Namibian government office headed by Vice President Lucia Witbooi, overseeing divisions focused on marginalised communities and disability affairs.
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New Era
Office of the Vice President faces challenges with vehicle availability for student transport
“On the issue of transport, she said their office is trying to address the problem but is also facing challenges with the availability of vehicles, as most vehicles at the government garage have been sold.”
Marginalised table demands on VP’s deskInformanté
Division for Marginalised Communities within Office of Vice President provides platform for Government to engage communities and promote inclusion
“Speaking on the role of Government, //Khumub said the Division for Marginalised Communities within the Office of the Vice President provides a platform for Government to engage communities, listen to their concerns and promote greater inclusion in national development.”
//Khumub highlights San heritage, language preservationInformanté
Office of the Vice President has mandate for Marginalised Communities
“In line with the mandate of the Office of the Vice President for Marginalised Communities, it was resolved that a comprehensive Livelihoods Options and Development Plan be developed to address the socio-economic challenges confronting the Hai-//om San community.”
Vice President and stakeholders discuss challenges facing Hai-//om San communityInformanté
Office of the Vice President has responsibility for Indigenous minorities including San, Ovatue and Ovatjimba communities
“Speaking at the 25th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York on Friday, //Khumub said responsibility for Indigenous minorities — including the San, Ovatue and Ovatjimba communities — has been placed under the Office of the Vice President as part of efforts to strengthen inclusive governance under the country's 8th Administration.”
//Khumub outlines gains, challenges for Indigenous minoritiesNew Era
James Unomasa Uerikua served in Office of the Vice President as chief development planner between 2014 and 2020
“He subsequently served as chief development planner in the Office of the Vice President between 2014 and 2020 and later as governor of the Otjozondjupa region from 2020 until 2025.”
Otjiserandu welcomes Unomasa, UaamakujeInformanté
Office of the Vice President hosted a planning workshop for the Divisions of Disability Affairs and Marginalised Communities
“The workshop, hosted by the Office of the Vice President, aims to review progress, identify challenges and map out strategies to improve service delivery and promote inclusion in line with the government's development agenda.”
Vice President opens planning workshop on disability and marginalised communitiesThe Namibian Broadcasting Corporation announced a weekly Ju/'Hoansi TV news bulletin, but the article questions why it took over 25 years after indigenous language broadcasts began in 2000, and notes that four other San languages—Hai||om, Kung, Khwe, and Naro—remain unserved. The author argues this is a constitutional right under Article 19, not a favour.
13 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation announced a weekly Ju/'Hoansi TV news bulletin, but the article questions why it took over 25 years after indigenous language broadcasts began in 2000, and notes that four other San languages—Hai||om, Kung, Khwe, and Naro—remain unserved. The author argues this is a constitutional right under Article 19, not a favour.
13 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Marginalised communities in Kunene region called on the government to introduce agriculture and livestock farming projects to enable food production and employment, during a visit by Vice President Lucia Witbooi. Community members raised concerns including saline water from boreholes, poor roads, distant government offices, and lack of job opportunities.
30 September 2026 · New Era →
At Namibia's Annual San Cultural Festival in Tsumkwe, Deputy Minister Moses //Khumub emphasized that preservation of San languages, cultural heritage and indigenous knowledge is essential to maintaining San community identity, and highlighted opportunities for communities to benefit from cultural tourism and cultural enterprises.
29 September 2026 · Informanté →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi held a high-level meeting with stakeholders in Outjo to discuss the living conditions and future of the Hai-//om San community residing in and around Etosha National Park. It was resolved that a comprehensive Livelihoods Options and Development Plan be developed to address socio-economic challenges confronting the community, with a multidisciplinary technical team to undertake field assessments across designated sites.
1 August 2026 · Informanté →
Moses //Khumub, Deputy Minister in the Office of the Vice President, has called for targeted opportunities in higher education and specialised fields to promote the inclusion and advancement of San, Ovatue, and Ovatjimba Namibians. He stressed that government resources must directly correspond with visible outcomes and criticised the shortage of qualified San-speaking teachers in rural classrooms.
31 July 2026 · Informanté →
Deputy minister Moses //Khumub said government is overhauling its approach to supporting marginalised communities after acknowledging state shortcomings.
29 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Deputy Minister Moses //Khumub told the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues that Namibia has improved access to identity documents, healthcare and education for Indigenous minorities including San, Ovatue and Ovatjimba communities, while highlighting challenges such as drug-resistant tuberculosis and climate change impacts. A national document registration drive between June and August 2025 issued 22,426 identification documents to San community members.
27 April 2026 · Informanté →
San families in Eenhana and surrounding settlements live in makeshift structures and face unemployment, lack of identity documents, and inadequate housing, despite government efforts including food assistance, school transport, and housing projects. Officials acknowledge living conditions remain difficult and uneven across communities, with plans to relocate some settlements and continue support programmes.
24 April 2026 · New Era →
James Unomasa Uerikua, former governor of Otjozondjupa and Swapo MP, died in a car accident on 3 April along with his son Venturo Uaamakuje Uerikua. Vice President Lucia Witbooi led mourners at the burial ceremony in Otjiserandu, where Uerikua was remembered as a farmer, businessman, philanthropist and prominent voice on Namibia-Germany genocide discussions.
20 April 2026 · New Era →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed National Council member Moses //Khumub as deputy minister in the Office of the Vice President, a move that lawmakers have criticised as unnecessary bureaucracy given the limited role of the office. The State House said the deputy minister will provide technical and professional support to Vice President Lucia Witbooi, particularly in overseeing marginalised communities and disability affairs divisions transferred from another ministry.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Swapo parliamentarian and former Otjozondhupa governor James Uerikua died aged 43 in a car accident on Friday, along with one of his sons. President Nandi-Ndaitwah described him as a "young and promising leader" whose loss comes at a time when the country needs clarity and commitment on complex challenges.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi opened a planning workshop for the Divisions of Disability Affairs and Marginalised Communities, calling for stronger efforts to advance the rights and socio-economic development of persons with disabilities and marginalised communities. The workshop aims to review progress, identify challenges and map out strategies to improve service delivery, with Witbooi highlighting recent milestones including a sign language application launch, the Disability Cost Report, and a revised National Policy on Disability for 2025–2035, while acknowledging challenges such as limited financial resources and institutional capacity constraints.
17 March 2026 · Informanté →