Namibia Minute.
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
Namibia’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
Windhoek—:—London—:—New York—:—Beijing—:—
Namibian press · Person

Wenzel Kavaka

Wenzel Kavaka — Otjombinde constituency councillor appointed deputy minister of information and communication technology in April 2026.

2026-03-162026-07-28

What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. July 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Wenzel Kavaka serves as deputy minister of information and communication technology

    Source

    Wenzel Kavaka of Otjombinde as deputy minister of information and communication technology

    ‘He’s here, but he’s not here’
  3. June 2026
  4. The Namibian

    Wenzel Kavaka attended the premiere as deputy minister of information and communication technology

    Source

    At the film's premiere, which drew such esteemed guests as former minister of justice Yvonne Dausab and deputy minister of information and communication technology Wenzel Kavaka, 'Wrong Generation' stood tall as a form of activism in its own right and as a credit to independent making.

    ‘Wrong Generation’ Is a Land mark For Independent Film making
  5. The Namibian

    Deputy minister Wenzel Kavaka announced Cabinet approval of two health agreements on medical supplies and procurement

    Source

    The deputy minister of information and communication technology, Wenzel Kavaka, announced this on Thursday as part of the outcomes of the 16th Cabinet meeting held on 2 June.

    Namibia turns to Egypt, Africa CDC for medicine
  6. April 2026
  7. Informanté

    Wenzel Kavaka was appointed Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology

    Source

    Wenzel Kavaka as the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology;

    President announces strategic appointments
  8. The Namibian

    Wenzel Kavaka was appointed deputy minister to the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology

    Source

    Theresia Brandt has been appointed to the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations, Anselm Marungu to the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Wenzel Kavaka to the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, and Hambeleleni Ndjaleka to the Ministry of Health and Social Services.

    President Nandi-Ndaitwah urges new deputy ministers to deliver on NDP6
  9. The Namibian

    Wenzel Kavaka was appointed deputy minister of information and communication technology, effective Wednesday

    Source

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Wenzel Kavaka, Otjombinde constituency councillor in the Omaheke region, as deputy minister of information and communication technology, effective Wednesday.

    Omaheke’s Otjombinde councillor appointed deputy ICT minister
  10. March 2026
  11. New Era

    Otjombinde constituency councillor Wenzel Kavaka said the Otjombinde sports facility will serve as a hub for engagement, inclusivity and personal development

    Source

    Otjombinde constituency councillor Wenzel Kavaka said the Otjombinde sports facility promised to be more than just a venue for sports as it will serve as a hub for engagement, inclusivity and personal development.

    Nganate: Otjombinde sports field part of decentralisation

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Councillors appointed as deputies face scrutiny over local engagement

    Seven regional councillors have been appointed to deputy ministerial positions by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. While some constituents praise their councillors, others express concern about whether local leaders can balance their ministerial roles with regional council responsibilities, with critics citing limited community engagement.

    7 July 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 20 June

  1. Windhoek film 'Wrong Generation' draws on 2020 activism protests

    Shili Munyama's fiction film 'Wrong Generation', inspired by a book on the 2020 ShutItAllDown protests, follows estranged friends who reunite to stage a protest after a childhood companion's death. The film, showing at local cinemas 19–26 June, incorporates documentary footage from the protests but is presented as approximation rather than faithful retelling.

    20 June 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 12 June

  1. Cabinet approves health agreements with Egypt and Africa CDC

    Cabinet has endorsed an agreement between Namibia and Egypt on pharmaceutical products and medical devices, and approved another agreement with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention for procurement services. The approvals come as the country faces shortages of essential medicines in public health facilities.

    12 June 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 26 May

  1. PM says two boreholes per village is achievable under Nandi-Ndaitwah

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says providing every village with two boreholes is possible under president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's leadership. He visited a community garden project at Otjombinde and said the initiative would fight malnutrition, create rural employment, improve food security, and support livestock farming and irrigation.

    26 May 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 15 April

  1. National Council convenes to address deputy minister appointments

    The National Council held a special sitting to address seven new deputy ministerial appointments made by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, requiring the reconstitution of standing committees and the reallocation of committee leadership roles under the council's standing rules.

    15 April 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 7 April

  1. President appoints new ministerial and deputy ministerial officials

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed several new officials to ministerial and deputy ministerial positions, including Charles Mubita as minister in the Presidency, Hambeleleni Ndjaleka as deputy minister of health and social services, and others to various portfolio positions across government departments.

    7 April 2026 · The Namibian

  2. President appoints new minister and deputy ministers

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced the appointment of Charles Mubita as minister in the presidency, eight deputy ministers across various portfolios, and an adviser to the minister of defence and veterans affairs, with the aim of strengthening governance and coordination.

    7 April 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 3 April

  1. President appoints minister and deputy ministers to strengthen government

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Charles Mubita as Minister in the Presidency and Moses //Khumub as Deputy Minister in the Office of the Vice President, along with seven deputy ministers and an advisor to the Defence and Veterans Affairs Minister. The President said the appointments are intended to strengthen the Executive arm and improve institutional coordination and service delivery.

    3 April 2026 · Informanté

Thursday 2 April

  1. President appoints seven new deputy ministers nationwide

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced the appointment of seven new deputy ministers across various portfolios including health, transport, environment, and justice, as part of efforts to strengthen governance and accelerate service delivery.

    2 April 2026 · Informanté

  2. President urges new deputy ministers to deliver on NDP6

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed a new minister, seven deputy ministers, and an adviser, urging them to deliver measurable progress on infrastructure, healthcare, safety, job creation, and public services as outlined in the sixth National Development Plan. The appointees, all elected councillors from the 2025 regional council elections, have accepted their roles with commitments to follow principles of pragmatism, integrity, and accountability.

    2 April 2026 · The Namibian

  3. Otjombinde councillor appointed deputy ICT minister

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Wenzel Kavaka, an Otjombinde constituency councillor in Omaheke region, as deputy minister of information and communication technology, effective Wednesday. The appointment is intended to strengthen executive leadership and improve service delivery across public institutions.

    2 April 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 16 March

  1. Omaheke governor opens groundbreaking for Otjombinde sports facility

    Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate launched the construction of the Otjombinde Sports Field in Tallismanus on Thursday, describing it as part of the government's decentralisation policy to bring development and sporting facilities closer to communities. The facility will include football, netball, volleyball and basketball courts, and is intended to support talent development, youth engagement and community gatherings while creating local employment opportunities in construction and related services.

    16 March 2026 · New Era

Wenzel Kavaka — Namibian press coverage · Namibia Minute