Namibia Minute.
24 April 2026
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Elijah Ngurare

Also known as: Ngurare · Prime minister Ngurare · Prime minister Elijah Ngurare · prime minister · PM · the prime minister · Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare · Dr Elijah Ngurare · Dr. Elijah Ngurare · Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare · the Namibian Prime Minister · Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare · Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare · Dr Ngurare · Dr. Ngurare · Dr Tjitunga Ngurare · Tjitunga Ngurare · Dr. Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare · Prime Minister Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare · Prime Minister Dr Elijah Ngurare · Prime Minister Dr. Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare · Elia Ngurare · Prime Minister Elia Ngurare · Elijah T. Ngurare · Elijiah Ngurare · the premier

Prime Minister who leads government pledges on healthcare, education, land delivery, and resource negotiations across multiple policy areas.

Sunday 19 April

  1. PM Ngurare pledges government support for Kavango East school

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare visited Kaisosi Combined School in Kavango East and pledged government support to address water shortages, lack of teaching resources, and challenges affecting over 300 orphans and pupils without identification documents.

    19 April 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 16 April

  1. PM denies two-tier healthcare system, announces hospital upgrades

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare rejected claims that public hospitals are creating special VIP units for government officials, saying the government's focus is improving healthcare for all Namibians. He highlighted seven major health facilities earmarked for upgrades and announced Vision April 2026, a programme requiring senior officials to use public hospitals to improve service quality nationwide.

    16 April 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 15 April

  1. PM Ngurare defends VIP wards plan as healthcare upgrade

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare dismissed claims that planned VIP wards at public hospitals would create a two-tier healthcare system, saying the government's objective is to upgrade public health services accessible to all Namibians and that the controversy has been "dramatised". Opposition lawmakers questioned whether the initiative contradicts government policy on equality, with some arguing it risks reinforcing inequality within public healthcare.

    15 April 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Civil servants face Psemas reforms, reapply by August deadline

    The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations has ordered civil servants to reapply for Public Service Employees Medical Aid Scheme benefits by end of August following reforms to the scheme's operations. Trade unions have criticized the lack of consultation and warned that reported increases in medical aid contributions could severely impact civil servants' finances.

    15 April 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 12 April

  1. VIP hospital unit contradicts healthcare reform drive, critics argue

    President Nandi-Ndaitwah ordered government officials to use public hospitals from April, but Windhoek Central Hospital's new VIP unit exclusively for senior officials has drawn opposition criticism as discriminatory and contrary to equitable healthcare goals. Opposition leaders and analysts argue the separate facility undermines the reform and mirrors apartheid-era segregation.

    12 April 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 9 April

  1. Nambala urges Nampower graduates to prioritise precision and professionalism

    Tobias Nambala, speaking at a Nampower graduation ceremony, emphasised that technical and vocational education and training (TVET) is essential for addressing Namibia's skills needs across energy, construction, and manufacturing sectors. He called on graduates to embrace professionalism, lifelong learning, and pride in their craft as they enter the workforce.

    9 April 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 8 April

  1. Government allocates N$512 million to judiciary for 2026/2027

    The government has allocated N$512 million to the Office of the Judiciary for the 2026/2027 financial year, with N$497 million for operations and N$15 million for development projects including construction of magistrates' courts in Nkurenkuru and Katima Mulilo. The allocation reflects the government's commitment to strengthening the justice system and expanding court capacity in underserved areas.

    8 April 2026 · New Era

  2. PM calls for land delivery to unlock Opuwo's economic potential

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has urged traditional authorities to make land available to local authorities, calling it central to development and a national imperative to unlock Opuwo's potential as an economic hub. Over N$812 000 was pledged at a trade fair fundraising gala dinner, with the 13th Opuwo Annual Trade Fair scheduled for April 20 to May 2, 2026.

    8 April 2026 · New Era

  3. Swapo MP James Uerikua dies in car accident

    Swapo member of Parliament and former Otjozondjupa governor James Unomasa Uerikua died in a car accident between Otjiwarongo and Okakarara on Friday, along with his 14-year-old son. Parliamentary colleagues and opposition leaders mourned him as a capable legislator, committed servant, and respected figure across political divides.

    8 April 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 7 April

  1. Government pursues 10% stake in Rössing uranium mine

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare confirmed that Namibia is discussing acquisition of a 10% stake in Rössing Uranium, currently held by South Africa's Industrial Development Corporation. The government holds less than 4% and argues the stake should belong to Namibia under law of succession, with the aim of maximizing the country's benefit from its uranium resources.

    7 April 2026 · New Era

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