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WINDHOEK, 20 October 2026 - Petrol has gone up five times since April, and after one reduction along the way it costs a net N$7.00 more a litre, about 36% above the pre-April price. For thousands travelling between Osona, Okahandja and Windhoek each working day, the next fuel price review, due at the end of this month, is a date they watch closely. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Fuel prices strain household budgets: Chamber of Mines

Chelva Wells
10 hours ago
WINDHOEK, 23 October 2026 - The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) will slaughter cattle from its own feedlots on 27 and 28 October, with all beef going to the domestic market. The two-day operation is conducted in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure Circular v8 of 2026 issued by the Directorate of Veterinary Services. (Photo: Contributed)

Meatco to slaughter for two days for Namibian market

Chelva Wells
10 hours ago
OPUWO, 25 October 2026 - Veld fires in Etosha National Park have been contained, with firefighting teams remaining on standby. (Photo: Contributed)

Etosha fire threats contained, teams on standby

Kaviveterue Virere
10 hours ago

Hand, foot and mouth disease confirmed at Okahandja Police Station cells
OPUWO, 09 FEB 2010 - (NAMPA) - The Namibia Red Cross Society car seen on the streets of Opuwo on Tuesday announcing and inviting people to go to different points of vaccination in the town to get their measles vaccines. (Photo by: Tjikunda Kulunga) Nampa
Mulisa Simiyasa
2026-10-25

Pohamba remembers late wife as pillar of strength
WINDHOEK, 24 October 2026 - Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba sits with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during the memorial service of former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA
Andreas Thomas
2026-10-25

Pohamba accorded special funeral
WINDHOEK - Former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba, who passed away on 17 October 2026. (Photo: Contributed)
Lydia Pitiri
2026-10-24

Interim NYC board expected by end October
SWAKOPMUND, 19 June 2026 - Youth delegates gathered at the multipurpose centre in Swakopmund in January 2026 for the third National Youth Council of Namibia general assembly. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA
Uakutura Kambaekua
2026-10-23

President Nandi-Ndaitwah opens SWAiTEX
SWAKOPMUND, 23 October 2026 - President of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry speaking at the opening of the Swakopmund International Trade Expo (SWAiTEX) at Swakopmund on Friday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA
Isabel Bento
2026-10-23

Youth Development Fund grows to N$317 million, 373 projects approved
WINDHOEK, 22 October 2026 – Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah tabled the Mid-Year Budget Review for the 2026/27 financial year in the National Assembly on Thursday. (Photo: Contributed)
Andreas Thomas
2026-10-22

More than 28 000 taxpayers benefit from tax amnesty programme
WINDHOEK, 19 May 2026 - The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) head office. (Photo: Contributed)
Chelva Wells
2026-10-22
OTJIWARONGO, 19 October 2026 - The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa at the 27th annual meeting of Council of Traditional Leaders in Namibia at Otjiwarongo on Monday morning. (Photo by Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Maghumbo demands reinstatement as Divundu CEO

RUNDU, 26 OCT (NAMPA) - Former Divundu Village Council Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Athanasius Ndjamba Maghumbo, has d...
Sawi Hausiku
2026-10-26
Rundu Sankwasa chairperson council employment governance
WINDHOEK, 26 October 2026 - Minerals brought in 72% of Namibia's domestic exports in August, N$6.69 billion of N$9.33 billion, although mining output fell 4%. According to the Chamber of Mines' September Monthly Mining Update, issued to Nampa recently, the Bank of Namibia has cut its 2026 forecast for the sector to a 6.2% contraction, from 2.2%. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Minerals earn N$6.69 billion in August exports

WINDHOEK, 26 OCT (NAMPA) – Minerals brought in 72% of Namibia’s domestic exports in August 2026, N$6.69 billion of N...
Chelva Wells
2026-10-26
Namibia employment exports gold income resources
KATIMA MULILO, 25 October 2026 - The Africa Hope Development Foundation has pledged to establish a permanent partnership with a highly vulnerable, female-headed community here to transition residents from immediate relief to long-term self-reliance. (Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Africa Hope Development Foundation pledges support for Choto residents

