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Office of the Prime Minister

Also known as: OPM · OPE

Namibian government office tackling investment bottlenecks, disaster preparedness, and housing/sanitation emergency response.

2024-06-272026-10-23
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  1. October 2026

  2. New Era

    Office of the Prime Minister was directed by Cabinet to develop an internal policy to guide civil servants on the use of artificial intelligence in the public service

    Source

    “Theofilus also revealed that Cabinet had directed the Office of the Prime Minister and the ministry to develop an internal policy to guide civil servants on the use of artificial intelligence in the public service, including safeguards for responsible use.”

    ICT Summit targets youth employment

  3. The Namibian

    Office of the Prime Minister said it is looking into concerns raised by returnees

    Source

    “Meanwhile, the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of International Relations and Trade said they are looking into the concerns raised by the returnees.”

    SA returnees stranded after Govt promises

  4. The Namibian

    Office of the Prime Minister is moving to unlock further N$15 billion in investments held back by land, environmental, visa and regulatory hurdles

    Source

    “After 27 investment projects created 6 600 jobs, the Office of the Prime Minister is moving to unlock a further N$15 billion in investments held back by land, environmental, visa and regulatory hurdles.”

    N$15b investment push as OPM targets project bottlenecks
  5. September 2026

  6. Informanté

    Office of the Prime Minister hosted solidarity Gala Dinner at Nampower Convention Centre

    Source

    “The funds were raised during a solidarity Gala Dinner hosted by the Office of the Prime Minister at the Nampower Convention Centre in Windhoek on Wednesday evening.”

    Namibia raises N$2.6 million in solidarity with Cuba

  7. The Namibian

    Office of the Prime Minister introduced Namibian Public Service Charter in 1997

    Source

    “The Namibian Public Service Charter introduced by the OPM in 1997 is underpinned by 10 principles or guiding values aimed at improving the quality of service the public service provides to Namibians.”

    ‘Thumbs up’ to the Ministry of Home Affairs
  8. August 2026

  9. The Namibian

    Office of the Prime Minister suspended the revised Remoteness and Hardship Allowance policy effective 1 July

    Source

    “"The committee welcomed the Office of the Prime Minister's suspension of the revised allowance policy, which took effect on 1 July," Tjaveondja said.”

    Parliament probes tribal favouritism in teacher promotions

  10. The Namibian

    Office of the Prime Minister announced through the Cabinet secretariat early release of government employees on Tuesday

    Source

    “The Office of the Prime Minister, through the Cabinet secretariat, announced that the early release applies to all staff members, except those providing emergency and critical services.”

    Government workers get early knock-off

  11. Informanté

    Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Namibia Agricultural Union to strengthen disaster preparedness

    Source

    “THE Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and the Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience in Namibia's agricultural sector.”

    OPM, NAU strengthen disaster preparedness for agricultural sector

  12. New Era

    Catherine Kaunda joined the Office of the Prime Minister as a secretary

    Source

    “Catherine joined the Namibian public service as a secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister.”

    Kaunda’s daughter dies
  13. July 2026

  14. Informanté

    Office of the Prime Minister will manage central food and nutrition security database

    Source

    “To strengthen food security planning, Government intends to establish a central food and nutrition security database, to be managed by the Office of the Prime Minister in collaboration with the Namibia Statistics Agency.”

    Agriculture strategy aims to cut hunger and create opportunities
Agriculture & Land

Gibeon councillor seeks disaster funding and emergency equipment

The News

A Gibeon Village Council councillor has called on the government to provide disaster funding and emergency equipment, warning that the village lacks resources to handle veld fires, floods, and disease outbreaks. He notes that ongoing foot-and-mouth disease restrictions could leave communal farmers without income, and that the finance minister has said she cannot commit to providing subsidies to affected farmers.

21 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Gibeon councillor seeks disaster funding and emergency equipment

    A Gibeon Village Council councillor has called on the government to provide disaster funding and emergency equipment, warning that the village lacks resources to handle veld fires, floods, and disease outbreaks. He notes that ongoing foot-and-mouth disease restrictions could leave communal farmers without income, and that the finance minister has said she cannot commit to providing subsidies to affected farmers.

    21 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. 9th National ICT Summit convenes on digital economy and youth jobs

    Namibia's Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofilus opened the 9th National ICT Summit in Ongwediva, emphasising the role of technology in creating jobs, reducing poverty and generating economic opportunities for young people. The summit, themed 'Harnessing ICT for Inclusive Growth: Digital Pathways to Reduce Unemployment and Eradicate Poverty', brings together stakeholders to discuss how technology can support economic growth and ensure communities benefit from digital development.

    14 October 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 11 October

  1. Repatriated Namibians from SA left without promised support

    About 72 Namibians repatriated from South Africa in August and September have not received promised government support for reintegration, facing unemployment, documentation problems, and financial hardship after being dropped at family homes with no further assistance.

    11 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. OPM tackles N$15bn backlog of stalled investment projects

    The Office of the Prime Minister is moving to unlock N$15 billion in investments delayed by land, environmental, visa and regulatory obstacles. Twenty-seven projects have created 6,600 jobs over three years, while 94 projects in the pipeline could create about 22,000 additional jobs, but 15 projects face specific bottlenecks.

    6 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 2 October

  1. Veteran journalist Ndjebela appointed deputy executive director in PM's bureau

    Secretary to Cabinet Emilia Mkusa announced that veteran journalist and former Namibian Sun editor Toivo Ndjebela has been appointed deputy executive director in the Prime Minister's Bureau, effective 1 October. Cabinet Secretariat executive director Petrus Sindimba was also named acting accounting officer in the Office of the Prime Minister for the same date through 31 December.

    2 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Journalist Ndjebela appointed deputy director in PM's bureau

    Veteran journalist Toivo Ndjebela has been appointed deputy executive director in the Prime Minister's bureau, effective 1 October 2026. The appointment accompanies leadership changes in the Office of the Prime Minister, including Petrus Sindimba's designation as Acting Accounting Officer for Vote 2 through December 2026.

    2 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 28 September

  1. Medical interns cannot expect automatic jobs in public health

    Health Minister Esperance Luvindao says the Ministry of Health and Social Services cannot automatically absorb medical interns, dentists, and other health professionals into the public health system because it has only a limited number of funded vacant posts dependent on available financial resources and approved positions.

    28 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 18 September

  1. Namibia raises over N$2.6m in Cuba solidarity gala

    A Cuba gala dinner hosted by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare raised over N$2.6 million in support of Cuba amid US-imposed hardship, with major pledges from state enterprises including Namibre (N$1m) and Namport (N$200,000). President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called on Namibians to contribute, citing the country's moral responsibility to Cuba for its support during Namibia's liberation struggle.

    18 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Namibia raises N$2.6 million in solidarity with Cuba

    Namibia raised N$2.6 million in support of Cuba at a solidarity gala dinner in Windhoek, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah calling on Namibians to continue supporting Cuba in recognition of its assistance during Namibia's liberation struggle and decades of cooperation in healthcare, education, agriculture, engineering and sport since 1990.

    17 September 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. PM updates Parliament on housing, sanitation emergency response

    Prime Minister Ngurare told Parliament that government has allocated N$34 million towards sanitation and is implementing interventions in informal settlements as part of its response to the declared state of emergency on housing and sanitation. A Disaster Risk Management meeting chaired by the Secretary to Cabinet and comprising relevant ministries has been convened to address both sanitation and housing issues.

    16 September 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Government backs Cuba solidarity but distances self from N$700k donation

    Namibia's government reaffirmed its support for lifting the US embargo on Cuba but clarified that N$700 000 raised by Namibia-Cuba solidarity groups is a private initiative, not a government contribution. The Ministry of International Relations and Trade encouraged citizens to support the fundraising campaign while maintaining Namibia's advocacy for Cuba on bilateral, regional and multilateral platforms.

    2 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Ministry of Home Affairs praised for efficient service delivery

    A reader describes positive experiences at the Ministry of Home Affairs, where a former MP received a passport in one day and the writer obtained a full birth certificate in 30 minutes, crediting the ministry's implementation of the Public Service Charter for its professional service and friendly officials.

    1 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Parliament committee examines tribal favouritism claims in teacher promotions

    The Teachers Union of Namibia has raised concerns that tribal favouritism in promotions has resulted in unequal representation in senior teaching positions in some regions. A National Council standing committee acknowledged the concerns but cautioned that such claims should be supported by statistics, and stressed the need to balance inclusivity and diversity with merit and good performance.

    27 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Government workers authorised early departure before Heroes Day

    Government employees have been authorised to leave work at 13h00 on Tuesday, except those in emergency and critical services, to prepare for Heroes Day commemoration on Wednesday. The directive, issued by the Cabinet secretariat on behalf of Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, applies to executive directors, accounting officers, National Assembly and National Council officials, and other senior public servants.

    25 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 20 August

  1. OPM and NAU sign disaster preparedness agreement for agriculture

    The Office of the Prime Minister and Namibia Agricultural Union have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience in the agricultural sector, establishing a framework for collaboration in responding to veld fires, drought, and animal disease outbreaks.

    20 August 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 17 August

  1. Zambezi farmers demand Meatco return to run closed abattoir

    Livestock farmers in the Zambezi region staged a demonstration calling for government intervention after Meatco handed over management of the Katima Mulilo abattoir to Zambezi Meat Cooperation in June; the abattoir has remained closed pending regulatory and operational requirements, leaving farmers without a formal market.

