Deputy Minister in the Office of the Vice President advocating for targeted higher education and services for marginalised San, Ovatue, and Ovatjimba communities.
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July 2026
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Deputy Minister Moses //Khumubcalled fortargeted opportunities in higher education for San, Ovatue, and Ovatjimba Namibians
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“THE Deputy Minister in the Office of the Vice President, Moses //Khumub, has called for targeted opportunities in higher education and specialised fields of study that actively promote the inclusion and advancement of San, Ovatue, and Ovatjimba Namibians.”
Moses //Khumuburgedthe Division of Marginalised Communities to accelerate implementation of development initiatives
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“He made these remarks during a working visit to the Bravo !Khung Resettlement Farm in the Kavango West Region, where he urged the Division of Marginalised Communities to accelerate the implementation of key development initiatives.”
Deputy Minister Moses //Khumubsaysgovernment is overhauling its approach to supporting marginalised communities
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“Deputy minister in the Office of the Vice President Moses //Khumub says government is overhauling its approach to supporting marginalised communities after acknowledging that state...”
Moses //KhumubsaysNamibia has made progress in improving access to identity documents, healthcare and education for Indigenous minority communities
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“Deputy Minister in the Office of the Vice President, Moses //Khumub, says Namibia has made progress in improving access to identity documents, healthcare and education for Indigenous minority communities, while calling for stronger international cooperation to address ongoing challenges such as drug-resistant tuberculosis and climate change impacts.”
Moses //KhumubsaidNamibia conducted a national document registration drive issuing 22,426 identification documents to San communities
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“He added that Namibia conducted a national document registration drive between June and August 2025, during which 22,426 identification documents were issued to members of San communities to reduce statelessness and improve access to social services.”
Moses //Khumubwas appointeddeputy minister in the Office of the Vice President
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“Lawmaker and politicians have labelled the appointment of National Council member Moses //Khumub as deputy minister in the Office of the Vice President as promoting bureaucracy.”
Moses //Khumubwas appointedDeputy Minister in the Office of the Vice President
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“PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has officially appointed Charles Mubita as the Minister in the Presidency and Moses //Khumub as the Deputy Minister in the Office of the Vice President, along with several other deputy ministers and an Advisor to the Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs.”
Moses //Khumub, Deputy Minister in the Office of the Vice President, has called for targeted opportunities in higher education and specialised fields to promote the inclusion and advancement of San, Ovatue, and Ovatjimba Namibians. He stressed that government resources must directly correspond with visible outcomes and criticised the shortage of qualified San-speaking teachers in rural classrooms.
Moses //Khumub, Deputy Minister in the Office of the Vice President, has called for targeted opportunities in higher education and specialised fields to promote the inclusion and advancement of San, Ovatue, and Ovatjimba Namibians. He stressed that government resources must directly correspond with visible outcomes and criticised the shortage of qualified San-speaking teachers in rural classrooms.
Deputy minister Moses //Khumub said government is overhauling its approach to supporting marginalised communities after acknowledging state shortcomings.
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.
Deputy Minister Moses //Khumub told the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues that Namibia has improved access to identity documents, healthcare and education for Indigenous minorities including San, Ovatue and Ovatjimba communities, while highlighting challenges such as drug-resistant tuberculosis and climate change impacts. A national document registration drive between June and August 2025 issued 22,426 identification documents to San community members.
The National Council held a special sitting to address seven new deputy ministerial appointments made by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, requiring the reconstitution of standing committees and the reallocation of committee leadership roles under the council's standing rules.
President Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed National Council member Moses //Khumub as deputy minister in the Office of the Vice President, a move that lawmakers have criticised as unnecessary bureaucracy given the limited role of the office. The State House said the deputy minister will provide technical and professional support to Vice President Lucia Witbooi, particularly in overseeing marginalised communities and disability affairs divisions transferred from another ministry.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Director of National Heritage and Culture urged communities to work together to preserve and promote indigenous languages, saying they carry identity, history and traditional knowledge. The call was made during International Mother Language Day commemoration in Oshikoto region, where officials noted challenges including limited learning materials and young people's declining fluency in mother tongues.