Sunday, 6 September 2026

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Sunday, 6 September 2026

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Elijah Ngurare

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 · Premier · Right Honourable Dr. Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare · the Prime Minister · Right Honourable Elijah Ngurare · Right Honourable Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare · Prime Minister Tjitunga Ngurare

Prime Minister of Namibia focused on water, sanitation, regional development, and manufacturing across the country's 14 regions.

2023-04-212026-09-06

What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

August 2026
16 AugNamibian Sun
Ngurare said Cuba has about 242 dams from which water is channelled to different parts of the countryside
Source
“He said Cuba has about 242 dams from which water is channelled to different parts of the countryside, while harvested water is stored during years when rainfall is insufficient.”
Cuba to help with Namibia's push for nationwide canal network
12 AugThe Namibian
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare appointed the task force in July
Source
“Ngurare appointed the task force in July.”
SOE pay review panel surrounded by confusion
11 AugThe Namibian
Prime minister Elijah Ngurare reaffirmed Namibia's commitment to its long-standing ally Cuba
Source
“Namibia has vowed not to bow to international pressure to distance itself from Cuba, with prime minister Elijah Ngurare reaffirming the country's commitment to its long-standing ally despite the economic embargo imposed on the island nation.”
Ngurare rejects pressure to ditch Cuba
11 AugThe Namibian
Ngurare called on the United Nations to compel the US to lift its economic embargo on Cuba
Source
“Ngurare also called on the United Nations to use its powers to compel the United States to lift its economic embargo on Cuba, describing the sanctions as an inhuman humanitarian crisis.”
Ngurare rejects pressure to ditch Cuba
10 AugInformanté
Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare undertook an official visit to Cuba to deepen cooperation in education, healthcare, youth development, water infrastructure, engineering and tourism
Source
“NAMIBIA is seeking to deepen cooperation with Cuba in education, healthcare, youth development, water infrastructure, engineering and tourism, as Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare undertakes an official visit to the Caribbean nation.”
Namibia, Cuba seek stronger cooperation as Ngurare visits Havana
10 AugInformanté
Ngurare called for Namibia and Cuba to move beyond political solidarity towards stronger economic cooperation
Source
“Ngurare called for Namibia and Cuba to move beyond their longstanding political solidarity towards stronger economic cooperation.”
Namibia, Cuba seek stronger cooperation as Ngurare visits Havana
10 AugNew Era
PM Elijah Ngurare arrived in Havana for a six-day official visit to deepen Namibia-Cuba fraternal bond
Source
“The PM arrived in Cuba on Thursday for a six-day official visit, which runs from 6 to 11 August.”
‘La historia me absolverá’ …Nam, Cuba bolster ties for economic independence
10 AugNew Era
Ngurare visited the Fidel Castro Centre in Havana
Source
“Ngurare also visited the Fidel Castro Centre in Havana, where he was taken through the life and political history of the Cuban revolutionary leader.”
‘La historia me absolverá’ …Nam, Cuba bolster ties for economic independence
9 AugThe Namibian
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare met with the first secretary of the Young Communist League of Cuba and her delegation
Source
“Prime minister Elijah Ngurare made the remarks when he met with the first secretary of the Young Communist League of Cuba, Meyvis Echevarria, and her delegation at the Fidel Castro Museum in Cuba on Saturday.”
Namibia is your home – Ngurare to Cuban youth
9 AugThe Namibian
Ngurare urged Cuban youth to visit Namibia for business, arts, cultural and educational exchanges
Source
“Cuban youth have been encouraged to visit Namibia for business, arts, cultural and educational exchanges.”
Namibia is your home – Ngurare to Cuban youth

Politics

Rundu launches council-owned company for revenue and development

The News

Rundu Town Council has established Rundu Town Council Commercial Services (Pty) Ltd, a wholly council-owned commercial company intended to strengthen the town's revenue base, attract investment, and support municipal service delivery. Prime Minister Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare remarked that the company belongs to residents and should prioritize public service delivery alongside generating profit, while local authorities should explore innovative financing methods to meet growing demand for infrastructure and services.

5 September 2026 · Informanté →

Yesterday

Rundu launches council-owned company for revenue and development
Rundu Town Council has established Rundu Town Council Commercial Services (Pty) Ltd, a wholly council-owned commercial company intended to strengthen the town's revenue base, attract investment, and support municipal service delivery. Prime Minister Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare remarked that the company belongs to residents and should prioritize public service delivery alongside generating profit, while local authorities should explore innovative financing methods to meet growing demand for infrastructure and services.
5 September 2026 · Informanté →
Muteka urges youth to use social media for community change
National Council vice-chairperson Emma Muteka told 42 school-going learners from all 14 regions gathered at the fourth junior National Council session that social media should be used to create meaningful change in communities, not just for entertainment, and that "followers are not the same as leadership."
5 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 4 September

Public service must come before profit, PM tells Rundu
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has said the newly launched Rundu Town Council Commercial Services should prioritise public service delivery over profit, with its success benefiting the community rather than being driven by financial gain alone.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Self-taught inventor seeks government support for local innovations
Gustaf Sakaria, a technician from Okapya village in Oshana, is appealing to the government for support to develop his mechanical and electronic inventions since 2000. He believes greater backing for local innovators could reduce Namibia's reliance on imported technology and has named a small aircraft he recently built after Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare.
4 September 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 3 September

Opposition moves to remove Speaker Kuugongelwa-Amadhila from office
The Independent Patriots for Change tabled a motion in parliament on Wednesday calling for the removal of Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, accusing her of failing to act fairly and impartially in presiding over the House. The motion triggered disorder in the chamber, and the Speaker questioned her procedural ability to rule on a matter directly concerning her own position.
3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 2 September

IPC tables unprecedented motion to remove National Assembly Speaker
The Independent Patriots for Change tabled the first-ever motion in Namibian parliamentary history seeking a vote of no confidence in National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, citing her failure to act fairly and impartially in presiding over the House.
2 September 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 1 September

Venaani demands details on government's 14-region manufacturing plan
PDM president McHenry Venaani is demanding the government disclose details about its plan to establish manufacturing and processing facilities across all 14 regions, including which projects have been identified, how they will be funded, and how many jobs are expected to be created.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
PM urges junior councillors to develop innovative solutions
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare told junior councillors from Namibia's 14 regions at the opening of the fourth Junior National Council that young people must propose new ideas to develop the country and become problem-solvers, particularly on water and sanitation challenges. He urged young Namibians to take meaningful responsibility for issues affecting them including education, jobs, climate change, and access to clean water.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister addresses Junior National Council on water and development
Prime Minister Tjitunga Ngurare delivered a keynote address to the 4th Junior National Council, urging young members from Namibia's fourteen regions to champion water, sanitation, and national development as participants in parliamentary democracy.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Open defecation affects 47% of Namibians, 71% in rural areas
According to UNICEF, 47.2% of Namibians still practise open defecation, rising to 70.9% in rural communities, a sanitation gap linked to wider inequalities in access to basic services. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said inadequate water and sanitation directly affects children's ability to live, learn and develop with dignity.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 31 August

Government advancing plan for manufacturing in all fourteen regions
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says the government is making progress on establishing manufacturing facilities across Namibia's 14 regions, each aligned with local products and economic strengths. The initiative, directed by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, aims to expand local processing, promote value addition, create jobs, and move Namibia beyond primary production.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 30 August

Ongandjera Traditional Authority transfers 60ha for food security
The Ongandjera Traditional Authority has transferred over 60 hectares of fertile land to the government to enhance agricultural production and national food security, with allocations of 9.9 hectares at Olupelengwa and 50.5 hectares at Onamatanga in the Omusati region. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare described the government-traditional authority partnership as a model for transforming available land into productive farming areas and contributing to food security.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 29 August

Prime Minister urges governors to deliver visible improvements
Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare has called on Regional Governors to use newly available resources to address practical community needs and produce visible improvements to people's lives, emphasizing that governors serve as a critical link between central government and communities and must have sufficient human and financial resources to respond to local challenges.
29 August 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 28 August

NASRIA donates N$25 million for regional development initiatives
The Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association has contributed N$25 million to strengthen the capacity of the Offices of the Regional Governors and support development across all 14 regions of Namibia. Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare stated the funds will be channelled towards productive development, with a focus on establishing factories and businesses to stimulate local economic activity.
28 August 2026 · Informanté →
NASRIA injects N$25 million into all 14 regions
The Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association has handed over N$25 million to regional governors to support productive initiatives across all 14 regions, with Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare emphasising that the funds must deliver tangible economic benefits including job creation and infrastructure improvements.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 27 August

Mercedes-Benz marks 90-year partnership with M+Z Motors
Mercedes-Benz and M+Z Motors in Windhoek celebrated three anniversaries: 140 years since Karl Benz developed the first motor car in 1886, 120 years of M+Z's existence in Namibia, and 90 years of their partnership. The event was part of Mercedes-Benz's global '140 Years/140 Places' world tour, during which the company is driving an iconic S-Class across 140 countries.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Government allocates N$40m to purchase grain from local farmers
The Prime Minister announced N$40 million in government funding to purchase grains directly from local millers through the Agricultural Marketing and Trading Agency, addressing post-harvest losses and market access challenges faced by Namibian grain farmers.
27 August 2026 · New Era →
Deputy minister urges investment in youth agricultural enterprises
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Ruthy Masake called on the private sector, traditional authorities and other stakeholders to identify and support bankable agricultural projects led by young people, noting that young Namibians need access to skills, finance, land, infrastructure and mentorship to participate effectively across the agricultural value chain.
27 August 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 26 August

Nujoma urges Namibians to draw strength from liberation heroes
At the National Commemoration of Heroes' Day at Heroes' Acre, Khomas Region Governor Sam Shafishuna Nujoma called on Namibians to draw inspiration from the bravery of liberation heroes and apply their courage to achieve shared prosperity, acknowledging the reburial of fallen freedom fighters and extending the concept of heroism to contemporary citizens including teachers, healthcare workers, and security personnel.
26 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 25 August

Government workers authorised early departure before Heroes Day
Government employees have been authorised to leave work at 13h00 on Tuesday, except those in emergency and critical services, to prepare for Heroes Day commemoration on Wednesday. The directive, issued by the Cabinet secretariat on behalf of Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, applies to executive directors, accounting officers, National Assembly and National Council officials, and other senior public servants.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 24 August

Zambezi farmers accuse Zamco of unpaid cattle deliveries
Livestock farmers in Zambezi region say the Zambezi Meat Corporation has collected 770 head of cattle since June but failed to pay for them, despite promising payment within four to seven days. The payment delays follow Meatco's handover of Katima Mulilo abattoir operations to Zamco in June, and farmers report lack of communication about the transition.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Agriculture central to NDP6 development plan, PM says
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says agriculture is foundational to Namibia's Sixth National Development Plan and must move beyond primary production to encompass full value chains. NDP6 targets Namibia producing 80% of its national food requirements by 2030, up from the current 60%.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia targets 80% food self-sufficiency by 2030
Namibia aims to produce 80% of its national food requirements by 2030, up from a current baseline of 60%, according to the Sixth National Development Plan. The government plans to shift agriculture from subsistence production toward a commercially driven sector focused on creating jobs, wealth, and sustainable livelihoods through stronger value chains, improved market access, and greater investment in agro-processing.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 20 August

DEN Foundation launches to address boys' education gap in Namibia
Research presented at the launch of the Denga Epaphras Ndaitwah Impact Foundation shows girls outnumber boys in secondary and tertiary enrolment, with boys experiencing higher repetition and school-leaving rates. The foundation aims to provide targeted interventions to address declining male participation and academic outcomes while complementing existing support for girls.
20 August 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 19 August

Environmental chamber urges Govt to abandon Kavango Link project
The Namibian Chamber of Environment has urged the government to abandon the Kavango Link project, a decades-old plan to transfer water from the Kavango River to Windhoek and central areas, arguing it is environmentally unsustainable and could strain relations with Botswana. The chamber's chief executive Chris Brown warned that the river is already exploited by unmonitored green schemes and farms.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
First Gentleman launches DEN Impact Foundation for boys, young men
The Denga Epaphras Ndaitwah (DEN) Impact Foundation, established by First Gentleman retired Lieutenant General Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, was officially launched to empower Namibia's boys and young men through education, sport, agriculture, vocational training and mentorship. The foundation's four key pillars are agriculture, sport, education, and vocational and technical training.
19 August 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 17 August

Zambezi farmers demand Meatco return to run closed abattoir
Livestock farmers in the Zambezi region staged a demonstration calling for government intervention after Meatco handed over management of the Katima Mulilo abattoir to Zambezi Meat Cooperation in June; the abattoir has remained closed pending regulatory and operational requirements, leaving farmers without a formal market.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
PM Ngurare reassures Namibian students facing hardships in Cuba
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare visited Namibian students in Havana and heard complaints about electricity shortages and poor hostel food disrupting their studies. He pledged that the government would not abandon them, praising their resilience despite the difficult conditions.
17 August 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 16 August

Namibia and Cuba to develop water infrastructure cooperation
Namibia is set to sign a memorandum of understanding with Cuba on water harvesting and distribution, with technical expertise to develop canals, tunnels and other infrastructure to move floodwater from regions prone to flooding to water-scarce areas across nine regions.
16 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Friday 14 August

Namibian PM honours Castro, reaffirms Cuba solidarity
Prime Minister Tjitunga Ngurare, speaking at a colloquium marking Fidel Castro's centenary, delivered a statement from President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasizing Namibia's historical ties to Cuba and its recent support for ending the economic blockade, noting that Namibia was among 136 nations that called for the blockade's end.
14 August 2026 · The Namibian →