Teofilus Nghitila

Also known as: Teofelus Nghitila

Teofilus Nghitila — Chairperson of Fish Corporation of Namibia's Board and Marine Advisory Council, leading governance and fisheries reform efforts.

2026-03-162026-09-12

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March 2026
16 MarInformanté
Teofilus Nghitila set a target for the facility to return to full production by December this year
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“He set a target for the facility to return to full production by December this year.”
Ministry commits to rehabilitating Hardap Inland Aquaculture Centre

Agriculture & Land

Chinese experts study groundwater and borehole drilling across Namibia

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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.

22 hours ago · The Namibian →

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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.
22 hours ago · The Namibian →
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 →
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →