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Share of Russia's Trade With Friendly States Up From 60% in 2021 to 80% Now Official Kim Jong Un Sends Wreath Following Death of Senior Official State Media Trump Pledges to Release Names of All Democrats Involved in Epstein Case ZNPP Names Key Conditions for Switching Power Units to Generation Mode Legitimate Referendum in Ukraine Currently Impossible Opposition Politician Germany's transport minister dampens hopes for cheaper flight tickets 1ST LEAD Black box from crash killling Libyan general to be sent to Germany Iron ore futures close higher Nigeria confirms U.S. assisted airstrike on IS targets Across China: Centuries old Kunqu opera finds new life with youthful energy

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WINDHOEK, 24 March 2025 - Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Study delayed as Namibia and Botswana push for Trans-Kalahari Railway

WINDHOEK, 12 DEC (NAMPA) – Namibia and Botswana have pushed back the completion date of the Trans-Kalahari Railway feasibili...

Mathilde Kudumo

WINDHOEK, 04 December 2025 - Chief Justice Peter Shivute pictured with Chief Justice of South Africa, Mandisa Maya. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Namibia, South Africa strengthen judicial cooperation

WINDHOEK, 04 DEC (NAMPA) – Chief Justice Peter Shivute on Thursday welcomed South Africa’s Chief Justice, Mandisa Maya, du...

WINDHOEK, 03 December 2025 - A delegation from ReconAfrica, Namcor, and BW Energy Management met with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House on Wednesday. During the meeting, they committed to collaborating with the government on energy initiatives. (Photo: Contributed)

ReconAfrica CEO meets NNN, pledging collaboration with government

WINDHOEK, 03 DEC (NAMPA) – A delegation from Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd (ReconAfrica), the National Petroleum Corporat...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 16 June 2025 - Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati the Executive Director in the Ministry of International Relations and Trade pictured during the opening session of the 2025 Commonwealth Senior Trade Officials Meeting (STOM) II that was held in Windhoek, Namibia. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Namibia alarmed by escalating conflict and atrocities in Sudan

WINDHOEK, 13 NOV (NAMPA) – The Ministry of International Relations and Trade has condemned the ongoing and escalating confli...

WINDHOEK, 16 October- Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi. (Photo by Edward Tenete). NAMPA

Namibia hosts first-ever African Continental Technical Regulatory Framework workshop

WINDHOEK, 11 NOV (NAMPA) – Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, has said Namibia remains c...

WINDHOEK, 19 June 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah to attend Angola’s Golden Jubilee celebrations

WINDHOEK, 10 NOV (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will attend Angola’s 50th independence anniversary celebration...

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga)

Presidency pays tribute to late Botswana diplomat

WINDHOEK, 03 NOV (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed her sorrow over the death of Ambassador Legwaila J...

Mathilde Kudumo

WINDHOEK, 16 October 2025 - Delegates to the 25th anniversary commemoration of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security pictured with the book, 'She stands for peace.' (Photo by: Mathilde Kudumo) NAMPA

Women urged to tell their own stories of peacebuilding

WINDHOEK, 17 OCT (NAMPA) – The African Union (AU) Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security, Ambassador Liberata Mulamula, ...

Mathilde Kudumo

WINDHOEK, 16 October 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah calls on Africa to champion peace and security

WINDHOEK, 16 OCT (NAMPA) – President Nandi-Ndaitwah has said Africa continues to experience violence despite peace and secur...

WINDHOEK, 16 October- Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi. (Photo by Edward Tenete). NAMPA

Namibia decries Madagascar’s military takeover, warns of regional impact

WINDHOEK, 16 OCT (NAMPA) – Namibia has condemned the military’s overthrow of Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina following ...

WINDHOEK, 10 OCTOBER 2025 - Botswana President Duma Boko (L) and President Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah (R) at the conclusion of the second session of Namibia and Botswana Bi-National Commision at state house (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Namibia and Botswana sign MoA for sustainable collaboration

WINDHOEK, 11 OCT (NAMPA) – The governments of Namibia and Botswana on Friday signed eight Memoranda of Agreement (MoA) acros...

Filemon Haininga

WINDHOEK, 10 OCTOBER 2025 - Botswana President Duma Boko (L) and President Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah (R) at the conclusion of the second session of Namibia and Botswana Bi-National Commision at state house (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for stronger cooperation at end of BNC session

WINDHOEK, 10 OCT (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Friday has called for strong multilateral cooperation between...

Filemon Haininga

WINDHOEK, 09 October 2025 - Pictured here are (from left) Botswana's President Duma Boko; President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah; former President of Botswana Seretse Khama Ian Khama and Windhoek Mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja, during the renaming of Feld Strasse in Windhoek in honour of Sir Seretse Khama. (Photo by: Filemon Haininga) NAMPA

Feld Strasse renamed in honour of Seretse Khama of Botswana

WINDHOEK, 09 OCT (NAMPA) – The City of Windhoek (CoW) on Thursday officially renamed Feld Strasse in Windhoek’s Ausspannpl...

Filemon Haininga

WINDHOEK, 09 October 2025 - Botswana's Minister of International Relations, Phenyo Butale, pictured in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Trans-Kalahari border post shines at BNC

WINDHOEK, 09 OCT (NAMPA) – The Trans-Kalahari/Mamuno one-stop border post (OSBP) was praised as a flagship achievement in Na...

WINDHOEK, 06 OCT 2025 - Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force Joseph Shikongo (R) and delegates of the African Union during The Official Opening of the 5
th Annual African Union Police Coordination Meeting, in Windhoek. (Photo: Filemon Haininga) NAMPA

NamPol hosts 5th Annual African Union Police meeting in Windhoek

WINDHOEK, 06 OCT (NAMPA) – The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) and the African Union (AU) officially opened the 5th Annual Af...

Filemon Haininga

WINDHOEK, 6 October 2025 – Senior officials from Namibia and Botswana in Windhoek for the second session of the Namibia-Botswana Binational Commission. (Photo: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Namibia, Botswana strengthen bilateral ties at second BNC session

WINDHOEK, 06 OCT (NAMPA) – Senior officials from Namibia and Botswana convened in Windhoek on Monday for the second session ...

WINDHOEK, 21 July- Incoming Presidential Press Secretary, Jonas Mbambo. (Photo contributed). NAMPA

Namibia to host second BNC next week

WINDHOEK, 04 OCT (NAMPA) – Namibia will next week host the Second Session of the Botswana–Namibia Bi-National Commission (...

Mathilde Kudumo

RABAT, 02 October 2025 - Secretary General of the Atlantic Federation of African News Agencies (FAAPA) Mohamed Anis (r) photographed with Guylain Kipoke (middle) of the Congolese News Agency (ACP) who was selected as General Coordinator of the newly formed and launched Network of Photojournalists (NPJ) of FAAPA, and Secretary General Abdoul Rahamane Ousman Maman from the Nigerien News Agency (ANP). (Photo: Contributed)

Network of African photojournalists launched in Morocco

RABAT, 03 OCT (NAMPA) - African news agencies on Thursday launched the Network of Photojournalists of Atlantic Federation of A...

Chakwera hails Malawi electoral commission for peaceful elections, concedes defeat

WINDHOEK, 25 SEP (NAMPA) – Outgoing Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has commended the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) fo...

SADC chairperson calls for peaceful elections in Seychelles

WINDHOEK, 25 SEP (NAMPA) – Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ Chairperson, Lazarus Chakwera has urged the c...

WINDHOEK, 22 September 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirms Namibia’s commitment to human capital and gender equality

WINDHOEK, 24 (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Tuesday reaffirmed Namibia’s commitment to human capital developm...

WINDHOEK, 22 September 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Namibia launches creative industry drive in New York

WINDHOEK, 23 SEP (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Monday reaffirmed Namibia’s commitment to growing its creativ...

WINDHOEK, 18 SEP 2025 - Catherine Shipushu, Senior Manager of Marketing, Branding and Communications at NIPDB (Photo: contributed) NAMPA

Namibian rump steak to feature in Germany's Block House restaurants

WINDHOEK, 18 SEP (NAMPA) – After two-and-a-half years of groundwork, Namibian rump steak will feature as a monthly special a...

Filemon Haininga

WINDHOEK, 26 July 2019 – The offices of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in Windhoek. (Photo by: Paulus Hamutenya) NAMPA

SADC set for Anti-Corruption Expo and Games in Walvis Bay

WALVIS BAY, 17 SEP (NAMPA) – More than 650 officials from anti-corruption authorities across southern Africa are expected to...

Nigeria applauds NDF for strengthening defence education in Africa

EPUKIRO, 17 SEP (NAMPA) – Nigeria’s Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar commended the Namibian Command and Staff Col...

Zebaldt Ngaruka

SWAKOPMUND, 08 September 2025 - Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Gaudentia Krönhe, OPCW Programme Officer, Babatunde Olowookere and Chairperson of the National Authority and Director of Commerce Diina Nashidengo photograped with stakeholders and attendees at the official opening of the 2025 Integrated Advanced Course and Exercise on Assistance and Protection against Chemical Weapons for English-speaking African States Parties at Swakopmund on Monday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Namibia hosts OPCW advanced training on chemical weapons preparedness

SWAKOPMUND, 08 SEP (NAMPA) – The destruction of all declared chemical weapons stockpiles in 2023 marked a decisive milestone...

WINDHOEK, 05 Sep 2025 - Vice President Lucia Witbooi and delegates at the IATF 2025 (Photo: the Presidency)

Namibia promotes intercontinental trade and investments at IATF 2025

WINDHOEK, 05 SEP (NAMPA) – Namibia on Thursday began its participation in the Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF) 2025, hosted in...

Filemon Haininga

Namibia commended for pioneering role in APRM Governance Index

SWAKOPMUND, 03 SEP (NAMPA) – Namibia has been hailed for its leadership in advancing good governance through its active role...

KEETMANSHOOP, 30 May 2025 – Vice President Lucia Witbooi pictured at the official opening of the Nama cultural festival on Friday at Keetmanshoop. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Witbooi to represent Namibia at Intra-Africa Trade Fair in Algeria

WINDHOEK, 31 AUG (NAMPA) – Vice President Lucia Witbooi will represent Namibia at the Fourth Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF20...

Mathilde Kudumo

WINDHOEK, 16 May 2018 – The Namibian Police Force's Deputy Inspector General for Administration, Major General Anne-Maire Nainda. (Photo by: Panduleni Amwaalwa) NAMPA

Nainda to contest for INTERPOL presidency

WINDHOEK, 28 AUG (NAMPA) - The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, has announced...

SADC urged to face challenges with determination as a unit

WINDHOEK, 17 AUG (NAMPA) – The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Executive Secretary, Elias Magosi has called on...

ANTANANARIVO, 17 August 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the 45th SADC Heads of State summit. (Photo: Contributed)

Nandi-Ndaitwah gives maiden address at SADC Heads of State summit

WINDHOEK, 17 AUG (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Sunday delivered her first address as Namibia’s Head of State ...

GENEVA, 30 July 2025 – Chairperson of the National Council Lukas Muha (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

National council chairperson stresses health as a human right

WINDHOEK, 15 AUG (NAMPA)- Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha, has emphasised that health is a fundamental human r...

Paulina Stefanus

Namibia highlights spectrum and cybersecurity progress at regional ICT conference

WINDHOEK, 14 AUG (NAMPA) – Namibia has reinforced its role in advancing Africa’s digital agenda by sharing its spectrum ma...

Mathilde Kudumo

AFSEC chairperson calls for stronger EMC testing to protect African markets

WINDHOEK, 12 AUG (NAMPA) – The Chairperson of the African Electrotechnical Standardisation Commission (AFSEC), Amevi Acakpov...

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga)

Nandi-Ndaitwah extends condolences to Ghana over fatal helicopter crash

WINDHOEK, 07 AUG (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed her condolences to President John Mahama and the G...

Filemon Haininga