United Nations Development Programme Unipod

Also known as: UNDP

2018-11-162026-07-23

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May 2026
23 MayThe 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
April 2026
14 AprThe 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
March 2026
6 MarThe Namibian
United Nations Development Programme provided generous financial support for the independent evaluation consultant
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“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
June 2023
25 JunThe Namibian
UNDP compiled the 2019 Namibia National Human Development Report
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“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.”
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Agriculture & Land

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

The News

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 →

Friday 3 July

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

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

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

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

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

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 →
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

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

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 →
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

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 →
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

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

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

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 →