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September 2026
The Namibian
Ministry's executive director Teofilus Nghitilareceivedthe 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.”
Teofilus Nghitilawas received asexecutive 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.”
Teofilus Nghitilasaididentifying 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.”
Teofilus Nghitila, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Agriculturespoke on behalf ofthe Minister of Agriculture, Inge Zaamwani, at the project's groundbreaking ceremony
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“He made these remarks at the project's groundbreaking ceremony, where he spoke on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Inge Zaamwani.”
Teofilus Nghitilaexplained that the project will involve construction ofa 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.”
Executive Director Teofilus Nghitilaconducted a courtesy visit toGovernor 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.”
Executive director Teofilus Nghitilaformally notified ofreallocation 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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.