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.
James Unomasa Uerikua, a Swapo member of Parliament and former governor of Otjozondjupa region, died on Friday in a car accident between Otjiwarongo and Okakarara; his 14-year-old son also died from injuries sustained in the crash. Political leaders across parties paid tribute to him as a promising young leader and voice for the voiceless.
7 April 2026 · New Era →
James Unomasa Uerikua, a Swapo member of Parliament and former governor of Otjozondjupa region, died on Friday in a car accident between Otjiwarongo and Okakarara; his 14-year-old son also died from injuries sustained in the crash. Political leaders across parties paid tribute to him as a promising young leader and voice for the voiceless.
7 April 2026 · New Era →
Swapo parliamentarian Hilma Iita has tabled a motion proposing 75% partial legal aid for middle-income earners, arguing the current N$7,000 monthly income threshold leaves workers unable to afford private lawyers while earning too much to qualify for free aid. Justice minister Yvonne Dausab had previously indicated plans to raise the threshold to N$10,000 and consider case complexity, but Iita stressed the law remains unchanged and is outdated given current living costs.
7 April 2026 · New Era →
Elly Aron will compete for Namibia at the 73rd Miss World pageant in Vietnam from August to September, promoting Namibian cultural diversity and preventing teenage pregnancies. She has backing from the government and Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, who calls her participation a national responsibility.
4 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called for urgent land delivery, increased investment, and stronger collaboration between traditional and local authorities to unlock Opuwo's economic potential. He stated that land is central to development and that investors are already interested in the region but cannot proceed due to land constraints.
4 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Office of the Judiciary has been allocated N$512 million for the 2026/27 financial year, with N$15 million directed to development expenditure including the construction of magistrates' courts at Nkurenkuru and Katima Mulilo. The allocation represents a total decrease of N$88.96 million from the previous financial year.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A New Era opinion piece argues that Prime Minister Ngurare has distinguished himself in his first 365 days through hands-on, empathetic governance—camping in remote forests to assess school conditions, launching youth development initiatives, conducting unannounced hospital visits, and prioritizing local procurement. The author contends his leadership model emphasizes practical compassion and direct engagement with citizens over formal qualifications.
2 April 2026 · New Era →
The Office of the Prosecutor General seized crime-linked assets worth N$28.85 million during the 2025/26 financial year, with N$5.8 million obtained through conviction-based court orders and N$30.2 million preserved. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare announced the seizures in Parliament, describing them as evidence of political will and coordinated effort against illicit financial flows.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Ngurare met with Namibia's Honorary Consul in Bavaria to discuss strengthened economic and development cooperation between Namibia and Germany across sectors including renewable energy, agriculture, tourism, and TVET education. Ngurare also commended the consul for his donation of beds and mattresses to schools in Omusati and Ohangwena regions.
2 April 2026 · Informanté →
The government has paid N$4.9 million to 258 civil servants who sustained injuries or contracted occupational diseases during the 2025/26 financial year, with compensation including medical expenses and pensions under the Employee Compensation Act, 1941. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare disclosed this while tabling the labour budget of N$231 million for 2026/27.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare visited Katutura and Central Hospital to assess readiness for a new policy requiring senior government officials to use State hospitals. The government has not yet decided which services will be offered at public versus private facilities; instead, patients will first be treated at State hospitals and referred to private providers if specialised care is unavailable.
1 April 2026 · New Era →