Also known as: Ambassador Emilia Mkusa
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The Namibian
Emilia Mkusa says public sector awards promote culture of excellence in public sector
“Nipam governing council chairperson Emilia Mkusa says countries that invest in developing their public servants are better positioned to build responsive, accountable institutions.”
Health ministry wins overall public sector awardThe Namibian
Secretary to Cabinet Emilia Mkusa confirmed to The Namibian that remains will be exhumed and reburied at Heroes' Acre
“Secretary to Cabinet Emilia Mkusa confirmed to The Namibian yesterday that the remains will be exhumed and reburied at Heroes' Acre alongside Tuhadeleni, Shifidi and several others.”
Ex-political prisoners to be reburied at Heroes’ AcreThe Namibian
Cabinet secretary Emilia Mkusa says the reduction was aimed at aligning with Kovambo Nujoma's benefits
“Cabinet secretary Emilia Mkusa says the decision to reduce the number of staff members and vehicles allocated to former first lady Monica Geingos was aimed at aligning her benefits with those of former first lady Kovambo Nujoma.”
Cabinet secretary defends Geingos’ staff, vehicle reductionInformanté
Ambassador Emilia Mkusa announced the transfer of Petrus Sindimba
“This change, effective Friday, 1 May 2026, was announced by the Secretary to the Cabinet, Ambassador Emilia Mkusa.”
Petrus Sindimba transferred to Office of the Prime MinisterThe Namibian
Secretary to the Cabinet Emilia Mkusa says she is not aware of any decision regarding the matter
“Secretary to the Cabinet Emilia Mkusa says she is not aware of any decision regarding the matter.”
Nida fears collapse over N$3-billion asset transfer orderThe Namibian
Emilia Mkusa issued an urgent letter to Meatco demanding an explanation for the missing animals
“Secretary to Cabinet Emilia Mkusa previously issued an urgent letter to Meatco demanding an explanation for the missing animals.”
Former Meatco chief executive charged over missing cattleThe Namibian
Cabinet secretary Emilia Mkusa acknowledged economic issues but commended parties for reaching agreement
“Mkusa acknowledged the economic issues but commended the parties for reaching an agreement in the best interests of all public servants.”
Govt to cover 100% for medical aidInformanté
Ambassador Emilia Mkusa commended the longstanding spirit of cooperation between government and trade unions
“Speaking at the signing ceremony, Secretary to the Cabinet, Ambassador Emilia Mkusa, commended the longstanding spirit of cooperation between government and trade unions.”
Public servants granted 5% salary increaseThe Namibian
Cabinet secretary Emilia Mkusa applauded all unions involved in the negotiations
“Cabinet secretary Emilia Mkusa applauded all unions involved in the negotiations, saying that the increments were done for the benefit of civil servants and that it shows the government's commitment in taking care of civil servants.”
Govt, unions sign civil servants' salary increaseThe Ministry of Health and Social Services won the overall award at Nipam's second public sector awards ceremony in Windhoek, recognized for investing in professional development and employee capacity building. The ceremony also celebrated 38 public servants who completed Nipam's accredited management programmes at NQF levels 6, 7 and 8.
19 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services won the overall award at Nipam's second public sector awards ceremony in Windhoek, recognized for investing in professional development and employee capacity building. The ceremony also celebrated 38 public servants who completed Nipam's accredited management programmes at NQF levels 6, 7 and 8.
19 hours ago · The Namibian →
The remains of anti-apartheid activists Immanuel Shifidi and Eliaser Tuhadeleni have been exhumed from burial sites in Windhoek and Endola and will be reburied at Heroes' Acre, along with former Swapo MP Nathanael Maxuilili and several others. The exhumations were carried out by the Namibian Defence Force, though Maxuilili's family says it had not been formally informed of the process.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Cabinet has decided to reduce Monica Geingos' staff from seven to three and state vehicles from three to two, effective 1 June, aligning her benefits with those of former first lady Kovambo Nujoma. Some of the dismissed staff members have reportedly approached the labour commissioner alleging unfair dismissal and unfair labour practices.
14 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Cabinet has reduced the benefits of former first lady Monica Geingos, limiting her to three household staff members and two state-sponsored vehicles effective 1 June, down from her current seven employees. The new policy applies to former first ladies whose husbands die before them, but does not affect founding first lady Kovambo Nujoma.
12 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Petrus Sindimba, Executive Director of the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, has been reassigned to the Office of the Prime Minister, Cabinet Secretariat, as Executive Director Grade 1 without accounting responsibilities, effective 1 May 2026, following a Public Service Commission recommendation.
5 May 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Industrial Development Agency is fighting a government directive to transfer 154 properties worth about N$3 billion to a new Public Asset Management Agency, warning that the assets are central to its funding and operations. The transfer, allegedly mandated by Cabinet as part of state asset restructuring, has raised fears about job losses and the agency's existence.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Meat Corporation of Namibia acting chief executive Patrick Liebenberg faces 26 disciplinary charges, including allegations of misappropriating over N$5.5 million and fraud linked to 900 missing cattle. The charges include forging agreements, falsifying livestock records, and instructing staff to move cattle during an audit to mislead auditors, with Meatco also filing a High Court case against him.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The government will pay 100% of medical aid for civil servants from 1 April, removing a 5% levy previously charged to service providers, while civil servants and senior officials must use public hospitals. The change follows an agreement between public sector unions and the Cabinet, and includes salary increments of 5% for most grades effective 1 April this year, with a further 5% increase from 2027.
27 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Public servants will receive a 5% salary increase from 1 April 2026 under a new salary adjustment agreement signed by the Government Negotiation Team and recognised trade unions. Grades 15 and 14 will receive a flat N$700 monthly increase, while Grades 13 to 1 receive 5%, with a further 5% increase for all grades from April 2027 and a 7% transport allowance increase from April 2027.
26 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian government, Napwu, and Nantu have signed a salary adjustment agreement granting civil servants a flat N$700 monthly increase for grades 14–15 in 2026/27 and 5% increases for grades 13–1 across both 2026/27 and 2027/28, along with a 7% transport adjustment and removal of the 5% medical aid levy.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →