Also known as: sixth National Development Plan · NDP-6
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Windhoek Observer
… She further added the project forms part of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), which prioritises investment in strategic bulk water infrastructure to stimulate economic growth, create jobs, strengthen climate resilience and improve livelihoods. …
Government launches final N$83.9m coastal pipeline upgradeNew Era
… ab Gold Mine representative McLyn Kasale said the company remains committed to using sport as a vehicle for community development and talent identification, while aligning its investment with the government’s vision for sports development under the Sixth National Development Plan …
Navachab invests N$1.5m to elevate Half MarathonWindhoek Observer
… The policy aligns with Vision 2030, the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), the Labour Act, the Higher Education Act, the National TVET Policy and the African Union TVET Strategy. …
Government moves to bridge graduate skills gapWindhoek Observer
… The STAS was launched in November 2024 as Namibia’s blueprint for modernising agriculture, fisheries, water and land management while aligning the sector with the country’s Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), Vision 2030 and the African Union’s Comprehensive Africa Agricultur …
Namibia seeks stronger donor backing to fast-track agri-food transformationThe Namibian
… He has also announced plans to establish a separate platform where social media and community activists from across the country will periodically meet with the prime minister to discuss governance issues outlined in the sixth National Development Plan (NDP6). …
Ngurare revives ‘PM’s Question Time’The Namibian
… She says strategic communication is essential for nation-building, public trust and the successful implementation of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6). …
VP calls for communicators to lead fight against misinformationThe Namibian
… She says strategic communication is essential for nation-building, public trust and the successful implementation of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6). …
VP calls for communicators to lead fight against misinformationThe Namibian
… The United Nations in Namibia also emphasises that the Sustainable Development Goals are interconnected and require partnerships to address economic and social inequalities, while Namibia’s Sixth National Development Plan highlights a whole-of-society approach to development. …
Goodwill Alone Won’t Heal Namibia’s HurtsWindhoek Observer
… The President further instructed //Hoëbes to ensure her work contributes to the implementation of Vision 2030, the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), and the national priorities of the Eighth Administration. …
//Hoëbes appointed as High Commissioner to MalaysiaInformanté
… Nandi-Ndaitwah said //Hoebes’ work should contribute to the implementation of Vision 2030, the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) and the priorities of the Eighth Administration. …
Nandi-Ndaitwah commissions Christine //Hoebes as Namibia’s High Commissioner-designate to MalaysiaFisheries Minister Inge Zaamwani has highlighted the importance of maintaining the health of the fishing sector, noting that while some fish stocks remain healthy, others are under significant pressure and require immediate attention. She emphasised that protecting the country's marine resources is essential to ensuring a prosperous fishing industry in the future.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
Fisheries Minister Inge Zaamwani has highlighted the importance of maintaining the health of the fishing sector, noting that while some fish stocks remain healthy, others are under significant pressure and require immediate attention. She emphasised that protecting the country's marine resources is essential to ensuring a prosperous fishing industry in the future.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi addressed the fifth Sustainable Development Awards ceremony, calling for youth empowerment as a driver of Namibia's sustainable development and emphasizing that sustainable development is a shared national endeavour requiring commitment from all sectors of society.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah opened the Creative Sport Tourism Expo at Hage Geingob Stadium, calling for sport, tourism and creative industries to be connected and leveraged to drive economic growth in Namibia.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia aims to increase sport's contribution to employment from approximately 1% to 3.5% by 2030, with the government calling on institutions, sports bodies and the private sector to support this goal. The initiative was highlighted at the Creative Sport Tourism Expo, where officials emphasised the need for quality coaching, safe facilities, regular competitions and professional administration to develop talent and connect athletes to opportunity.
2 September 2026 · Informanté →
Prime Minister Tjitunga Ngurare delivered a keynote address to the 4th Junior National Council, urging young members from Namibia's fourteen regions to champion water, sanitation, and national development as participants in parliamentary democracy.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
According to UNICEF, 47.2% of Namibians still practise open defecation, rising to 70.9% in rural communities, a sanitation gap linked to wider inequalities in access to basic services. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said inadequate water and sanitation directly affects children's ability to live, learn and develop with dignity.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Prime Minister Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare has opened the Fourth Junior National Council session in Windhoek, bringing together 42 young Namibians from all 14 regions to deliberate on universal water and sanitation access. The session runs from 31 August to 3 September and focuses on developing practical solutions to the country's water and sanitation challenges.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says the government is making progress on establishing manufacturing facilities across Namibia's 14 regions, each aligned with local products and economic strengths. The initiative, directed by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, aims to expand local processing, promote value addition, create jobs, and move Namibia beyond primary production.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A Windhoek Observer opinion piece argues that Namibian farmers face inherent disadvantages—vast distances, limited arable land, variable rainfall, and high input costs—that make them uncompetitive against subsidised regional and international producers, and calls for a deliberate national subsidy strategy rather than fragmented support.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association has handed over N$25 million to regional governors to support productive initiatives across all 14 regions, with Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare emphasising that the funds must deliver tangible economic benefits including job creation and infrastructure improvements.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
NamPost officially opened its Nkurenkuru Post Office in Kavango West, one of 12 additional service points that brings the institution's total service points nationwide to 148. The postal operator also donated computers, printers and mobile internet subscriptions valued at N$250,000 to community learning centres and libraries in the region.
