Lilani Brinkman

2026-01-202026-10-21

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February 2026
24 FebNew Era
Independent Patriots for Change parliamentarian Lilani Brinkman questioned Luvindao on the legalities of the N$15 million backed innovation hub
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“Meanwhile, Luvindao was questioned on 11 September 2025 by Independent Patriots for Change parliamentarian Lilani Brinkman about the legalities of the N$15 million backed innovation hub, which this publication reported included approximately a N$3 million grant from the European Union and Germany to produce essential laboratory consumables, including virus specimen tubes and urine/stool cups.”
NIP’s manufacturing hub above board – Luvindao

Politics

Parliamentarian warns against overlooking men in employment equity

The News

NUDO's Vetaruhe Kandorozu told the National Assembly that employment equity efforts should balance opportunities for both men and women, citing examples of institutions with female-dominated senior management. IPC member Lucia Mbuti countered that the Employment Equity Commission must address historical workplace injustices and promote fairer working environments including for employees with disabilities.

15 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 15 October

Parliamentarian warns against overlooking men in employment equity
NUDO's Vetaruhe Kandorozu told the National Assembly that employment equity efforts should balance opportunities for both men and women, citing examples of institutions with female-dominated senior management. IPC member Lucia Mbuti countered that the Employment Equity Commission must address historical workplace injustices and promote fairer working environments including for employees with disabilities.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 28 September

Medical interns cannot expect automatic jobs in public health
Health Minister Esperance Luvindao says the Ministry of Health and Social Services cannot automatically absorb medical interns, dentists, and other health professionals into the public health system because it has only a limited number of funded vacant posts dependent on available financial resources and approved positions.
28 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 27 September

Ministry overpaid staff on study leave N$8 million, audit finds
The Ministry of Health and Social Services paid over N$8 million in fixed overtime to 40 staff members on full-time study leave, according to an auditor general report. A medical doctor alone received N$415 000 in salary and benefits while on unauthorised leave from February to July 2024, with no documentation showing staff were seconded to perform overtime duties.
27 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 21 September

Mariental District Hospital oxygen plant repairs underway
Mariental District Hospital's oxygen-generation plant, which experienced an explosion on 6 June and was switched off at the end of July due to repeated operational problems, is undergoing repairs after the Ministry of Health appointed a new contractor to address underlying issues rather than continue with temporary maintenance.
21 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 18 September

Mariental Hospital oxygen plant undergoing major repairs since June
Mariental State Hospital has relied on oxygen cylinders while its main oxygen plant undergoes major repairs following an explosion on 6 June and intermittent operational problems. The Ministry of Health pursued a longer-term solution, appointing a new company in August to address underlying issues rather than continue with temporary maintenance.
18 September 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 31 August

Namibia rejects US health data-sharing deal over privacy concerns
Namibia's government has rejected a US proposal for health data and specimen-sharing worth over N$145 million per year for HIV and tuberculosis programmes, citing sovereignty and privacy violations. The US withdrew the biological specimen component in November 2025, though data-sharing negotiations continue.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 30 August

Namibia, US race to finalise HIV funding negotiations
Namibia and the US are negotiating new health sector funding to determine the future of HIV financing in the country, with negotiations intensifying since US President Donald Trump's return to power and the dismantling of USAID. The talks are contentious over data-sharing provisions, with recipient countries concerned that deals tie health aid to data access and critical minerals, though a US government source claims negotiations do not include sharing of personally identifiable data.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 27 August

Lüderitz vulnerable children's centre seeks more resources
The Empowerment Centre for Vulnerable Children in Lüderitz called for increased support for food, educational materials and other resources during a Parliamentary Standing Committee oversight visit to child-care facilities in //Kharas and Hardap regions. The centre provides breakfast and lunch to children and produces learning materials from recycled items, but says monthly food assistance remains insufficient and quality educational materials are needed.
27 August 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 29 June

Minister denies ambulance shortage caused Mariental deaths
Health and Social Services Minister Esperance Luvindao rejected claims that ambulance shortages caused deaths in an August 2025 Mariental road crash, saying reports of unavailable emergency vehicles are inaccurate. An Independent Patriots for Change MP had raised concerns about ambulance availability, staffing, and the operational status of the oxygen plant at Mariental State Hospital, alleging transport challenges contributed to the deaths of a pregnant woman and her sister.
29 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Thursday 16 April

Onandjokwe Hospital suspends elective surgeries due to anaesthetic shortage
Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital has suspended all elective surgical procedures after running out of critical anaesthetic agents required for general anaesthesia, with similar supply constraints affecting the Central Medical Stores. The suspension is intended to prioritize limited supplies for emergency cases, and has raised parliamentary concerns about patient safety and operational stability at public health facilities.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 25 February

President to use public hospitals under new Psemas directive
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will use public health facilities after issuing a directive for state employees under the Public Service Employees Medical Aid Scheme (Psemas) to do the same as part of healthcare system reform. The Ministry of Health says it is strengthening medicine supply and staffing, though some civil servants question whether public hospitals are adequately resourced to handle increased patient loads.
25 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 24 February

NIP manufacturing hub compliant, targets regional market expansion
The Ministry of Health says the Namibia Institute of Pathology's new manufacturing hub, which produces specimen collection tubes locally, is above board and complies with EU safety standards. Phase Two aims to supply the SADC region's 417 million people, though a parliamentary question raised concerns about the project's mandate under the NIP Act and a potential conflict of interest involving the board chairperson.
24 February 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 20 January

Parliamentary committee inspects health capital projects in Otjozondjupa
A 15-member Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality and Social Services commenced visits to capital projects initiated by the Ministry of Health and Social Services in Otjozondjupa region. The committee is conducting oversight and evaluation of the projects, following reports from the regional governor that many health infrastructure projects in the region remain dormant, incomplete, or non-functional despite multi-year budgeting.
20 January 2026 · New Era →