Also known as: Vision 2030 Namibia · what was known as Vision 2030
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New Era
… As part of its Vision 2030 and under the current National Development Plan Six (NDP6), the government focuses on promoting industrialisation, economic diversification, health and education, job creation, and social equality. …
Opinion – New Year of empowerment, recommitment as mine workersNew Era
… Committee chairperson Tobie Aupindi said the engagements were necessary to align sector strategies with national development priorities. “The workshop reaffirmed the importance of aligning sectoral strategies with our national priorities, particularly Vision 2030, the National De …
MPs push mineral reformsInformanté
… She therefore called upon all stakeholders in the legal fraternity to work together to turn the situation around, in pursuit of a just and accountable Namibia, in alignment with Vision 2030, the African Union’s Agenda 2063, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16 o …
President concerned by surge in crimes targeting touristsThe Namibian
… He was a very good president, and I wish there was a president like him again.” Operi Kamuserandu“I remember former president Hage Geingob as one of the men who established a plan known as Harambee Prosperity Plan, which was a short-term plan established for Vision 2030.”
Remembering Hage Geingob, two years onNew Era
With only four years before 2030, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said time is no longer on their side, as they are under pressure to realise Namibia’s grand development plan: Vision 2030. …
Vision 2030: Cabinet races against timeInformanté
… In her opening address, President Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted the need to accelerate implementation of the National Development Plan 6 (NDP6), strengthen education outcomes, and continue progress toward Vision 2030. …
President Nandi-Ndaitwah opens Cabinet, calls for focus on education, NDP6, and Vision 2030The Namibian
… She directed the staff to align all programmes with Vision 2030, the sixth National Development Plan and the Swapo manifesto. …
Environment minister cracks down on poor performanceNew Era
… Support to NGOs remains fragmented, ad hoc, and often limited to project-level engagement rather than long-term partnerships, with weak coordination across ministries and minimal alignment with national priorities such as NDPs, Vision 2030, and sectoral strategies. …
Opinion – The path forward : Namibian civil societyThe Namibian
… The policy aligns with Vision 2030 and the sixth National Development Plan and sets out clear roles for institutions responsible for implementing and monitoring ICT development nationwide. …
ICT ministry launches strategic plan, policy to expand digital access and strengthen cybersecurityNew Era
… Beyond its core mandate of livestock processing and market access, Meatco also works closely with local producers in communal areas as mandated in the country’s Vision 2030, which calls for inclusive economic growth, rural development, and the transformation of the country’s agri …
Govt pays Meatco producers N$30m …Moves to restore confidencePresident Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commissioned former Cabinet minister Christine //Hoëbes as Namibia's High Commissioner-Designate to Malaysia. The President urged her to strengthen bilateral ties and drive economic diplomacy that delivers tangible benefits for Namibians.
15 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commissioned former Cabinet minister Christine //Hoëbes as Namibia's High Commissioner-Designate to Malaysia. The President urged her to strengthen bilateral ties and drive economic diplomacy that delivers tangible benefits for Namibians.
15 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commissioned Christine //Hoebes as Namibia's High Commissioner-designate to Malaysia, tasking her with strengthening bilateral relations, promoting economic diplomacy and advancing Namibia's development priorities. The President highlighted opportunities for further cooperation in renewable energy, oil and gas services, logistics, ports development, green industrialisation and tourism.
15 July 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah commissioned Christine ||Hoebes as Namibia's high commissioner-designate to Malaysia, tasking her with advancing economic diplomacy, attracting investment, and expanding market access for Namibian products. The president emphasised opportunities in renewable energy, oil and gas services, logistics, and digital transformation, noting Malaysia as a key trading partner in Asia.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commissioned Christine //Hoëbes as Namibia's new High Commissioner to Malaysia. The appointment directs //Hoëbes to strengthen economic ties, promote trade, and advance Namibia's development agenda, particularly in renewable energy, oil and gas services, and digital transformation.
14 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate announced a partnership with HeadStartKids Namibia to develop a five-year climate resilient child nutrition and essential services initiative aimed at reducing child malnutrition. The programme includes fortified meals, micronutrient supplementation, growth monitoring, deworming, solar clinics, and capacity building for children aged six to 60 months.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
During a State visit to Beijing, President Nandi-Ndaitwah and President Xi Jinping elevated bilateral relations and committed to cooperation through technology transfer, technical collaboration and project partnerships across trade, education, health, vocational training and other sectors, with China pledging to encourage Chinese investment and support industrialisation, agricultural modernisation and Vision 2030.
13 July 2026 · New Era →
Frequent electricity outages at government secondary schools in rural and peri-urban areas disrupt evening study sessions for Grade 10 and 12 pupils, affecting academic performance, creating security concerns, and hampering meal preparation at boarding schools.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah concluded a week-long state visit to China, with both nations agreeing to elevate bilateral relations to a "Namibia–China Community with a Shared Future for the New Era" and expanding cooperation across trade, investment, industrialisation, infrastructure, security and people-to-people exchanges.
11 July 2026 · Informanté →
Following President Nandi-Ndaitwah's state visit to Beijing, Namibia and China issued a joint statement committing to expanded cooperation in critical minerals including uranium, lithium and rare earth elements, with focus on local processing and value addition rather than raw material exports. The agreement also covers oil and gas, renewable energy, agriculture, infrastructure, technology transfer and skills development to support Namibia's industrialisation and economic growth.
10 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Training Authority has invested N$1.1 million across seven secondary schools to strengthen pre-vocational subject teaching and prepare learners with practical skills for the labour market. Each school received N$150,000 for equipment procurement and enhanced teaching and learning delivery.