25 August 2026 · New Era →
NamPost opened a post office in Nkurenkuru and donated Information and Communication Technology equipment to two community centres in Kavango West to expand access to financial and digital services for rural residents. Minister Emma Theofelus said the move aligns with government's commitment to financial inclusion and the goal of leaving no one behind, noting that financial inclusion rose from 78% in 2017 to 86% in 2025, though rural areas lag at 79.3% compared to 91.7% in urban areas.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says agriculture is foundational to Namibia's Sixth National Development Plan and must move beyond primary production to encompass full value chains. NDP6 targets Namibia producing 80% of its national food requirements by 2030, up from the current 60%.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia aims to produce 80% of its national food requirements by 2030, up from a current baseline of 60%, according to the Sixth National Development Plan. The government plans to shift agriculture from subsistence production toward a commercially driven sector focused on creating jobs, wealth, and sustainable livelihoods through stronger value chains, improved market access, and greater investment in agro-processing.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah opened the Helao Nafidi Sports Centre, calling it an investment in youth development, community growth and the local economy. She highlighted sport's economic potential and alignment with the Sixth National Development Plan's objectives in youth empowerment and regional growth.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
The First Gentleman, Lt Gen (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, has launched the DEN Impact Foundation, an independent non-profit organisation aimed at addressing challenges facing Namibian youth through education, sports, agriculture and vocational training, operating under a four-year strategic plan with four strategic pillars.
21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Khomas governor Sam Shafishuna Nujoma has called for Windhoek to position itself as a cultural destination rather than a tourist transit point, to keep visitors longer and distribute tourism income to creatives, hospitality businesses and residents. He said culture should be treated as an economic opportunity alongside heritage preservation.
21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Education and Ministry of Information and Communication Technology signed an MoU to develop Namibia's film and creative sector through the Namibia Content Creation Plan, which includes funding for a National Soap Opera, a television series, and regional short films, with N$17.5 million allocated for these productions and an estimated 470 direct employment opportunities.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia plans to gazette its first standards for petroleum products in early 2027, with the Namibian Standards Institution (NSI) setting up a fuel-testing laboratory to commence testing and verification services the same year under a service level agreement with the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy.
20 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Oil and Gas Conference 2026 brought together over 1,500 delegates, more than 120 speakers, and over 70 exhibitors to discuss the country's emerging petroleum sector and its contribution to national development, with discussions centred on investment, local content, enterprise development, skills, infrastructure, and financing.
20 August 2026 · Informanté →
The government has established a National Technical Committee on Institutionalisation of the Informal Economy to design inclusive legal frameworks and budget for social protection and financial inclusion for the informal sector, which accounts for about 57% of Namibian employment according to informal economy advocates.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Learning Passport, launched by the ministry of education in partnership with UNICEF, provides digital and offline access to learning materials for young people in rural and underserved communities to develop skills relevant to education, employment and entrepreneurship.
15 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare is strengthening its juvenile justice services through screening and diversion of children in conflict with the law, along with pre-sentence impact mitigation reports, as part of broader child protection and well-being programmes.
14 August 2026 · New Era →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi officially launched the REALTEST Green Hydrogen Research Project, describing it as signaling Namibia's determination to build an economy founded on science, innovation, and technological excellence. The initiative involves partnerships with the German government, SASSCAL, the University of Namibia, and other implementing partners.
14 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Environment is targeting an increase in the tourism sector's contribution to Namibia's GDP to N$18.5 billion by 2030, up from N$14.3 billion in 2022. The Ministry also aims to boost tourist arrivals to 1.8 million and gaming revenue to N$76.5 million by the 2029/2030 financial year.
13 August 2026 · Informanté →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi said Namibia must build scientific and technological capabilities to own and drive its green hydrogen economy, rather than simply export the resource. She argued that true industrialisation requires developing citizens as scientists, engineers, and innovators capable of competing globally, not just exporting green molecules.
11 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Ruthy Masake has called on young people in Ohangwena to embrace climate-smart farming, agribusiness and innovation, urging them to become active producers and leaders rather than programme beneficiaries. She stressed the integration of climate action, water security and sustainable agriculture to strengthen food security and rural development in response to climate impacts including changing rainfall patterns and prolonged dry spells.
10 August 2026 · Informanté →
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah told state-owned enterprises to stop relying on increased state funding and instead make effective use of already-allocated resources, saying some SOEs receive funding running into more than N$1 billion. She urged them to end narratives of limited funding and focus on improving management of public financial resources, with the Namibia Ports Authority chief executive also recommending SOEs explore private-sector partnerships for financial sustainability.
9 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told parastatals she will not accept long-term plans or bureaucratic delays, demanding instead tangible outcomes within 24 months and threatening personal intervention to remove obstacles to economic development.
7 August 2026 · New Era →
Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani has urged farmers in Aminuis and the Omaheke Region to move beyond primary livestock production and embrace value addition, stating that Namibia's agricultural growth depends on producers capturing more economic benefits along the livestock value chain and creating jobs and businesses in rural communities.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →