard bycatch has risen sharply from 608 tonnes in 2020 to more than 11,000 tonnes in both 2024 and 2025, with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform warning that increasing bycatch could threaten marine biodiversity and fish stocks if not properly managed.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has clarified that a temporary relaxation of trawling restrictions for wet-landed horse mackerel applies only between latitudes 22° South and 24° South, allowing trawling in waters shallower than 200 meters down to 150 meters from May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027. The ministry said exclusive offshore areas for the subsector south of latitude 22° South have not yet been finalised and will be identified after consultations with the fishing industry.
6 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's Cabinet has approved a temporary 12-month change allowing wet-landed horse mackerel trawling within shallower waters (down to 150 metres depth) between latitudes 22°S and 24°S, effective May 2026. The Ministry of Fisheries will identify exclusive fishing zones for the subsector after consulting the industry and stakeholders.
4 May 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Fisheries has restricted a temporary relaxation of trawling in waters shallower than the 200-metre isobath to a defined zone between latitudes 22°S and 24°S, applying only to the wet-landed horse mackerel subsector. The clarification was issued to address confusion about how Cabinet's decision would be applied, with further zone specifications and consultations to follow.
3 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
The Cabinet has instructed the ministries of gender equality and home affairs to urgently intensify nationwide awareness campaigns addressing a "disturbing rise" in murders, which are allegedly linked to insurance schemes, land disputes, and religious beliefs. The government also plans to provide mental health support to inmates and scale up nation-building campaigns to promote social cohesion.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A 5% salary increment for Namibian civil servants has failed to improve their financial situation as rising commodity and fuel prices, increased medical aid contributions, and reduced remoteness allowances have eliminated the real value of the increase. Teachers in remote northern regions face particular hardship despite delivering essential services.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →