Regional councillor who urged Etayi residents to commercialise cultural heritage for economic opportunity at the 2026 annual regional cultural festival.
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Windhoek Observer
Hans Haikali urged residents to turn cultural heritage into economic opportunity
“The call was made by Etayi constituency regional councilor Hans Haikali, whose remarks were delivered on his behalf by Joseph Nenghwaya, during the opening of the 2026 Etayi annual regional cultural festival at Iipandayaamiti Combined School on Monday.”
Culture can create jobs and wealth, Etayi festival toldWindhoek Observer
Hans Haikali said culture should contribute to socio-economic upliftment of communities
“Haikali said culture should not only be preserved and celebrated, but should also contribute to the socio-economic upliftment of communities across the region's 12 constituencies.”
Culture can create jobs and wealth, Etayi festival toldWindhoek Observer
Hans Haikali convened urgent meeting with local officials, engineers, and contractors to assess road infrastructure in Walvis Bay
“Renthia Kaimbi Deputy minister of works and transport, Hans Haikali, convened an urgent meeting with local government officials, engineers, and private contractors yesterday to assess the state of road infrastructure projects in Walvis Bay and to devise solutions for persistent challenges affecting the town's road network.”
OBSERVER COASTAL | Works deputy minister assesses Walvis Bay’s road infrastructure challengesWindhoek Observer
Hans Haikali stressed that collaboration among all parties is essential and called for practical, sustainable approaches to accelerate infrastructure delivery
“Haikali stressed that collaboration among all these parties is not optional but essential, as he called for practical, sustainable approaches to accelerate infrastructure delivery.”
OBSERVER COASTAL | Works deputy minister assesses Walvis Bay’s road infrastructure challengesThe Namibian
Deputy works minister Hans Haikali says UPP levy is fair because non-users are not forced to subsidise it for users
“"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 transportersThe Namibian
Hans Haikali says Namibia has been subsidising resources since 2010 for WBCG interim secretariat
“"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 transportersThe Namibian
Hans Haikali led the delegation of transport ministers at Wenela Border Post
“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 PostThe Namibian
Haikali said the corridor management institution is vital in facilitating movement of goods, services and persons
“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 PostThe Namibian
Hans Haikali was appointed deputy minister of works and transport
“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 NDP6At the opening of the 2026 Etayi annual regional cultural festival, regional councilor Hans Haikali urged residents to turn cultural heritage into economic opportunity through creating jobs and generating income from cultural products and services. He also encouraged communities to use Namibia's cultural diversity as a strength for national unity rather than division.
15 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
At the opening of the 2026 Etayi annual regional cultural festival, regional councilor Hans Haikali urged residents to turn cultural heritage into economic opportunity through creating jobs and generating income from cultural products and services. He also encouraged communities to use Namibia's cultural diversity as a strength for national unity rather than division.
15 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare is visiting Cuba (6–11 August 2026) to deepen cooperation in education, healthcare, youth development, water infrastructure, engineering and tourism. Ngurare called for the two countries to move beyond longstanding political solidarity towards stronger economic ties and people-to-people exchanges.
10 August 2026 · Informanté →
Seven regional councillors have been appointed to deputy ministerial positions by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. While some constituents praise their councillors, others express concern about whether local leaders can balance their ministerial roles with regional council responsibilities, with critics citing limited community engagement.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Deputy Minister of Works and Transport convened an urgent meeting with local government officials, engineers, and contractors in Walvis Bay to assess road infrastructure challenges and devise solutions. Engineers identified geotechnical conditions, high groundwater levels, aging underground services, and heavy port traffic as obstacles to road construction and maintenance.
11 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →