National Planning Commission of Namibia

28/10/2026

27/10/2026

Govt to fund Green Hydrogen Programme

TIRI MASAWI

The government is preparing to take over the operational costs of the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme, which has relied heavily on donor funding since its establishment in 2021.

The move comes as the programme seeks to unlock potential investments worth N$16 billion. Industry sources say delays in government funding have frustrated donors and could put future funding at risk.

National Planning Commissioner Kaire Mbuende told Namibia Business Review last week that the decision to take over the programme’s operating expenses was at an advanced stage.
READ MORE :https://namibiabusinessreview.com/govt-to-fund-green-hydrogen-programme/

26/10/2026

NPC CONVENES PUBLIC-SECTOR ENGAGEMENT AHEAD OF NAMPPF II

In preparation for the Second Namibia Public-Private Partnership Forum (NAMPPF II), scheduled for 25–26 November 2026, NPC, together with the NAMPPF Coordinating Committee, convened a one-day Public-Sector Engagement to review progress on implementing recommendations from NAMPPF I and the associated Presidential directives.

Opening the meeting in Windhoek today, NPC Executive Director Mr I-Ben Nashandi emphasised the importance of mobilising resources and private capital to unlock economic growth and create jobs.

He further highlighted the need for greater government efficiency and improved public-sector service delivery, noting that investors are more likely to invest in environments where services are efficient and the ease of doing business is prioritised.

The engagement provides an opportunity to assess progress, identify outstanding implementation gaps and strengthen coordination across the public sector to ensure that commitments translate into tangible results ahead of NAMPPF II.

24/10/2026

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROFILES MUST INFORM PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING

Regional Development Profiles must go beyond describing the state of affairs to provide evidence-based analysis that informs development planning and decision-making, NPC’s Deputy Executive Director for Macroeconomic Planning, Mr Sylvester Mbangu, has emphasised.

“The profiles should tell us what the region is all about, what the key drivers of its performance are, what opportunities and threats exist, and what it will take to make the region better,” he said.

Mr Mbangu was speaking at the Inception Meeting of the National Oversight Committee for the Formulation of Regional Development Profiles hosted by NPC last week.

He urged representatives from all regions and key ministries to identify ways to leverage regional strengths, address region-specific constraints and unlock opportunities for sustainable socio-economic development.

He challenged participants to consider fundamental questions: “Who are our people, and what do they need? What do we do, and what do we have? What do we need to develop? How can we become more resilient?”

He stressed that the profiles should identify regional priorities and guide action, making them practical tools for policymakers, planners, businesses, local authorities and communities.

23/10/2026

PRESIDENT INVITES PRIVATE SECTOR TO SECOND NAMPPF

Her Excellency Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has invited captains of industry, investors, business associations and entrepreneurs to participate in the Second Namibia Public-Private Forum (NAMPPF), scheduled for 25–27 November 2026.

Speaking at the Swakopmund International Trade Expo (SWAiTEX), the President emphasised that Government cannot achieve the scale of economic transformation required by Namibia without collaboration with the private sector and other stakeholders.
“Public resources are limited, while our people’s ambitions are significant. We therefore need a purposeful partnership between Government, business, workers, financial institutions and communities. Such partnership must be built on trust, clear responsibilities, frank dialogue and a shared commitment to results,” she said.

The President explained that this collaborative approach underpins the NAMPPF, whose inaugural session in October 2025 brought together Government and the private sector to examine structural constraints affecting competitiveness, investment, and decent and sustainable job creation, while identifying practical solutions.

The Forum provided a platform for public- and private-sector stakeholders to identify barriers to economic growth and propose measures to improve economic performance. Its outcomes also informed the establishment of Presidential Task Forces, including the Task Force on Economic Recovery and Transformation.

The Second NAMPPF presents another opportunity to strengthen public-private collaboration, accelerate investment, address barriers to doing business and advance practical solutions that support economic transformation and sustainable job creation in Namibia.

22/10/2026

NPC AT SWAiTEX 2026

“There is still room for improvement. Some of the issues we acknowledge have been discussed for years, including mechanisms to ease the cost of doing business. We need to do more to implement corrective measures so that the same issues raised ten years ago are not the same issues we continue to face today.”

These were the remarks of the Deputy Executive Director for Macroeconomic Planning at the National Planning Commission (NPC), Mr Sylvester Mbangu, presenting at the Swakopmund International Trade Expo (SWAiTEX), hosted by the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI).

He provided an update on the upcoming Namibia Public-Private Partnership Forum (NAMPPF), set for the 25-26 November 2026. The Forum seeks to advance dialogue on investment, public-private partnerships and sustainable job creation.

At SWAiTEX, the NPC is engaging with the business community on national development priorities, policy frameworks, and monitoring and evaluation mechanisms. These engagements provide an opportunity to share information on the country’s development agenda, strengthen stakeholder understanding and emphasise the importance of translating policy commitments into tangible results.

17/10/2026

16/10/2026

“Through this ceremony, I can visualise the Namibia that we want. The Namibia that we have been working to bring about through our collective efforts: a prosperous, industrialised Namibia, developed by its own people.”

These were the remarks of the Director General of the National Planning Commission, Ambassador Dr Kaire Mbuende, at the 2026 graduation ceremony of the Nakayale, Eenhana and Valombola TVET hubs, where 620 students graduated in various disciplines.

Ambassador Mbuende emphasised that a country’s development depends not merely on the resources it possesses, but on the skills and capabilities of its people to transform those resources into value. He underscored the critical role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in building the technical expertise needed to drive industrialisation, create opportunities and strengthen Namibia’s productive capacity.

He further highlighted the importance of aligning training with labour market demands, encouraging innovation and fostering entrepreneurial mindsets among graduates. TVET, he noted, must not only prepare young people for employment but also equip them to become job creators and active contributors to national development.

In line with NDP6 and Vision 2030, TVET remains a cornerstone of Namibia’s ambition to build a knowledge-based economy and accelerate industrialisation.

16/10/2026

15/10/2026