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

CRAN report shows strong broadband growth, improved cyber security

WINDHOEK, 18 JUN (NAMPA) – Namibia’s communications sector continued to record positive growth during the first quarter of...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 08 June 2026- Bank of Namibia Governor Ebson Uanguta presents the macroeconomic and fiscal outlook shaping Namibia’s budget reform agenda at the one-day implementation planning workshop in Windhoek on Monday.

(Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Inflation sticky despite oil dip: Uanguta

WINDHOEK, 18 JUN (NAMPA) – Bank of Namibia (BoN) Governor Ebson Uanguta said on Wednesday that falling international oil pri...

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

Agriculture bucks economic slowdown as trade deficit widens

WINDHOEK, 18 JUN (NAMPA) - The agriculture sector recorded strong growth during the first four months of 2026, standing out as...

WINDHOEK, 17 June 2026 - From left to right, Chief Financial Officer and Instant Payment Programme Chairperson for Bank Windhoek, Zenaune Kamberipa; Chief Operating Officer: Instant Payment Namibia, Marsorry Ickua; Bank Windhoek Managing Director, James Chapman and Head: e-Money and Instant Payment Programme Manager for Bank Windhoek, Candy Ngula. (Photo: Contributed)

Bank Windhoek processes first government grant payments

WINDHOEK, 18 JUN (NAMPA) - Bank Windhoek on Wednesday announced that it has processed the first batch of live government grant...

Justina Shuumbwa

SWAKOPMUND, 16 June 2026 - Erongo Governor Natalia ǀGoagoses during her State of the Region Address (SORA) stated that the C35 Swakopmund/Henties Bay/Uis Main Road, costing N.dollars 1.03 billion, was 86 per cent complete with 16 kilometres remaining.

(Photo by: Josephina Simeon) NAMPA

ǀGoagoses updates on major Erongo developments at SORA

SWAKOPMUND, 17 JUN (NAMPA) – Erongo Governor Natalia ǀGoagoses on Wednesday said the C35 Swakopmund-Henties Bay-Uis main ro...

UIS, 16 June 2026 -

Uis in the Erongo Region, was upgraded from settlement to town status, becoming the region’s eighth local authority, ǀGoagoses said in her second State of the Region Address delivered in Swakopmund, with N.dollars 1 million allocated for an Infrastructure Master Plan and N.dollars 8.5 million for an ongoing bulk water pipeline.

(Photo by: Josephina Simeon) NAMPA

N.dollars 50 billion hydrogen deal, urban updates drive Erongo growth

SWAKOPMUND, 17 JUN (NAMPA) – A N.dollars 50 billion green hydrogen agreement in Arandis and the elevation of Uis to town sta...

SWAKOPMUND, 17 June 2026 - Mining companies operating in the Erongo Region invested well over N.dollars 160 million in community development, education, healthcare and skills training over the past financial year, with Rössing Uranium alone accounting for N.dollars 73.5 million, Erongo Governor Natalia ǀGoagoses said on Wednesday.

(Phot contributed) NAMPA

Mining CSR spend tops N.dollars 160 million, Rössing leads

SWAKOPMUND, 17 JUN (NAMPA) – Mining companies operating in the Erongo Region invested well over N.dollars 160 million in com...

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

Repo rate increases by 6.75 per cent

WINDHOEK, 17 JUN (NAMPA) - The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.75 per cent, lifting the...

Justina Shuumbwa

OMATJETE, 15 June 2026 - Senior councillor of the Zeraeua Traditional Authority Fabianus Uaseuapuani during an interview with Nampa ahead of the SORA in the Erongo Region.

(Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

N.dollars 29 million Ozondati-Omatjete pipeline eases Daures water crisis

OMATJETE, 17 JUN (NAMPA) – Residents of Omatjete in the Daures Constituency say a long-standing water crisis that constraine...

WINDHOEK, 16 June 2026 - Road Fund Administration’s (RFA) Executive of Information and Communication Technology, Dennis Shindume, pictured after a government information-sharing session at the Government Information Centre (GIC). (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Digital platforms key to sustaining road quality: Shindume

WINDHOEK, 16 JUN (NAMPA) – The Road Fund Administration’s (RFA) recently launched digital platforms will help ensure Namib...

