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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 - The 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 by: 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...

WINDHOEK, 26 October 2026 - Minerals brought in 72% of Namibia's domestic exports in August, N$6.69 billion of N$9.33 billion, although mining output fell 4%.
According to the Chamber of Mines' September Monthly Mining Update, issued to Nampa recently, the Bank of Namibia has cut its 2026 forecast for the sector to a 6.2% contraction, from 2.2%.

(Photo contributed) NAMPA

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 by: 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,...

NKURENKURU, 12 June 2026- Cattle at Mangetti Cattle Ranch in Kavango West region.

(Photo: Lylie Joel)
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Kavango West vaccinates over 55 000 cattle against FMD

NKURENKURU, 23 OCT (NAMPA) - Kavango West vaccinated 55 356 cattle in its latest foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) campaign, achiev...

NamRA collects N$42.4 billion

WINDHOEK, 23 OCT (NAMPA) - The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) announced on Thursday that it had collected net revenue of N$42....

WINDHOEK, 19 May 2026 - The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) head office. (Photo: Contributed)

More than 28 000 taxpayers benefit from tax amnesty programme

WINDHOEK, 22 OCT (NAMPA) - The Tax Amnesty Programme will end on 31 October 2026, with more than 28 000 taxpayers having regul...

Diamond revenue falls to N$ 414 million

WINDHOEK, 23 OCT (NAMPA) - Government has revised its 2026/27 mining company tax and royalties downwards from N$6.1 billion to...

WINDHOEK, 22 October 2026 – Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah tabled the Mid-Year Budget Review for the 2026/27 financial year in the National Assembly on Thursday. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia’s growth outlook revised down as revenue falls by N$1.5bn

WINDHOEK, 22 OCT (NAMPA) - Minister of Finance Ericah Shafudah on Thursday presented the Mid-Year Budget Review for the 2026/2...

Windhoek, 26 February- Minister of Finance, Ericah Shafuda at the tabling of the 2026/27 Appropriation Bill. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA

Mid-year review lifts 2026/27 budget to N$88.6 billion

WINDHOEK, 22 OCT (NAMPA) - Minister of Finance Ericah Shafudah proposed raising the 2026/27 national budget appropriation to N...

SWAKOPMUND, 22 October 2026 - The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry has organised the Swakopmund International Trade Expo (SWAiTEX) returned to Swakopmund on Thursday after a two-year hiatus, aiming to bring together businesses, entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers to explore trade, investment and industrial development opportunities. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

SWAiTEX returns to Swakopmund after two-year hiatus

SWAKOPMUND, 22 OCT (NAMPA) – The Swakopmund International Trade Expo (SWAiTEX) returned to Swakopmund on Thursday after a tw...

NKURENKURU, 22 October 2026 - Deputy Minister of Justice and Labour Relations Theresia Brandt, Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo and other leaders on Thursday visited land allocated by the Nkurenkuru Town Council for the Ministry of Justice’s regional office. (Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

Nkurenkuru Town Council allocates land for new justice regional office

NKURENKURU, 22 OCT (NAMPA) – The Nkurenkuru Town Council has allocated two erven totalling four hectares to the Ministry of ...

NCAMANGORO/RUNDU, 23 March 2026 – Government tightens restrictions on livestock movement and marketing as Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) impacts livelihoods in the Southern and Zambezi regions. (Photo: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

Government will not subsidise FMD-affected farmers: Muyunda

WINDHOEK, 22 OCT (NAMPA) - The government will not offer subsidies or compensation to farmers affected by the ongoing foot-and...

Uakutura Kambaekua

NKURENKURU, 12 June 2026- Cattle at Mangetti Cattle Ranch in Kavango West region.

(Photo: Lylie Joel)
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Over 43 000 cattle vaccinated against FMD

WINDHOEK, 21 OCT (NAMPA) – A total of 43 582 cattle have been vaccinated against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the Zambezi...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 21 October 2026 - Bank Windhoek’s Financial Director, Zenaune Kamberipa and Bishop Dr Gideon Niitenge, Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia and Bishop of the Western Diocese, sign the agreement. (Photo: Contributed)

Bank Windhoek, ELCIN partner to promote financial wellness

WINDHOEK, 21 OCT (NAMPA) - Bank Windhoek and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCIN) on Monday signed a Memorandum ...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 21 October 2026 - FLTR Nesdha De Jongh, Head of SME at FNB Namibia shaking hands at the MoU signing ceremony with Dirk S. van Doorn, Managing Director of DHL Namibia. (Photo: Contributed)

FNB Namibia, DHL partner to support SMEs

WINDHOEK, 21 OCT (NAMPA) - First National Bank (FNB) Namibia and DHL Namibia on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (...

Justina Shuumbwa

RMB Namibia contributes N$75 000 to NaTIS on Wheels initiative

WINDHOEK, 21 OCT (NAMPA) - Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Namibia has contributed N$75 000 towards the Ministry of Works and Transpo...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 20 October 2026 – The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has initiated plans to resurrect the long-dormant Zambezi Waterfront project, which has languished in inactivity for 17 years despite drawing millions in public funds.

(Photo: Contributed)

Government targets Zambezi Waterfront revival

KATIMA MULILO, 21 OCT (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has initiated plans to revive the l...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

RUNDU, 19 October 2026 - The Public Service Commission Chairperson Ambassador Patrick Nandago speaking during a consultation meeting at Rundu on Monday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Public servants warned against personal business during working hours

RUNDU, 20 OCT (NAMPA) – Public servants have been urged to remain at their workstations during official working hours and st...

WINDHOEK, 20 October 2026 - Commuters travelling between Okahandja and Windhoek hitchhike at the B1 Station. (Photo: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

COMMUTERS BRACE FOR NEXT FUEL REVIEW AS TRANSPORT EATS INTO INCOMES

By Chelva Wells (NAMPA FEATURES SERVICE) WINDHOEK, 20 OCT (NAMPA) – Petrol prices have gone up five times since April, and ...

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

Namibia’s current account deficit widens to N$12.1 billion

WINDHOEK, 20 OCT (NAMPA) – Namibia’s current account deficit widened to N$12.1 billion in the second quarter of 2026 from ...

WINDHOEK, 19 October 2026 - Capricorn Group offices in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed)

Bank Windhoek classifies N$147 million in sustainable finance

WINDHOEK, 19 OCT (NAMPA) – Bank Windhoek said it classified N$147 million in sustainable finance through 97 loans during the...

Justina Shuumbwa

GOBABIS, 11 September 2025 - Various cattle breeds will converge at Okatumba Agricultural show (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Bank Windhoek to discuss FMD impact on livestock, livelihoods

WINDHOEK, 19 OCT (NAMPA) – Bank Windhoek announced on Monday that it will host its 2026 Agriculture Series on 30 October to ...

Justina Shuumbwa

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

Government debt rises to 65.1% of GDP

WINDHOEK, 20 OCT (NAMPA) - Namibia’s central government debt rose to 65.1 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) at the en...

WINDHOEK, 02 December 2016 - Cars on the B1 road. (Photo by: Ndeshimona Ileka) NAMPA

Annual inflation rises to 5.0%

WINDHOEK, 19 OCT (NAMPA) – Namibia’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 5.0% in August 2026, its highest level since Jan...