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24 April 2026
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NDP6

Also known as: National Development Plan (NDP6) · Namibia's Sixth National Development Plan · National Development Plan Six

Sport

Deputy minister presents youth, sports budget for 2026/27

The News

Deputy Minister Dino Ballotti presented the N$35.104 million youth and sports budget for the 2026/2027 financial year to the National Assembly, framing it as a strategic investment in Namibia's future given that 71.1% of the population is under 35. The budget allocates funds for youth skills training and entrepreneurship, the National Youth Service, sports development and infrastructure including N$140 million for basic sporting facilities across regions.

15 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 15 April

  1. Deputy minister presents youth, sports budget for 2026/27

    Deputy Minister Dino Ballotti presented the N$35.104 million youth and sports budget for the 2026/2027 financial year to the National Assembly, framing it as a strategic investment in Namibia's future given that 71.1% of the population is under 35. The budget allocates funds for youth skills training and entrepreneurship, the National Youth Service, sports development and infrastructure including N$140 million for basic sporting facilities across regions.

    15 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Green schemes and local production boost Namibia's food self-sufficiency

    Namibia is making progress toward its 2030 food self-sufficiency target through green schemes and increased local crop production. The country now produces 56% of its vegetables locally worth N$323 million, while agricultural exports reached N$2 billion in 2025/26, with green schemes generating N$67.4 million from maize and wheat harvests.

    14 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. Fishing company donates food to Rehoboth school feeding programme

    Netagea Investment, a Namibian fishing company, donated crumbed fish worth N$25,000 to Vooruitsig Primary School in Rehoboth to support its feeding programme. The donation aims to address food insecurity affecting about 80% of the school's learners, with school leaders and the mayor emphasizing that nutrition is essential for academic concentration and child development.

    14 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 9 April

  1. President outlines economic resilience, oil sector progress in address

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered a State of the Nation Address highlighting Namibia's economic resilience despite global shocks, progress in oil and gas policy with Norwegian technical support, and achievements across sectors including mining (N$64.7 billion in exports), agriculture (N$2 billion in agricultural products), tourism, energy, and education, with GDP growth projected to rise from 1.7% in 2025 to 3.1% in 2026.

    9 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 2 April

  1. President urges new deputy ministers to deliver on NDP6

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed a new minister, seven deputy ministers, and an adviser, urging them to deliver measurable progress on infrastructure, healthcare, safety, job creation, and public services as outlined in the sixth National Development Plan. The appointees, all elected councillors from the 2025 regional council elections, have accepted their roles with commitments to follow principles of pragmatism, integrity, and accountability.

    2 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Windhoek faces severe funding gap in informal settlement crisis

    The City of Windhoek says it needs about N$1 billion annually to formalise informal settlements but receives only N$53 million this financial year, while the capital hosts 150 informal settlements where more than 200 000 people live undocumented. The city's CEO and housing engineer attribute the crisis to funding shortages, lack of available land, and the fact that informal residents cannot be charged rates and taxes, leaving fewer than 60 000 documented residents to fund the N$5 billion municipal budget.

    31 March 2026 · Informanté →

  2. NAMCOL TVET programmes build Namibian workforce skills for industry

    Namibia College of Open Learning offers accredited technical and vocational training in automotive mechatronics, welding, plumbing, and other trades to equip youth and workers with industry-ready skills. The programmes, supported by NSFAF funding and mandatory job attachments, align with national development priorities and are designed to support Namibia's industrialisation goals.

    31 March 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 30 March

  1. Oshana governor Iipinge pursues practical development agenda

    Governor Hofni Alugodhi Iipinge, appointed eight months ago, is pursuing action-oriented leadership in Oshana focused on agriculture, education, and youth employment through grassroots engagement and consultation with communities and traditional leaders. His priorities include a 10-hectare agricultural project to employ young people, improving school infrastructure and performance, and implementing government programmes through ongoing decentralisation efforts.

    30 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 24 March

  1. Digital platform bridges Namibia's artisan skills and customer demand gap

    LinkNamibia is a digital marketplace that connects skilled tradespeople with customers across Namibia, addressing both youth unemployment and the shortage of reliable artisan services. The platform vets artisans and handles payments, creating accessible pathways to income for technical graduates without requiring formal business registration or advertising.

    24 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 March

  1. PM calls for protection against home repossession after years of payments

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has urged financial institutions to protect homeowners from repossession even after decades of payments, calling for a national dialogue to find fair solutions that prioritise "humanity over profit". He also questioned why housing loans span decades compared to vehicle loans and highlighted Namibia's severe housing crisis, with a backlog of over 300,000 houses.

    20 March 2026 · New Era →

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