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Monday, 8 June 2026
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Namibian government

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Namibian government — executive and legislative institution engaged in infrastructure funding, industrial development, international partnerships, and public service provision as of mid-2026.

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  1. November 2025

  2. The Namibian

    Namibian government commended the company for its role in reducing unemployment

    Source

    “The government commends the company for its role in reducing the Namibian unemployment rate.”

    Statement by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare at the Inauguration of the Gaidip Oasis Agricultural Project

  3. The Namibian

    Namibian government extended congratulations to graduates of Welwitchia University's 2025 ceremony

    Source

    “On behalf of the government and the people of Namibia, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our graduates who have reached this milestone through hard work, dedication and resilience.”

    Keynote address by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare at Welwitchia University’s Second Official Graduation Ceremony

  4. The Namibian

    Namibian government has consistently demonstrated dedication to ensuring all citizens have access to reliable water supply

    Source

    “That is why the Namibian government has consistently demonstrated its dedication to ensuring that all citizens have access to a reliable water supply that meets national standards in both quantity and quality.”

    Keynote Address by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the Ohangwena II Wellfield Inauguration

  5. The Namibian

    the Namibian government has bailed out Meatco more than N$800 million since 2020

    Source

    “Since 2020, the Namibian government has blindly bailed out Meatco. So far it has given them more than N$800 million to apparently pay debt obligations it has been unable to meet.”

    Meatco: Questions That Need Answers
  6. October 2025

  7. The Namibian

    Namibian government established the Namibia Computer Incident Response Team last year

    Source

    “Recognising this, the government of the Republic of Namibia established the Namibia Computer Incident Response Team last year to strengthen our national capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber incidents.”

    Minister Emma Theofelus’s Statement at the Convention Against Cybercrime Signing Ceremony
  8. May 2025

  9. The Namibian

    Namibian government will provide fully subsidised tertiary education at all state-run universities and vocational training institutions as of 2026

    Source

    “As of the 2026 academic year, the Namibian government will provide fully subsidised tertiary education at all state-run universities and vocational training institutions.”

    A New Dawn for Namibian Tertiary Education
  10. April 2025

  11. The Namibian

    Namibian government has been quick on the uptake in recognising the unique opportunity various initiatives already underway to take advantage of current rainfall

    Source

    “Recognising the unique opportunity, the Namibian government has been quick on the uptake.”

    Will Generous Rains Break the Drought Narrative?
  12. June 2024

  13. The Namibian

    The Namibian government announced it will impose a visa regime on countries that have not reciprocated Namibia's good gesture toward their nationals

    Source

    “So, when the Namibian government announced last week that it will "impose a visa regime on all countries that have not reciprocated the good gesture granted their nationals by the Republic of Namibia", emotional reactions were to be expected.”

    Dom Trots ‘Visa Regime’ Hurts Namibians
  14. May 2024

  15. The Namibian

    Namibian government proposed to extend the port of Luderitz by dismantling Shark Island

    Source

    “The Namibian government's proposal to extend the port of Luderitz by dismantling Shark Island has sparked considerable controversy.”

    Shark Island is More Than Just a Piece of Land

  16. The Namibian

    Namibian government recognised and declared Shark Island a national heritage site in 2019

    Source

    “In 2019, the government recognised the historical and cultural significance of Shark Island and declared it a national heritage site.”

    Shark Island is More Than Just a Piece of Land
Opinion

Government remembrance programme frames traditional leaders' concerns as misinformation

The News

An opinion piece critiques a Namibian government remembrance programme held in Lüderitz on 27 May 2026, arguing that by framing traditional leaders' and affected communities' concerns as "misinformation," the programme treats legitimate structural and historical critiques as a communication problem rather than engaging with substantive objections to the government's development model.

3 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Government remembrance programme frames traditional leaders' concerns as misinformation

    An opinion piece critiques a Namibian government remembrance programme held in Lüderitz on 27 May 2026, arguing that by framing traditional leaders' and affected communities' concerns as "misinformation," the programme treats legitimate structural and historical critiques as a communication problem rather than engaging with substantive objections to the government's development model.

    3 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Government rejects unsolicited infrastructure funding proposals

    The finance ministry has cautioned that the Namibian government does not borrow money for infrastructure projects through unsolicited proposals from individuals, companies or agents claiming to represent investors. The ministry said all borrowing and project funding arrangements must follow strict legal and procurement procedures, responding to recent reports of brokers and companies approaching government offices with funding offers.

    20 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Saturday 16 May

  1. Namibia and EU extend strategic partnership roadmap to 2030

    The EU and Namibian Government have agreed to extend their Strategic Partnership Roadmap until 2030, originally launched in 2023 to promote cooperation in renewable hydrogen and critical raw materials value chains. The extension will deepen cooperation through European investment, technology transfer, and improved market access.

    16 May 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 15 May

  1. Hyphen hosts workshop to boost local participation in green hydrogen

    HYPHEN Hydrogen Energy, in partnership with AHK Southern Africa and GIZ, held an Enterprise and Supplier Development workshop in Windhoek to strengthen Namibian business participation in the emerging green hydrogen sector and support local procurement within large-scale infrastructure projects. The initiative, supported by H2Uppp funding and a Letter of Intent, aligns with Namibia's industrialisation agenda as Hyphen develops the country's first large-scale green hydrogen project under a Feasibility and Implementation Agreement with the Government.

    15 May 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Namibia preparing investment plan for industrial development

    Namibia is developing a Sectoral Transformation Investment Plan under the Climate Investment Funds Industry Decarbonisation Programme, which has secured access to up to USD 250 million in concessional climate finance to support low-carbon industrial development. The plan aims to translate policy into practical industrial investments, expand manufacturing, strengthen mineral beneficiation, and create jobs, with submission to the Climate Investment Funds expected in October 2026.

    7 May 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Ministry expands TVET access for marginalised groups

    The Director of Technical and Vocational Education and Training said the Ministry of Education is broadening TVET training opportunities for marginalised groups, including persons with disabilities, through a renewed partnership with Germany supported by EUR 3.4 million investment under the ProTVET Programme.

    28 April 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 25 April

  1. Namibian opinion: 16-year-olds mature enough for parenthood, voting

    An opinion piece argues the contradiction in Namibian law: 16-year-olds are allowed to become parents and enter relationships, yet must wait until 18 to vote. The author contends that if maturity is the standard, the current voting age threshold is arbitrary, particularly since young people are most affected by policies on education, healthcare, and employment.

    25 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Wednesday 15 April

  1. Government launches expanded youth skills and funding programmes

    President Nandi-Ndaitwah announced expanded government programmes to address youth unemployment through training, skills development, and funding. The initiatives include mushroom cultivation and biomass training, the Youth Credit Scheme, and the Youth Development Fund, which has approved 211 projects worth N$63.1 million with potential to create 898 jobs.

    15 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. National Council convenes to address deputy minister appointments

    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.

    15 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 8 April

  1. Laurie Marker wins lifetime research award for cheetah conservation

    The founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund has received a lifetime achievement in research award from Namibia's National Commission on Research, Science and Technology in recognition of her conservation work and contribution to building Namibia's scientific infrastructure. Marker founded the CCF in 1990 and has led pioneering efforts including reintroducing cheetahs to India after decades of extinction there.

    8 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 30 March

  1. Minister confirms adequate fuel stocks despite Middle East tensions

    Minister Modestus Amutse briefed the media that Namibia's fuel supply remains stable with adequate stocks to meet demand for one to two months, and that the main risk from global geopolitical tensions is price-related rather than supply-related. The government has reduced fuel levies by 50% and the National Energy Fund will absorb under-recoveries of approximately N$500 million monthly for at least three months to protect consumers from price volatility.

    30 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 26 March

  1. Namibia and Russia conclude trade and economic cooperation session

    The 11th session of the Namibia–Russia intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperation concluded in Windhoek on 16 March 2026, with both countries agreeing to expand bilateral cooperation in priority sectors including energy, mining, agriculture, and technology, and to strengthen people-to-people exchanges and private sector partnerships.

    26 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Speaker honours liberation struggle on Namibia's 36th independence day

    At celebrations in Nkurenkuru, Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila commemorated Namibia's independence and the sacrifices of liberation heroes, while calling for renewed focus on socio-economic transformation, agricultural development, and inclusive growth to fulfil the vision of Vision 2030.

    26 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 25 March

  1. Namibia leads African digital health and birth registration reform

    Namibia's digital healthcare transformation, including its e-Birth and e-Death notification systems introduced since 2017, is being showcased as a model for other African countries during an Africa CDC learning visit in Windhoek. The systems, which now connect 153 health facilities and have achieved over 99% birth registration coverage, represent the government's commitment to modernizing healthcare delivery and civil registration through technology.

    25 March 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 12 March

  1. Windhoek Central Hospital water heating system restored for N$6.48m

    The Minister of Works announced the completion of Windhoek Central Hospital's industrial electric geyser system refurbishment at a cost of N$6.48 million, which included installation of 14 new industrial geysers with digital controls, replacement of corroded piping with plastic alternatives, and upgrades to electrical distribution boards across the facility.

    12 March 2026 · Informanté →

  2. African students union president challenges Namibia on education access

    The All-African Students Union president praised Namibia's free education policy but called for stronger efforts to improve education quality and student welfare. He presented an award to International University of Management founder David Namwandi, recognising his contributions to education across the African continent.

    12 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Namibia and AfDB launch N$28.5 billion industrialisation plan

    The Namibian government and African Development Bank launched a five-year Country Strategy Paper providing N$28.5 billion (US$1.78 billion) to diversify the economy beyond mining, support infrastructure and climate resilience, and address youth unemployment through technical and vocational education.

    12 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 11 March

  1. CPA Africa Region holds 90th executive committee meeting in Swakopmund

    The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Africa Region held its 90th executive committee meeting in Swakopmund, hosted by the Namibian parliament. Newly elected CPA Africa Region chair Jatta Fabakary Tombong praised Namibia's parliamentary leadership and government initiatives including subsidised tertiary education and a National Youth Development Fund.

    11 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Unam builds wastewater plant to address Katima Mulilo sewerage crisis

    The University of Namibia is constructing an integrated wastewater management system at its Katima Mulilo Campus, financed by Germany's KfW Development Bank, to address the town's aging sewer infrastructure that dates to the 1930s and now serves a population of nearly 50,000. The N$60 million facility will serve Unam and the Zambezi Vocational Training Centre while supporting research, training, and water reuse initiatives in the region.

    10 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. High Court recruiting foreign judges to ease civil case backlogs

    The Judicial Service Commission has decided to hire a limited number of foreign judges on fixed-term contracts to serve in the High Court's civil stream to reduce case backlogs. The Commission said the move became necessary because domestic candidates, particularly magistrates, lack the specialised expertise in civil law required for complex civil cases, and senior legal practitioners have been reluctant to accept permanent judicial positions.

    10 March 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 6 March

  1. Vice President Witbooi opens CPA Africa executive committee meeting

    Vice President Lucia Witbooi opened the 90th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association African Region Executive Committee meeting in Swakopmund, emphasizing the importance of strong, independent legislatures in advancing democratic governance, constitutional order, and sustainable development across Africa.

    6 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 3 March

  1. Namibia calls for dialogue to end Middle East escalation

    Namibia's Ministry of International Relations has called for an immediate end to hostilities in the Middle East following recent US and Israeli military actions against Iran, stating that dialogue and diplomatic engagement are the only viable route to lasting peace. The government emphasised its commitment to the principles of sovereignty and non-interference, and aligned itself with the African Union's call for urgent de-escalation.

    3 March 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 2 March

  1. Health Minister outlines plan for civil servants to use public hospitals

    Health and Social Services Minister Esperance Luvindao presented a readiness strategy for Vision April 2026, a directive requiring civil servants to seek healthcare in public facilities rather than private providers. The implementation plan includes recruitment of over 2,000 health workers, improved medicines procurement, equipment upgrades, and a phased rollout beginning April 1 with senior leaders at seven designated public hospitals.

    2 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. President commissions Namibia's new high commissioner to India

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah commissioned Namibia's newly appointed high commissioner to India, charging the envoy to safeguard national interests, advance development priorities, and deepen bilateral relations rooted in solidarity from Namibia's liberation struggle. The president highlighted India's expertise in technology, renewable energy, and pharmaceuticals as opportunities for collaboration aligned with Namibia's Vision 2030 agenda, and emphasized the role of economic diplomacy in promoting trade and investment.

    2 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 27 February

  1. Opinion: Namibian social grants need expansion to protect vulnerable children

    An independent activist argues that Namibia's social grants, while beneficial, have restrictive criteria that exclude unemployed youth and vulnerable children; he calls for expanded coverage and greater consultation with community stakeholders to ensure all children receive equal support and avoid poverty-related hardship.

    27 February 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 21 February

  1. Capricorn Foundation donates ultrasound machines to Maxuilili Clinic

    The Ministry of Health and Social Services accepted two portable ultrasound machines valued at N$90,000 each from the Capricorn Foundation for Maxuilili Clinic in Tobias Hainyeko constituency. The donation aims to improve maternal and child health outcomes by enabling ultrasound services at the primary care level and reducing the need for patient referrals to hospitals.

    21 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 February

  1. Namibia hosts Global Water Partnership Organisation Secretariat

    Namibia has formally signed a headquarters agreement to host the secretariat of the Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) in Windhoek, making it the world's first Global South-anchored intergovernmental organisation dedicated to water. Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani said the decision reflects Namibia's long experience in water cooperation, transboundary basin management, and its proven track record hosting other regional institutions.

    17 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 14 February

  1. Namibia signs landmark agreement with Global Water Partnership Organisation

    Namibia and the Global Water Partnership Organisation have formally signed a headquarters agreement, establishing GWPO's Secretariat in Namibia as part of a dual-headquarters model. The agreement commits Namibia to providing office infrastructure, administrative support, visa facilitation, and tax exemptions to support the world's first Global South-based intergovernmental organisation focused on water governance.

    14 February 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 11 February

  1. President Nandi-Ndaitwah honours Nujoma and Geingob at ceremony

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah held a candle-lighting ceremony at Heroes Acre to commemorate founding president Sam Nujoma, who died on 8 February 2025, and third president Hage Geingob, who died on 4 February 2024. The president praised both leaders' contributions to Namibia's independence struggle and post-independence nation-building, describing them as giants whose legacies continue to guide the country.

    11 February 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. President addresses judiciary at opening of 2026 legal year

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed the Supreme Court on the opening of the 2026 legal year, emphasising the constitutional independence of the judiciary, its role in democratic governance, and the need to address challenges including case backlogs, judicial security concerns, and rising crime affecting the tourism sector.

    11 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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