… Speaking at the second African Management Development Institute’s Network (AMDIN) conference hosted by the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management in Windhoek on Monday, Ngurare said Africa’s political independence should translate into economic freedom. …
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- May 2026
Staff Reporter THE Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) will host an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Seminar for Executive Leadership on 12 May 2026, aimed at equipping public sector leaders with the knowledge and practical skills needed to embrace AI an …
NIPAM urges public sector leaders to embrace AI through executive seminar- March 2026
Iuze Mukube A former employee at the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (Nipam), who allegedly misled clients into depositing money into his personal bank account instead of the institution’s, appeared in court last Friday. …
Ex-Nipam employee charged with corruptionStaff Reporter KATOOLE Ipinge, a former Manager for Marketing and Communications at the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management, appeared in connection with allegations of corruption in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court and was granted bail of N$10 000. …
Former NIPAM manager arrested for corruption appears in court… While they waited for Steenkamp with bated breath, the board and minister held a separate handover meeting at the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management. …
NSFAF staff knock on State House door- February 2026
Rudolf Gaiseb The Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) recently launched its customer service charter, reaffirming accountability and upholding institutional values, such as high-quality, client-focused services, to help transform the public sector. …
NIPAM intends to lead public sector changeCabinet decisions were issued at the first and second meetings held on 2 February 2026 and 10 February 2026: Report of the Cabinet Retreat Held at the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management from 4 to 5 December 2025 The Cabinet took note of the Report and direc …
Cabinet Briefs… Agricultural development deputy executive Kingsley Kwenani told a multi-sectoral FMD meeting at the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management last week that smuggled vaccines and uncontrolled cattle crossings could trigger an immediate shutdown of export markets. …
Namibia warns illegal FMD vaccines, livestock smuggling threaten beef exports and disease-free statusNamibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (Nipam) executive director Heroldt Murangi says the institution is failing its customers at the basics. …
We are failing at the basics – Nipam director- December 2025
… This effort encompasses support for training, leadership development, digital transformation, research, capacity assessment and other strategic interventions, all facilitated through the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (Nipam), our premier public sector …
Keynote address by Elijah Ngurare at the Prime Minister’s Charity Foundation Gala Dinner
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Africa must process minerals locally, assert resource ownership—PM Ngurare
The News
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare called on African countries to stop exporting raw minerals and instead process them locally to create jobs and achieve economic independence. He said Africa must assert ownership of its resources without fear and develop its own technology infrastructure.
Why it matters
PM Ngurare's call for African mineral processing and resource ownership locally addresses Namibia's economic independence agenda.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Yesterday
Africa must process minerals locally, assert resource ownership—PM Ngurare
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare called on African countries to stop exporting raw minerals and instead process them locally to create jobs and achieve economic independence. He said Africa must assert ownership of its resources without fear and develop its own technology infrastructure.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 11 May
NIPAM hosts AI seminar for government and private sector leaders
The Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management will hold an Artificial Intelligence Seminar for Executive Leadership on 12 May 2026 to equip public sector leaders with skills to embrace AI and improve government efficiency. The seminar will cover AI governance and practical use of AI tools, though private sector participants are also welcome to attend.
11 May 2026 · Informanté →
Wednesday 11 March
Former Nipam employee charged with corruption and fraud
Katoole Ipinge, a former marketing and communication manager at the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management, appeared in court facing 10 corruption charges. He allegedly directed Nipam clients to deposit funds totalling N$175,200 into his personal bank account between June and December 2021, in breach of his official position.
11 March 2026 · New Era →
Saturday 7 March
Former NIPAM manager arrested and granted bail on corruption charges
Katoole Ipinge, a former Manager for Marketing and Communications at the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management, appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court on corruption allegations and was granted bail of N$10,000. According to investigations, N$175,200 was allegedly deposited into his personal bank account, and he faces charges under the Anti-Corruption Act for allegedly using his office for gratification.
7 March 2026 · Informanté →
Thursday 5 March
NSFAF staff protest reintegration, threaten service disruption
Disgruntled Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund employees have petitioned President Nandi-Ndaitwah to intervene in the institution's reintegration into the education ministry, citing salary cuts of up to 100%, lack of consultation, and what they describe as autocratic board decisions. The staff have filed a labour complaint, with several including the acting CEO resigning on Friday, though Education Minister Steenkamp disputes the allegations and insists service delivery will not be affected.
5 March 2026 · New Era →
Monday 23 February
NIPAM launches customer service charter to reform public sector
The Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management launched a customer service charter aimed at transforming the public sector by empowering staff, strengthening institutional culture, and promoting accountability. Executive director Heroldt Murangi emphasized the need for public servants to lead by example and improve service delivery, noting the sector still lags behind private sector standards.
23 February 2026 · New Era →
Friday 20 February
Cabinet approves Angola-Namibia power link, road safety measures
Namibia's cabinet approved the Angola-Namibia Interconnector project to support energy security and industrial development, and endorsed stakeholder recommendations from the festive season road safety campaign including increased traffic enforcement, driver education, and use of body-worn cameras by traffic officials. The cabinet also approved extension of a repatriation programme for persons of Namibian descent from Botswana and accepted Namibia's bid to host the Global Water Partnership Organisation Secretariat in Windhoek.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia cracks down on illegal FMD vaccines, livestock smuggling
The Ministry of Agriculture has warned that only state veterinary authorities may possess foot-and-mouth disease vaccines in Namibia's FMD-free zone, and any animals entering the country illegally will be culled. Officials say illegal vaccines and informal livestock movement pose major threats to Namibia's FMD-free status, which is critical for beef export access to international markets.
20 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 15 February
Nipam director says institution failing on service basics
Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (Nipam) has launched a new customer service charter aimed at strengthening accountability and stakeholder engagement. The executive director acknowledged the institution is failing at the basics, citing delays such as taking three years to issue training certificates despite the new charter committing to a 10-day turnaround.
15 February 2026 · The Namibian →