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Hans Haikali

Veteran filmmaker who established the Creative Industry Institute Africa to address gaps in Namibia's creative ecosystem, particularly distribution and monetisation.

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What’s been said

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

  1. May 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Deputy works minister Hans Haikali says UPP levy is fair because non-users are not forced to subsidise it for users

    Source

    “"The UPP levy is fair because non-users are not forced to subsidise it for the users, while it also encourages people to use resources wisely.”

    90 cents cargo levy for cross-border transporters

  3. The Namibian

    Hans Haikali says Namibia has been subsidising resources since 2010 for WBCG interim secretariat

    Source

    “"It's worth noting that, as part of its contribution to the Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) agreement, Namibia has been the only country subsidising resources since 2010 (for and on behalf of all three member states) to the WBCG interim secretariat.”

    90 cents cargo levy for cross-border transporters
  4. April 2026

  5. The Namibian

    Hans Haikali led the delegation of transport ministers at Wenela Border Post

    Source

    “The delegation was led by Namibia's deputy minister of works and transport, Hans Haikali, Zambian minister of transport and logistics Frank Tayali and the Democratic Republic of Congo's deputy prime minister and minister of transport, communications and roads, Jean-Pierre Bemba.”

    SADC ministers launch user pays model at Wenela Border Post

  6. The Namibian

    Haikali said the corridor management institution is vital in facilitating movement of goods, services and persons

    Source

    “In his remarks, Haikali said the corridor management institution made up of these countries is vital in facilitating the movement of goods, services and persons by "simplifying and harmonising the requirements and controls that govern the movements of goods and persons."”

    SADC ministers launch user pays model at Wenela Border Post

  7. The Namibian

    Hans Haikali was appointed deputy minister of works and transport

    Source

    “Hans Haikali, Etayi constituency councillor and now deputy minister of works and transport, said his new role is a great responsibility and he trusts he will carry out the duties he has been assigned.”

    President Nandi-Ndaitwah urges new deputy ministers to deliver on NDP6
Business

Namibia, Zambia, DRC introduce 90-cent cargo levy

The News

Namibia, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo have jointly launched a user-pays principle levy of 90 cents per tonne on all cross-border cargo along the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi corridor, effective 1 April. The levy is intended to address infrastructure gaps, border inefficiencies and procedural bottlenecks while funding sustainable maintenance and operations.

Why it matters

New regional cargo levy on the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi corridor will directly affect cross-border trade costs and logistics.

2 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 2 May

  1. Namibia, Zambia, DRC introduce 90-cent cargo levy

    Namibia, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo have jointly launched a user-pays principle levy of 90 cents per tonne on all cross-border cargo along the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi corridor, effective 1 April. The levy is intended to address infrastructure gaps, border inefficiencies and procedural bottlenecks while funding sustainable maintenance and operations.

    2 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 30 April

  1. SADC ministers launch user-pays funding model at Wenela Border Post

    Transport ministers from Namibia, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo launched the user pays principle funding model at the Wenela Border Post in the Zambezi region, designed to ensure fairness and efficiency by requiring direct users to pay for services. The model supports the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lumbumbashi Agreement and aims to facilitate movement of goods, services and persons through simplified controls and harmonised requirements.

    30 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 7 April

  1. President appoints new ministerial and deputy ministerial officials

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed several new officials to ministerial and deputy ministerial positions, including Charles Mubita as minister in the Presidency, Hambeleleni Ndjaleka as deputy minister of health and social services, and others to various portfolio positions across government departments.

    7 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. President appoints new minister and deputy ministers

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced the appointment of Charles Mubita as minister in the presidency, eight deputy ministers across various portfolios, and an adviser to the minister of defence and veterans affairs, with the aim of strengthening governance and coordination.

    7 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 3 April

  1. President appoints minister and deputy ministers to strengthen government

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Charles Mubita as Minister in the Presidency and Moses //Khumub as Deputy Minister in the Office of the Vice President, along with seven deputy ministers and an advisor to the Defence and Veterans Affairs Minister. The President said the appointments are intended to strengthen the Executive arm and improve institutional coordination and service delivery.

    3 April 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 2 April

  1. President appoints seven new deputy ministers nationwide

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced the appointment of seven new deputy ministers across various portfolios including health, transport, environment, and justice, as part of efforts to strengthen governance and accelerate service delivery.

    2 April 2026 · Informanté →

  2. President urges new deputy ministers to deliver on NDP6

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed a new minister, seven deputy ministers, and an adviser, urging them to deliver measurable progress on infrastructure, healthcare, safety, job creation, and public services as outlined in the sixth National Development Plan. The appointees, all elected councillors from the 2025 regional council elections, have accepted their roles with commitments to follow principles of pragmatism, integrity, and accountability.

    2 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 13 January

  1. Omusati Regional Council assigns councillors to oversee line ministries

    The Omusati Regional Council has designated regional councillors to oversee and coordinate line ministry programmes for the 2025-2030 period, aiming to strengthen service delivery, accountability and effective implementation of government initiatives. The council has identified key development priorities including infrastructure, water and sanitation, education, health, youth empowerment, food security and economic diversification.

    13 January 2026 · New Era →

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