Also known as: National Development Plan (NDP6) · National Development Plan Six
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New Era
… He highlighted that through the National Development Plan Six (NDP6), government is steering its agenda around key pillars such as economic recovery, human development, green growth and effective governance. …
Namibia unveils bold development drive at UN …social investment, governance reforms and service delivery take centre stageInformanté
… Increasing connectivity is high on the agenda for the Namibian Government, as mentioned in NDP6. …
Road from Omulondo to Oshuuli (D4119) officially openedThe Namibian
… The vote aligns with national development priorities under NDP6 and the Swapo Party manifesto implementation plan. …
Deputy minister Dino Ballotti presents youth and sport budget in National AssemblyThe Namibian
… In line with NDP6 and the SWAPO party manifesto implementation plan, a key national priority is to achieve food self-sufficiency and reduce reliance on food imports by 80% by 2029. …
Minister Inge Zaamwani delivers keynote at Lüderitz Crayfish Festival fundraising galaNew Era
… Through the National Development Plan (NDP6), the country has set an ambitious target to become food self-sufficient by 2030. …
Green schemes generate N$67.4m … 56% of vegetables locally producedNew Era
… This initiative aligns with Namibia’s Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), which prioritises food security, poverty reduction, and child nutrition through school feeding programmes as key tools for human development. …
Netagea’s hand that giveth …Rehoboth school benefitsNew Era
… Nandi-Ndaitwah said amongst the biggest milestones was the launch of NDP6 in July 2025, which marks the final phase of Namibia’s Vision 2030. …
NNN’s Sona ushers in hope amid turbulenceThe Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged her newly appointed deputy ministers to deliver on the promises of the sixth National Development Plan (NDP6). …
President Nandi-Ndaitwah urges new deputy ministers to deliver on NDP6Informanté
… So one of the directives of NDP6 is that 50% of informal settlements must be eradicated by 2030, which is in the next four years,” Heunis said. …
Windhoek’s 150 informal settlements spiral amid land and funding shortagesInformanté
… The TVET programmes also align with national development priorities, including Vision 2030 and NDP6. …
NAMCOL’s TVET programmes equip Namibians with skills for the futureThe Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has launched a new employment permit valid for up to five years, effective immediately, to make Namibia more attractive to investors and improve the investment climate by reducing administrative barriers.
13 hours ago · Informanté →
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has launched a new employment permit valid for up to five years, effective immediately, to make Namibia more attractive to investors and improve the investment climate by reducing administrative barriers.
13 hours ago · Informanté →
An analysis argues that despite decades of political talk about beneficiation, value addition, and manufacturing, Namibia remains dependent on primary commodities and has failed to assemble scattered industrial activity into a coherent industrial economy, requiring instead a reimagined industrial policy linking resources, finance, energy, trade, procurement, skills and markets.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's government has formalised a N$17.5 million Local Content Plan expected to create approximately 470 direct jobs and support film production across all 14 regions through a memorandum of understanding between the ministries of education, innovation, youth, sports, arts and culture and information and communication technology. The funding will finance a national soap opera, two limited television series, 14 regional short films, and a film production equipment access programme, as part of a broader N$50 million government allocation to creative industries programmes.
18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has challenged state-owned enterprises to stop producing plans and attending meetings, and instead identify one strategic investment project and one reform that can produce measurable results within 24 months, with the test of an SOE ultimately being what it delivers to citizens and the economy.
10 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Nearly a quarter of Namibians aged 18–35 hold post-secondary qualifications yet only 18% are in full-time employment, according to Afrobarometer data cited in the article. The author argues the real problem is a "readiness gap"—the distance between what curricula certify and what workplaces actually demand—rather than a lack of training or qualifications.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
APP president Joseph Kauandenge has challenged President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to move beyond mining promises and ensure ordinary Namibians benefit directly from mineral wealth, citing that more than 54% of adult Namibians earn N$2,000 or less per month and calling for government to ensure more than 50% of mining shares remain in Namibian hands.
5 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A NUDO member of parliament has argued that the President should not officiate community and fundraising events like the MTC Kasi Vibe Festival, saying such engagements should be handled by ministers or regional leaders to preserve the dignity of the presidency.
31 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for greater support to enable young entrepreneurs to access funding, education, digital infrastructure, mentorship, and markets needed to build sustainable businesses, speaking at the opening of the MTC Kasivibe Festival on youth entrepreneurship and innovation. She emphasized that while government plays a role, the private sector, financial institutions, and communities must also contribute to supporting local enterprises.
31 July 2026 · Informanté →
The government has accelerated efforts to equip Namibians with technical skills for the emerging oil and gas industry, warning that employment opportunities could be lost to foreign workers if local capacity is not developed in time. A presidential special advisor said expanding vocational training programmes is critical to ensuring Namibians are ready for jobs expected to be created as exploration progresses.
28 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A Parliamentary Standing Committee has identified limited institutional capacity, inadequate funding, and weak coordination between government levels as key obstacles to Namibia's decentralisation reforms under NDP6. The committee is holding a five-day workshop in Gobabis to examine whether the country's legal, institutional, and financial frameworks are sufficient to support decentralisation objectives.
22 July 2026 · New Era →
Parliament's Standing Committee on Education has begun a comprehensive review of the rapid expansion of nursing schools and health training centres, citing concerns over training quality, accreditation systems, and unemployment among health graduates. The review involves stakeholder consultations to assess whether the regulatory framework for health training institutions is effective and aligned with national health workforce needs.
7 July 2026 · New Era →
Prime Minister Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare officially launched the Erongo SUNAM Desalination project on 24 June 2026, a N$2.1 billion initiative developed over more than two decades to address water scarcity and support economic growth.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Prime Minister Ngurare has officially launched the Erongo SUNAM Desalination Project, a joint venture between NamWater and Swakop Uranium valued at N$2.1 billion that aims to deliver about 20 million cubic metres of desalinated water annually. The project, financed through a 70/30 shareholding structure with Government commitment of N$200 million in equity, is expected to reach financial close in July 2026 and begin commercial operations in June 2028.
27 June 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's new Ambassador to the Netherlands, Alfredo Hengari, has assumed his post and pledged to leverage Dutch expertise and investment to advance agriculture, water security, and job creation as priority areas aligned with President Nandi-Ndaitwah's development vision.
26 June 2026 · New Era →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi addressed the National Youth Council General Assembly in Swakopmund, urging Namibian youth to take advantage of government programmes for skills development, entrepreneurship and job creation, and calling on delegates to uphold unity and democracy during leadership elections.
20 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Governor of //Kharas Region called on local communities to share ideas on how the green hydrogen industry should develop in the region, including priorities on employment, land use, and environmental safeguards. He emphasized that stakeholder engagement ensures communities have a voice in development plans, particularly for the anticipated Hyphen Hydrogen Energy project.
12 June 2026 · Informanté →
The National Planning Commission director general said Namibia is ready to move from planning to implementation of green hydrogen projects, despite the absence of dedicated legislation. The government aims to create 30,000 green jobs by 2030 and position Namibia as a low-carbon industry platform for southern Africa.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited FabuPharm, Namibia's only fully-fledged pharmaceutical manufacturing company, in Otjiwarongo, citing medicine shortages in public hospitals as a priority concern. FabuPharm produces over 150 medicines and healthcare products locally and supplies some directly to government hospitals through the Central Medical Stores.
21 May 2026 · New Era →
Namibia has launched the Namibia for Life Project Finance for Permanence agreement, a funding initiative involving government, conservation organizations, and international partners including Germany's KfW and USAID, to secure stable long-term support for community conservancies. According to WWF Namibia, Namibia is the first country in Africa to successfully complete such a conservation financing deal.
21 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Education will host a graduation ceremony for the Certificate in Basic Pre-Vocational Skills (CBPVS), a two-year programme designed to strengthen inclusive education and equip learners with special educational needs and disabilities with foundational vocational and life skills while bridging skills gaps and responding to labour market demands.
19 May 2026 · Informanté →
At the 52nd Universal Periodic Review in Geneva, Namibia outlined its national development drive centred on service delivery, economic resilience and governance reforms. The country emphasised the National Development Plan Six, which focuses on economic recovery, human development, green growth and effective governance, with poverty eradication and expanded social protection systems as key priorities.
7 May 2026 · New Era →
The Minister of Works and Transport and Ohangwena Region Governor officially opened the 23 km district road D4119 from Omulonu to Oshuuli on 24 April 2026, funded through Namibian-German Development Cooperation at a contract value of N$53 million. The all-year-round road connects two schools, a heritage centre, and more than 2,000 people in a previously sandy-track area.
5 May 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Minister Inge Zaamwani delivered a keynote address at the 2026 Lüderitz Crayfish Festival fundraising gala, emphasising Namibia's commitment to sustainable marine resource management and the festival's role in supporting local employment, tourism, and coastal community development.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →