Uanguta calls for stronger institutions ahead of Namibia’s oil production

WINDHOEK, 24 SEP (NAMPA) – Namibia must strengthen its institutions, build domestic expertise and establish sound regulatory frameworks before oil production begins to ensure the country derives lasting economic benefits from its petroleum resources, Bank of Namibia (BoN) Governor Ebson Uanguta has said. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPATV

Amutse urges Namibia to turn pre-oil preparation into tangible benefits

WINDHOEK, 24 SEP (NAMPA) - Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse on Thursday urged Namibia to use the period before oil production to strengthen local businesses, develop skills and ensure petroleum wealth translates into tangible economic benefits for citizens. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPATV

Young Warriors Ready To Face The Host Mozambique in the semi-finals

Young Warriors Ready To Face The Host Mozambique in the semi-finals For A Place In The Finals Of The 2026 Cosafa U20 AFCON Qualifiers in Mozambique.(Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

President Nandi-Ndaitwah welcomes Africa Credit Rating Agency

WINDHOEK, 24 SEP (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has welcomed the establishment of the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), saying the initiative will enable the continent to take greater ownership of its development and prosperity agenda.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for a woman to lead the UN

WINDHOEK, 24 SEP (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for a woman to be elected as the next United Nations Secretary-General, saying the organisation’s leadership should reflect the gender equality it promotes globally.

Swapo Women’s Council retains Kahungu and Ntusi as sole candidates

WINDHOEK, 23 SEP (NAMPA) - Swapo Party Women’s Council (SPWC) Secretary Fransina Kahungu and her deputy, Maria Mukano Ntusi, will be the sole candidates for the council’s top two positions at its 19th congress, scheduled for Katima Mulilo from 09 to 11 December 2026.(Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

NCRST launches national AI institute

WINDHOEK, 23 SEP (NAMPA) - The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) on Wednesday officially launched Namibia’s National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute, which will focus on research, software development, innovation and data. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPATV

Namibia targets 2.1 billion cubic metres in bulk water capacity by 2030

WINDHOEK, 22 SEP (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has said that the government is committed to increasing Namibia’s bulk water infrastructure capacity from 1.608 billion cubic metres to 2.1 billion cubic metres by 2030. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Wanderers edge Montego United to book place in final

NAMPA WINDHOEK, 20 SEP (NAMPA) – Wanderers Women’s Rugby Club produced a brilliant display to beat Montego United 24-19 and book their place in the final of the Women’s 15s Rugby League at Hage Geingob Stadium in Olympia on Saturday.(Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

Nghutenanye retains WBO Global title

WINDHOEK, 20 SEP (NAMPA) – Namibia’s World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Global flyweight champion Fillemon Nghutenanye retained his title on Sunday morning after securing a fifth-round technical knockout victory over Berland Robles of the Philippines at the Windhoek Country Club and Resort.(Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

Ngurare: We don’t have the luxury of time

WINDHOEK, 18 SEP (NAMPA) – Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called on the Namibia Football Association (NFA) and the City of Windhoek to fast-track the upgrading of the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Katutura to enable Namibia’s national teams to play international matches on home soil.(Video ; Torres Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

Shivute calls for coordinated approach

WINDHOEK, 16 SEP (NAMPA) - Chief Justice Peter Shivute has called for greater coordination among Namibia’s justice institutions, saying case backlogs, delays and resource constraints cannot be effectively addressed by institutions working in isolation. (Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

President calls for urgent action to strengthen justice sector

WINDHOEK, 16 SEP (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for greater efficiency, accessibility, integrity and accountability across Namibia’s justice sector, saying justice must be experienced in the daily lives of ordinary Namibians. (Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Over 300 graduate from Namcol

WINDHOEK, 16 SEP (NAMPA) – More than 300 students graduated from the Namibian College of Open Learning (Namcol) during its 25th graduation ceremony held at the Yetu Yama Centre in Windhoek on Wednesday.(Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

Readathon seeks to revive Namibia's reading culture

WINDHOEK, 15 SEP (NAMPA) - The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) will host this year's Readathon in Katima Mulilo during September as part of efforts to promote a culture of reading among learners and communities countrywide. (NAMPA TV)

Ngurare calls for nationwide solidarity with Cuba ahead of fundraiser

WINDHOEK, 15 SEP (NAMPA) – Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare announced that the government will host a Cuba Solidarity Gala Dinner on Wednesday to raise vital humanitarian aid and medical supplies for Cuba’s socio-economic challenges.(Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

Conradie fined N$200 000 for corruption conviction

WINDHOEK, 14 SEP (NAMPA) – Former Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) board chairperson Dirk Conradie faces a N$200 000 fine or five years in prison after being convicted on two charges under the Anti-Corruption Act.(Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

Three killed in separate weekend incidents

WINDHOEK, 13 SEP (NAMPA) - The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) is investigating three separate incidents in which three people, including two minors, died in Swakopmund, Rehoboth and Ongha over the weekend. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NampaTV

LIBERATION ICON SHITYUWETE LAID TO REST AT GAMMAMS AS NATION HONORS A LIFETIME OF SACRIFICE

WINDHOEK, 13 SEP (NAMPA) - Helao Joseph Shityuwete, a key figure in the liberation struggle, former political prisoner on Robben Island, and dedicated advocate for workers' rights, was laid to rest on Sunday at Gammams Cemetery in Pioneers Park, Windhoek. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPATV

Nandi Ndaitwah calls for action against GBV and road carnage

WINDHOEK, 12 SEP (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to combine spiritual reflection with behavioural change and institutional accountability in addressing gender-based violence (GBV), violent crime and fatal road crashes.(Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

Namibia, Jiangxi seek deeper cooperation through media, cultural exchanges

WINDHOEK, 09 SEP (NAMPA) – Namibia and China’s Jiangxi Province are seeking to deepen people-to-people and sub-national cooperation through expanded media, cultural, academic and economic exchanges. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Namibia shifts green hydrogen agenda towards green industrialisation

SWAKOPMUND, 09 SEP (NAMPA) – Namibia is shifting its green hydrogen agenda towards green industrialisation, seeking to use renewable energy to drive manufacturing, mineral beneficiation, new industries and job creation. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NampaTV

Alonso urges Chelsea to learn from painful defeat at Arsenal

Xabi Alonso urged Chelsea to use their 2-1 defeat at Arsenal on Sunday as a valuable lesson in the race to catch the Premier League champions.(Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

Witbooi launches new disability assessment guideline and digital programme

WINDHOEK, 04 SEP (NAMPA) - Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called for a fairer, faster and more transparent system for assessing persons with disabilities in Namibia.(Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

COLLIN BENJAMIN ON THURSDAY ANNOUNCED HIIS PRELIMINARY SQUAD

COLLIN BENJAMIN ON THURSDAY ANNOUNCED HIIS PRELIMINARY SQUAD FOR NAMIBIA UPCOMING 2027 AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS (AFCON) QUALIFIERS.(Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

Capricorn briefs president on capital mobilisation and investment plans

WINDHOEK, 03 SEP (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with Capricorn Group executive management at State House, where the financial services group briefed her on its role in capital mobilisation and investment across key sectors of the Namibian economy. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Nedbank Insurance Namibia launches MyCover Funeral product

WINDHOEK, 02 SEP (NAMPA) - Nedbank Insurance Namibia has launched its MyCover Funeral insurance product as part of efforts to expand its insurance offering and strengthen financial protection for Namibians. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NampaTV