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Friday, 24 April 2026
A daily Namibian brief · Est. 2026
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Organization

Namibia Qualifications Authority

Also known as: NQA

Namibia Qualifications Authority — launched an Evaluation Automation System to automate qualification evaluations and digitize certificate verification, reducing processing times and improving accuracy.

Politics

CPBN strengthens appointment procedures for bid evaluation committee members

The News

The Central Procurement Board of Namibia has introduced strengthened procedures for appointing Bid Evaluation Committee members, requiring applicants to possess accredited qualifications, valid certificates of conduct, compulsory training, and competency assessment. The enhanced process aims to promote integrity, transparency, and efficiency in public procurement.

Why it matters

CPBN strengthened procurement procedures address systemic corruption and transparency risks in public spending—essential governance reform for accountability.

23 April 2026 · Informanté →

Yesterday

  1. CPBN strengthens appointment procedures for bid evaluation committee members

    The Central Procurement Board of Namibia has introduced strengthened procedures for appointing Bid Evaluation Committee members, requiring applicants to possess accredited qualifications, valid certificates of conduct, compulsory training, and competency assessment. The enhanced process aims to promote integrity, transparency, and efficiency in public procurement.

    23 April 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 20 April

  1. Nipam delivers cleaning course to heritage council staff

    The Namibia Institute for Public Administration and Management (Nipam) trained fourteen participants from the National Heritage Council in a five-day cleaning and housekeeping course this week at a cost of N$4,500 per trainee in Windhoek and N$5,400 outside Windhoek, aiming to address gaps in professional cleaning standards and hygiene practices. The course, open to government employees and the public, is offered throughout the year and provides hands-on training in real-life cleaning scenarios across offices and accommodation facilities on campus.

    20 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 17 April

  1. CPBN introduces stricter requirements for bid evaluators

    The Central Procurement Board of Namibia has introduced new measures for appointing Bid Evaluation Committee members, including requirements for accredited qualifications, police clearance certificates, and mandatory training and competency assessments. The reforms aim to address longstanding concerns about transparency, capacity gaps, and delays in public procurement evaluations.

    17 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 2 April

  1. NTA urges employers to claim training grants by May 5

    The Namibia Training Authority has reminded employers to submit their Employer Training Grant claims before the 5 May 2026 deadline, allowing them to recover up to 50% of levies paid for training that aligns with national skills development priorities. Unclaimed funds will be redirected to priority training initiatives, and late submissions will result in forfeiture.

    2 April 2026 · New Era →

Friday 27 March

  1. TVET sector in Namibia faces disparities, skills gaps

    Technical and Vocational Education and Training plays a central role in Namibia's human capital and economic development, with 126 VTCs enrolling 26,442 trainees in 2025, but the sector faces challenges including uneven regional distribution of training centres, persistent skills mismatches in emerging fields, and insufficient funding for infrastructure modernisation.

    27 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 23 March

  1. NQA launches automation system with local tech partner Green

    The Namibia Qualifications Authority has partnered with Green Enterprise Solutions to introduce an Evaluation Automation System that replaces manual, paper-heavy processes with online application submission, real-time progress tracking, and digitally verifiable certificates. The locally developed system is expected to reduce processing times, improve accuracy, and restore public trust while signalling a broader digital transformation at NQA.

    23 March 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 19 March

  1. NQA launches online platform to automate qualification evaluations

    The Namibia Qualifications Authority has launched an Evaluation Automation System to replace its manual qualification evaluation process. Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp said the new digital platform will reduce processing times, provide real-time tracking for applicants, and improve accuracy and consistency.

    19 March 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 14 March

  1. Ministry warns private schools IEB certificates unrecognised in Namibia

    The Ministry of Education has issued an urgent directive requiring private schools offering the IEB curriculum to register Grade 12 learners with recognised examining bodies, as the IEB International Secondary Certificate is not recognised by the Namibia Qualifications Authority and learners risk denial of university admission.

    14 March 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 13 March

  1. Okongo Village Council CEO outlines five-year development plans

    Jackson Muma, CEO of Okongo Village Council, discussed ongoing infrastructure and land delivery projects, including servicing 55 plots in Block 103 with N$5.6 million in funding, allocating 121 semi-serviced plots to the Shack Dwellers Federation, and developing an open market. Over the next five years, the council plans to position Okongo as an investment centre focusing on agriculture, tourism, and sports development, including construction of a 7-hectare sports field.

    13 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Ministry launches regional tertiary education information outreach

    The Ministry of Education has launched a regional outreach programme to inform learners about tertiary education opportunities, admission requirements, and government support, beginning in Kavango West and extending to other regions through March 2026.

    11 March 2026 · Informanté →

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