… Nghishidibwa’s death is one of several in the area that triggered pastor Elifas Haighumbi and community members to petition minister of environment, forestry and tourism Pohamba Shifeta in February to ban sand mining activities. …
Theofilus Nghishidibwa (12) and his cousins left home to collect firewood one Thursday afternoon.Namibia Minute.
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… Geingob also participated in the G77 plus China Leaders Summit, along with international relations minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and environment minister Pohamba Shifeta. …
Namibia positions itself as an energy superpower at COP28- July 2023
… Kandjii-Murangi, Esau and environment minister Pohamba Shifeta have been publicly accused of misusing the institutions they supervise by asking them to pay for their travel costs. …
S&T: Stop the Outrageous Abuse- April 2023
… He has appeared alongside minister of environment, forestry and tourism Pohamba Shifeta in various regions in Swapo’s ongoing campaigns. …
The darling of agriculture tenders… She claimed victories with greater legal protections for women and children, and earned accolades for her environmental work.Before the Swapo congress, members keep their cards close to their chests.Even so, current minister of environment, forestry and tourism Pohamba Shifeta de …
Nandi-Ndaitwah’s moment of truthThe Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism will hold a national conference next month to discuss human-wildlife conflict and find a long-term solution to the issue, minister Pohamba Shifeta announced on Thursday. …
Govt plans human-wildlife conflict Indaba- September 2022
… The candidates are environment and tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta, deputy prime minister and minister of international relations and cooperation Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, and prime minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. …
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SWATF veterans petition consultations begin in parliament committee
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Consultations began on a petition signed by 71 former members of the South West Africa Territorial Force seeking recognition as liberation veterans under the Veterans Act, 2008, and access to compensation funds they claim to have been denied for 35 years. The petitioners questioned accountability for a reported N$36 million compensation fund and N$100 million demobilisation fund.
30 April 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Thursday 30 April
SWATF veterans petition consultations begin in parliament committee
Consultations began on a petition signed by 71 former members of the South West Africa Territorial Force seeking recognition as liberation veterans under the Veterans Act, 2008, and access to compensation funds they claim to have been denied for 35 years. The petitioners questioned accountability for a reported N$36 million compensation fund and N$100 million demobilisation fund.
30 April 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Thursday 23 April
Public Enterprise Governance Amendment Bill aims to improve accountability
Parliamentary Standing Committee Chairperson Pohamba Shifeta has endorsed the Public Enterprise Governance Amendment Bill, arguing it will address structural inefficiencies and strengthen accountability in Namibia's state entities by clarifying roles between boards, ministers, and executives, and introducing mandatory performance agreements with measurable targets.
23 April 2026 · Informanté →
Friday 17 April
Government shuttle monopoly plan sparks tourism industry outcry
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has announced that driving between Sossusvlei's parking areas will be limited to a single operator (About Africa Co) from 1 May, restricting access for independent tour operators and self-drivers. Tour operators and industry figures warn the exclusive concession will harm competition, raise prices, create liability concerns, and damage the tourism sector despite ministry claims it will generate revenue and protect the environment.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 4 April
Memorial stone honours nine PLAN fighters killed in 1989
A tombstone was unveiled in Ohangwena Region to honour nine People's Liberation Army of Namibia combatants killed on 2 April 1989 in a clash with Koevoet, the counterinsurgency unit of the then South West African Police, just a day after a ceasefire had taken effect. Former PLAN fighters, government officials, and relatives attended the ceremony at Enghandja laShikongeni village.
4 April 2026 · Informanté →
Wednesday 18 March
Swapo party reshuffles MPs across parliamentary committees
National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila announced a reshuffle of Swapo MPs across standing committees, parliamentary friendship groups and multilateral organisations, with several lawmakers removed from previous roles and reassigned with immediate effect.
18 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 11 March
Vacant Swapo VP position poses governance risk, says veteran
Former Swapo secretary general Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana has warned that the party's vacant vice presidency is unprecedented and leaves leadership exposed to unforeseen circumstances, while raising concerns about selective interpretation of party constitution as the party prepares for its 2027 elective congress.
11 March 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 19 February
Namibian MPs study Rwanda's governance and security practices
A parliamentary delegation led by James Uerikua visited Rwanda to exchange best practices on international relations, defence and security. The MPs identified Rwanda's anti-corruption measures, technology-driven governance, security sector professionalism and public accountability mechanisms as models Namibia could realistically adopt to strengthen oversight and service delivery.
19 February 2026 · New Era →
Monday 9 February
Namibians reflect on founding president Sam Nujoma's legacy
One year after the death of founding president Sam Nujoma in February 2025, Namibian citizens from various walks of life shared their remembrances of his role in leading the country to independence and democracy, crediting him as the architect of the nation's freedom and a visionary leader whose sacrifices and commitment to national unity continue to inspire.
9 February 2026 · The Namibian →