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WINDHOEK, 29 May 2026 - MTC has committed N.dollars 624.9 million in capital expenditure for the 2025/26 financial year to strengthen Namibia’s digital and telecommunications infrastructure. (Photo: Contributed)

PowerCom suspends tower works over safety concerns

WINDHOEK, 23 SEP (NAMPA) – PowerCom (Pty) Ltd has suspended work at the Onamundindi and Ihonga network tower sites pending a...

Justina Shuumbwa

BUKALO, 21 March 2026 - The Deputy Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Charles Mubita speaking at the 36th regional independence celebrations at Bukalo, where he was the keynote speaker. (Photo: Contributed)

Foot and Mouth Disease detected in Namibia’s FMD-free zone

WINDHOEK, 23 SEP (NAMPA) – Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) has been detected in Namibia’s FMD-free zone with the confirmation...

WINDHOEK, 23 September 2026 - Minister of Information, Communication and Technology Emma Theofelus speaking at Namibia's National Artificial Intelligence (AI) here Wednesday, structured around four centres for research, software development, innovation and data. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

AI to boost digital services: Theofelus

WINDHOEK, 23 SEP (NAMPA) - Namibia’s 4G network coverage stands at approximately 89 per cent, while mobile broadband penetra...

WINDHOEK, 23 September 2026 - The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) officially launched Namibia's National Artificial Intelligence (AI) here Wednesday, structured around four centres for research, software development, innovation and data. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

NCRST launches national AI institute

WINDHOEK, 23 SEP (NAMPA) - The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) on Wednesday officially launche...

Windhoek, 26 February- Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare at the tabling of the 2026/27 Appropriation Bill. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA

Ngurare promises intervention over Katima Mulilo abattoir crisis

WINDHOEK, 22 SEP (NAMPA) – Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said on Tuesday that the government is aware of the challenges faci...

RUNDU, 22 September 2026 - Various driving schools and instructors in Rundu attending a workshop on regulating driving schools and driving instructors on Tuesday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Nekundi calls for tighter regulation of driving schools and instructors

RUNDU, 22 SEP (NAMPA) - The Ministry of Works and Transport has called for stronger regulation of driving schools and instruct...

WINDHOEK - The Old Mutual Namibia Tower. (Photo: Contributed)

Old Mutual Foundation commits N$300 000 to 18 community projects

WINDHOEK, 22 SEP (NAMPA) – The Old Mutual Foundation has committed N$300 000 to 18 staff-led community projects across Namib...

WINDHOEK, 21 August 2026 - Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse launched the National Steering Committee on the Informal Economy in Windhoek, urging prioritisation of practical actions over bureaucracy. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

TotalEnergies wins bid to supply Namibia's bulk fuel

WINDHOEK, 22 SEP (NAMPA) - Namibia is set to import approximately 345.3 million litres of petrol and diesel over the next thre...

WINDHOEK, 20 September 2026 – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah speaking during an event that explored Namibia’s energy future, industrialisation, critical minerals, oil and gas in New York City (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah invites American companies to invest in Namibia

WINDHOEK, 22 SEPT (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has invited businesses from the United States of America to inves...

Bank Windhoek invests N$250 000 in Namibian NamLamb brand

WINDHOEK, 21 SEP (NAMPA) – Bank Windhoek has invested N$250 000 in the launch of NamLamb, a locally produced lamb brand aime...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 21 September 2027 - Attendees at the 2026 Nedbank IMC Live Watch Event at the Nedbank Campus Sky Garden in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed)

Nedbank IMC event explores changing marketing landscape

WINDHOEK, 21 SEP (NAMPA) – Marketing, communications and creative professionals gathered in Windhoek on Thursday for the 202...

Justina Shuumbwa

SIKONDO, 26 September 2025- Sikondo Green Schemes irrigation in Kapako Constituency, Kavango West region.

(Photo: Lylie Joel)
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Kavango West flags employment uncertainty at green schemes

By Sawi Hausiku RUNDU, 21 SEP (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform says the employment st...

