Also known as: Kamwanyah · Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah · Kamwanya · Ndumbah Kamwanyah · political analyst · Ndumba J Kamwanyah
The Fisheries Observer Agency has operated without a board since August 2025, limiting management oversight and decision-making authority. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform was notified months in advance but has not appointed a replacement board, hampering the agency's ability to approve budgets, strategic plans, and review landed values.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Fisheries Observer Agency has operated without a board since August 2025, limiting management oversight and decision-making authority. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform was notified months in advance but has not appointed a replacement board, hampering the agency's ability to approve budgets, strategic plans, and review landed values.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Information Minister Emma Theofelus announced that parastatals under the information ministry will have their subsidies reduced by 3% annually for the next three years, with government expecting them to develop alternative revenue streams and achieve greater financial independence while still meeting public service mandates.
29 January 2026 · New Era →
A public policy expert argues that Namibia's annual focus on senior secondary examination results obscures the real problem: weak foundations in early childhood, pre-primary, and primary education. He contends that investing in quality early learning centres, trained educators, and strong literacy and numeracy programmes at the base will create a healthier system than attempting costly remediation at secondary and tertiary levels.
24 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has dismissed reports of tension between party president Panduleni Itula and opposition leader Immanuel Nashinge in Parliament, calling them false claims designed to sow division. Political analysts note the dual structure creates potential for confusion over messaging and strategy unless roles and responsibilities are clearly defined.
21 January 2026 · New Era →
An Afrobarometer survey of 38 African countries found that only 19% of Namibians aged 18–35 would prefer to start their own business, the lowest level on the continent compared to a 52% average across Africa. Analysts attribute the low entrepreneurship interest to barriers including limited access to funding, high business costs, limited formal employment, and a mismatch between education outcomes and labour market demands.
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Political analysts say the government is overloaded with overlapping committees and advisers that duplicate work and delay service delivery. Critics argue the new Swapo think tank, comprising 37 appointed members, lacks independence and will produce little meaningful output, while a defending analyst says such bodies can help the party and government reassess decisions and plans.
20 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Public policy expert Ndumba Kamwanyah argues that Windhoek has lost its way, prioritising cosmetic events over infrastructure investment and creative development, while deepening inequalities between wealthy and poor neighbourhoods. He contends the city needs bold urban vision and inclusive governance rather than reactive management to recover its potential and prevent young people and talent from leaving.
15 January 2026 · New Era →
Land reformist Inge Zaamwani has tabled a transformative Land Bill in Parliament that would replace the "willing buyer, willing seller" clause with state-led land redistribution, allowing the government to expropriate land in the public interest with fair compensation. The Bill consolidates 12 existing land laws, tightens foreign ownership restrictions, and introduces compulsory land acquisition to speed up transfer to historically disadvantaged and landless Namibians.
8 January 2026 · New Era →