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Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare

Also known as: Dr Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare · Prime Minister Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare · Prime Minister Dr Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare · Dr. Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare · Right Honourable Dr. Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare · The Right Honourable Dr. Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare

Prime Minister of Namibia who opened the Fourth Junior National Council session and launched the Erongo SUNAM Desalination project.

2026-06-272026-09-18

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare is Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia

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    The Right Honourable Dr. Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare, Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia;

    Fritz Hangue Pledges Inclusive Leadership as Chairperson of the Fourth Junior National Council
  3. The Namibian

    Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare is Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia

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    Right Honourable Dr. Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare, Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia

    National Council Chairperson Lukas Muha Highlights Youth Leadership and Civic Engagement at Junior National Council
  4. The Namibian

    The Right Honourable Dr. Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare delivered the keynote address

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    Allow me to express our sincere appreciation to the Right Honourable Dr. Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare, Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia, for honouring us with his presence and delivering the keynote address

    Junior MP Emma Tangi Muteka Urges Youth to Turn Their Voices and Influence into Action
  5. Informanté

    Prime Minister Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare called on young Namibians to help develop practical solutions to the country's water and sanitation challenges

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    Prime Minister Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare has called on young Namibians to help develop practical solutions to the country's water and sanitation challenges as the Fourth Junior National Council begins its first session in Windhoek.

    Junior National Council focuses on universal water, sanitation access
  6. Informanté

    Ngurare officially opened the session at the National Council Chamber

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    Ngurare officially opened the session at the National Council Chamber, bringing together 42 young Namibians from all 14 regions to deliberate on issues affecting children and young people.

    Junior National Council focuses on universal water, sanitation access
  7. August 2026
  8. Windhoek Observer

    Prime Minister Dr Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare officially launched the DEN Impact Foundation

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    Prime Minister Dr Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare, who officially launched the Den Impact Foundation, said the research made it clear that more needed to be done to address boys' educational challenges.

    YOUNG OBSERVER | Boy-child faces a three-decade education gap
  9. Windhoek Observer

    Prime Minister Dr Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare officially launched the foundation at a ceremony attended by President and other stakeholders

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    The foundation was officially launched by Prime Minister Dr Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare at a ceremony attended by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Vice President Lucia Witbooi, government officials, academics, business representatives and other stakeholders.

    YOUNG OBSERVER | First Gentleman launches foundation to tackle youth challenges
  10. July 2026
  11. Windhoek Observer

    Prime Minister Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare officially launched the Erongo SUNAM Desalination (Pty) Ltd and its N$2.1 billion water security project on 24 June 2026

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    Prime Minister Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare officially launched the Erongo SUNAM Desalination (Pty) Ltd and its accompanying N$2.1 billion water security project on 24 June 2026.

    OBSERVER COASTAL | Namibia launches N$2.1b desalination project to secure water future
  12. June 2026
  13. Informanté

    Prime Minister Dr Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare officially launched Erongo SUNAM Desalination (Pty) Ltd and the Erongo SUNAM Desalination Project

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    THE Prime Minister, Dr Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare, has officially launched Erongo SUNAM Desalination (Pty) Ltd and the Erongo SUNAM Desalination Project – a joint venture between NamWater and Swakop Uranium that aims to deliver about 20 million cubic metres of desalinated water annually.

    Prime Minister launches N$2.1 billion Erongo SUNAM desalination project

Yesterday

  1. Nandi-Ndaitwah urges solidarity with Cuba amid challenges

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for continued solidarity with Cuba at a gala dinner, emphasizing Namibia's enduring bonds with Cuba forged through their shared liberation struggle and historical sacrifices.

    21 hours ago · The Namibian

Sunday 13 September

  1. Namibia honours late liberation struggle veteran Shityuwete

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah honoured late Colonel Helao Joseph Shityuwete, a former Robben Island political prisoner who spent 16 years imprisoned for his role in Namibia's liberation struggle, saying his legacy should inspire future generations.

    13 September 2026 · Informanté

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Fritz Hangue assumes Junior National Council chairperson role

    Fritz Hangue has been appointed Chairperson of the Fourth Junior National Council and pledged inclusive leadership, committing to create a space where all members feel heard and their perspectives are expressed freely and respectfully.

    1 September 2026 · The Namibian

  2. National Council Chairperson opens fourth Junior National Council session

    National Council Chairperson Lukas Muha opened the 1st Session of the 4th Junior National Council (JNC) on 31 August, which runs until 04 September 2026. The JNC, formalised in 2013 and inaugurated in 2017, serves as a platform for school-going youth to express views and debate issues of community, regional, national and international importance, while nurturing leadership qualities and promoting civic engagement.

    1 September 2026 · The Namibian

  3. Junior MP Muteka urges youth to transform voices into action

    Junior National Council member Emma Tangi Muteka delivered remarks at the close of the 1st Session of the 4th Junior National Council, emphasizing that young Namibians who participate in the programme do not simply participate but contribute, challenge, and lead. The session focused on universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene for Namibian children.

    1 September 2026 · The Namibian

  4. Junior National Council convenes on water and sanitation access

    Prime Minister Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare has opened the Fourth Junior National Council session in Windhoek, bringing together 42 young Namibians from all 14 regions to deliberate on universal water and sanitation access. The session runs from 31 August to 3 September and focuses on developing practical solutions to the country's water and sanitation challenges.

    1 September 2026 · Informanté

Friday 21 August

  1. Namibian boys show lower grades, higher dropout rates than girls

    Research by UNAM found that more Namibian boys than girls repeat grades and leave school early, while women have made up the majority of tertiary students and graduates for over three decades. Male learners had a promotion rate of 75.1% versus 78.4% for females, a repetition rate of 18.5% versus 14.7%, and a school-leaving rate of 6.3% versus 4.9%.

    21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer

  2. First Gentleman launches foundation for youth education, sports, agriculture

    The First Gentleman, Lt Gen (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, has launched the DEN Impact Foundation, an independent non-profit organisation aimed at addressing challenges facing Namibian youth through education, sports, agriculture and vocational training, operating under a four-year strategic plan with four strategic pillars.

    21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Thursday 2 July

  1. Namibia launches N$2.1 billion Erongo desalination water security project

    Prime Minister Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare officially launched the Erongo SUNAM Desalination project on 24 June 2026, a N$2.1 billion initiative developed over more than two decades to address water scarcity and support economic growth.

    2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Saturday 27 June

  1. PM launches N$2.1 billion desalination project in Erongo

    Prime Minister Ngurare has officially launched the Erongo SUNAM Desalination Project, a joint venture between NamWater and Swakop Uranium valued at N$2.1 billion that aims to deliver about 20 million cubic metres of desalinated water annually. The project, financed through a 70/30 shareholding structure with Government commitment of N$200 million in equity, is expected to reach financial close in July 2026 and begin commercial operations in June 2028.

    27 June 2026 · Informanté

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