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Sustainable Development Goals

Also known as: SDGs

2022-10-112026-07-23

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Namibian

    The United Nations in Namibia also emphasises that the Sustainable Development Goals are interconnected and require partnerships to address economic and social inequalities, while Namibia’s Sixth National Development Plan highlights a whole-of-society approach to development.

    Goodwill Alone Won’t Heal Namibia’s Hurts
  3. The Namibian

    The United Nations in Namibia also emphasises that the Sustainable Development Goals are interconnected and require partnerships to address economic and social inequalities, while Namibia’s Sixth National Development Plan highlights a whole-of-society approach to development.

    From Giving to Collective Impact: Rethinking CSI for a More Sustainable Namibia
  4. June 2026
  5. Windhoek Observer

    Nujoma noted that Namibia’s development frameworks, including Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals, require consistent data collection and analysis.

    Statistics meeting highlights need for coordination
  6. May 2026
  7. Informanté

    Officials further explained that the programme is aligned with national development priorities such as NDP6 and the Harambee Prosperity Plan, as well as international commitments including the Sustainable Development Goals.

    CBPVS graduation highlights shift toward inclusive vocational training
  8. April 2026
  9. The Namibian

    This, Nampower does in tandem with global developmental goals, such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which call for action to address pressing global challenges, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice.

    Kahenge Haulofu speaks at Nampower graduation ceremony in Windhoek
  10. March 2026
  11. New Era

    He added that the plan is guided by Article 95 of the Namibian Constitution and aligned to key national and international frameworks, including the SWAPO Manifesto, the Decentralisation Policy, the Sustainable Development Goals, the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), and Vis

    MURD strategic plan launched …'Don’t be short-sighted,' Sankwasa warns
  12. The Namibian

    He calls for a united global effort to fulfill the Sustainable Development Goals and the Beijing+30 Action Agenda.

    Women still not enjoying same legal rights as men – UN
  13. January 2026
  14. The Namibian

    To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals’ healthcare targets by 2030, 1.27 million new SAO providers would need to be trained in that timeframe.

    Local training keeps African doctors in home countries
  15. The Namibian

    A decade ago, it committed everything to everyone through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – it would fix poverty, hunger, disease, unemployment, climate change, and war by 2030.

    How to Help the World’s Poor Most in 2026
  16. December 2025
  17. The Namibian

    As she guides the nation forward, the president continues to align Namibia’s development trajectory with the long-term aspirations of Agenda 2063 and the global ambition of the Sustainable Development Goals.

    Remarks by the Diplomatic Corps of the Republic of Namibia at the End-of-Year Briefing

Thursday 16 July

  1. Corporate social investment must be coordinated, not isolated

    Namibia's social challenges require coordinated, evidence-led corporate social investment rather than fragmented goodwill efforts. The Capricorn Foundation backs the Mukopano initiative, a platform that convenes funders, implementers and communities to coordinate social investment across the country.

    16 July 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Corporate social investment must shift toward coordinated collective action

    The Capricorn Foundation argues that Namibia's social challenges require coordinated, evidence-led corporate social investment rather than fragmented giving, and supports the Mukopano initiative as a platform for funders, implementers and communities to collaborate on social investment across the country.

    14 July 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 30 June

  1. NSA emphasizes need for coordinated national statistical system

    The Namibia Statistics Agency and Khomas regional leadership stressed the importance of improved coordination, funding, and data use during a National Strategy for the Development of Statistics sensitisation meeting. The NSA Statistician General noted that reliable statistics require cooperation among multiple stakeholders including ministries, agencies, local authorities, regional councils, the private sector, academia, and civil society organisations.

    30 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Tuesday 19 May

  1. CBPVS graduation highlights shift toward inclusive vocational training

    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

Thursday 9 April

  1. Nampower celebrates artisan graduates, emphasizes skills and innovation

    Nampower MD Kahenge Haulofu addressed the training centre's graduation ceremony, highlighting the organisation's commitment to vocational training aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. He showcased a notable project where trainees designed and built a solar-powered, smart-automated modular structure demonstrated at the Ongwediva trade fair, and encouraged graduates to pursue entrepreneurship and job creation with their newly acquired skills.

    9 April 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 26 March

  1. MURD launches five-year plan aligned to Vision 2030

    The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development launched its 2025–2030 strategic plan, anchored on sustainable human settlement, effective governance, and regional development. Minister James Sankwasa urged officials to adopt long-term thinking to support Namibia's industrialisation and align with Vision 2030, warning against short-sighted approaches.

    26 March 2026 · New Era

Sunday 8 March

  1. UN calls for action on women's legal rights inequality

    UN Secretary General António Guterres stated on International Women's Day that women worldwide hold only 64% of the legal rights enjoyed by men, with many countries preventing women from owning property, seeking divorce, or working without spousal permission. He called for a united global effort to address persistent legal discrimination and defend women's progress.

    8 March 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 28 January

  1. Teaching hospital in Zambia helps retain African doctors

    A new surgical teaching hospital in Ndola, Zambia, established in 2011, aims to train doctors locally so they remain in their home countries rather than migrate to wealthier nations. The initiative addresses Africa's healthcare brain drain, which leaves poorer nations with fewer medical resources and worse health outcomes.

    28 January 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 7 January

  1. UN development goals failing; targeted aid offers better returns

    Only 18% of UN Sustainable Development Goal targets are on track, with foreign aid budgets facing steep cuts. A think tank argues that focusing limited resources on 12 proven interventions—such as maternal nutrition, teaching technology, and disease control—could deliver US$50 in social benefits per dollar spent and save millions of lives annually.

    7 January 2026 · The Namibian

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