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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)

FMD outbreak threatens N$2.4 billion in agricultural value-chain losses

WINDHOEK, 03 NOV (NAMPA) - Namibia could suffer N$2.4 billion in agricultural value-chain losses over six months due to the fo...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 30 October 2026 - The Bank of Namibia headquarters in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed)

Banking sector remains resilient as cyber risks increase: BoN

ONDANGWA, 03 NOV (NAMPA) – Namibia’s banking sector remained well-capitalised, profitable and liquid during the first half...

RUNDU, 02 November 2026 - Representatives from Namibia’s 14 Regional Councils attending the ninth congress of the Association of the Regional Councils in Rundu. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

ARC president urges ministries to speed up decentralisation

RUNDU, 03 NOV (NAMPA) – The president of the Association of Regional Councils (ARC), Matengu Simushi, has urged government m...

WINDHOEK, 20 October 2026 - The Bank of Namibia head office in Windhoek. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Namibia’s corporate debt rises to N$219.3 billion

ONDANGWA, 03 NOV (NAMPA) - Namibia’s total corporate debt increased by 10.3% to N$219.3 billion at the end of June 2026, lar...

OPUWO, 06 August 2026 - Some of the 24 completed Mass Housing Development Programme houses handed over to beneficiaries in Opuwo, Kunene Region, on Thursday. (Photo: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

House prices increase by 7.4%

ONDANGWA, 03 NOV (NAMPA) – Namibia’s house price index increased by 7.4% year-on-year in June 2026, compared to 7.1% recor...

WINDHOEK, 20 October 2026 - The Bank of Namibia head office in Windhoek. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

BoN warns of increased drought risk as El Niño strengthens

ONDANGWA, 03 NOV (NAMPA) - The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has warned of an increased risk of drought during the 2026/27 rainy seaso...

WINDJOEK, 03 November 2026 - CMMZE Energy Namibia (Pty) Ltd has announced a N$17 billion green hydrogen and ammonia project in Henties Bay that will produce 210 000 tonnes of green ammonia a year for export to Europe.

(Photo contributed) NAMPA

N$17 billion green hydrogen project in Henties Bay ready to build

WINDHOEK, 03 NOV (NAMPA) - CMMZE Energy Namibia (Pty) Ltd has announced a N$17 billion green hydrogen and ammonia project in H...

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: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Petrol up N$2, diesel up N$3 from Wednesday

WINDHOEK, 02 NOV (NAMPA) – Petrol prices will increase by N$2 to N$28.58 per litre and diesel by N$3 as from Wednesday, Mini...

WINDHOEK, 02 November 2026 - The Performance Management System (PMS) Workshop for Local Authorities is officially underway at NIPAM, supported by the Prime Minister's Charity Foundation Programme for Local Authorities. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Local authorities urged to align with national priorities

WINDHOEK, 02 NOV (NAMPA) – Executive Director in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Petrus Sindimba has urged local aut...

Uakutura Kambaekua

RUNDU, 28 October 2026 - Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa speaking at a high-level stakeholder meeting on Nored and the Local Authorities and Regional Council Electricity Company (LAEC), focusing on shareholding arrangements and financial reporting in Rundu on Wednesday. (Photo: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Sankwasa calls out regional councils over poor local authority oversight

RUNDU, 02 NOV (NAMPA) – The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has criticised regional councils for no...

WINDHOEK, 14 September 2026 - The Windhoek City Council has approved a range of resolutions addressing housing shortages, traffic safety, and technology-enhanced policing. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

City of Windhoek unveils major urban upgrades

WINDHOEK, 02 NOV (NAMPA) – The Windhoek City Council has approved a range of resolutions addressing housing shortages, traff...

Uakutura Kambaekua

KUNENE RIVER MOUTH, 02 November 2026 - Kunene Governor Vipuakuje Muharukua with regional councillors and government officials during the joint stakeholder outreach operation to remote communities in the Kunene Region. (Photo: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

Kunene governor leads outreach for government services to remote communities

KUNENE RIVER MOUTH, 02 NOV (NAMPA) – Kunene Governor Vipuakuje Muharukua is leading a joint stakeholder outreach operation t...

Kaviveterue Virere

WINDHOEK, 28 July 2026 – Meatco's Nature's Reserve Finest free-range beef. (Photo: Contributed)

Meatco reduces cattle producer prices amid FMD market disruptions

WINDHOEK, 30 OCT (NAMPA) - The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) has reduced cattle producer prices for November following ...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 30 October 2026 - The Bank of Namibia headquarters in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed)

BoN introduces loan repayment relief for farmers affected by FMD

WINDHOEK, 30 OCT (NAMPA) - The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has introduced new regulatory measures requiring commercial banks to gran...

Justina Shuumbwa

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)

FMD threatens livelihoods of 70% of Namibians

WINDHOEK, 30 OCT (NAMPA) – Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) poses a significant threat to Namibia’s livestock industry, with p...

Justina Shuumbwa

KALKRAND, 30 October 2026 - The inaugural Kalkrand Marketing Expo officially started on Thursday. (Photo: Joe-Chintha Garises)

Kalkrand expo seeks to turn village’s potential into growth

KALKRAND, 30 OCT (NAMPA) – The inaugural Kalkrand Marketing Expo and the inauguration of open market stalls officially start...

Garises Joe-chintha

WINDHOEK, 29 October 2026 - Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) will invest approximately N$13 million over five years in a project aimed at improving water security in the Swakop River Basin, following the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement with WWF Namibia and Global Water Challenge (GWC) on Thursday. (Photo: Contributed)

NBL commits N$13 million to Swakop water project

WINDHOEK, 29 OCT (NAMPA) - Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) will invest approximately N$13 million over five years in a project...

RUNDU, 15 February 2023 - The revamped Agribank Rundu office. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Agribank donates N$100 000 to FMD Support Fund

WINDHOEK, 29 OCT (NAMPA) - Agribank has donated N$100 000 to the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Support Fund to strengthen natio...

Uakutura Kambaekua

RUNDU, 15 February 2023 - The revamped Agribank Rundu office. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Agribank announces case-by-case support for clients affected by FMD

WINDHOEK, 29 OCT (NAMPA) – Agribank has announced tailored, case-by-case repayment relief and support arrangements for clien...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 21 October 2025 - Republican Party lawmaker, Mathias Mbundu. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Mbundu proposes N$10 million relief fund for kapana vendors hit by FMD

WINDHOEK, 29 OCT (NAMPA) – Republican Party Member of Parliament Mathias Mbundu has proposed a one-off N$10 million relief p...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 29 October 2026 - Businessman Ranga Haikali says Namibians can find business opportunities by reading import and export reports and building products the country currently buys from abroad. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibians should use import reports to find gaps in the market: Haikali

WINDHOEK, 29 OCT (NAMPA) – Businessman Ranga Haikali says Namibians can find business opportunities by reading import and ex...

WALVIS BAY, 04 March 2015 - A total of 220 pensioners from Walvis Bay and Swakopmund who are lobbying for Government to increase their monthly pension. (Photo by: Paulus Kiiyala Shiku) NAMPA

Annual year-end double payments to social grant beneficiaries discontinued

WINDHOEK, 28 OCT (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Finance on Wednesday announced the discontinuation of its annual year-end double ...

WINDHOEK, 28 October 2026 - Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, Ruthy Masake (centre), pictured with the newly inaugurated Board of Trustees of the Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) in Windhoek. The new board consists of Charlene Hartung, Lot Ndamonomhata (Chairperson), Olivia Shuuluka, Wilfried Naibab, and Ndahalomwene Gotlieb. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Masake inaugurates NFCPT board

WINDHOEK, 28 OCT, (NAMPA) - Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ruthy Masake on Wednesday inaugu...

