Fuel prices to increase by N$2 per litre from Wednesday

WINDHOEK, 31 JUL (NAMPA) - Fuel prices will increase from Wednesday, with petrol 95 rising to N$24.48 per litre, diesel 50ppm to N$26.26 per litre and diesel 10ppm to N$26.36 per litre, Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse announced on Friday. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

City of Windhoek launches N$5 million Groot Aub water pipe project

GROOT AUB, 31 JUL (NAMPA) – The City of Windhoek has commenced a six-month, N$5 million water pipeline replacement project to address frequent supply interruptions and low water pressure in the Groot Aub settlement. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

President Nandi-Ndaitwah hails Kasi Vibe fest for empowering SMEs, creative industry

WINDHOEK, 30 JUL (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Thursday commended the MTC Kasi Vibe Festival for creating opportunities for small businesses and the creative industry, saying the initiative provides a vital platform for young Namibians to showcase their talents, products and services. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Namibian doctors head to China for advanced medical fellowship

WINDHOEK, 30 JUL (NAMPA) - A delegation of 12 medical specialists from the Khomas Region is preparing for a month-long trip to China to gain firsthand experience with cutting-edge healthcare practices. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

NAMPA, NTAT Partner to Strengthen Local Authority Coverage

WINDHOEK, 29 JUL (NAMPA) - The Minister of Information and The Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA) and the Namibia Traditional Authorities Trust (NTAT) on Wednesday entered into a strategic partnership to produce content highlighting the work, development, and impact of traditional authorities across Namibia. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Minister proposes joint committee to address ICT challenges

WINDHOEK, 29 JUL (NAMPA) - The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, on Wednesday urged traditional authorities to establish a joint working committee to address compensation disputes, protect telecommunications infrastructure from vandalism and theft, and expand network coverage. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Workshop on higher education quality assurance starts in Windhoek

WINDHOEK, 29 JUL (NAMPA) – Namibia and Botswana have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening quality assurance in higher education through a workshop aimed at promoting harmonised standards and recognition of qualifications across the Southern African Development Community (SADC). (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Finance lab initiative to equip learners with market ready skills

WINDHOEK, 28 JUL (NAMPA) – The Bloomberg Finance Lab Schools Initiative was launched in Windhoek on Tuesday, bringing together government, academia and the private sector to equip learners with financial literacy, digital skills and practical exposure to global financial markets. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

China, Namibia elevate bilateral relations following Nandi Ndaitwah’s State visit

“This visit was a complete success, which will have a far-reaching significance on the development of China-Namibia relations,” he said, noting that both leaders engaged in comprehensive discussions and agreed to enhance bilateral relations into a China-Namibia community with a shared future for the new era. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Omaheke first stop as government ramps up e ID awareness campaign

GOBABIS, 27 JUL (NAMPA) – Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate on Monday welcomed the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security’s national electronic identity (e-ID) awareness campaign to the region, saying it was an honour that Omaheke had been chosen as the first stop in the nationwide stakeholder engagement drive.(Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

Namibian boxers keeping the dream alive at Commonwealth Games

GLASGOW, 27 JUL (NAMPA) – Namibia’s boxers have made an encouraging start to their Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow, with two of the three fighters having booked their places in the next round.(Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

Nangombe: Namibia’s NDP6 mirrors AU vision for social justice

WINDHOEK, 27 JUL (NAMPA) – Ben Nangombe, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations, highlighted that Namibia’s national development agenda mirrors the African Union’s vision for an inclusive and resilient continent. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

AU summit underway in Windhoek to address social protection and job crisis

WINDHOEK, 27 JUL (NAMPA) - Delegates from the African Union, policy experts, and government ministers convened in Windhoek on Monday for the Sixth Ordinary Session of the AU Specialised Technical Committee on Social Development, Labour and Employment. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Weekend Crime Report Summary

WINDHOEK, 26 JUL (NAMPA) –Namibian Police Force (NamPol) spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi on Sunday in a weekend crime report said the incident happened around 13h00, following a history of domestic abuse. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Namibia and Cuba commemorate Moncada Barracks Attack

WINDHOEK, 25 JUL (NAMPA) - Namibia and Cuba on Saturday commemorated the 73rd anniversary of the July 26 Moncada Barracks attack at the Fidel Castro Ruz Primary School in the capital. ( Video: Renathe Americano)

Financial inclusion increases to 86% of adult population

WINDHOEK, 22 JUL (NAMPA) – Financial inclusion in Namibia has increased to 86.0% of the adult population, up from 78.0% recorded in 2017, according to the 2025 Namibia Financial Inclusion Survey released on Wednesday. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

President pays tribute to Guy Scott, wishes Zambia peaceful elections

WINDHOEK, 23 JUL (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday paid tribute to former Zambian Vice President Guy Scott, describing his death as a loss not only for Zambia, but also for Namibia. (Video: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA TV Picture source: Namibian Presidency

Nandi-Ndaitwah urges unity as she pays tribute to Toini Hausiku

WINDHOEK, 22 JUL (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday paid tribute to the late Toini Mwahangange Hausiku, describing her and her late husband as steadfast patriots whose legacy of unity should continue to guide Namibia’s pursuit of economic emancipation. (Video: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA TV Picture source: Namibian Presidency

Namibia Press Agency launches NAMPA TV

SWAKOPMUND, 22 JUL (NAMPA) - The Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA) has launched its NAMPA TV digital smart screens, which aims to provide real-time news updates to clients including businesses, regional and local authorities, and government offices, ministries and agencies across Namibia. The screens feature a live news feed, business and sports roundups, and advertising opportunities.
(Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

NTF, NIFA sign MoU to strengthen MSME trade readiness

WINDHOEK, 21 JUL (NAMPA) – The Namibia Trade Forum (NTF) and the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy (NIFA) on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening stakeholder cooperation and enhancing the trade readiness of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

NSC awards N$770 000 to athletes, coaches through federations

WINDHOEK, 21 JUL (NAMPA) - The government, through the Namibia Sports Commission (NSC), has awarded approximately N$770 000 to various sports federations for disbursement to athletes and coaches across different sporting codes under the first-quarter rewards programme. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

UN warns of Ebola spread in DR Congo camps

The United Nations warned on Monday that Ebola risked spreading in displacement camps in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, saying overcrowding could fuel transmission.(Video: Torres Rinondjo Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

Trump says 2026 FIFA World Cup 'one of the greatest events ever held'

US President Donald Trump grabbed a share of the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday, staying on stage with winners Spain as they lifted the trophy after beating Argentina.(Video: Torres Rinondjo Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

Strengthened partnerships crucial for service delivery narrative

SWAKOPMUND, 17 JUL (NAMPA) – Stronger collaboration between government communicators and the media is essential to improve public understanding of government programmes, strengthen service delivery, and ensure development initiatives reach communities in languages and formats they understand. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

ECC DAY 4 HIGHLIGHTS

Effective Communicators Conference 2026

Ekandjo: Humility, trust key to building strong brands

SWAKOPMUND, 17 JUL (NAMPA) – Building public trust through humility and strengthening defences against misinformation emerged as key themes during presentations by branding and communications experts at the Effective Communicators Conference (ECC) at Swakopmund. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Gaolathe: Namibia-Botswana corridor can lift Africa’s GDP

SWAKOPMUND, 16 JUL (NAMPA) - Botswana Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe said reducing transport time on Africa’s roads, ports and borders could raise exports by more than 12 percent and lift gross domestic product (GDP) growth over 2 percent. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV