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GIBEON, 02 October 2026- Prime Minister Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare adress residents of Gibeon during on proposed development projects, including a bottled-water plant and a UNAM music school, on Thursday.
(Photo: Joe-Chintha Garises) Nampa

Gibeon eyes water bottling plant, UNAM music school

GIBEON, 02 OCT (NAMPA) – Gibeon is being considered for a bottled-water production project and a University of Namibia (UNAM...

Garises Joe-chintha

WINDHOEK, 02 October 2026 - Executive Chairperson of the One Economy Foundation, Monica Geingos at the Foundation’s 11th Annual Fundraising Soiree. (Photo: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

One Economy Foundation faces 25% funding shortfall: Geingos

WINDHOEK, 02 OCT (NAMPA) - The One Economy Foundation lost about 25% of its funding this year but has maintained all 21 progra...

WINDHOEK, 01 October 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivering a keynote address at the One Economy Foundation’s 11th Annual Fundraising Soiree. (Photo: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

President calls for wider economic empowerment to support struggling Namibians

WINDHOEK, 02 OCT (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has issued a call for broader economic empowerment across Namibi...

WALVIS BAY, 02 August 2019 – One of the cranes at the Namibia Ports Authority (Namport)’s new container terminal. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Nekundi calls for action to turn maritime policies into results

WALVIS BAY, 01 OCT (NAMPA) – Namibia must close the gap between its maritime policies and their implementation to unlock the...

WINDHOEK, 01 October 2026 - From left to right, Acting Executive: Competitiveness and Branding at the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), Catherine Shipushu, Executive Director of the Ministry of International Relations and Trade, Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati and NIPDB Acting Chief Executive Oficer, Julia Muetudhana during the launch of the Exporters’ Guide. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NIPDB launches exporters’ guide to expand Namibia’s global market access

WINDHOEK, 01 OCT (NAMPA) – The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) on Thursday launched an Exporters�...

KEETMANSHOOP, 01 October 2026 - NCCI Keetmanshoop Branch Chairperson Desmund Andreas has called for unity, discipline and full cooperation among stakeholders to contain the Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in the ||Kharas Region. (Photo: Contributed)

NCCI Keetmanshoop urges unity, compliance amid FMD outbreak

KEETMANSHOOP, 01 OCT (NAMPA) – The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) Keetmanshoop branch has called on farmers...

Garises Joe-chintha

WINDHOEK, 01 October 2026 – ACC Director-General Bryan Eiseb. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Eiseb proposes incentives for corruption whistleblowers

WINDHOEK, 01 OCT (NAMPA) – The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) will explore ways to incentivise members of the public to re...

WINDHOEK, 24 September 2026 - Governor of the Bank of Namibia (BoN), Ebson Uanguta at the BoN Annual Symposium 2026. (Photo: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Namibia’s economy grows 4.8% in second quarter

WINDHOEK, 01 OCT (NAMPA) – Namibia’s economy expanded by 4.8% in the second quarter of 2026, supported by stronger service...

WINDHOEK, 01 October 2026 – Former ACC director-general Paulus Noa passing the baton to his successor Bryan Eiseb. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Eiseb seeks stronger inter-agency fight against corruption

WINDHOEK, 01 OCT (NAMPA) – Newly appointed Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Director-General Bryan Eiseb plans to establish ...

WINDHOEK, 24 September 2026 - Bank Windhoek’s Managing Director, James Chapman. (Photo: Contributed)

Bank Windhoek employees get 6% salary increase

WINDHOEK, 01 OCT (NAMPA) – Bank Windhoek employees in the bargaining unit will receive a 6% salary increase and a 20% adjust...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 01 OCt 2026 - The newly opened MTC Mobile Home in Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay. (Photo: Contributed)

MTC opens first Mobile Home in Kuisebmond

WINDHOEK, 01 OCT (NAMPA) - Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) opened its first Mobile Home in Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay on W...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 30 September 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah views the 176.29-carat natural diamond unveiled by Namdeb on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed)

Nandi-Ndaitwah unveils 176-carat Namdeb diamond

WINDHOEK, 01 OCT (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday unveiled a 176.29-carat natural diamond recovered by ...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 30 September 2026 - The Windhoek Show started on Tuesday and ends Saturday. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Low turnout on second day of Windhoek Show

WINDHOEK, 01 OCT (NAMPA) – A low turnout greeted the second day of the 72nd Windhoek Agricultural Show on Wednesday, with se...

WINDHOEK, 30 September 2026 - FirstRand's newly appointed Chief People Officer, Moses Shitaleni. (Photo: Contributed)

FirstRand Namibia appoints new Chief People Officer

WINDHOEK, 30 SEP (NAMPA) – FirstRand Namibia on Wednesday announced the appointment of Moses Shitaleni Iinane as its Chief P...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 10 APR (NAMPA) - Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Gaudentia Kröhne. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Government challenges NamPower to cut reliance on imported power

WINDHOEK, 30 SEP (NAMPA) – Government has challenged NamPower to reduce Namibia’s reliance on imported electricity while k...

WINDHOEK, 16 May 2023 - The NamPower head office in Windhoek. (Photo by: Patricia Coetzee) NAMPA

NamPower says southern authorities owe hundreds of millions

WINDHOEK, 30 SEP (NAMPA) – Local authorities, regional councils and government institutions in southern Namibia owe NamPower...

OKONDJATU, 30 September 2026 - The Government has allocated N$305 million under the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework to upgrade the extensive 224-kilometre Okondjatu-Hochfeld-Otjozondu-Okahandja road corridor. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Over N$300 million pledged for Okondjatu-Okahandja road upgrade amid frustration over delays

By Uakutura Kambaekua WINDHOEK, 30 SEP (NAMPA) – Government has allocated N$305 million through the State Revenue Fund over ...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 30 September 2026 - NamPower board deputy chairperson Paulina Elago speaking at the launch of NamPower's Integrated Strategic Business Plan (ISBP) 2026-2030 on Tuesday. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

NamPower braces for oil and gas demand

WINDHOEK, 30 SEP (NAMPA) - Expected industrial expansion in oil and gas and mineral beneficiation will place additional pressu...

WINDHOEK, 30 September 2026 - NamPower Managing Director Kahenge Haulofu speaking at the launch of NamPower's Integrated Strategic Business Plan (ISBP) on Tuesday. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

NamPower profit increases to N$1.4 billion

WINDHOEK, 30 SEP (NAMPA) - NamPower's profit after tax grew from N$193 million in 1999 to N$1.4 billion and its asset base to ...

GOBABIS, 22 September 2025 - Minister of Agriculture, Inge Zaamwani (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia plans livestock zoning to minimise impact of future FMD outbreaks

WINDHOEK, 29 SEP (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform is awaiting approval of a plan to e...

Nedbank extends support to financial literacy roadshows

WINDHOEK, 29 SEP (NAMPA) – Nedbank Namibia has contributed N$150 000 towards the Financial Literacy Initiative (FLI)’s qua...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 19 OCTOBER 2025 - Mufaro Nesongano, Executive - Communication and Consumer Relations at CRAN. (Photo: Contributed)

NAM-CSIRT urges responsible handling of leaked personal data

WINDHOEK, 29 SEP (NAMPA) – The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT) has urged institutions and the publ...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 08 June 2026 – MTC Headquarters in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed)

MTC expands 5G network to five more towns

WINDHOEK, 28 SEP (NAMPA) - Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has expanded its 5G network to Grootfontein, Mariental, Oka...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 28 September 2026 - Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) says its half-year operating profit fell to N$222 million from N$279 million after the end of its minimum supply arrangement with Heineken Beverages South Africa cut beer exports to that market by 38.2%. Pictured are Waldemar von Lieres, Managing Director and Willem Bierens de Haan, Finance Director. (Photo: Contributed)

NBL half-year profit falls to N$222m as South African exports drop

WINDHOEK, 28 SEP (NAMPA) - Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) says its half-year operating profit fell to N$222 million from N$27...

OTJIWARONGO, 01 March 2024 - A presentation of the electricity tariffs of the Central North Regional Electricity Distributor (Cenored) at a community meeting on Friday night at Otjiwarongo. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Cenored increases electricity tarrif

OTJIWARONGO, 28 SEP (NAMPA) – The Central Northern Electricity Distributor (Cenored) has announced a 3.5% increase in electr...

Mulisa Simiyasa

WINDHOEK, 28 SEP (NAMPA) - Emma Haiyambo Director, Research and Financial Sector Development Department at the Bank of Namibia. (Photo: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Oil FDI hits N$74. billion, but laws lag, says BoN

WINDHOEK, 28 SEP (NAMPA) – Oil and gas attracted about N$74.4 billion in foreign direct investment between 2021 and 2025, bu...

WINDHOEK, 27 September 2026 - Meatco Deputy Chairperson Stephanie De Klerk.

(Photo contributed) NAMPA

Government partially lifts FMD restrictions

WINDHOEK, 28 SEP (NAMPA) - The government has partially lifted restrictions imposed following the detection of Foot and Mouth ...

WINDHOEK, 25 September 2026 - Fridges in Windhoek shops ran empty on Friday, a day after the government suspended the movement and marketing of cloven-hoofed animals and their products following confirmation of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the Karasburg area of the //Kharas Region. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Meat shelves run dry in Windhoek as FMD ban triggers panic buying

By Chelva Wells WINDHOEK, 26 SEP (NAMPA) – Meat shelves across Windhoek ran empty on Friday, a day after Government suspende...

WINDHOEK, 24 September 2026 - Bank Windhoek’s Managing Director, James Chapman. (Photo: Contributed)

Bank Windhoek commits N$2 million towards FMD outbreak

WINDHOEK, 25 SEP (NAMPA) - Bank Windhoek has reaffirmed its commitment of N$2 million towards Namibia’s National Foot-and-Mo...

Justina Shuumbwa

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

Meatco suspends beef exports amid FMD outbreak

WINDHOEK, 25 SEP (NAMPA) – The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) has suspended further beef exports requiring movement un...

NKURENKURU,22 May 2025 - No cattle were lost at the Kavango Cattle Ranch over the past 12 months due to illness, Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) CEO, Richwell Lukonga, has said. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

Governor Gertze urges strict compliance as FMD hits ||Kharas Region

WINDHOEK, 24 SEP (NAMPA) - The Kharas Region is on high alert following the confirmed outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 08 August 2026 - Windhoek warns against investing in unauthorized residential land developments or paying private entities for plot reservations. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

Windhoek residents warned against unauthorised land sales and developments

WINDHOEK, 26 SEP (NAMPA) - The City of Windhoek has warned residents against investing in unauthorised residential land develo...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 24 September 2026 - Statistician General Alex Shimuafeni speaks at the launch of the national Labour Market Information System, (NaLMIS). (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

NSA launches first labour market information system

WINDHOEK, 25 SEP (NAMPA) - The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) on Thursday launched the country's first National Labour Market...

KATIMA MULILO, 24 September 2026 – Over 60 employees of the Zambezi Meat Corporation (ZAMCO) held a peaceful demonstration during their lunch hour on Thursday, calling for urgent government intervention over two months of unpaid salaries, job insecurity, and a collapse in abattoir operations. (Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

ZAMCO employees demand govt intervention at Katima Mulilo abattoir

KATIMA MULILO, 24 SEP (NAMPA) – Over 60 employees of the Zambezi Meat Corporation (ZAMCO) held a peaceful demonstration duri...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 24 September 2026 - Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) Statistician-General Alex Shimuafeni. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibian economy grows 4.8% in second quarter of 2026

WINDHOEK, 24 SEP (NAMPA) - Namibia’s economy grew by 4.8 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, compared to gr...

WINDHOEK, 24 September 2026 - Renewable Energy Industry Association of Namibia (REIAoN) Chairperson Paulus Mulunga. (Photo: Contributed)

REIAoN establishes task forces to address renewable energy challenges

WINDHOEK, 24 SEP (NAMPA) - The Renewable Energy Industry Association of Namibia (REIAoN) has established six task forces to ad...