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United Nations Development Programme Unipod

Also known as: UNDP

United Nations Development Programme — UN agency supporting Namibian initiatives in climate action, digital identity, sustainable development, and environmental management.

2018-11-162026-10-22
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  1. August 2026

  2. Informanté

    United Nations Development Programme served as technical partner for NILALEG Project establishing the platform

    Source

    “It was established through the Ministry's Namibia Integrated Landscape Approach for Enhancing Livelihoods and Environmental Governance to Eradicate Poverty (NILALEG) Project, with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as a technical partner and funding from the Global Environment Facility.”

    Namibia launches environmental data platform to strengthen planning and reporting

  3. Windhoek Observer

    United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) secured legal costs award of more than N$17,000

    Source

    “The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has secured a legal costs award of more than N$17 000 following a High Court taxation hearing linked to a dispute over extensive damage allegedly caused to its Windhoek property by a logistics company's vehicle.”

    UNDP wins N$17 000 legal costs after property damage dispute

  4. Windhoek Observer

    UNDP claims damages amounting to N$329,046.75 for property damage

    Source

    “The organisation is claiming damages amounting to N$329 046.75, which includes N$317 193.22 for repairs and N$11 853.53 for an assessor's fee incurred to evaluate the damage.”

    UNDP wins N$17 000 legal costs after property damage dispute
  5. July 2026

  6. Windhoek Observer

    United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) notes that inequality in Namibia is driven by unequal access to productive assets, education, healthcare, housing and employment

    Source

    “The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) similarly notes that inequality in Namibia is driven not merely by differences in income but by unequal access to productive assets, quality education, healthcare, housing and employment.”

    The Long Shadow of Apartheid: Why Namibia Remains One of the World’s Most Unequal Nations
  7. May 2026

  8. The Namibian

    United Nations Development Programme is funding the CuvKun project with US$11.2 million through the Global Environment Facility

    Source

    “The project is funded by the Global Environment Facility with US$11.2 million through the United Nations Development Programme and is running from May 2024 to November 2029.”

    Namibia, Angola’s CuvKun project records progress
  9. April 2026

  10. The Namibian

    United Nations Development Programme Unipod participated in VR training programme as members

    Source

    “As part of the initiative, TechCare said in a statement issued on Monday that a training programme was conducted for eight participants, including officials from Lesotho's ministry of tourism, environment and culture and members of the United Nations Development Programme Unipod.”

    Namibian firm launches virtual reality tourism booth in Lesotho
  11. March 2026

  12. The Namibian

    United Nations Development Programme provided generous financial support for the independent evaluation consultant

    Source

    “Therefore, the independent evaluation consultant, appointed with the generous financial support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), will provide a synopsis on evaluation findings and the way forward for the development of the third National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan 2026 to 2030.”

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare Addresses National Anti-Corruption Strategy Steering Committee
  13. June 2023

  14. The Namibian

    UNDP compiled the 2019 Namibia National Human Development Report

    Source

    “The 2019 Namibia National Human Development Report compiled by the UNDP shows that, on average, 75,5% of salaried workers in Namibia are paid a meagre N$1 353 per month.”

    The Constitution Trumps Swapo’s Marriage Policy!
Agriculture & Land

Transboundary CuvKun project delays fifth community-participation component

The News

The Global Water Partnership Southern Africa's CuvKun project has achieved several goals but fallen short on its fifth component, which focuses on enhancing community participation in integrated water resources management. Regional project coordinator Silvanus Uunona attributed delays to the need to meet policies, standards and environmental-impact mitigation procedures, while other project activities including dam construction, rainwater harvesting and early warning systems continue under the parallel Drylands Sustainable Landscapes Impact Project.

15 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 15 October

  1. Transboundary CuvKun project delays fifth community-participation component

    The Global Water Partnership Southern Africa's CuvKun project has achieved several goals but fallen short on its fifth component, which focuses on enhancing community participation in integrated water resources management. Regional project coordinator Silvanus Uunona attributed delays to the need to meet policies, standards and environmental-impact mitigation procedures, while other project activities including dam construction, rainwater harvesting and early warning systems continue under the parallel Drylands Sustainable Landscapes Impact Project.

    15 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 5 October

  1. UNDP targets AI development for Namibian underrepresented languages

    Namibia is among 11 countries in a UNDP initiative to develop AI tools for underrepresented languages like Kwangali and Kuanyama, which average only 4.15 new AI models per year compared to English's 50,000 annually. The Local Language Accelerator is working in Namibia to create local-language datasets and AI applications for agriculture, with Otjiherero identified as the primary language for the pilot.

    5 October 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 28 September

  1. Namibia needs US$14.07bn for climate action plan

    Namibia's third nationally determined contribution (NDC 3.0) under the Paris Agreement requires US$14.07 billion to implement, with approximately 88% conditional upon international climate finance, technology transfer and capacity-building support. The plan commits to 226 actions to help the country remain a net carbon sink and adapt to climate change, including mitigation efforts in the energy and agriculture sectors.

    28 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibia launches N$241 billion climate action plan

    Namibia has launched its Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) with an estimated price tag of US$14.07 billion (about N$241.52 billion), setting out 26 mitigation measures and 106 actions to be implemented by 2035 across energy, agriculture, forestry and other sectors, alongside nine priority adaptation areas with 46 measures and 110 actions. Environment minister Indileni Daniel emphasised the plan must be judged by whether it improves the lives of Namibians, as communities are already experiencing drought, floods, water scarcity, extreme heat and land degradation.

    28 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 27 September

  1. Namibia launches National Artificial Intelligence Institute

    Namibia has officially launched the National Artificial Intelligence Institute to boost research, local innovation, youth skills development, and digital public service transformation. The institute comprises a software development centre, datasets centre, AI innovation centre, and research and development centre, and aims to develop national capabilities to understand, adapt, and develop AI solutions locally.

    27 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 21 September

  1. Namibian government pledges legal identity for all by 2030

    At an International Identity Day commemoration, Deputy Minister Edward Wambo announced the government's pledge to ensure every Namibian has legal identity recognition from birth, saying identity underpins access to health, education, finance, social protection, justice, policing and local government services.

    21 September 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 4 September

  1. Vice President urges youth involvement in sustainable development

    Vice President Lucia Witbooi addressed the fifth Sustainable Development Awards ceremony, calling for youth empowerment as a driver of Namibia's sustainable development and emphasizing that sustainable development is a shared national endeavour requiring commitment from all sectors of society.

    4 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 17 August

  1. New carnivore population data highlights human-wildlife conflict concerns

    New population estimates for Namibia's large carnivores, presented at a national Multi-Stakeholder Working Meeting, have raised concern over declining wildlife numbers and growing human-wildlife conflict. The data shows that of Namibia's 34 terrestrial carnivore species, 11 are considered threatened or near threatened, with species like cheetahs (estimated at about 1,200 individuals) and African wild dogs (estimated at 130–350 animals across 35 packs) among those affected.

    17 August 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 10 August

  1. Deputy Minister urges Ohangwena youth toward climate-smart agriculture

    Deputy Minister of Agriculture Ruthy Masake has called on young people in Ohangwena to embrace climate-smart farming, agribusiness and innovation, urging them to become active producers and leaders rather than programme beneficiaries. She stressed the integration of climate action, water security and sustainable agriculture to strengthen food security and rural development in response to climate impacts including changing rainfall patterns and prolonged dry spells.

    10 August 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 9 August

  1. Namibia launches environmental data platform for planning

    Environment Minister Indileni Daniel launched a Multilateral Environmental Agreements Monitoring and Reporting Platform at the University of Namibia to improve access to environmental information and support national planning, research and decision-making. The platform, developed with technical support from UNAM, serves as a central repository for environmental data for government, researchers and development partners.

    9 August 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 3 August

  1. UNDP awarded N$17,000 legal costs in property damage dispute

    The High Court has awarded the United Nations Development Programme more than N$17,000 in legal costs following a taxation hearing related to a December 2023 incident in which a truck allegedly collided with the UNDP's Windhoek property, causing damage to the boundary wall, lawn, windows, and other features. The costs were awarded against the truck driver and Tokai Logistics on a party-and-party scale.

    3 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 31 July

  1. Namibia struggles with extreme inequality despite resource wealth

    Thirty-six years after independence, Namibia remains one of the world's most unequal nations despite political stability, vast natural resources and upper-middle-income status. Nearly one million Namibians live in informal settlements and youth unemployment is high, with wealth concentrated among a small segment of society, a legacy of colonial and apartheid-era policies.

    31 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Omaheke governor urges inclusive e-ID rollout for marginalised communities

    Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate says rural and marginalised communities, particularly the San population, need to be convinced to adopt the government's planned electronic identification documents if the rollout is to be inclusive. A team from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, partnering with UNDP, is visiting all seven constituencies in the region this week to explain the chip-based e-ID, with concerns raised about low literacy levels among marginalised groups.

    29 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Omaheke hosts start of nationwide e-ID awareness campaign

    The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security launched a national electronic identity awareness campaign in Omaheke, the first region in a nationwide stakeholder engagement drive ahead of Namibia's planned e-ID system rollout in September. The campaign aims to explain the benefits of the digital identity programme and address public concerns over data protection and privacy.

    29 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 3 July

  1. Upgraded cattle auction in Okongo generates N$9m for farmers

    An upgraded auction kraal in Okongo, Ohangwena region, has facilitated the sale of more than 1,100 cattle and generated close to N$10 million in turnover, with more than N$8.9 million going directly to communal farmers from five regions. The facility, which received upgraded machinery worth about N$4 million, was officially handed over this week by the environment minister and UNDP representative.

