Category: Namibia News

By Staff Reporter Namibia marked its 36th  independence anniversary on Saturday March 21, 2026. This year’s commemoration was celebrated in a special way that included all 14 regions of Namibia hosting their celebrations in their own towns. The Namibian President, Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah, who addressed the nation in the first hour of March 21, expressed…

By Staff Reporter Namibia Health Plan announced in Windhoek on Wednesday that it is strengthening preventative healthcare programmes. These programs will help members detect illnesses early. They aim to improve wellbeing by promoting screenings, education, and health risk management nationwide. Namibia Health Plan (NHP) is the largest medical aid fund in Namibia. It has reaffirmed…

By Staff Reporter On Monday, managers from the Office of the Prime Minister, led by Executive Director, Ms. Gladice Pickering, gathered at Little Jamaica near Windhoek to strengthen resilience, psychological safety, and strategic leadership through facilitated team-building sessions. The event brought together senior managers for a full-day engagement designed to enhance teamwork, promote people-centred leadership,…

This report examines anticipated trends and developments in Namibian uranium mining, focusing on economic prospects, technological advancements, and the evolving landscape for industry stakeholders. The global uranium market is expected to continue its upward trend in 2026, driven by the worldwide shift towards nuclear energy as countries seek reliable and low-carbon power sources. With rising…

By Staff Reporter The Board of Directors of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has bidden farewell to its founding CEO, Dr. Nangula Nelulu Uaandja, and appointed Ms. Jessica Hauuanga as Acting Chief Executive Officer. In a media statement, the NIPDB Board stated: “On behalf of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board…

By Staff Reporter The Namibian government announced on Monday that free tertiary education will begin in 2026 for qualifying citizens, covering tuition at public and private institutions through a new subsidy model aimed at improving access and reducing financial barriers. According to the Minister of Education , Innovation, Youth , Sports , Arts and Culture,…

By Staff Reporter The Namibian President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Tuesday chaired the final 2025 Cabinet meeting in Windhoek, where she reviewed national progress, thanked ministers, and outlined how government will accelerate development in 2026 through unity, coordination, and results-driven leadership. President Nandi-Ndaitwah commended Cabinet Members many serving their first term for their humility, teamwork, and…

By Staff Reporter President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Mr Modestus Amutse as the new Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, effective December 2, 2025. According to the presidency, Mr Amutse’s appointment is made under Article 35 of the Constitution of the Republic of Namibia, which empowers the President to appoint Ministers from members of the…

By Staff Reporter THE Bank of Namibia announced on 19 November 2025 that Governor Dr Johannes !Gawaxab will depart on 31 December 2025, after serving over five years, following a tenure marked by major reforms and economic stewardship. The Board of Directors confirmed Dr. Gawaxab’s departure with gratitude, highlighting his diligent service since his appointment…