OTJIWARONGO, 24 June 2019 - Okakarara Trade Fair Executive Chairperson, Ernst Katjiku speaks at the official launch of the 2019 Okakarara Annual Trade Fair at Otjiwarongo on Monday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Okakarara CBD to be relocated this year

OKAKARARA, 15 JUN (NAMPA) – Chief Executive Officer of the Okakarara Town Council, Ernst Katjiku on Monday confirmed plans t...

Mulisa Simiyasa

WINDHOEK, 15 June 2026 - MTC team and Huawei team in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed)

MTC strengthens enterprise offering through Huawei partnership

WINDHOEK, 15 JUN (NAMPA) – Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) says it has strengthened its enterprise technology capabi...

Justina Shuumbwa

WayaMe unveiled as instant payments brand

WINDHOEK, 15 JUN (NAMPA) – Instant Payments Namibia (IPN) on Monday unveiled WayaMe as the consumer-facing brand of the coun...

WINDHOEK, 15 June 2026 - Official opening of fourth Namibia Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition (NOGC) on Monday in Windhoek. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Fourth edition of oil and gas conference launched in Windhoek

WINDHOEK, 15 JUN (NAMPA) - The Economic Association of Namibia (EAN) launched the fourth edition of the Namibia Oil and Gas Co...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 15 June 2026 - Members from FNB Namibia and CPBN strengthen collaboration to improve efficiency in public procurement. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

FNB Namibia, CPBN discuss procurement guarantees

WINDHOEK, 15 JUN (NAMPA) – First National Bank (FNB) Namibia and the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) have discus...

WINDHOEK, 12 June 2026 - Instant Payment Namibia's Chief Operating Officer, Marsorry Ickua. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Namibia's instant payment system ready for implementation

WINDHOEK, 13 JUN (NAMPA) - Namibia's new Instant Payment Solution (IPS) has completed pilot testing in a live production envir...

WINDHOEK, 04 June 2026 - The Roads Authority (RA) will install speed humps at selected locations along the B1 Western Bypass and a section of the A1 Road in the Khomas Region from Friday, following a rise in pedestrian-related crashes that have claimed lives on both routes.

The installation covers the B1 Western Bypass between the Independence Avenue Interchange near Katutura Hospital and the Lafrenz Interchange, as well as the A1 Road between Prosperita and the Windhoek Country Club Resort.

(Photo contributed) NAMPA

RA clarifies funds used for B1 speed humps project

WINDHOEK, 13 JUN (NAMPA) - The Roads Authority (RA) said it has spent approximately N. dollars 704 000 on the installation of ...

Justina Shuumbwa

NKURENKURU, 12 June 2026- The Kavango West Regional Governor Verna Sinimbo during her State of the Region Address (SORA) in Nkurenkuru on Friday.

(Photo:Lylie Joel)
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Sinimbo says youth-led agriculture, jobs central to Kavango West growth

NKURENKURU, 12 JUN (NAMPA) – Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo says youth-led agriculture and job creation remain the cent...

LUANDA, 12 June 2026- Telecom CEO Stanley Shanapida at the signing ceremony in Angola. (Photo contributed). NAMPA

Telecom Namibia, Angola Partner on Angosat-2 Satellite Connectivity Pilot

WINDHOEK, 12 JUN (NAMPA) - Telecom Namibia on Friday signed a Pilot Commercial Agreement with Angola’s Gabinete de Gestão d...

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

(Photo: Lylie Joel)
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Livestock movement restrictions lifted in Ohangwena, Kavango West

NKURENKURU, 12 JUN (NAMPA) - The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has lifted all livestock movement r...

WINDHOEK, 11 JUN (NAMPA) The National Planning Commission has launched its Strategic Plan for 2025/26 – 2029/30. The commission's executive director, I-Ben Nashandi (centre), led the launch alongside key strategic stakeholders in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

National Planning Commission unveils strategic roadmap to 2030

WINDHOEK, 11 JUN (NAMPA) – The National Planning Commission (NPC) launched its Strategic Plan for the 2025/26 to 2029/30 fin...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 11 JUNE 2026 - Dignitaries at the launch of the Namibia SME Fund. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

SME Fund to boost growth of local businesses

WINDHOEK, 11 JUN (NAMPA) – Namibia on Thursday launched the SME Fund, a grant funding and business support initiative aimed ...

NKURENKURU, 10 June 2026- drilled boreholes in Kavango West region.

(Photo: Lylie Joel)
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Kavango West communities left waiting as borehole contract dispute stalls water projects

By Lylie Joel NKURENKURU, 11 JUN (NAMPA) – Kavango West communities face ongoing water scarcity after a drilling contract fo...

Aranos vehicle clearance office opens

ARANOS, 10 JUN (NAMPA) – The official opening of the Motor Vehicle Clearance and Conduct Certificate Office at Aranos Police...

Garises Joe-chintha

WINDHOEK, 10 June 2026 - Deputy Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Nicholas Mukasa. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

CORRECTION: Internal audit key to preventing governance failures: Mukasa

ATTENTION – CORRECTION: Attention editors, story corrects spelling of Mukasa in the headline and WINDHOEK, 10 JUN (NAMPA) ...

Angie September

Windhoek, 03 September 2025 - Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) office in Windhoek. (Photo: Negumbo Ali) NAMPA

Ngurare urges GIPF to invest in key sectors

WINDHOEK, 10 JUN (NAMPA) - Prime Minister, Dr Elijah Ngurare, has called on the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) to...

WINDHOEK, 10 June 2026 - Managing Director of Bank Windhoek, James Chapman. (Photo: Contributed)

Bank Windhoek strengthens SME support with digital banking push

WINDHOEK, 10 JUN (NAMPA) - Bank Windhoek has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Namibia's small and medium enterprises (S...

Justina Shuumbwa

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

MTC to discontinue standalone free SMS service

WINDHOEK, 10 JUN (NAMPA) - Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) on Wednesday announced the discontinuation of its standalon...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 25 February (NAMPA)- Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa attending the Fishrot trial at the Windhoek High Court. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

JSC re-advertising Prosecutor General vacancy

WINDHOEK, 10 JUN (NAMPA) – The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has restarted the recruitment process for the appointment o...

WINDHOEK, 10 JUNE 2026 - Internal Audit Awareness Day underway in Windhoek. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Lack of internal audit functions in local authorities weakening accountability: Nyandoro

WINDHOEK, 10 JUN (NAMPA) – Director of Audits in the Office of the Auditor-General, Blessing Nyandoro, has said internal aud...

WINDHOEK, 10 June 2026 - Deputy Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Nicholas Mukasa. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Internal audit key to preventing governance failures: Mukusa

WINDHOEK, 10 JUN (NAMPA) - Bank of Namibia (BoN) Deputy Governor Nicholas Mukasa on Wednesday said weak governance and ineffec...

FNB scoops 2026 Africa’s best SME Bank award

WINDHOEK, 10 JUN (NAMPA) - First National Bank (FNB) has been named Africa’s Best Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Bank fo...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 10 June 2026 - Individuals at the first ever Bank Windhoek Coffee Extravaganza in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed)

Bank Windhoek Coffee Extravaganza debuts with strong turnout

WINDHOEK, 10 JUN (NAMPA) - Bank Windhoek, in partnership with Visa, hosted its first Bank Windhoek Coffee Extravaganza in Wind...

Justina Shuumbwa

SWAKOPMUND, 09 June 2026 - Chief Executive Officer of AFRIQOM, Mounir Halim, speaking at the opening of the Africa Fertiliser Club Conference in Swakopmund on Tuesday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Namibia eyes greater role in Africa’s fertiliser supply chain

SWAKOPMUND, 09 JUN (NAMPA) - Namibia’s recent reforms to its fertiliser transit regime are aimed at creating opportunities f...

WINDHOEK, 20 May 2026 - Sven Thieme, Executive Chairperson of OL. (Photo: Contributed)

Hartlief to close shop in July

WINDHOEK, 09 JUN (NAMPA) - The OL Group on Tuesday announced the permanent closure of the Hartlief Shop & Bistro in Windhoek�...

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

Starlink challenges CRAN licence rejection

WINDHOEK, 09 JUN (NAMPA) - The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) received 625 reconsideration applications...