Also known as: Ambassador Emilia Mkusa
Secretary to Cabinet who announced leadership appointments in the Prime Minister's Bureau, including Toivo Ndjebela's designation in October 2026.
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The Namibian
Secretary to Cabinet Emilia Mkusa says Namibia has no specific protocols governing burial of former first spouses
“Secretary to Cabinet Emilia Mkusa says Namibia has no specific protocols governing the burial of former first spouses and is still considering the appropriate arrangements.”
Namibia has no funeral protocols for first spousesThe Namibian
Secretary to Cabinet Emilia Mkusa announced Ndjebela's appointment and Sindimba's appointment
“Secretary to Cabinet Emilia Mkusa announced Ndjebela's appointment in a statement on Friday, as well as that of Cabinet Secretariat executive director Petrus Sindimba as acting accounting officer in the Office of the Prime Minister.”
Toivi Ndjebela appointed deputy executive director in PM’s bureauWindhoek Observer
Ambassador Emilia Mkusa appointed Sindimba as Acting Accounting Officer
“Secretary to the Cabinet, Ambassador Emilia Mkusa, appointed Sindimba to assume the functions and full responsibilities of acting Accounting Officer from 1 October to 31 December 2026.”
Ndjebela lands senior role in Prime Minister’s BureauThe Namibian
Ambassador Emilia Mkusa is Secretary to Cabinet
“Ambassador Emilia Mkusa, Secretary to Cabinet; Service Chiefs; Senior Government Officials;”
President Nandi-Ndaitwah Charges Ambassador-Designate to Advance Namibia’s Interests in SwitzerlandWindhoek Observer
Secretary to Cabinet Ambassador Emilia Mkusa said recruitment and personnel decisions directly affect government's ability to deliver services
“Secretary to Cabinet Ambassador Emilia Mkusa said recruitment and personnel decisions directly affect the government's ability to deliver services.”
‘Common sense cannot be legislated’ – NgurareThe Namibian
Cabinet secretary and spokesperson Emilia Mkusa said observing the prayer day is voluntary for all Namibians
“Cabinet secretary and spokesperson Emilia Mkusa yesterday told The Namibian that observing and attending the day is voluntary for all Namibians.”
Namibia to pause for National Prayer DayThe Namibian
Secretary to Cabinet Emilia Mkusa announced in a circular that early release applies to all staff members except emergency services
“In a circular dated 25 August, secretary to Cabinet Emilia Mkusa says prime minister Elijah Ngurare had authorised the arrangement.”
Government workers get early knock-offThe Namibian
Secretary to the Cabinet Emilia Mkusa has declined to say whether the Cabinet had approved of or discussed the task force
“Secretary to the Cabinet Emilia Mkusa has declined to say whether the Cabinet had approved of or discussed the task force.”
SOE pay review panel surrounded by confusionThe 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’ AcreSecretary to Cabinet Emilia Mkusa says Namibia has no specific protocols governing the burial of former first spouses and is currently considering appropriate arrangements, following the death of former first lady Penehupifo Pohamba, aged 78. It remains unclear whether she will be accorded a state funeral or national honours, as the president is yet to decide.
21 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Secretary to Cabinet Emilia Mkusa says Namibia has no specific protocols governing the burial of former first spouses and is currently considering appropriate arrangements, following the death of former first lady Penehupifo Pohamba, aged 78. It remains unclear whether she will be accorded a state funeral or national honours, as the president is yet to decide.
21 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Secretary to Cabinet Emilia Mkusa announced that veteran journalist and former Namibian Sun editor Toivo Ndjebela has been appointed deputy executive director in the Prime Minister's Bureau, effective 1 October. Cabinet Secretariat executive director Petrus Sindimba was also named acting accounting officer in the Office of the Prime Minister for the same date through 31 December.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Veteran journalist Toivo Ndjebela has been appointed deputy executive director in the Prime Minister's bureau, effective 1 October 2026. The appointment accompanies leadership changes in the Office of the Prime Minister, including Petrus Sindimba's designation as Acting Accounting Officer for Vote 2 through December 2026.
2 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah commissioned Ms Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati as Ambassador to Switzerland and Permanent Representative to the UN Office at Geneva, charging her to advance and protect Namibia's national interests.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →
At the launch of the Namibia Country Sport Profile research publication and sports seminar, Education Minister Dr. Sanet L. Steenkamp called for professionalisation and commercialisation of Namibia's sport sector, describing the profile as a reflective document for the nation's sporting development.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered a keynote address at the opening of the First State of Justice Summit, calling for an efficient, accessible and trusted justice sector.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed the National Prayer Day Against Gender-Based Violence and Gruesome Killings in Khomas Region, emphasizing that as a nation Namibia is being haunted by different evils and seeking divine intervention for behavioural change. She noted that a similar prayer day was held 12 years earlier in 2014 under then-President Pohamba, and questioned what more must be done to address the ongoing harmful impact of violence against women and children.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has warned that Namibia's public-service recruitment system risks being undermined by tribalism, favouritism and corruption, alleging that some jobs are decided before interview panels meet and that some applicants have paid panel members for positions. He also raised concerns about some divisions and departments being dominated by people from the same linguistic group, and urged HR practitioners to ensure diversity when appointing panels and staff.
8 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Vice president Lucia Witbooi has urged all Namibians, including alcohol outlets and gambling houses, to observe a National Prayer Day on 12 September across all 14 regions, focusing on behavioural change to address killings, gender-based violence, and road accidents.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Confusion surrounds the status of an 11-member task force chaired by Joseph Diescho, established to review governance and human resource matters at state-owned enterprises. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare reportedly cancelled the task force after it found its mandate duplicated prior work, though task force member Conrad Lutombi says it was merely put on hold while the government reviews completed recommendations.
12 August 2026 · 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.
3 August 2026 · 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 →