    17 August 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Justice system advances security plan for magistrates, prosecutors

    Namibia's Chief Justice has convened stakeholders to consider security assessment findings covering more than 400 judicial officers and prosecutors, with the assessment to be submitted to Cabinet and the Office of the Prime Minister. The move addresses risks of intimidation and violence faced by those administering and prosecuting the law, prompted partly by the death of regional control prosecutor Justine Shiweda in October 2025.

    17 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  3. Security plan for 400 magistrates and prosecutors reaches Cabinet

    Chief Justice Peter Shivute convened a meeting to review a security assessment for over 400 prosecutors and judicial officers, following concerns heightened by the death of regional prosecutor Justine Shiweda. The report is expected to be submitted to Cabinet and the Office of the Prime Minister in the coming weeks for consideration and possible implementation.

    17 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 16 August

  1. IPC critic challenges legitimacy of government assets agency

    The IPC shadow minister of works and transport Nelson Kalangula has raised governance and legal concerns over the government's establishment of the Public Assets Management Agency (Pama) as a profit-oriented entity before dedicated legislation governing public assets has been enacted. He argues that state properties should not be handed to a commercially driven entity without full parliamentary scrutiny and explicit legislative boundaries, and warns that interim board appointments could undermine corporate governance and be subject to political control.

    16 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. NamPower re-advertises managing director post for wider talent pool

    NamPower has re-advertised its managing director position after receiving a limited number of applications in the initial recruitment round, with the new application deadline set for 28 August. Applications from the first round will remain valid, and at least five senior energy-sector executives applied initially.

    11 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Monday 10 August

  1. Namibia and Cuba seek expanded economic cooperation beyond politics

    Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare is visiting Cuba (6–11 August 2026) to deepen cooperation in education, healthcare, youth development, water infrastructure, engineering and tourism. Ngurare called for the two countries to move beyond longstanding political solidarity towards stronger economic ties and people-to-people exchanges.

    10 August 2026 · Informanté →

  2. President challenges state enterprises to reform within 24 months

    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 →

Sunday 9 August

  1. Businessman says young ministers asserting authority over parastatal CEOs

    Businessman Leake Hangala told public enterprise chief executives that Namibia's new Cabinet ministers, while young and well-educated, often remind board chairpersons and parastatal leaders of their ministerial authority. Hangala said personality clashes between officials have hindered constructive discussions and called for institutional approaches that do not depend on personalities.

    9 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 7 August

  1. President sets 24-month deadline for SOE investment projects

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has directed state-owned enterprises to identify strategic investment projects ready for implementation within 24 months and specific reforms to unlock growth, saying she will "disrupt" government systems where necessary to remove barriers to delivery.

    7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Catherine Kaunda, Zambian president's daughter, dies in Lusaka

    Catherine Kaunda, eldest daughter of Zambia's founding president Kenneth Kaunda, died in Lusaka on Saturday. She had lived in Windhoek since the mid-1990s and a book of condolences was opened in her honour in Namibia.

    5 August 2026 · New Era →

Monday 3 August

  1. EIF livestock feed donation reaches Zambezi this week

    The Zambezi Regional Council confirmed that supplementary livestock feed valued at N$500,000 donated by the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia will be transported from Rundu to Katima Mulilo this week to assist flood-affected farmers. The donation, pledged on 17 July, is expected to benefit 3,000 livestock farmers across three constituencies affected by seasonal floods.

    3 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 27 July

  1. Namibia launches agri-food transformation strategy through 2030

    Namibia has unveiled a new Strategy for the Transformation of the Agri-food Sector (2025/26–2030/31) aimed at reducing hunger, improving nutrition, and empowering young people and women through agriculture. The strategy targets reducing child stunting from 24% to 12% by 2030 and addresses post-harvest food losses of about 33% through investment in agro-processing, cold storage, and infrastructure.

    27 July 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Labour unions reject salary-splitting proposal from Windhoek councillor

    Labour unions have rejected a proposal by a City of Windhoek councillor to split workers' monthly salaries into two payments each month. The National Union of Namibian Workers said the idea would not solve workers' financial challenges and would instead make it harder for low-income earners to meet their fixed monthly obligations.

    26 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 25 July

  1. Public Service Commission warns against fake recruitment notice

    The Public Service Commission has cautioned the public against a fraudulent government recruitment notice circulating on social media, stating that no nationwide recruitment programme has been launched. The commission emphasized that all official government recruitment is advertised through official circulars and authenticated government channels, not through unofficial online links or social media.

    25 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibia to roll out electronic ID cards September 2026

    Namibia will begin issuing electronic identity cards in September 2026 to modernize public service delivery, strengthen digital security, and support e-government programmes. The smart cards will contain biometric and biographical data and enable secure digital verification and online transactions.

    25 July 2026 · Informanté →

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