Uakutura Kambaekua

RUNDU, 28 October 2026 - Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa speaking at a high-level stakeholder meeting on Nored and the Local Authorities and Regional Council Electricity Company (LAEC), focusing on shareholding arrangements and financial reporting in Rundu on Wednesday. (Photo: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Sankwasa concerned about Nored's governance and management

RUNDU, 28 OCT (NAMPA) - Urban and Rural Development Minister, James Sankwasa, has raised concerns over the governance and mana...

WINDHOEK, 29 April 2026 - Bank of Namibia Governor Ebson Uanguta speaking at the second bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announcement for 2026. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

BoN hikes repo rate by 25 basis points to 7%

WINDHOEK, 28 OCT (NAMPA) – The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7.00%, lifting the prime...

WINDHOEK, 28 October 2026 - National rail operator TransNamib has dismissed its Executive for Human Capital, Webster Gonzo, with immediate effect, following disciplinary proceedings in which he was found guilty of gross negligence and breaching the company’s code of conduct and ethics. (Photo: Contributed)

TransNamib dismisses Gonzo

WINDHOEK, 28 OCT (NAMPA) – National rail operator TransNamib has dismissed its Executive for Human Capital, Webster Gonzo, w...

WINDHOEK, 27 October 2026 - China's Ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping speaking at the China-Africa Cooperation Symposium in Windhoek on Tuesday. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia’s exports to China grow to N$22.7 billion

WINDHOEK, 27 OCT (NAMPA) - Namibia’s exports to China grew by 19.1 per cent to N$22.7 billion in 2025, far outpacing a 0.8 p...

WINDHOEK, 27 October 2026 - Economic Association of Namibia chairperson Jason Kasuto speaking at the China-Africa Cooperation Symposium in Windhoek on Tuesday. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibian exporters urged to capitalise on China’s zero tariffs

WINDHOEK, 27 OCT (NAMPA) - Namibian exporters have until 30 April 2028 to capitalise on China’s zero-tariff market access, b...

KHORIXAS, 27 October 2026 - Drusilla Garas from Okahandja is one of the exhibitors at the Khorixas Trade Fair. (Photo: Contributed)

Inaugural Trade Fair kicks off at Khorixas

KHORIXAS, 27 OCT (NAMPA) - Kunene Region Governor Vipuakuje Muharukua has called on corporate institutions at the inaugural Kh...

WINDHOEK, 27 October 2026 - (From left) Senior coach at Mindsinaction STEAM Centre, Hirukevi Mbinga; Nedbank Namibia marketing and communications intern, Stephen Eiseb; manager at Mindsinaction STEAM Centre, Petrus Amutenya; and Nedbank Namibia communications and corporate social investment specialist, Ndatala Angula pictured at the Mindsinaction STEAM Centre. (Photo: Contributed)

Nedbank supports STEAM centre

WINDHOEK, 27 OCT (NAMPA) – More than 5 000 young Namibians have benefited from practical science, technology, engineering, a...

Justina Shuumbwa

RUNDU, 03 October 2026 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare speaking during the ninth Rundu Town Council fundraising gala dinner on Saturday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Ngurare calls for investment to boost Rundu’s economy

RUNDU, 26 OCT (NAMPA) - The Rundu Town Council (RTC) received N$75 million for infrastructure development and improvements dur...

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$9.33 ...

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: 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%, Chamber ...

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 and 28...

KATIMA MULILO, 23 October 2026 - The Zambezi Vocational Training Centre (ZVTC) has marked a significant milestone in its vocational agriculture drive, with students and staff on Friday showcasing their latest harvest of watermelons and eggs. (Photo: Contributed)

ZVTC records harvest under AGRIVET programme

KATIMA MULILO, 24 OCT (NAMPA) – The Zambezi Vocational Training Centre (ZVTC) on Friday showcased its latest harvest of wate...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

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

President Nandi-Ndaitwah opens SWAiTEX

SWAKOPMUND, 23 OCT (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibian businesses to invest in value addition,...