Also known as: sixth National Development Plan · NDP-6
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The Namibian
… Prime minister Elijah Ngurare has revealed this on social media, saying the funding forms part of a broader efforts to deliver on the priorities of the sixth National Development Plan. …
SOE sport funding to create 20 000 jobs – prime minister NgurareThe Namibian
… The government’s sixth National Development Plan aims to reduce the proportion of households living in informal settlements to 16.7% by 2030. …
N$300m left to tackle Namibia’s housing crisisInformanté
… Under the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), Namibia aims to reduce its neonatal mortality rate from 24 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024 to 10 by 2030, and under-five mortality from 41 to 25 per 1,000 live births. …
Namibia’s N$28 million Paediatric Intensive Care Unit boosts child healthcareInformanté
… The supported recommendations will be integrated into Namibia’s National Implementation Plan and aligned with the Sixth National Development Plan and Vision 2030. …
Namibia’s Universal Periodic Review outcome adopted by consensusWindhoek Observer
… The planned regulations are also expected to support the implementation of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), which identifies circular economy and waste management as national development priorities. …
Tougher littering penalties await new waste management regulationsThe Namibian
… Namibia aims to increase the share of locally produced food to 80% under the sixth National Development Plan. …
Local fertiliser plant plans exploredInformanté
… She said domestic resource mobilisation, including improved tax governance under the Sixth National Development Plan, was contributing to these efforts, but illicit financial flows remained a challenge for Namibia and the continent. …
Nandi-Ndaitwah urges Africa to accelerate Pact for the Future implementationWindhoek Observer
… She said Namibia was strengthening domestic resource mobilisation through improved tax governance structures under its Sixth National Development Plan, but national efforts must be matched by reforms to the international financial system. …
NNN demands Africa’s voice on global financial systemsThe Namibian
… Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibia is ready to attract investment into water infrastructure, including purification, aquifer recharge, raw-water distribution and desalination under the Sixth National Development Plan. …
Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for more investment in waterThe Namibian
… The government wants to reduce that dependence by increasing domestic agricultural production under the sixth National Development Plan. …
Nearly all fruit Namibians eat are importedThe National Youth Development Fund has disbursed approximately N$90.8 million to beneficiaries supporting youth entrepreneurship, with approved projects expected to create about 2,500 employment opportunities. The fund received approximately 13,809 applications by August, with N$135 million in financing approved across participating development finance institutions.
5 hours ago · New Era →
The National Youth Development Fund has disbursed approximately N$90.8 million to beneficiaries supporting youth entrepreneurship, with approved projects expected to create about 2,500 employment opportunities. The fund received approximately 13,809 applications by August, with N$135 million in financing approved across participating development finance institutions.
5 hours ago · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has warned traditional leaders that selling communal land as personal property could result in criminal cases, calling on them to end corruption and illegal land allocations that deny disadvantaged communities access to land. She stated that traditional authorities do not own communal land unless they have purchased it through proper channels as individuals.
9 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Standard Bank Namibia handed over 15 affordable houses at Onandjaba in Omusati as part of a broader project that delivered 84 homes. The houses were funded through the bank's Buy-a-Brick initiative, which has raised more than N$27 million and contributed to the construction of more than 740 houses nationwide since its 2015 launch.
17 October 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Namibians should actively support, collect, and invest in local artists to preserve the country's stories and cultural heritage. The article highlights artist Hage Nasheotwala's journey from using art as therapy to commercial success, and his work transforming discarded newspapers into thought-provoking pieces.
17 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for a sustainable sporting system that creates employment and professional opportunities for young Namibians, moving beyond simply sending athletes to international competitions. She said sport should be recognised as a contributor to national development through employment, education, health and community building, and requires cooperation between government, sporting organisations, schools, families and the private sector.
16 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Education minister Sanet Steenkamp has called for closer cooperation between universities and industry to turn student research into businesses, practical solutions, and employment opportunities. She said research should address national problems such as food production, water shortages, healthcare, and energy, rather than remain confined to academic reports.
15 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
TransNamib's revised locomotive procurement plan calls for the purchase of 15 new locomotives and the remanufacturing of 17 existing ones, a change the ministry of works and transport says supports Namibia's Sixth National Development Plan, skills transfer, and job creation. The remanufacturing must take place in Namibia, and both new and remanufactured locomotives will be acquired through the Central Procurement Board.
13 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia recorded 18 suicide deaths per 100,000 people in 2024/25, surpassing the African regional average of 11. Vice President Lucia Witbooi called for urgent action to strengthen mental health services, improve access to care, and reduce stigma that prevents people from seeking help.
12 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of International Relations and Trade and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board have launched an Exporters' Guide to help local businesses, particularly MSMEs, access regional, continental and international markets by providing practical information on export procedures, regulations, logistics, financing and digital trading platforms. The government aims to increase the share of manufactured goods in total exports from 42% to 60% by 2029, and raise agro-processing's contribution to GDP from 7.5% to 10%.
12 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism is promoting a tree-planting culture across Namibia as a sustainable inheritance for future generations. This year's Arbour Day, observed on the second Friday of October, carries the theme 'Towards One Million Trees by 2030: Plant Today, Breathe Tomorrow.'
11 October 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on mining companies to stop keeping workers on temporary contracts for extended periods and instead provide permanent employment, saying workers deserve decent and secure jobs that allow them to improve their quality of life. She made the remarks during the opening of the Kunene Mining Summit, which brought together investors, traditional authorities, and political leaders to discuss the region's mining potential and sustainable economic growth.
