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WINDHOEK, 08 October 2026 - Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus. (Photo: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Cabinet directs MICT to standardise online service reporting

WINDHOEK, 08 OCT (NAMPA) - Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) to develop a s...

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

Namibia’s trade deficit narrows to N$3.9 billion in August

WINDHOEK, 08 OCT (NAMPA) - Namibia recorded a trade deficit of N$3.9 billion in August 2026, down from N$5.9 billion in July, ...

WINDHOEK, 07 October 2026 - Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Digital, Data and Customer Transformation, Ryan Geyser. (Photo: Contributed)

Bank Windhoek records 900% growth in mobile app users

WINDHOEK, 08 OCT (NAMPA) – Bank Windhoek says it has recorded more than 900% growth in active mobile app users since the pla...

Justina Shuumbwa

KATIMA MULILO, 06 October 2026 - Zambezi Governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi has called upon local businesses to come forward and support the region's hosting of the Miss Namibia 2027 pageant.

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Governor urges local businesses to support Miss Namibia 2027 hosting

KATIMA MULILO, 08 OCT (NAMPA) – Zambezi Governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi has called upon local businesses to come forward and...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 07 October 2026 - Newly appointed Financial Director at Bank Windhoek, Zenaune Kamberipa. (Photo: Contributed)

Bank Windhoek appoints Kamberipa as financial director

WINDHOEK, 08 OCT (NAMPA) – Bank Windhoek announced on Wednesday that it has appointed Zenaune Kamberipa as Financial Directo...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 07 October 2026 - Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) Executive for Market Access and Export Promotion Peter Shivute. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NIPDB urges Zimbabwean firms to deepen trade and investment ties

WINDHOEK, 08 OCT (NAMPA) – The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has urged Zimbabwean businesses to...

OTJIWARONGO, 07 October 2026 - The closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera system being installed in and around Otjiwarongo under the Otjiwarongo Municipality for crime prevention purposes. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

CCTV installations at Otjiwarongo progressing well

OTJIWARONGO, 07 OCT (NAMPA) – The installation of 25 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras at Otjiwarongo is progressing ...

Mulisa Simiyasa

WINDHOEK, 20 March 2026 - Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, at the one-day Working Visit by the President of Botswana Duma Boko held at State House on Friday. (Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Trade Management Bill to strengthen Namibia’s trade, industrialisation

WINDHOEK, 06 OCT (NAMPA) - The International Trade Management Bill of 2026 will strengthen Namibia’s ability to manage inter...

WINDHOEK, 21 September 2026 – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa and Global Cooperation in New York (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah confirms 127 FMD cases

WINDHOEK, 06 OCT (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has confirmed 127 cases of Foot and Mouth Disease across 15 farm...

OPUWO, 06 October 2026- Abel Van Vuuren, General Manager of Opuwo OK Foods and Opuwo OK Megasave. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Opuwo OK Megasave expected to create at least 30 jobs

OPUWO, 06 OCT (NAMPA) – About 300 young people lined up at Opuwo OK Foods on Monday to submit their applications for employm...

Kaviveterue Virere

Windhoek, 05 October 2026- Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare. (Photo contributed). NAMPA

OPM moves to unlock N$15 billion in investment projects

WINDHOEK, 06 OCT (NAMPA) – The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) is driving efforts to unlock a further N$15 billion in inv...

WALVIS BAY - The welcoming sign for the harbour town of Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Lotto Shihepo) NAMPA

N$624 million investment discrepancy lands Walvis Bay Municipality adverse audit

WALVIS BAY, 05 OCT (NAMPA) – The Municipality of Walvis Bay received an adverse audit opinion for the financial year ended 3...

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

Over N$1 million raised for Rundu Trade Fair

RUNDU, 04 OCT (NAMPA) - Over N$1 million in cash and in-kind contributions was raised at the Rundu Town Council Fundraising Ga...

ONGWEDIVA, 27 August 2026 - Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) Consumer Education Specialist, Junias Erasmus. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMFISA warns consumers against scams

WINDHOEK, 03 OCT (NAMPA) - The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) has launched Consumer Protection...

WINDHOEK, 02 October 2026 - From left to right: First Gentleman of Namibia, Lieutenant General Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, One Economy Executive Chairperson Monica Geingos, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare and former speaker of the National Assembly Peter Katjavivi pose for a photo at the One Economy Foundation Fundraising Soiree. (Photo: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

One Economy Foundation raises nearly N$5 million

WINDHOEK, 03 OCT (NAMPA) - The One Economy Foundation raised N$4 924 048 at its 11th annual fundraising soirée on Thursday to...

WINDHOEK, 08 September 2026 - Capricorn-on-Main, the new Bank Windhoek 13-storey landmark building on the corner of Independence Avenue and Kasino Street in Windhoek’s Central Business District (CBD). (Photo: Contributed)

Bank Windhoek retains 31.5% lending market share

WINDHOEK, 02 OCT (NAMPA) – Bank Windhoek held a 31.5% share of Namibia’s national lending market in 2026, according to Glo...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 02 October 2026 - Handover of speedpoints by FNB to the Judiciary. (Photo:Contributed)

FNB, Judiciary partner to modernise court payments

WINDHOEK, 02 OCT (NAMPA) – First National Bank of Namibia (FNB) has partnered with the Office of the Judiciary to introduce ...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 02 October 2026 - Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse. (Photo: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Petrol price to increase by N$1.50 per litre

WINDHOEK, 02 OCT (NAMPA) – The price of Unleaded Petrol 95 will increase by N$1.50 per litre from Wednesday, while diesel pr...

GIBEON, 01 October 2026 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare addresses residents of Gibeon on proposed development projects, including a bottled-water plant and a UNAM music school, on Thursday. (Photo by: 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 - Ebson Uanguta, Governor of the Bank of Namibia and Jerome Mutumba, Chairperson of Access Bank Namibia. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

BoN authorises operation of Access Bank Namibia

WINDHOEK, 02 OCT (NAMPA) – The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has authorised Access Bank Namibia Limited to conduct banking business ...

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