Windhoek, 02 March 2026- Executive Director in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration,Safety and Security, Nghidinua Daniel. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu)NAMPA

Home Affairs rolling out domicile certificates for foreign spouses

WINDHOEK, 19 SEP (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has officially announced the initi...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 18 July 2019 - The Multichoice Namibia head office in Windhoek. (Photo by: Paulus Hamutenya) NAMPA

MultiChoice Namibia in anti-piracy deal

WINDHOEK, 19 SEP (NAMPA) – MultiChoice Namibia (MCN)’s DStv and SuperSport operations will fall under a new anti-piracy ag...

WINDHOEK, 19 September 2026 - Nesdha De Jongh, Head of Small and Medium Enterprise Banking, FNB Namibia Commercial and Justus Hausiku, Executive Chairman and Shareholder at Arch Resources (Pty) Ltd. (Photo: Contributed)

FNB Namibia, Arch Resources partner to support SME project finance

WINDHOEK, 19 SEP (NAMPA) – First National Bank of Namibia (FNB) and Arch Resources (Pty) Ltd on Friday signed an MoU in Wind...

Justina Shuumbwa

OPUWO, 18 SEPTEMBER 2026- A small-scale mining site in the Kunene Region. (Photo: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

Kunene small-scale miners seek support to commercialise operations

By Kaviveterue Virere OPUWO, 19 SEP (NAMPA) – Small-scale miners in the Kunene Region are calling for financial assistance, ...

Kaviveterue Virere

WINDHOEK, 18 September 2026 - Dr Senorita Polster-Quayson, Acting Chief Medical Officer at the Windhoek Central Hospital; Revonia Job, Sponsorship and Social Impact Manager at FirstRand Namibia; and Dr Fenny Shadika, Paediatric and Congenital Cardiologist in the Head of Department at the Ministry of Health and Social Services. (Photo: Contributed)

FNB donates medical monitors to children’s heart trust

WINDHOEK, 18 SEP (NAMPA) – First National Bank of Namibia (FNB), through the FirstRand Namibia Foundation, has donated medic...

Justina Shuumbwa

DBN trains Hardap youth on improving funding applications

MARIENTAL, 18 SEP (NAMPA) – The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) is conducting a two-day business development seminar in Ma...

Garises Joe-chintha

OPUWO, 17 September 2026- Phillip Likando, personal assistant to the governor, pictured with small-scale miners Burden Jaturire Muharukua and Johnson Kanambunga during an inspection of small-scale mining activities in the Otjorungondo area in the Kunene Region on Thursday. (Photo: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

Kunene governor’s office to rally stakeholders in supporting small-scale miners

OPUWO, 18 SEP (NAMPA) – The Office of the Governor of the Kunene Region plans to bring small-scale miners, Exclusive Prospec...

Kaviveterue Virere

WINDHOEK, 17 September 2026 - The Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (Nasria) recorded a net profit of N$96.6 million and declared a N$17 million dividend to the Namibian government, its shareholder, at its Annual General Meeting held here Thursday.

(Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Nasria posts N$96.6 million profit, declares N$17 million dividend

WINDHOEK, 17 SEP (NAMPA) – The Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (Nasria) has recorded a net profit of N$96.6 mill...

WINDHOEK, 30 March 2026 - CRAN Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations, Mufaro Nesongano. (Photo: Contributed)

Mobile data usage rises 11% in second quarter

WINDHOEK, 17 SEP (NAMPA) – Mobile data usage increased by 11%, while ICT sector revenue grew by 12% in the second quarter of...

WALVIS BAY,28 August 2025 - Etosha Fishing has landed its first consignment of pilchards since 2017, following Cabinet’s approval of a 10 000-tonne quota earlier this month. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Fish quota auctions generate N$29.1 million for Government

SWAKOPMUND, 16 SEP (NAMPA) – Government has generated over N$29.1 million from the auctioning of pilchard and monkfish quota...

WINDHOEK, 16 September 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. (Photo: Contributed)

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 ...

WINDHOEK, 02 September 2026 - Minister of Finance, Ericah Shafudah, addresses members of the public during the Creative, Sport and Tourism Expo, that was held at the Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium in Windhoek in September 2026. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

N$90 million disbursed to young entrepreneurs by NYDF

WINDHOEK, 16 SEP (NAMPA) – The National Youth Development Fund (NYDF) has approved approximately N$135 million in financing ...

