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.

July 2026
21 JulInformanté
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare highlighted reconciliation, youth empowerment and economic cooperation as key summit outcomes
Source
“PRIME Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare has highlighted reconciliation, youth empowerment and economic cooperation as key outcomes of his participation in the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Summit, saying peace remains essential for Africa's development and prosperity.”
Ngurare highlights peace, youth empowerment after UNAOC Summit
21 JulInformanté
Ngurare represented President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the UNAOC Summit
Source
“Ngurare returned from the summit, where he represented President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah after receiving an invitation from Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço for Namibia to participate in the high-level gathering focused on advancing peace, dialogue and respect among cultures and religions.”
Ngurare highlights peace, youth empowerment after UNAOC Summit
20 JulThe Namibian
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare declared sanitation a state of emergency last month.
Source
“Prime minister Elijah Ngurare last month declared sanitation a state of emergency.”
Lack of sanitation slows development goal progress
16 JulThe Namibian
Prime minister Elijah Ngurare conducted surprise oversight visit to NSFAF
Source
“This comes after prime minister Elijah Ngurare conducted a surprise oversight visit to the fund.”
Students to receive NSFAF payments by month-end
15 JulThe Namibian
Prime minister Elijah Ngurare announced in parliament government treating sanitation and housing as urgent with N$34 million allocated
Source
“Last month prime minister Elijah Ngurare announced in parliament that the government is treating the country's sanitation and housing challenges as a matter of urgency following the allocation of N$34 million for this purpose.”
The priceof relief
2 JulThe Namibian
Prime minister Elijah Ngurare urged public institutions to make use of TVET graduates for minor maintenance work
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“Prime minister Elijah Ngurare has urged public institutions to make use of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) graduates for minor maintenance work.”
Ngurare urges Govt to use TVET graduates for minor maintenance work
2 JulThe Namibian
Ngurare called for stronger synergy among executive directors and their political heads
Source
“He called for stronger synergy among executive directors and their political heads, saying it will improve governance and service delivery for the benefit of all.”
Ngurare urges Govt to use TVET graduates for minor maintenance work
2 JulWindhoek Observer
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare challenged executive directors to end culture of poor implementation, weak accountability and wasteful public spending
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“Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has challenged executive directors to end what he described as a culture of poor implementation, weak accountability and wasteful public spending, warning that the government can no longer afford unfinished projects, delayed service delivery and institutions working in isolation if it is to meet the expectations of Namibians.”
Ngurare cracks whip on poor public service delivery
2 JulWindhoek Observer
Ngurare expressed concern over abandoned capital projects across the country
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“Ngurare expressed concern over abandoned capital projects across the country, saying incomplete roads, schools, clinics, hospitals, housing projects and water infrastructure had become symbols of failed service delivery and squandered public resources.”
Ngurare cracks whip on poor public service delivery
1 JulThe Namibian
Prime minister Elijah Ngurare appointed 11-member task force to review salary structures across public enterprises
Source
“Prime minister Elijah Ngurare last week appointed an 11-member task force to spend three months reviewing salary structures, board remuneration and executive recruitment across public enterprises.”
Parastatal salary task force could miss ‘real problem’

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 →