Also known as: Prime minister Ngurare · Prime minister Elijah Ngurare · Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare · Dr Elijah Ngurare · Dr. Elijah Ngurare · Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare · Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare · Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare · Dr Ngurare · Dr. Ngurare · Dr. Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare · Prime Minister Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare · Prime Minister Dr Elijah Ngurare · Prime Minister Dr. Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare · Elijah T. Ngurare · Elijiah Ngurare · prime minister of Namibia · Rt.-Hon.-Prime-Minister-H.E.-Dr-Elijah-Ngurare · PM Eliah Ngurare
Prime Minister of Namibia, addressing governance, development coordination, infrastructure delays, and youth opportunities in 2026 coverage.
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The Namibian
Prime minister Elijah Ngurare warned contractors and service providers that failure to meet timelines or abandonment of government projects will no longer be tolerated
“Prime minister Elijah Ngurare has warned contractors and service providers that failure to meet agreed timelines or the abandonment of government projects will no longer be tolerated, signalling a tougher approach to accountability in public service delivery.”
Prime minister Ngurare vows tough action on non-performing contractorsThe Namibian
Prime minister Ngurare approved the discharge or demotion of several public servants across key ministries since assuming office in March 2025
“Since assuming office in March 2025, the prime minister said he has approved the discharge or demotion of several public servants across key ministries, including Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture; Health and Social Services; and Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform.”
Prime minister Ngurare vows tough action on non-performing contractorsThe Namibian
Prime minister Elijah Ngurare announced Oshana governor's office will facilitate registering trust fund for Shiweda's children
“Meanwhile, prime minister Elijah Ngurare at the funeral announced that the Oshana governor's office will facilitate registering a trust fund for Shiweda's children.”
Justine Shiweda: The Ondangwa prosecutor killed for doing her jobInformanté
Prime Minister Dr. Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare said the station's inauguration marks a major milestone in Science, Technology and Innovation
“"This marks a major milestone in the advancement of Science, Technology and Innovation as key enablers of national development. The official handover of the Satellite Ground Data Receiving Station represents a concrete step towards realising our national development objectives and our long-term industrialisation agenda. This agenda is driven by knowledge, innovation and modern technologies supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure," the Prime Minister, Dr. Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare, said while speaking on behalf of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the inauguration and handover ceremony.”
China-supported satellite station officially inauguratedInformanté
Ngurare revealed the station's construction was made possible through support of China's government
“Ngurare revealed that the construction of the station was made possible through the support of the Government of the People's Republic of China.”
China-supported satellite station officially inauguratedInformanté
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare delivered President's message of condolences at the memorial and funeral services for the late state prosecutor Justine Shiweda
“NAMIBIA is a nation governed by the rule of law, where there is no place for those who believe that they can intimidate, threaten or harm officers of the law in an attempt to bend justice to their will, said President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in a message of condolences delivered on her behalf by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare at the memorial and funeral services for the late state prosecutor Justine Shiweda this weekend.”
Attack against the upholders of the law is an attack against the Republic itself — NNNThe Namibian
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare represented the President at the satellite handover ceremony
“President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, represented by prime minister Elijah Ngurare at the handover, said the facility is a significant advancement in science, technology and innovation.”
Namibia joins space elite with Chinese-funded satellite data-receiving station in WindhoekThe Namibian
The prime minister said the allegations need to be fact-checked before the government can respond to them
“The prime minister said the allegations need to be fact-checked before the government can respond to them.”
IPC grills Govt over foreigner allegedly managing visa-on-arrival programmeNew Era
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare urged young people to make effective use of social media and adopt AI tools for digital sovereignty
“Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has urged young people to make effective use of social media, encouraging them to create content, build social media platforms, and adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to help Namibia achieve digital sovereignty.”
Youth urged to build digital sovereigntyNew Era
Ngurare stated that the National Youth Development Fund has been established and is currently operational
“He also mentioned that the National Youth Development Fund has been established and is currently operational, indicating that youth enterprises are receiving collateral-free loans to generate employment for other unemployed youth, and encouraged young people to apply.”
Youth urged to build digital sovereigntyPrime Minister Elijah Ngurare has expressed disappointment over the state of sports infrastructure in Kavango West, particularly in Nkurenkuru, saying the facilities are far below standard.
5 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has expressed disappointment over the state of sports infrastructure in Kavango West, particularly in Nkurenkuru, saying the facilities are far below standard.
5 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Prime Minister Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare visited the Development Bank of Namibia to assess the National Youth Development Fund and urged officials to provide clear, constructive feedback to applicants whose submissions need improvement, rather than leaving them without guidance. He called for faster resolution of administrative bottlenecks and innovative outreach to fully utilise the N$500 million allocated to the fund.
4 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Independent Patriots for Change has accused the government of monopolistic tendencies after the Minister of Mines and Energy announced Vitol Bahrain E.C. as Namibia's sole supplier of bulk petroleum products from July to September 2026. The three-month deal is expected to save the country about N$1 billion, though the Namibian Competition Commission earlier found Vitol controlled an estimated 75% to 85% of the intra-wholesale fuel market.
3 June 2026 · Informanté →
With Anti-Corruption Commission Director-General Paulus Noa's tenure ending this month after leading the agency since its 2006 inception, voices including former parliament member Hidipo Hamata are calling for new leadership and endorsing candidates like legal practitioner Norman Tjombe. Affirmative Repositioning MP Job Amupanda confirmed his party is engaging government to ensure the ACC director-general and deputy director-general positions are advertised before their June/July expiry.
3 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Opposition and Swapo lawmakers are divided over a governance amendment bill that would grant the prime minister authority to oversee state-owned enterprises and appoint board members in consultation with line ministers. Critics argue it concentrates political power and weakens accountability, while supporters say it clarifies reporting structures and improves coordination.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare has raised concern over silo management within government institutions, saying lack of alignment among ministries, agencies, local authorities and SOEs is slowing implementation of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) and hindering efforts to address priorities such as water accessibility and food security.
31 May 2026 · Informanté →
Cornelius Shimwaafeni's rescue of twin children from a pond in Omusati, recognised by the president with hero status, exemplifies the daily acts of quiet heroism that unfold across Namibia's rural communities—feeding hungry neighbours, caring for the sick, and supporting the elderly—without public recognition.
30 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called for the preservation of genocide sites across Namibia as sacred national sanctuaries, warning against attempts to dilute or distort the country's history and urging that remembrance of the 1904–1908 genocide strengthen the nation's commitment to human dignity and inclusive development.
29 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, speaking at Genocide Remembrance Day commemorations in Otjinene, urged ongoing academic research and publication of the 1904–1908 genocide to preserve memory of colonial-era atrocities. He stressed that documentation through books, archives, universities, museums, and films is essential to prevent historical records from fading and to ensure future generations have access to truthful accounts of the affected communities' suffering and resilience.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare told councillors and officials that poor coordination between ministries, agencies, regional councils and local authorities is slowing implementation of projects under the sixth National Development Plan. He called for better communication and cooperation among government institutions, and cited the procurement system as another major challenge delaying project execution.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The governor of Kavango East is reviving the government's idle Uvhungu-Vhungu dairy farm, which has been non-operational for 16 years. About 70% of the resuscitation work is complete, with plans for joint ventures and approximately N$160 million needed to make the farm operational.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says providing every village with two boreholes is possible under president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's leadership. He visited a community garden project at Otjombinde and said the initiative would fight malnutrition, create rural employment, improve food security, and support livestock farming and irrigation.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said government will no longer tolerate delays to critical health infrastructure projects, speaking at Triumphant College's graduation ceremony.
26 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Cornelius Shimwaafeni, 16, a non-swimmer from Omutundungu village in Omusati, rescued twin babies (9 months old) from a pond on Sunday after the twins' mother allegedly threw them in. Shimwaafeni dived in without hesitation and removed both babies; the twins' mother subsequently turned herself in to police, and the Omusati governor visited to show support.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
A 16-year-old boy who rescued toddler twins from drowning in a pond has been offered professional lifeguard training and employment opportunities by Monarch Lifeguard, which says the programme will equip him with water rescue techniques, first aid skills, and lifesaving knowledge.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →
A 16-year-old learner at Nicodemus Primary School rescued nine-month-old twins from a pond at Omutundungu village after witnessing them being thrown into the water. Cornelius Shimwaafeni jumped in, pulled both babies out, performed CPR, and called for help; the twins were discharged from hospital and the teenager has been widely praised, including by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare told over 600 graduates at Triumphant College's 2026 ceremony to use their qualifications to create opportunities and contribute to Namibia's development amid high youth unemployment. Ngurare emphasized that education drives economic growth and technological advancement, and that graduates' futures depend on how they apply their skills.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare met with the finance minister and Namibia Revenue Agency commissioner to discuss solutions for small import entrepreneurs, known as 'Order With Me' operators, who face complaints over high and unpredictable customs duties, VAT, and courier clearance charges that are making their businesses unsustainable.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has praised 16-year-old Cornelius Shimwaafeni as a hero after he rescued toddler twins from drowning in a pond at Omutundungu village in the Omusati region on Sunday. Shimwaafeni is also said to have saved two boys aged eight to ten who fell into a well last year.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has launched the Namibia for Life Project Finance for Permanence agreement, a funding initiative involving government, conservation organizations, and international partners including Germany's KfW and USAID, to secure stable long-term support for community conservancies. According to WWF Namibia, Namibia is the first country in Africa to successfully complete such a conservation financing deal.
21 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare called on African governments to build ethical, technology-driven and people-centred public services to improve service delivery, create jobs and drive economic growth. Speaking at the AMDIN Conference in Windhoek, Ngurare said African leaders must be principled, strengthen institutional oversight and transparency, and reject self-enrichment through public office.
21 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Prime minister Elijah Ngurare publicly supports president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah serving a second term, arguing that previous elected presidents served more than one term and that premature succession debates distract from government service delivery. Swapo's elective congress to choose a presidential candidate for the 2029 elections is expected next year.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare appealed for political discipline and focus on governance rather than premature debates over who should succeed President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, but the article argues that succession politics is an inevitable feature of Namibian political life regardless of such appeals.
20 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah should be allowed to serve her full two constitutional terms without distraction from succession debates, which he called premature and deliberately designed to undermine the administration.
20 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare called on African countries to stop exporting raw minerals and instead process them locally to create jobs and achieve economic independence. He said Africa must assert ownership of its resources without fear and develop its own technology infrastructure.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Families and community members gathered over the weekend to bury victims of a Workers' Day accident that claimed 11 lives when a government bus hit a kudu, veered into oncoming traffic, and collided with a truck on the B1 road near Otjiwarongo on 1 May. The impact caused the bus to burst into flames, with four occupants ejected and eight burnt beyond recognition.
18 May 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's government and the World Wildlife Fund will sign a funding agreement worth over N$1 billion to support long-term conservation efforts under the Namibia for Life initiative, using the Project Finance for Permanence model. The agreement will be signed on 20 May 2026 at Droombos, with attendance from the Prime Minister, Environment Minister, community conservancy leaders, civil society, donors, and the private sector.
17 May 2026 · Informanté →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare reaffirmed government commitment to expanding agricultural production and youth empowerment through cooperation with traditional authorities and regional partners. He outlined efforts to establish community-based food production projects across traditional authority areas, citing the Otjombinde project as a successful pilot where young people were employed through food-for-work and cash-for-work schemes to clear and prepare land.
16 May 2026 · Informanté →
The Omagongo Cultural Festival, themed "Roots of Our Unity, Seeds for Our Future," will be held on 23 May at the traditional homestead of Chief Herman Iipumbu in the Omusati Region. The festival celebrates marula wine and culture, and has been held annually since 2001, rotating among eight Ovawambo traditional authorities.
13 May 2026 · Informanté →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's core problem is not a lack of plans but failure to implement them, citing the Neckartal Dam as an example of infrastructure built without realizing its full economic promise. The piece contends the nation has numerous strategies for agriculture, housing, industrialisation, and other sectors but chronically struggles to turn these plans into functioning economic systems.
11 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →