… Kunene governor Vipuakuje Muharukua said training is key to growth. “Namibian workers demand continuous in-service training for increased productivity and national economic growth,” he said. …
Workers told to take charge of their skillsNamibia Minute.
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Vipuakuje Muharukua
Also known as: Kunene governor Vipuakuje Muharukua
Vipuakuje Muharukua — governor of Kunene region, addressing chieftaincy disputes, crime, and skills training initiatives in the region.
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- May 2026
- April 2026
… Speaking during the second round of consultative meetings on traditional authority disputes in Opuwo, Kunene governor Vipuakuje Muharukua said urgent intervention is needed to restore unity and administrative order. …
Muharukua enters traditional arena, advocates unity- March 2026
… The programme is an initiative of the governor of the region, Vipuakuje Muharukua, who sees the potential in beekeeping and honey production as a lucrative business in today’s world. …
Kunene delivers 15 beekeepers… Efforts to obtain comment from Kunene governor Vipuakuje Muharukua were unsuccessful by the time of publication. …
Kaoko Fria smart city in limbo- February 2026
… The ceremony was attended by Kunene Regional Governor Vipuakuje Muharukua and Electricity Control Board chief executive officer Robert Kahimise, who highlighted the project’s role in advancing renewable energy investment and supporting long-term economic development.
UK envoy inaugurates Gerus Solar One, Namibia’s second merchant solar plantKUNENE governor Vipuakuje Muharukua has called for regional vigils and donations following the discovery of Florencia Jacobs’ body behind an Outjo fire station last Saturday. …
Kunene unites to honour Outjo murder victim Florencia Jacobs… The region’s capital is Opuwo, and the current governor is Vipuakuje Muharukua. Administratively, it encompasses the municipality of Outjo, the town of Khorixas, the autonomous village of Kamanjab and numerous smaller settlements, such as Otjomotjira. …
Know your Regional Councillors – Kunene Region… Kunene governor Vipuakuje Muharukua says he’s currently out of the country and not aware of the situation. …
Opuwo justice ‘lost in translation’- January 2026
… The ruling party thought that by having the governor (Vipuakuje Muharukua), who used to be from us, they were going to get the numbers,” he said. …
Venaani bashes media organisations… On Monday, Governors Kadiva Hamutumwa, Imms Shikongo, Hophni Iipinge and Vipuakuje Muharukua paid a courtesy call on the Acting Governor of Angola’s Cunene Province, Apolo Ndinoulenga, in Ondjiva. …
Four regional governors visit Angola to exchange knowledge on crop production
Society
President urges workers to develop skills through online training
The News
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibian workers to take initiative in improving their skills through available learning opportunities, including online courses, and stressed that capacity building has no age limit. She said the 2026 International Workers' Day theme on continuous in-service training highlights the need for a skill-driven workforce to ensure productivity and economic growth, and called for cooperation between workers and employers.
Why it matters
President's call for workers to develop skills through continuous training aligns with economic productivity goals and reflects government's investment in workforce capacity.
5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Tuesday 5 May
President urges workers to develop skills through online training
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibian workers to take initiative in improving their skills through available learning opportunities, including online courses, and stressed that capacity building has no age limit. She said the 2026 International Workers' Day theme on continuous in-service training highlights the need for a skill-driven workforce to ensure productivity and economic growth, and called for cooperation between workers and employers.
5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Wednesday 15 April
Kunene governor tackles traditional leadership disputes
Kunene governor Vipuakuje Muharukua says competing claims for chieftaincy positions are hampering governance, delaying recognition of chiefs, and slowing development in the region. He is leading consultative meetings to resolve disputes within traditional authorities through dialogue and inclusivity.
15 April 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 19 March
Kunene trains 15 beekeepers in honey production skills
The Kunene Governor's office, working with Agra ProVision, trained 15 participants in modern beekeeping techniques and financial management. Governor Vipuakuje Muharukua aims to expand the programme to 200 beehive outlets across the region, using profits from initial sales to train additional beekeepers and create livelihoods.
19 March 2026 · New Era →
Monday 2 March
Kaoko Fria smart city project stalls amid regulatory rejection
Namibia's Environment Ministry has denied authorising the Kaoko Fria Smart City project within Skeleton Coast National Park, citing conservation concerns, while the Kunene Regional Council says it was never consulted despite the company's recruitment drive in Windhoek. The company claims it has submitted environmental assessments and is seeking deproclamation of the park for the development.
2 March 2026 · New Era →
Tuesday 10 February
Gerus Solar One, Namibia's second merchant solar plant, inaugurated
The 19.3 MWp Gerus Solar One Project, located between Otjiwarongo and Otavi, was officially inaugurated by the British High Commissioner. The plant, developed by Solarcentury Africa in partnership with Sino Energy, will sell electricity directly into the Southern African Power Pool, contributing to Namibia's renewable energy capacity and regional power trade.
10 February 2026 · Informanté →
Monday 9 February
Kunene community mourns Outjo murder victim Florencia Jacobs
Following the discovery of 21-year-old Florencia Jacobs' body behind an Outjo fire station, Kunene governor Vipuakuje Muharukua has called for regional vigils and donations to support the bereaved family. Outjo constituency youth forum chairperson Ben Narib is urging community members and public servants to help prevent crime in the area.
9 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 6 February
Kunene region overview: geography, demographics, and local governance
Kunene is one of Namibia's fourteen regions, extending from the Atlantic Ocean to the Angolan border and home to Himba, Damara, and Nama communities. With a 2023 population of 120,762 and low population density, the region's capital is Opuwo and current governor is Vipuakuje Muharukua.
6 February 2026 · New Era →
Tuesday 3 February
Opuwo court delays worsen as magistrates, interpreters scarce
Court proceedings in Opuwo have been delayed due to a shortage of magistrates and interpreters, with one magistrate managing two court rolls and inadequate coverage for Otjiherero and Damara/Nama speakers. A local lawyer warns the delays violate the right to fair trial, while the judiciary says it faces structural challenges in interpreting all indigenous languages across courts.
3 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 26 January
PDM president criticises Namibian media quality and coverage
PDM president McHenry Venaani criticised Namibian journalism for failing to contribute effectively to political discourse, citing inexperienced journalists, inadequate investment, and over-reliance on artificial intelligence. He also urged opposition parties to form coalitions to prevent Swapo from regaining a two-thirds majority, and reported PDM's electoral performance as satisfactory, including reclaiming the Okakarara constituency.
26 January 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 21 January
Namibian governors visit Angola to learn crop production methods
The governors of Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshana and Kunene regions are on a working visit to Angola to exchange knowledge on maize and wheat seed production and subsistence farming support. They met with Angola's Cunene Province acting governor and visited farms to observe production and food security practices.
21 January 2026 · Informanté →