KATIMA MULILO, 26 OCT (NAMPA) – The Africa Hope Development Foundation has pledged to establish a permanent partnershi...
Michael Mutonga Liswaniso
2026-10-26
children community development informal initiative intervention
WINDHOEK, 20 October 2026 - Petrol has gone up five times since April, and after one reduction along the way it costs a net N$7.00 more a litre, about 36% above the pre-April price. For thousands travelling between Osona, Okahandja and Windhoek each working day, the next fuel price review, due at the end of this month, is a date they watch closely. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Fuel prices strain household budgets: Chamber of Mines

WINDHOEK, 26 OCT (NAMPA) – Rising fuel prices are straining household budgets as transport inflation reaches 14.9%, Ch...
Chelva Wells
2026-10-26
Namibia Fuel households chief income transport services inflation
WINDHOEK, 23 October 2026 - The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) will slaughter cattle from its own feedlots on 27 and 28 October, with all beef going to the domestic market. The two-day operation is conducted in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure Circular v8 of 2026 issued by the Directorate of Veterinary Services. (Photo: Contributed)

Meatco to slaughter for two days for Namibian market

WINDHOEK, 26 OCT (NAMPA) – The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) will slaughter cattle from its own feedlots on 27 ...
Chelva Wells
2026-10-26
Meatco Namibia chairperson interventions
OPUWO, 25 October 2026 - Veld fires in Etosha National Park have been contained, with firefighting teams remaining on standby. (Photo: Contributed)

Etosha fire threats contained, teams on standby

OPUWO, 26 OCT (NAMPA) – All threatening veld fires in Etosha National Park had been suppressed and contained by 19h00 ...
Kaviveterue Virere
2026-10-26
fire tourism

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WINDHOEK, 23 October 2026 - The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) will slaughter cattle from its own feedlots on 27 and 28 October, with all beef going to the domestic market. The two-day operation is conducted in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure Circular v8 of 2026 issued by the Directorate of Veterinary Services. (Photo: Contributed)

WINDHOEK, 23 October 2026 - The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) will slaughter cattle from its own feedlots on 27 and 28 October, with all beef going to the domestic market. The two-day operation is conducted in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure Circular v8 of 2026 issued by the Directorate of Veterinary Services. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 23 October 2026 - The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) will slaughter cattle from its own feedlots on 27 and 28 October, with all beef going to the domestic market. The two-day operation is conducted in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure Circular v8 of 2026 issued by the Directorate of Veterinary Services. (Photo: Contributed)

WINDHOEK, 23 October 2026 - The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) will slaughter cattle from its own feedlots on 27 and 28 October, with all beef going to the domestic market. The two-day operation is conducted in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure Circular v8 of 2026 issued by the Directorate of Veterinary Services. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA
OPUWO, 25 October 2026 - Veld fires in Etosha National Park have been contained, with firefighting teams remaining on standby. (Photo: Contributed)

OPUWO, 25 October 2026 - Veld fires in Etosha National Park have been contained, with firefighting teams remaining on standby. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 24 October 2026 – Opposition leader McHenry Venaani addressing mourners at the memorial service of former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 24 October 2026 – Opposition leader McHenry Venaani addressing mourners at the memorial service of former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 24 October 2026 - Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba sits with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during the memorial service of former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 24 October 2026 - Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba sits with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during the memorial service of former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 24 October 2026 – Former Health Minister Dr Richard Kamwi addressing mourners at the memorial service of former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 24 October 2026 – Former Health Minister Dr Richard Kamwi addressing mourners at the memorial service of former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 24 October 2024 – Ndapanda Pohamba flanked by four other siblings during the memorial service of their late mother, Penehupifo Pohamba (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 24 October 2024 – Ndapanda Pohamba flanked by four other siblings during the memorial service of their late mother, Penehupifo Pohamba (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 24 October 2026 – Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa addresses mourners during the memorial service of former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 24 October 2026 – Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa addresses mourners during the memorial service of former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

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(261026) -- ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A contestant presents herself at Face of Ethiopia, a Chinese company-sponsored fashion show, held in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, on Oct. 25, 2026. TO GO WITH "Chinese-sponsored fashion show promotes Ethiopian culture, tourism" (Photo by Michael Tewelde/Xinhua)

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"Malizia 4" IMOCA class's German sailor Boris Herrmann poses for a photo session in Saint-Malo, western France on October 16, 2026, a few days ahead of the start of the 13th Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe. From Saint-Malo in Brittany to Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe,115 skippers across 6 classes will take the start on November 1, 2026, in this solo transatlantic sailing race. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP)

"Malizia 4" IMOCA class's German sailor Boris Herrmann poses for a photo session in Saint-Malo, western France on October 16, 2026, a few days ahead of the start of the 13th Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe. From Saint-Malo in Brittany to Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe,115 skippers across 6 classes will take the start on November 1, 2026, in this solo transatlantic sailing race. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP)

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"Malizia 4" IMOCA class's German sailor Boris Herrmann poses for a photo session in Saint-Malo, western France on October 16, 2026, a few days ahead of the start of the 13th Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe. From Saint-Malo in Brittany to Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe,115 skippers across 6 classes will take the start on November 1, 2026, in this solo transatlantic sailing race. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP)

"Malizia 4" IMOCA class's German sailor Boris Herrmann poses for a photo session in Saint-Malo, western France on October 16, 2026, a few days ahead of the start of the 13th Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe. From Saint-Malo in Brittany to Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe,115 skippers across 6 classes will take the start on November 1, 2026, in this solo transatlantic sailing race. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP)

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"Malizia 4" IMOCA class's German sailor Boris Herrmann poses for a photo session in Saint-Malo, western France on October 16, 2026, a few days ahead of the start of the 13th Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe. From Saint-Malo in Brittany to Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe,115 skippers across 6 classes will take the start on November 1, 2026, in this solo transatlantic sailing race. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP)

"Malizia 4" IMOCA class's German sailor Boris Herrmann poses for a photo session in Saint-Malo, western France on October 16, 2026, a few days ahead of the start of the 13th Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe. From Saint-Malo in Brittany to Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe,115 skippers across 6 classes will take the start on November 1, 2026, in this solo transatlantic sailing race. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP)

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"Malizia 4" IMOCA class's German sailor Boris Herrmann poses for a photo session in Saint-Malo, western France on October 16, 2026, a few days ahead of the start of the 13th Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe. From Saint-Malo in Brittany to Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe,115 skippers across 6 classes will take the start on November 1, 2026, in this solo transatlantic sailing race. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP)

"Malizia 4" IMOCA class's German sailor Boris Herrmann poses for a photo session in Saint-Malo, western France on October 16, 2026, a few days ahead of the start of the 13th Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe. From Saint-Malo in Brittany to Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe,115 skippers across 6 classes will take the start on November 1, 2026, in this solo transatlantic sailing race. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP)

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"Malizia 4" IMOCA class's German sailor Boris Herrmann poses for a photo session in Saint-Malo, western France on October 16, 2026, a few days ahead of the start of the 13th Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe. From Saint-Malo in Brittany to Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe,115 skippers across 6 classes will take the start on November 1, 2026, in this solo transatlantic sailing race. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP)

"Malizia 4" IMOCA class's German sailor Boris Herrmann poses for a photo session in Saint-Malo, western France on October 16, 2026, a few days ahead of the start of the 13th Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe. From Saint-Malo in Brittany to Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe,115 skippers across 6 classes will take the start on November 1, 2026, in this solo transatlantic sailing race. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP)

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"Malizia 4" IMOCA class's German sailor Boris Herrmann poses for a photo session in Saint-Malo, western France on October 16, 2026, a few days ahead of the start of the 13th Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe. From Saint-Malo in Brittany to Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe,115 skippers across 6 classes will take the start on November 1, 2026, in this solo transatlantic sailing race. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP)

"Malizia 4" IMOCA class's German sailor Boris Herrmann poses for a photo session in Saint-Malo, western France on October 16, 2026, a few days ahead of the start of the 13th Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe. From Saint-Malo in Brittany to Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe,115 skippers across 6 classes will take the start on November 1, 2026, in this solo transatlantic sailing race. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP)

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"Malizia 4" IMOCA class's German sailor Boris Herrmann poses for a photo session in Saint-Malo, western France on October 16, 2026, a few days ahead of the start of the 13th Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe. From Saint-Malo in Brittany to Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe,115 skippers across 6 classes will take the start on November 1, 2026, in this solo transatlantic sailing race. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP)

"Malizia 4" IMOCA class's German sailor Boris Herrmann poses for a photo session in Saint-Malo, western France on October 16, 2026, a few days ahead of the start of the 13th Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe. From Saint-Malo in Brittany to Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe,115 skippers across 6 classes will take the start on November 1, 2026, in this solo transatlantic sailing race. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP)

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