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Teofilus Nghitila

Also known as: Teofelus Nghitila

Teofilus Nghitila — Chairperson of the Fish Corporation of Namibia's Board of Directors and chair of the Marine Advisory Council.

2026-03-162026-10-27

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  1. September 2026
  2. Windhoek Observer

    MAFWLR executive director Teofilus Nghitila said the handover represents more than construction completion as sanitation is linked to public health

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    “MAFWLR executive director Teofilus Nghitila said the handover represents more than the completion of construction, as sanitation remains directly linked to public health and human dignity.”

    Five Kavango West health facilities get sanitation facilities
  3. The Namibian

    Ministry's executive director Teofilus Nghitila received the Chinese delegation

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    “The ministry's executive director, Teofilus Nghitila, received the delegation and says the study is important because Namibia is a water-stressed country.”

    Chinese experts study Namibia’s borehole drilling
  4. Windhoek Observer

    Teofilus Nghitila was received as executive director in the ministry of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform

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    “The team was received by Teofilus Nghitila, executive director in the ministry of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform, who said identifying new water resources was becoming increasingly important for the country.”

    China moves to map Namibia’s groundwater
  5. Windhoek Observer

    Teofilus Nghitila said identifying new water resources is increasingly important for Namibia

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    “The team was received by Teofilus Nghitila, executive director in the ministry of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform, who said identifying new water resources was becoming increasingly important for the country.”

    China moves to map Namibia’s groundwater
  6. Informanté

    Teofilus Nghitila is Board Chairperson of Fishcor

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    “Teofilus Nghitila is the Board Chairperson, deputised by Josefina Nekongo.”

    Zaamwani tasks new Fishcor Board with restoring governance and public trust
  7. The Namibian

    Teofilus Nghitila chairs the seven-member Fishcor board

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    “The seven-member board is chaired by Teofilus Nghitila, with Josefina Nekongo serving as deputy chairperson.”

    New Fishcor board tasked with restoring public confidence
  8. July 2026
  9. Informanté

    Teofilus Nghitila, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Agriculture spoke on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Inge Zaamwani, at the project's groundbreaking ceremony

    Source

    “He made these remarks at the project's groundbreaking ceremony, where he spoke on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Inge Zaamwani.”

    NamWater begins N$219.7 million Naute–Keetmanshoop pipeline replacement
  10. Informanté

    Teofilus Nghitila explained that the project will involve construction of a new 36-kilometre underground pipeline over the next 18 months

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    “He explained that the project will involve the construction of a new 36-kilometre underground pipeline alongside the existing one over the next 18 months.”

    NamWater begins N$219.7 million Naute–Keetmanshoop pipeline replacement
  11. June 2026
  12. Informanté

    Executive Director Teofilus Nghitila conducted a courtesy visit to Governor of Oshikoto Region to discuss water projects

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    “Teofelus Nghitila, and a team from the Directorate of Rural Water Supply and Sanitation, conducted a courtesy visit to the Governor of the Oshikoto Region, Sacky Kathindi, and the Acting Chief Regional Officer of Oshikoto Region, Petrus Ndawedwa.”

    N$6.4 million allocated for Oshikoto water infrastructure projects, governor assures commitment to tackling water challenges
  13. The Namibian

    Executive director Teofilus Nghitila formally notified of reallocation of all former Walu Fishing employees

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    “"This letter serves to formally notify you of the reallocation of all former employees of Walu Fishing (Pty) Ltd," executive director Teofilus Nghitila writes.”

    Merlus, union lock horns over fish quotas

Thursday 24 September

  1. Five Kavango West health facilities receive sanitation upgrades

    Five health facilities in Kavango West—Kapako Clinic, Mburu-Uru Clinic, Nzinze Clinic, Sharukwe Clinic and Mupini Health Centre—have received newly constructed sanitation facilities under the N$3.3 billion Namibia Water Sector Support Programme, funded by the African Development Bank and the Namibian Government.

    24 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 11 September

  1. Chinese experts study groundwater and borehole drilling across Namibia

    A team of Chinese experts has arrived in Namibia for a two-week study on the possibility of drilling boreholes and developing groundwater sources across all 14 regions, as announced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform. The study will assess potential groundwater availability, water quality, and technical requirements for borehole drilling, with findings intended to guide future water projects and possible cooperation between Namibia and China.

    11 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. China leads two-week feasibility study on Namibia's groundwater

    A Chinese expert team has arrived in Namibia to conduct a two-week feasibility study assessing groundwater availability and borehole drilling potential across all 14 regions at no cost to the government. The study could form the foundation for future groundwater development projects and deeper cooperation between the two countries.

    11 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  3. Minister appoints new Fishcor Board to restore governance and trust

    Fisheries Minister Inge Zaamwani has formally appointed a new Board of Directors for the Fish Corporation of Namibia, led by Chairperson Teofilus Nghitila. The Board has been tasked with strengthening governance, improving financial accountability, and restoring public confidence in the state-owned enterprise.

    11 September 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 10 September

  1. New Fishcor board tasked with governance reform

    Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani has appointed a seven-member board to the National Fishing Corporation of Namibia, chaired by Teofilus Nghitila, tasked with strengthening financial controls, restoring public confidence, and finalising the company's integrated strategic business plan.

    10 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Agriculture minister appeals Sandpiper phosphate environmental clearance

    Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani has appealed against the environmental commissioner's decision to grant an environmental clearance certificate to Namibian Marine Phosphate for the Sandpiper marine phosphate mining project, appealing against the decision in its entirety and all conditions in the certificate.

    3 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. President opposes marine phosphate mining approval in Atlantic

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reportedly objects to environmental commissioner Timoteus Mufeti's approval of an environmental clearance certificate for Namibian Marine Phosphate's Sandpiper project to mine for fertilisers in the Atlantic Ocean, saying Namibia should not be used for an ocean experiment. The president held a meeting with senior government officials this week to express concerns about the decision made without apparent consultation on a matter of massive public interest.

    12 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 17 July

  1. NamWater begins N$219.7 million pipeline replacement project

    NamWater has started construction of the Naute–Keetmanshoop Water Pipeline Replacement Project, valued at N$219,697,642.12 inclusive of VAT and fully funded by the corporation. The existing pipeline has been in service since 1972.

    17 July 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 25 June

  1. EIF allocates N$6.4 million for Oshikoto water infrastructure

    The Environmental Investment Fund has allocated N$6.4 million for water infrastructure projects in Oshikoto Region, including boreholes, pipeline rehabilitation, and a desalination plant, with construction expected to commence before the end of July 2026.

    25 June 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Merlus, union clash over unpaid wages and fishing quotas

    Merlus Cormorant Fishing has threatened legal action against a union over allegations of unpaid wages and fishing quota misuse affecting 111 former Walu Fishing workers. The company denies the claims, saying no employment contracts existed with those workers, while the union maintains its statements are based on government records and official communication.

    24 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 8 April

  1. Marine Advisory Council tasked with sustainable fisheries management

    Namibia's Ministry of Agriculture has inaugurated a Marine Advisory Council chaired by executive director Teofilus Nghitila to advise on sustainable management of marine resources. Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani highlighted the council's role during a critical period for the fishing sector, which faces declining catches due to overfishing, natural conditions, and population pressures.

    8 April 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 5 April

  1. Ministry appoints 12-member Marine Resources Advisory Council

    The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has appointed a new 12-member Marine Resources Advisory Council to advise the minister on total allowable catch and marine-related matters. The council will help the ministry sustainably manage marine resources and enhance the fishing industry's contribution to economic development.

    5 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 16 March

  1. Ministry aims to rehabilitate deteriorating Hardap Aquaculture Centre

    The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Land Reform has committed to urgently rehabilitating the Hardap Inland Aquaculture Centre, which produces tilapia fingerlings for small-scale fish farmers across six regions. The executive director set a target for the facility to return to full production by December this year.

    16 March 2026 · Informanté →

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