9 October 2026 · New Era →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah praised Namport's N$90 million commitment over three years for sport and the announcement of a Namport–NFA football sponsorship, describing it as the largest annual sponsorship in Namibian football history at N$30 million per year.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has warned the Namibia Football Association to ensure every dollar of its N$90 million three-year sponsorship from Namport is properly accounted for, emphasising that the funding must deliver clear benefits to players, clubs, and communities.
9 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Industries, mines and energy minister Modestus Amutse has warned mining companies against using temporary employment and subcontracting arrangements as cheap labour, saying the sector must create meaningful employment and improve working conditions. He cited concerns about workers being rotated between contractors instead of receiving permanent positions, and raised safety issues affecting small-scale miners.
9 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The government has tabled the International Trade Management Bill, 2026, which would establish the Namibia International Trade Commission as a statutory body responsible for managing national tariffs, protecting commercial interests, and investigating unfair trade practices such as dumping and subsidised imports.
8 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Germany committed €43.8 million (about N$822 million) in 2025 funding to Namibia for sustainable urban development, vocational training, green energy, and natural resource management through its KfW Development Bank, GIZ, and BGR. The commitments follow a September Strategic Dialogue in Opuwo where the countries agreed to strengthen cooperation on climate resilience, water security, biodiversity, and a just green energy transition.
7 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Following a Strategic Dialogue in Opuwo on 29 and 30 September 2026, Namibia and Germany agreed to strengthen their development partnership, focusing on climate-resilient water security, biodiversity, livelihoods, green energy transition, and skills development. Germany has been Namibia's largest single development partner for over 35 years and is the largest recipient of German development cooperation in Africa on a per-capita basis.
7 October 2026 · Informanté →
Otjozondjupa governor John Julius //Khamuseb called for more money to be allocated to education infrastructure, saying the roughly 10% currently allocated for development is insufficient to meet schools' needs and enable the introduction of technology. He suggested the government should consider redirecting funding from other ministries to strengthen education.
6 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has told Namibia's diplomats that international relationships must translate into jobs, investment, and opportunities for ordinary Namibians, rather than merely goodwill. In commissioning the new ambassador to Switzerland and UN Geneva, she directed diplomatic missions to support the Sixth National Development Plan through engagement in mining, energy, oil and gas, tourism, agriculture, water, fisheries, and transport and logistics.
5 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for Rundu to position itself as a regional economic hub by harnessing technology, expanding into regional markets and driving local value addition. She highlighted Rundu's strategic location as a gateway to SADC markets and noted that improved connectivity networks could strengthen its position as an economic hub.
5 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
UNESCO's 2026 Global Education Monitoring Report finds Namibia commits 9.1% of GDP to education with a highly qualified teaching workforce, but the country struggles to keep learners in school beyond primary level. Pre-primary access improved significantly, with 93% net enrolment of five-year-olds in 2024, up from 72% in 2015.
4 October 2026 · Informanté →
The second Hardap Regional Arts and Culture Festival opened in Mariental under the theme "Rooted in Heritage, Driven by Creativity, Inspiring our Future," bringing together cultural groups, traditional performers, and community members. Vice President Lucia Witbooi called for greater investment in Namibia's creative industries, arts education, and cultural heritage to support young people and economic development.
3 October 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commissioned Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati as Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva. The President noted Switzerland's historical role in Namibia's independence journey and highlighted opportunities for continued cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, education, research and innovation.
2 October 2026 · Informanté →
Young people in rural communities are asking traditional leaders to provide access to communal land for agricultural and business ventures, saying land access alone is insufficient—they also need financial support to acquire equipment and other essentials. The call follows President Nandi-Ndaitwah's remarks at the Lusata Cultural Festival urging traditional authorities to make communal land available for agricultural and ecotourism projects.
2 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah commissioned Ms Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati as Ambassador to Switzerland and Permanent Representative to the UN Office at Geneva, charging her to advance and protect Namibia's national interests.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has warned that Africa must break from short-term planning and take greater control of its development agenda to convert its natural resources, youth population, and emerging industries into inclusive economic growth. She called for governments to fundamentally rethink how they plan, govern, and execute development programmes at the Africa's Future Conference 2026 in Windhoek.
2 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
NamPower launched its five-year Integrated Strategic Business Plan for 2026–2030 as it marked 30 years of operation, targeting 80% electricity self-sufficiency and a 70% renewable energy share in Namibia's energy mix by 2030. The utility, which currently operates 563.5 MW of generation capacity and more than 13,000 kilometres of transmission network, aims to strengthen domestic generation, expand the national grid and support industrialisation.
1 October 2026 · Informanté →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare announced that the government has mobilised funds to cover the financial shortfall for revamping Sam Nujoma Stadium. He also stated that ministers will soon announce successful funding mobilisation from state-owned enterprises towards all football leagues, which the Namibia Football Association indicates could provide job opportunities for over 20,000 people.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Justice and Labour Relations Minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel has proposed increasing the monthly graduate internship allowance from N$2,357.10 to N$3,700 and extending the internship period from three to six months to improve accessibility and workplace exposure for young graduates.
1 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Gaudentia Kröhne has called for affordable and reliable electricity to drive Namibia's industrial growth, speaking at the launch of NamPower's Integrated Strategic Business Plan 2026–2030.
30 September 2026 · The Namibian →