    3 July 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 23 May

  1. CuvKun project advances water security in transboundary basins

    A five-year project aimed at water supply security and community resilience across the Cuvelai and Kunene River Basins in northern Namibia and southern Angola has recorded progress, with 2025 as a foundational year focused on technical studies, decision-making frameworks, and community-level interventions including pilot site selection for water harvesting and conservation agriculture.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Benguela Current ministers approve five-year ocean management plan

    Fisheries, environment and oceans ministers from Angola, Namibia and South Africa approved a five-year Strategic Action Plan for 2023–2028 to strengthen sustainable management of the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem, with key commitments including regional cooperation, scientific research, data sharing and combating illegal fishing.

    19 May 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 18 May

  1. BCC approves regional marine protection plan for 2023-2028

    The Benguela Current Convention approved a new strategic action plan at its ministerial conference in Luanda, aimed at strengthening marine protection, combating illegal fishing, and promoting sustainable blue economy across Angola, Namibia and South Africa. Namibia handed the BCC chairpersonship to Angola during the meeting.

    18 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Saturday 9 May

  1. UN coordinator calls for coordinated action on job creation

    The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Namibia has called for stronger coordination and expanded support for small businesses to help Namibia achieve its target of creating 500,000 jobs. According to the Namibia Statistics Agency, youth unemployment stood at around 44% in 2023.

    9 May 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Namibian tech firm launches VR tourism booth in Lesotho

    TechCare Group, a Namibia-based technology company, has deployed a 360-degree virtual reality photo booth in Lesotho to enhance tourism promotion, with training provided to officials from Lesotho's ministry of tourism and UN representatives on operating and managing the VR system.

    14 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Africa far behind on clean cooking access by 2030 deadline

    Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to miss the UN's 2030 target for universal access to clean cooking energy, with 900 million people lacking access on the continent. The article argues that closing a US$5.5 billion annual funding gap requires diverse solutions including LPG, solar stoves, and biogas, alongside innovative financing and inclusive policies.

    14 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 9 March

  1. Abuse of power leads ACC cases in 2024/25

    The Anti-Corruption Commission reported that 45% of the 127 cases it handled in the 2024/25 financial year involved abuse of power, with bribery and misuse of public resources among other common issues. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare called for robust anti-corruption strategies, adequate funding for key institutions, and better collaboration among stakeholders to combat corruption.

    9 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 6 March

  1. Prime Minister outlines anti-corruption strategy implementation progress

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare addressed the National Anti-Corruption Strategy Steering Committee, emphasizing the government's commitment to fighting corruption and the importance of cooperation among anti-corruption institutions. He noted that the second National Anti-Corruption Strategy (2021–2025) is ending and an independent evaluation will inform the development of a third strategy for 2026–2030, with consultations planned across all fourteen regions.

    6 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Critical minerals race requires transparency to prevent resource curse

    As global demand for minerals needed for clean energy and technology surges, countries are negotiating resource deals in secret, risking the same corruption and inequality that plagued past resource booms. The authors argue that transparency, public participation, and established accountability mechanisms like the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative are essential to ensure mineral wealth benefits entire societies rather than enriching elites.

    6 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 February

  1. Namibia hosts Global Water Partnership Organisation headquarters agreement ceremony

    Global Water Partnership Southern Africa's Vice Chair Eng. Munashe Mvura delivered remarks at a headquarters agreement ceremony for the Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) in Windhoek, marking Namibia's positioning as the organisation's home and signalling a strategic repositioning of global water leadership toward regional delivery and transboundary cooperation, particularly in southern Africa's shared water systems.

    17 February 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibia hosts Global Water Partnership Organisation Secretariat

    Namibia has formally signed a headquarters agreement to host the secretariat of the Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) in Windhoek, making it the world's first Global South-anchored intergovernmental organisation dedicated to water. Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani said the decision reflects Namibia's long experience in water cooperation, transboundary basin management, and its proven track record hosting other regional institutions.

    17 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 2 February

  1. Africell, UNDP partner to connect young African innovators

    Africell has partnered with the United Nations Development Programme to provide digital connectivity services, including 4G, high-speed internet, and IoT devices, to innovation centers in Sierra Leone and The Gambia. The collaboration will also support robotics, entrepreneurship, and digital skills programmes to help young innovators develop solutions to development challenges.

    2 February 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 28 January

  1. African Export-Import Bank ends partnership with Fitch Ratings

    Afreximbank has terminated its credit-rating relationship with Fitch Ratings, stating that the agency's process does not accurately reflect the bank's establishment agreement, mission, and development-focused mandate. The move reflects broader criticism that international rating agencies show bias against African nations, with studies suggesting such biased assessments cost the continent up to N$1.2 trillion annually.

    28 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 3 January

  1. Namibia and Angola partner on shared water security project

    The UNDP is supporting Namibia and Angola through a USD 11.17 million transboundary water security project in the Cuvelai–Kunene Basin, which includes infrastructure upgrades, community-led governance, and climate-resilient technologies such as rainwater harvesting and solar-powered systems to improve water access for households, livestock and farming in drought and flood-prone areas.

    3 January 2026 · Informanté →

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