UN Resident Coordinator in Namibia, advocating for coordinated job creation strategies, women's economic participation, and sustainable development.
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UN Resident Coordinator in Namibia Hopolang Phororo described the initiative as an investment in resilience
“UN Resident Coordinator in Namibia, Hopolang Phororo, described the initiative as an investment in resilience, emphasising that it supports efforts to protect communities facing increasing health and climate-related risks.”
N$18.4 million Japanese aid to strengthen Namibia’s health servicesNew Era
Hopolang Phororo is United Nations Resident Coordinator in Namibia
“*Hopolang Phororo is a United Nations Resident Coordinator in Namibia.”
Opinion – From promise to practice: Rethinking Namibia’s jobs conversationThe Namibian
UN resident coordinator Hopolang Phororo said representation alone does not define equality
“United Nations resident coordinator Hopolang Phororo says representation alone does not define equality.”
Representation alone does not define equality – UN resident coordinatorThe Namibian
Phororo said equality is realised when every woman has access to opportunities, economic power, safety and justice
“She says equality is realised when every woman has access to opportunities, economic power, safety and justice.”
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21 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A personal account explores the author's experience with alopecia, reflecting on her late mother's hair loss and her own journey with thinning and baldness at the crown, and how she learned to embrace the condition.
21 September 2026 · The Namibian →
One Economy Foundation executive chairperson Monica Geingos has called for greater tolerance of youth organisations that fail and for stronger investment and collaboration between young people and older generations. She made the remarks at a panel discussion on youth leadership in Windhoek, noting that young Namibians face high unemployment and challenges moving into sustainable employment and entrepreneurship.
14 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Monica Geingos, executive chairperson of One Economy Foundation, called for greater tolerance of youth organisations that fail and urged investment in youth-led ideas and intergenerational collaboration. She said young people should not wait for perfect conditions to take up leadership roles, as they face high unemployment with 44.4% joblessness among those aged 15 to 34.
14 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse told the Second International Conference on Finance and Sustainable Business that Namibia's energy transition need not choose between petroleum development and green energy, but should convert finite petroleum resources into lasting assets like skills, institutions, and renewable energy capacity.
12 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The government has urged development partners to align financial and technical support with the country's Strategy for the Transformation of the Agri-food Sector, emphasising that implementation delays could undermine food security and job creation goals. Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani stated the country is entering a critical implementation phase requiring coordinated investment and that transformation cannot be achieved by government alone.
28 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The government and international partners, launching the GEF-UNIDO Namibia Child Project, emphasised that Namibia's green hydrogen transition must create opportunities for women, young people and local communities. The project aims to strengthen the country's policy framework, institutional capacity, technical readiness and environmental safeguards as it positions itself as a green hydrogen producer.
10 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
About 140 pupils from six Windhoek schools visited United Nations House to participate in the annual UN4U and Sustainable Development Goals educational outreach programme. UN resident coordinator Hopolang Phororo challenged them to think critically about changes needed in their communities, with pupils identifying issues including poverty, unemployment, pollution, water shortages, climate change, healthcare access, and education.
21 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Namibia has called for stronger coordination and expanded support for small businesses to help Namibia achieve its target of creating 500,000 jobs. According to the Namibia Statistics Agency, youth unemployment stood at around 44% in 2023.
9 May 2026 · Informanté →
The One Economy Foundation held a media summit on Friday to educate journalists on ethical reporting on gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health, and mental health. Speakers emphasised that responsible journalism can humanise stories and strengthen empathy, while cautioning that insensitive reporting may expose survivors to further trauma and stigma.
9 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian publishes an opinion piece questioning whether Namibia's national conversation on jobs is aligned with its goal to create 500,000 jobs, given youth unemployment around 44% in 2023 and policies like expanded free tertiary education that will increase labour market entrants.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Japan, the UN, and global partners have launched major investments to strengthen Namibia's health system, including three key projects focused on emergency preparedness, disease prevention, and diagnostic capacity. The initiatives, valued at approximately N$18.4 million, will benefit more than 118,000 people across eight hospitals and vulnerable regions including Kunene, Omusati, and Otjozondjupa.
22 April 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has welcomed a N$18.4 million support package from Japan aimed at strengthening health systems, improving diagnostic capacity, and enhancing public health emergency preparedness. The assistance includes medical equipment for cancer diagnosis and outbreak response, and is expected to benefit over 118,000 people across eight hospitals while improving water, sanitation, and hygiene access for more than 14,000 people.
19 April 2026 · Informanté →
According to UN Resident Coordinator Hopolang Phororo, while Namibia has launched numerous job creation initiatives and aims to create 500,000 jobs, fragmented efforts without shared tracking and coordination are failing to deliver impact at scale. Phororo argues that the country must shift from launching new programmes to aligning existing ones with clear accountability for results, particularly in supporting small enterprises to grow and survive beyond their early years.
2 April 2026 · New Era →
UN resident coordinator Hopolang Phororo warned during International Women's Day commemoration that while Namibia ranks eighth globally in gender equality, genuine equality requires more than representation—women need full economic participation and freedom from violence and discrimination. She noted that one in three women in relationships have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional violence, and called for stronger law enforcement and changes in social attitudes.
9 March 2026 · The Namibian →
PDM leader McHenry Venaani has suggested the government create an investment fund rather than spending roughly N$2 billion annually from the national budget to pay war veterans, struggle kids, and SWATF members. Venaani also called for intra-national dialogue to resolve pre-independence compensation matters involving various veteran groups who have been seeking government recognition and benefits.
28 January 2026 · New Era →
The UN Resident Coordinator has stated that the UN's role in the 1989 voluntary repatriation of Namibian exiles ended three decades ago and that all available funds were fully utilised and accounted for. The statement comes after refugees camping outside SWAPO headquarters demanded clarification on claims that N$21.7 million allocated by the UN for repatriated exiles was given to SWAPO but never distributed to beneficiaries, claims that SWAPO says it cannot substantiate with evidence.
21 January 2026 · Informanté →
The United Nations says all repatriation funds for former Namibian liberation war refugees were used and accounted for, dismissing claims of missing financial assistance from a group of over 400 returnees who have been protesting since October 2025. UN officials state the organization's role was limited to repatriation assistance, while rehabilitation and resettlement responsibility lies with the Namibian government.
20 January 2026 · The Namibian →