Also known as: sixth National Development Plan · NDP-6
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New Era
… Speaking in an interview with New Era, Mbambo said the development agenda of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is guided by the country’s Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), which sets the direction for Namibia’s progress in the coming years. …
Govt prioritises inclusive growth, jobsInformanté
… She further noted that the project falls under the Human Development and Community Resilience Pillar of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), specifically within the Education for Development focus area. …
Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre officially inauguratedThe Namibian
… Our commitment to ensuring adequate shelter for all Namibians and promoting sustainable human settlement development remains firmly prioritised within our Sixth National Development Plan. …
Vice president Lucia Witbooi launches GIPF housing scheme at MarientalInformanté
… he realities faced by many Namibians, particularly those maintaining strong ties to rural communities. “Beyond its direct benefits to individual households, the implementation of this scheme contributes meaningfully to the broader objectives of our Sixth National Development Plan …
Vice President launches GIPF pension-backed home loan scheme in MarientalNew Era
… onal Planning Commission, Kaire Mbuende, said that the Climate Investment Funds Industrial Decarbonisation Programme represents a strategic opportunity for Namibia to accelerate its economic development and diversification agenda as outlined in the Sixth National Development Plan …
Green energy proposals flood Namibia …… 148 submissions, valued at N$16.5bNew Era
… The 2025-2030 Country Strategy Paper, launched in Windhoek, serves as a five-year financial engine for Namibia’s Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6). …
Nam, AfDB launch industrialisation blueprintThe Namibian
… Meanwhile, press secretary Jonas Mbambo yesterday said the project remains part of Namibia’s development vision as one of the strategic sectors for economic diversification. “At the same time, the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) also recognises opportunities in oil and gas …
Green hydrogen was used to win votes – LPMNew Era
… She noted that youth priorities are also reflected in the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), but the impact of the allocation will depend on how well the funds are implemented. …
Youth budget bumped to N$750mNew Era
… She then cited the National Development Plan in the medium-term expenditure framework talks on infrastructure development in addressing infrastructure challenges. …
Speaker hears shortage of specialist doctors at hospitals …calls Legislature to up their gameInformanté
… He underscored the vital role of TVET in Namibia, noting that it directly contributes to the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) priorities of economic diversification, youth employability, industrialisation, and skills-driven productivity growth. …
Women lead the way in Namibia’s TVET programmesPrime Minister Elijah Ngurare announced plans to revive 'The Prime Minister's Question Time', a television call-in programme that allows citizens to question the prime minister directly on government policies and service delivery. He also announced a new platform for social media and community activists to periodically meet with the prime minister to discuss governance issues.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare announced plans to revive 'The Prime Minister's Question Time', a television call-in programme that allows citizens to question the prime minister directly on government policies and service delivery. He also announced a new platform for social media and community activists to periodically meet with the prime minister to discuss governance issues.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi addressed the 2026 Effective Communicators Conference in Swakopmund, calling on government and private sector communicators to champion truth and support the implementation of the Sixth National Development Plan. She emphasized that communication is central to democratic governance and social cohesion, and that communicators must counter misinformation and disinformation in an age of artificial intelligence and digital platforms.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi addressed the 2026 Effective Communicators Conference in Swakopmund, calling on government and private sector communicators to lead the fight against misinformation and disinformation, particularly as artificial intelligence and digital platforms expand. She framed strategic communication as central to democratic governance, social cohesion, and implementation of Namibia's Sixth National Development Plan.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's social challenges require coordinated, evidence-led corporate social investment rather than fragmented goodwill efforts. The Capricorn Foundation backs the Mukopano initiative, a platform that convenes funders, implementers and communities to coordinate social investment across the country.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commissioned former Cabinet minister Christine //Hoëbes as Namibia's High Commissioner-Designate to Malaysia. The President urged her to strengthen bilateral ties and drive economic diplomacy that delivers tangible benefits for Namibians.
15 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commissioned Christine //Hoebes as Namibia's High Commissioner-designate to Malaysia, tasking her with strengthening bilateral relations, promoting economic diplomacy and advancing Namibia's development priorities. The President highlighted opportunities for further cooperation in renewable energy, oil and gas services, logistics, ports development, green industrialisation and tourism.
15 July 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah commissioned Christine ||Hoebes as Namibia's high commissioner-designate to Malaysia, tasking her with advancing economic diplomacy, attracting investment, and expanding market access for Namibian products. The president emphasised opportunities in renewable energy, oil and gas services, logistics, and digital transformation, noting Malaysia as a key trading partner in Asia.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commissioned Christine //Hoëbes as Namibia's new High Commissioner to Malaysia. The appointment directs //Hoëbes to strengthen economic ties, promote trade, and advance Namibia's development agenda, particularly in renewable energy, oil and gas services, and digital transformation.
14 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Capricorn Foundation argues that Namibia's social challenges require coordinated, evidence-led corporate social investment rather than fragmented giving, and supports the Mukopano initiative as a platform for funders, implementers and communities to collaborate on social investment across the country.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Training Authority has committed N$1.05 million to strengthen pre-vocational education at seven secondary schools, with each school receiving N$150,000 to improve technical and vocational subjects, procure training equipment, and expose learners to vocational opportunities. The initiative is part of the government's effort to address the mismatch between education and labour market demands.
13 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Arts Association launched an Artist Development Programme with funding of N$374,760.00 to support artists' projects, alongside a revamped website featuring a directory of contemporary visual artists and a digitised archive of works dating back to 1948.
12 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Training Authority has invested N$1.05 million to strengthen pre-vocational education at seven secondary schools across the country, with each school receiving N$150,000 to improve the delivery of technical and vocational subjects. The funding supports the government's efforts to expand access to quality education and skills development in line with the Sixth National Development Plan.
12 July 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah concluded a week-long state visit to China, with both nations agreeing to elevate bilateral relations to a "Namibia–China Community with a Shared Future for the New Era" and expanding cooperation across trade, investment, industrialisation, infrastructure, security and people-to-people exchanges.
11 July 2026 · Informanté →
Following President Nandi-Ndaitwah's state visit to Beijing, Namibia and China issued a joint statement committing to expanded cooperation in critical minerals including uranium, lithium and rare earth elements, with focus on local processing and value addition rather than raw material exports. The agreement also covers oil and gas, renewable energy, agriculture, infrastructure, technology transfer and skills development to support Namibia's industrialisation and economic growth.
10 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The government and international partners, launching the GEF-UNIDO Namibia Child Project, emphasised that Namibia's green hydrogen transition must create opportunities for women, young people and local communities. The project aims to strengthen the country's policy framework, institutional capacity, technical readiness and environmental safeguards as it positions itself as a green hydrogen producer.
10 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Road fatalities in Namibia declined about 3% between 2020 and 2024, partly due to intensified alcohol and drug screening programmes, but road crashes and injuries increased by 11% and 7% respectively over the same period. The Road Fund Administration reports a N$2.3 billion funding gap for road maintenance, with deteriorating infrastructure and growing traffic volumes threatening to undermine road safety gains.
9 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with Huawei executives in Shenzhen to urge the technology company to help create jobs as Namibia embraces artificial intelligence and digital transformation. The president welcomed China's 98 million yuan contribution to Namibia's smart city pilot project and said the partnership would focus on digital skills training to prepare workers for emerging opportunities.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The World Bank Group has appointed Stefano Mocci as its country manager for Namibia effective 1 July, overseeing the bank group's operations across three institutions and working to support projects aimed at boosting economic growth, creating jobs and improving resilience. Mocci brings more than 20 years of World Bank experience and previously served as country manager for Fiji and the South Pacific and Papua New Guinea.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
George !Garab welcomed stakeholders to a National Council Standing Committee engagement on a motion concerning critical measures to combat the rising road accidents crisis in Namibia, emphasizing a shared commitment to protecting the nation's people.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia should move decisively to ratify and implement the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade, as Nigeria becomes the first State Party to secure parliamentary approval and Africa's digital economy becomes an immediate economic priority rather than a future aspiration.
6 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Public Enterprises CEOs' Forum chairperson Fluksman Samuehl has called on government to appoint board members based on merit rather than other criteria, stating that competent leadership is essential for state-owned enterprises to deliver services and achieve the goals of the Sixth National Development Plan.
3 July 2026 · New Era →
Government has launched a revised National Resettlement Policy (2023–2033) that strengthens land tenure security and expands support systems for beneficiaries. The policy allows resettlement beneficiaries to move from leasehold to freehold ownership once they meet specified conditions, improving tenure security and enabling land rights to be used as collateral for credit.
1 July 2026 · New Era →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called on local authorities and regional councils to adopt deliberate policies that create opportunities for youth-owned businesses, including awarding government tenders to young entrepreneurs. He stated that youth empowerment should go beyond rhetoric and cited the formalisation of informal settlements in Oshakati as an example of how local authorities can support young entrepreneurs.
1 July 2026 · New Era →
Namibia has launched the School Sports for Development (SS4D) Programme, implemented by the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture in collaboration with UNICEF Namibia, to use sport as a tool for promoting education, social inclusion and life skills development among learners. Vice President Lucia Witbooi said the initiative represents a national commitment to developing young Namibians with the skills, values and resilience needed to contribute to the country's future.
28 June 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia and China have signed a grant agreement worth RMB 200 million (approximately N$486 million) to support key national development priorities including school infrastructure, healthcare services, and water supply, aligned with Namibia's Sixth National Development Plan.
27 June 2026 · Informanté →
Landless People's Movement MP Dawid Eigub has called on Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare to address persistent delays in government payments to contractors and service providers, noting that some contractors have waited more than six months for payment and that the situation is threatening businesses and driving up public project costs.
26 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Popular Democratic Movement has challenged the government to move beyond policy statements and deliver concrete progress on its natural resource beneficiation programme, with defined targets and evidence of economic impact. PDM MP Diederik Vries questioned the minister in the Presidency in Parliament, citing a lack of clarity on the strategy's real-world implementation and benefit to Namibians.
25 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Joshua Hamukwaya, who lost his sight at age 10, became a disability inclusion advocate after earning a master's degree in adult education. He calls for greater inclusion of people with disabilities in decision-making processes, addressing education, employment, and accessibility challenges.
24 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force grey list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, effective 19 June 2026. Finance minister Ericah Shafudah said the exit reflects political commitment and institutional coordination on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing reforms, while cautioning against complacency.
24 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
NamPower has inaugurated a N$394 million Sekelduin Substation in Swakopmund to improve electricity supply reliability in the Erongo region, increase capacity for households, businesses, mining and tourism, and reduce power interruptions. Deputy minister Kröhne said the project strengthens energy security and supports economic development objectives outlined in the Sixth National Development Plan.
24 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →