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WALVIS BAY, 01 May 2024 - Trade Union Congress of Namibia (Tucna) president Paulus Hango. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Looming job losses concern unions

WALVIS BAY, 16 FEB (NAMPA) – The Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA) has raised concern over deteriorating working condi...

SWAKOPMUND, 11 July 2025 - The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) satellite office in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Taxpayers owe NamRA over N.dollars 90 billion

WINDHOEK, 16 FEB (NAMPA) - Two months ahead of the Namibia Revenue Agency’s (NamRA) fifth anniversary, it has been reported ...

Uakutura Kambaekua

Namibia set to exit FATF grey list after AML/CFT reforms

WINDHOEK, 16 FEB (NAMPA) – Namibia is set to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list after successfully addres...

WINDHOEK, 01 March 2017- One of six newly acquired TransNamib locomotives and four of the 90 sulphuric acid tankers launched in the capital on Wednesday. (Photo by: Etuna Shikalepo) NAMPA

TransNamib suspends two executives pending investigation

WINDHOEK, 16 FEB (NAMPA) – National rail services operator TransNamib has temporarily suspended two executives pending disci...

NKURENKURU, 13 February 2026- The Governor of Kavango West Verna Sinimbo on Friday received a courtesy visit from the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Ruth Masake.

(Photo: Lylie Joel)
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Kavango West visit spotlights push for year-round food production

NKURENKURU, 14 FEB (NAMPA) - The Governor of Kavango West, Verna Sinimbo, on Friday opened a courtesy meeting with Deputy Mini...

NKURENKURU, 12 February 2026- The Kavango West Regional Council on Thursday, engaged the NORED, NAMPOWER and NAMWATER to address the impact of their operations and find solutions to ongoing service shortages in the region.

(Photo: Lylie Joel)
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Kavango West leaders call for interventions from water, power utilities

NKURENKURU, 13 FEB (NAMPA) – Regional leaders in Kavango West have called for urgent intervention by national power and wate...

CAPE TOWN, 12 February 2026 - Governor of the Kunene Region, Vipuakuje Muharukua, during an interview on the sidelines of the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa on Thursday.

(Photo by Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Kunene eyes northern export harbour infrastructure

By Chelva Wells CAPE TOWN, 12 FEB (NAMPA) – The Kunene Region is seeking investment for a northern harbour and rail networks...

CAPE TOWN, 11 February 2026 - Cape Town International Convention Centre where the African Mining Indaba is taking place. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Mining sector urged to integrate GBV response into safety protocols

By Chelva Wells CAPE TOWN, 12 FEB (NAMPA) – The mining industry has been urged to integrate gender-based violence (GBV) into...

CAPE TOWN, 11 February 2026 - Cape Town International Convention Centre where the African Mining Indaba is taking place. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Chambers of mines emphasise trust and self-regulation

By Chelva Wells CAPE TOWN, 12 FEB (NAMPA) – Industry leaders have called for Chambers of Mines to act as bridges between nat...

DAURES, 21 October 2024 - Some of the seedlings planted in peat-in-seedling trays at the Daures Green Hydrogen Agriculture Facility. The 0.3 hectare facility grows various crops, including tomatoes, peppers, cabbages, cucumbers, and spinach and is aimed to strengthen food security and boost the availability of nutritious produce in Namibia. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

One Economy Foundation, FNB launch yo! Empower to Earn initiative

WINDHOEK, 12 FEB (NAMPA) – One Economy Foundation in collaboration with First National Bank (FNB) of Namibia on Thursday lau...

NKURENKURU, 12 February 2026- The Kavango West Chief Regional Officer Matheus Singambwe delivered a blistering assessment of electricity and water service delivery, accusing NORED, NamPower and NamWater of failures at the regional service delivery concerns engagement between the three entities , on Thursday.

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Kavango West CRO slams utilities over persistent poor service delivery

NKURENKURU, 12 FEB (NAMPA) – Kavango West Regional Council Chief Regional Officer, Matheus Singambwe has accused the Norther...

Khomas records highest inflation in Namibia

WINDHOEK, 12 FEB (NAMPA) -The Khomas Region recorded the highest annual inflation rate in January 2026, as Namibia’s overall...

CAPE TOWN, 09 February 2026 - Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, during the High-Level engagement of the Luanda Accord in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Namibia joins Luanda Accord to protect natural diamond market

By Chelva Wells CAPE TOWN, 12 FEB (NAMPA) - African diamond-producing countries have been urged to strengthen local beneficiat...

CAPE TOWN, 11 February 2026 - Jude Uzonwanne CEO, Africa Gold Council during a panel discussion on regional mineral value chains at the African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa, on Wednesday.

(Photo by Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Regional value chains key to boosting gold and lithium: African mining experts

By Chelva Wells CAPE TOWN, 12 FEB (NAMPA) - African mining experts have called for the regionalisation of mineral value chains...

WINDHOEK, 12 FEBRUARY 2026 - Head of the Namibia Deposit Guarantee Authority (NDGA), Florette Nakusera. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NDGA prioritises fund growth, governance in 2026-2028 strategy

WINDHOEK, 12 FEB (NAMPA) – The Namibia Deposit Guarantee Authority (NDGA) will over the next three years focus on growing an...

CAPE TOWN, 12 February 2026 - The High Commissioner of Namibia to South Africa, Nangula Frieda Ithete, during the Namibia Country Showcase at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa on Wednesday.

(Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Namibia targets 1.4 billion market gateway

By Chelva Wells CAPE TOWN, 12 FEB (NAMPA) - CAPE TOWN, 12 FEB (NAMPA) – Namibia is positioning its mineral sector to serve ...

CAPE TOWN, 11 February 2026 - The President of the Chamber of Mines, George Botshiwe, outlined these developments during the Namibia Country Showcase at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa.

(Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Namibia exploration investment hits N.dolllars 1.5 billion

By Chelva Wells CAPE TOWN, 12 FEB (NAMPA) – Namibia recorded a surge in exploration investment exceeding N.dollars 1.5 bill...

CAPE TOWN, 11 February 2026 - The Executive for MSME Development and Export Promotion at the NIPDB, Peter Shivute, shared these insights during the Namibia Country Showcase at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town on Wednesday.
(Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Namibia targets value addition and regional logistics

By Chelva Wells CAPE TOWN, 12 FEB (NAMPA) – Namibia is leveraging its infrastructure and democratic stability to drive indu...

CAPE TOWN, 11 February 2026 - Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Gaudentia Kröhne speaking at the Namibia Country Showcase during the Africa Mining Indaba 2026. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Namibia pushes beneficiation and uranium at Indaba

By Chelva Wells CAPE TOWN, 12 FEB (NAMPA) - Namibia is positioning itself as an investor-ready mining jurisdiction, with uran...

||Kharas council appoints acting CRO following Sachika’s arrest

KEETMANSHOOP, 11 FEB (NAMPA) – The ||Kharas Regional Council on Wednesday announced the appointment of Megameno Shikongo as ...

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Namibia film awards return

WINDHOEK, 11 FEB (NAMPA) – The Namibian Theatre and Film Awards (NTFAs) have officially returned after a six-year hiatus, ma...

CAPE TOWN, 11 February 2026 - Cape Town International Convention Centre where the African Mining Indaba is taking place. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Namibia to present mining policy, investment plans at Mining Indaba

By Chelva Wells CAPE TOWN, 11 FEB (NAMPA) - Namibia is set to outline its mining policy direction, regulatory framework and in...

CAPTE TOWN, 10 February 2026 - Panel discussion during the Mining Indaba currently underway in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo Chelva Wells) NAMPA

African countries urged to define critical minerals on own terms

By Chelva Wells CAPE TOWN, 11 FEB (NAMPA) – African mining leaders have urged countries on the continent to define critical ...

WINDHOEK, 10 February 2026 - , FNB’s Head of Investment, Ziggy Muinjo alongside FNB Namibia’s Head of Retail and Chief Executive Officer, Mbo Luvindao and FNB and FNB team. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

FNB Namibia launches digital group savings account

WINDHOEK, 10 FEB (NAMPA) – First National Bank of Namibia (FNB) on Tuesday officially launched its weSave account, a new dig...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 04 December 2025 - Chief Justice Peter Shivute. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Shivute directs judiciary to fulfil constitutional mandate

WINDHOEK, 10 FEB (NAMPA) – Chief Justice Peter Shivute on Tuesday urged judicial members to fulfil their constitutional mand...

Filemon Haininga

WINDHOEK, 10 FEBRUARY 2026 - Newly appointed member of the Bank of Namibia’s (BoN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), John Steytler. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

BoN appoints two new MPC members

WINDHOEK, 10 FEB (NAMPA) - The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has appointed John Steytler and Helvi Filipus to its Monetary Policy Comm...

WINDHOEK, 09 FEBRUARY 2026 - Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare greeting his staff members before the OPM staff meeting in Windhoek on Monday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

Youth urged to boost Namibia's digital sovereignty through AI and content creation

WINDHOEK, 09 FEB (NAMPA) - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has urged young people to make good use of social media, encouraging ...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 09 FEBRUARY 2026 - Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Ebson Uanguta pictured with the BoN bursary beneficiaries for 2026. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

BoN awards bursaries to seven students

WINDHOEK, 09 FEB (NAMPA) – The Bank of Namibia (BoN) on Monday said it awarded bursaries to seven deserving Namibian student...

CAPE TOWN, 09 February 2026 - Modestus Amutse, Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Namibia calls for unified African approach to diamond industry at Mining Indaba

WINDHOEK, 09 FEB - Namibia has reaffirmed its commitment to a coordinated African strategy for the natural diamond industry du...

EEHNANA 09 February 2026- National Housing Enterprise officials and other stakeholders during the official groundbreaking ceremony of the construction of 100 houses in Eehnana town.

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NHE to construct 100 houses in Eenhana

OMUTHIYA, 09 FEB (NAMPA) – A total of 100 houses will soon be constructed in Eenhana in the Ohangwena Region by the National...

WINDHOEK, 04 February 2026 - Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Government not notified of TotalEnergies PEL 104 acquisition

WINDHOEK, 08 JAN (NAMPA) - The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has said the Namibian Government was not notified of a...

OTESA appoints senior managers to strengthen governance, skills development

WINDHOEK, 06 FEB (NAMPA) - Civil engineering contractor OTESA has appointed Hendrina Kapolo as procurement and tendering manag...

OTJIWARONGO, 04 February 2026 - Otjiwarongo Mayor, Leonard Simushi, pictured at the first council meeting at Otjiwarongo on Thursday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Otjiwarongo mayor calls for unity, accountability

OTJIWARONGO, 06 FEB (NAMPA) - Newly elected Otjiwarongo Mayor Leonard Simushi has called on his fellow local authority council...

Mulisa Simiyasa

GIPF launches 2025 Integrated Annual Report

OSHAKATI, 06 FEB (NAMPA) – The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) on Thursday launched its 2025 integrated annual r...

MultiChoice Talent Factory opens applications for 2026 intake

WINDHOEK, 05 FEB (NAMPA) – Pan-African film and television training institution, MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF), has opene...

Justina Shuumbwa

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

Namibia to showcase mining investment opportunities at Mining Indaba 2026

WINDHOEK, 05 FEB (NAMPA) - Namibia will present investment-ready mining projects to international investors at the Investing i...