Coca-Cola Namibia launches N$1 million Under-the-Cap promotion

WINDHOEK, 15 SEP (NAMPA) - Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Namibia on Tuesday launched its 2026 Under-the-Cap promotion i...

OTJIWARONGO, 14 September 2026 - The Otjiwarongo Municipality officially handed over the C38 dual-carriageway project (stretching west toward Outjo and Kalkfeld) to contractor China Henan International Cooperation Group (CHICO) on Monday. Roadwork and minor traffic delays are expected until completion in March 2027. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Otjiwarongo municipality hands over road construction site to CHICO

OTJIWARONGO, 15 SEP (NAMPA) – The Otjiwarongo Municipality on Monday handed over a section of the C38 dual carriageway to Ch...

Mulisa Simiyasa

WINDHOEK, 14 September 2026 - The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has revealed that fruit prices are still rising faster than fuel costs, even though fruit inflation eased in August compared to July. (Photo: Contributed)

Fruit still beats fuel as top price riser

WINDHOEK, 14 SEP (NAMPA) - The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has revealed that fruit prices are still rising faster than fue...

Erongo records high fish consumption

SWAKOPMUND, 14 SEP (NAMPA) – The Erongo Region has recorded per capita fish consumption of 29.05 kilogrammes in rural areas ...

WINDHOEK, 14 September 2026 - Petrol and diesel price rises pushed Windhoek's inflation to 5.9% in August 2026, above the national rate of 5.0%, Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) said recently. (Photo: Contributed)

Windhoek hit hardest as transport drives inflation

WINDHOEK, 14 SEP (NAMPA) – The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has revealed that the country's inflation rate climbed to 5.0...

WINDHOEK, 21 November 2025 - FirstRand Namibia Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Conrad Dempsey at the high-level engagement on fraud awareness and cybersecurity as part of International Fraud Awareness week in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo: Contributed)

FirstRand earnings hit N$2.1 billion

WINDHOEK, 10 SEP (NAMPA) – FirstRand Namibia posted headline earnings of N$2.1 billion for the year under review, with custo...

MTC, MVA Fund invest N$3.2m in Erongo rural schools

WINDHOEK, 10 SEP (NAMPA) - Three schools in the Erongo Region have received new classroom blocks, storerooms and renovations t...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 10 September 2026 - The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has received two awards from the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI). (Photo: Contributed)

BoN receives global financial inclusion leadership awards

WINDHOEK, 10 SEP (NAMPA) - The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has received the 2026 Institutional Leadership Award from the Alliance fo...

WINDHOEK, 09 September 2026 - NHP representatives and journalists from various media houses at the NHP media engagement session held in Windhoek on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed)

NHP says FIMA will not immediately affect members

WINDHOEK, 09 SEP (NAMPA) – The Namibia Health Plan (NHP) says the implementation of the Financial Institutions and Markets A...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 02 September 2026 - Minister of Finance, Ericah Shafudah, addresses members of the public during the Creative, Sport and Tourism Expo that was held at the Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium in Windhoek. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Namibia loses N$16.7 billion annually to illicit financial flows: MoF

WINDHOEK, 10 SEP (NAMPA) - Namibia lost an estimated N$16.7 billion annually to illicit financial flows (IFFs) between 2021 an...

WINDHOEK, 09 September 2026 - Capricorn Group representatives and Bank Windhoek representatives at the official launch of the Social Value Report. (Photo: Contributed)

Capricorn Foundation invests N$14m in social initiatives

WINDHOEK, 09 SEP (NAMPA) – The Capricorn Foundation invested approximately N$14.1 million in social initiatives across educa...

Justina Shuumbwa

RUNDU, 04 September 2026 - The Rundu Town Council's Strategic Executive for Community Services, Fransiska Kupembona, pictured during the fourth Mayoral Business Forum last week. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Rundu trade fair to promote investment and economic growth: Kupembona

RUNDU, 09 SEP (NAMPA) – The Rundu Annual Trade Fair will take place from 25 to 30 October 2026, with the Rundu Town Council ...