10 July 2026 · New Era →
The government and international partners, launching the GEF-UNIDO Namibia Child Project, emphasised that Namibia's green hydrogen transition must create opportunities for women, young people and local communities. The project aims to strengthen the country's policy framework, institutional capacity, technical readiness and environmental safeguards as it positions itself as a green hydrogen producer.
10 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Road fatalities in Namibia declined about 3% between 2020 and 2024, partly due to intensified alcohol and drug screening programmes, but road crashes and injuries increased by 11% and 7% respectively over the same period. The Road Fund Administration reports a N$2.3 billion funding gap for road maintenance, with deteriorating infrastructure and growing traffic volumes threatening to undermine road safety gains.
9 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Environment has launched the GEF-UNIDO Namibia Child Project, a Global Environment Facility–funded initiative allocated USD 497,945 over five years to strengthen Namibia's green hydrogen sector and unlock greater access to international climate finance.
9 July 2026 · Informanté →
George !Garab welcomed stakeholders to a National Council Standing Committee engagement on a motion concerning critical measures to combat the rising road accidents crisis in Namibia, emphasizing a shared commitment to protecting the nation's people.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia should move decisively to ratify and implement the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade, as Nigeria becomes the first State Party to secure parliamentary approval and Africa's digital economy becomes an immediate economic priority rather than a future aspiration.
6 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Prime Minister Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare officially launched the Erongo SUNAM Desalination project on 24 June 2026, a N$2.1 billion initiative developed over more than two decades to address water scarcity and support economic growth.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Statistics Agency and Khomas regional leadership stressed the importance of improved coordination, funding, and data use during a National Strategy for the Development of Statistics sensitisation meeting. The NSA Statistician General noted that reliable statistics require cooperation among multiple stakeholders including ministries, agencies, local authorities, regional councils, the private sector, academia, and civil society organisations.
30 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia has launched the School Sports for Development (SS4D) Programme, implemented by the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture in collaboration with UNICEF Namibia, to use sport as a tool for promoting education, social inclusion and life skills development among learners. Vice President Lucia Witbooi said the initiative represents a national commitment to developing young Namibians with the skills, values and resilience needed to contribute to the country's future.
28 June 2026 · Informanté →
Erongo Governor Nathalia /Goagoses delivered her State of the Region Address, reporting that the region's unemployment rate dropped from 32% to 30% over the past year while acknowledging challenges including a 33.7% education pass rate and rising road fatalities.
18 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Governor of //Kharas Region called on local communities to share ideas on how the green hydrogen industry should develop in the region, including priorities on employment, land use, and environmental safeguards. He emphasized that stakeholder engagement ensures communities have a voice in development plans, particularly for the anticipated Hyphen Hydrogen Energy project.
12 June 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said at the 2026 Omaludi Agricultural Festival that Namibia must pursue development without abandoning its cultural identity, noting that festivals promote agriculture, tourism and local economic growth while preserving traditions. She urged farmers in northern communal areas to transition from subsistence to commercial agriculture through improved infrastructure, financing and market access.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Environment and tourism minister Indileni Daniel has launched the Namibia Luxury Travel Market Expo, scheduled for November or December, to position the country's tourism sector as a premium niche. The minister emphasized tourism's role in generating foreign exchange, employment, and socio-economic transformation as part of Namibia's Vision 2030 and sixth National Development Plan.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's pharmaceutical shortages in public hospitals and clinics are creating opportunity for traditional healers and sangomas, who operate without supply-chain constraints and face no medication stock problems.
16 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi arrived in Nairobi to lead Namibia's delegation to the Africa Forward Summit, where African leaders and investors will discuss investment, innovation, and economic cooperation. Namibia is focusing on securing partnerships that support industrialisation and value addition rather than dependence on raw material exports.
11 May 2026 · New Era →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi will represent Namibia at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi from 11 to 12 May 2026, a high-level meeting co-convened by Kenya and France where African leaders and international partners will discuss innovation, infrastructure, climate resilience and economic growth.
7 May 2026 · Informanté →
Telecom Namibia and Angola Telecom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Commercial Terms Agreement to strengthen regional digital connectivity, enabling Angola Telecom to access international bandwidth via Namibia's Equiano Subsea Cable landing station in Swakopmund. The agreement aims to enhance cross-border connectivity, improve network resilience, and support development of a more integrated digital economy along Southern Africa's west coast.
27 April 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Training Authority CEO urges employers to submit Employer Training Grant applications by midnight on 5 May, noting that more than N$306 million is available for the 2025/26 financial year for businesses that invested in employee training between 1 April 2025 and 31 March. The grant reimburses up to 50% of VET levy contributions for qualifying training, covering accredited programmes and in-house interventions.
21 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Following high-level talks between Namibian Foreign Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in April 2026, both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across energy, oil and gas, mining, agriculture, science and technology, education, tourism, infrastructure, and human resource development. Namibia emphasised the importance of adding value to natural resources including critical minerals through local processing, while both sides committed to enhancing cultural and youth exchanges.
21 April 2026 · Informanté →
According to a Namibia University of Science and Technology director, Namibia's higher education system must embrace AI-powered Education 5.0 to equip students with skills relevant to a changing labour market, as traditional teaching methods fail to address the 44.4% youth unemployment rate. Innovative leadership and investment in digital infrastructure are essential to make this transformation effective.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
The CEO of the Namibia Training Authority calls on employers to submit Employer Training Grant applications by 5 May 2026 to reclaim up to 50% of VET levy contributions invested in staff training. Over N$306 million is projected for disbursement in the 2025/26 financial year, with eligible training covering NQA-accredited programmes and industry-relevant courses.
17 April 2026 · New Era →