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TSUMEB, 19 March 2019 - D&M Rail replaced 4 000 iron e-clips and fishplates valued at N.dollars 150 000 on the recently rehabilitated railway line between Tsumeb and Otavi, which the company suspects were sold to scrap yards. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Man dies after being run over by train near Omuthiya

WINDHOEK, 14 NOV (NAMPA) - TransNamib has confirmed that a man died on Friday night after being run over by a train at kilomet...

KATIMA MULILO, 13 November 2026 - The Zambezi Regional Council on Friday launched its Strategic Plan for 2026–2030 and its refreshed two-year Customer Service Charter for 2026–2028 in Katima Mulilo.

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Zambezi Regional Council launches Strategic Plan, Service Charter

KATIMA MULILO, 14 NOV (NAMPA) - The Zambezi Regional Council on Friday launched its Strategic Plan for 2026–2030 and its rev...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OPUWO, 13 November 2026- Women from West-Best Fashions busy sewing and working on clothing production using newly donated industrial tailoring machines at their workshop in Opuwo on Friday. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Kunene Governor's Office donates sewing equipment at Opuwo

OPUWO, 14 NOV (NAMPA) – About 20 women tailors from Opuwo and surrounding villages on Friday received industrial sewing and ...

Kaviveterue Virere

ARANDIS, 12 November 2026 - Green Charcoal Namibia Chief Executive Officer Jean-Daniel Goblet looks on as Arandis Town Council Chief Executive Officer Stanley Norris signs the land expansion agreement between the two entities. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Green Charcoal Namibia secures land for factory expansion

ARANDIS, 13 NOV (NAMPA) - Green Charcoal Namibia has signed an agreement with the Arandis Town Council to double its industria...

WINDHOEK, 12 November 2026 - A house in Namibia costs N$1 502 539 on average, N$122 497 more than the N$1 380 042 a year ago, the FNB House Price Index Report issued on Wednesday shows. (Photo: Contributed)

A house in Namibia costs N$1.5 million on average

WINDHOEK, 12 NOV (NAMPA) – A house in Namibia costs N$1 502 539 on average, N$122 497 more than the N$1 380 042 it cost a ye...

WINDHOEK, 11 November 2025 - The upgrade of the Windhoek-Okahandja Section 4A road to dual carriageway freeway standard has been completed at a contract value of approximately N$1 billion, creating 379 jobs, as Khomas Region’s active roads programme now spans contracts exceeding N$1.9 billion across four major projects.

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RA warns N$18.76 billion maintenance backlog threatens Namibia’s road network

WINDHOEK, 12 NOV (NAMPA) – The Roads Authority has revealed a massive maintenance backlog projected to reach N$18.76 billion...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 16 October 2026 - The Roads Authority (RA) says no road project has been abandoned and outstanding sections of ongoing projects will continue, subject to annual funding availability.

RA chief executive officer Mbahupu Hippy Tjivikua issued the notice on Friday after road users, regional councils and communities raised concerns about the pace of road construction.

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Roads Authority achieves 99% budget execution: Brandt

WINDHOEK, 12 NOV (NAMPA) - The Roads Authority (RA) achieved a 99% budget utilisation rate from its N$5.24 billion allocation ...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 12 November 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah welcomed increased Namibian participation in the energy sector during a courtesy visit by the leadership of Nasan Energies. (Photo: Contributed)

Nandi-Ndaitwah welcomes Namibian participation in energy sector

WINDHOEK, 12 NOV (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has welcomed increased Namibian participation in the energy sector...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 12 November 2026 - Namibia imported N$2.2 billion of petroleum oils, N$246 million of sugar and sweets and N$387 million of beverages in September, as the trade deficit widened to N$4.7 billion. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Sugar, fuel and vehicles drive import bill

WINDHOEK, 12 NOV (NAMPA) - Namibia imported N$2.2 billion of petroleum oils, N$246 million of sugar and sweets and N$387 milli...

WINDHOEK, 28 July 2026 – Meatco's Nature's Reserve Finest free-range beef. (Photo: Contributed)

Meatco suspends slaughter operations amid financial strain

WINDHOEK, 12 NOV (NAMPA) - The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) has suspended slaughter operations, saying its monthly wag...

WINDHOEK, 11 November 2026 - M+Z showcases one of its flagship vehicles during its 140th anniversary celebration in Windhoek. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Namibia records 12 254 new vehicle sales in nine months

WINDHOEK, 11 NOV (NAMPA) - Namibia recorded 12 254 new vehicle sales between January and September 2026, representing a 12.4 p...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 23 July 2026 - Street vendors protesting at China Town in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

CoW temporarily closes China Town trading site

WINDHOEK, 11 NOV (NAMPA) - The City of Windhoek will close the China Town Informal Trading Site for approximately four weeks f...

Okahandja Municipality renews CEO's contract

OTJIWARONGO, 11 NOV (NAMPA) – The Okahandja Municipality has renewed the employment contract of its Chief Executive Officer ...

Mulisa Simiyasa

The Southern Voice calls for review of Tses-Berseba road subcontracts

KEETMANSHOOP, 10 NOV (NAMPA) – The Southern Voice has called on Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi to urgently revi...

Garises Joe-chintha

WINDHOEK, 10 November 2026 - Deputy chief national development adviser at NPC, Ned Sibeya; UN Resident coordinator Hopolang Phororo and Executive Director of NPC I-Ben Nashandi at the 2026 Development Partners Forum and Open Day. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Namibia urged to strengthen partnerships to unlock emerging economic opportunities

WINDHOEK, 10 NOV (NAMPA) – Namibia must strengthen development partnerships, embrace innovation and expand private sector pa...

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

CoW defends KPI parking system as safer alternative to private car guards

WINDHOEK, 10 NOV (NAMPA) - The City of Windhoek (CoW) has firmly backed its partnership with Key Performance Indicators (KPI) ...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 08 September 2009 - The entrance of the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) building which is under construction in Olympia. The N$70 million-NIPAM building will be used to provide training to public service employees. It is expected to be inaugurated in March 2010. (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA

NIPAM to host second Prime Minister Charity Foundation Gala Dinner

WINDHOEK, 10 NOV (NAMPA) - The Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) will host the second Prime Mi...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 09 November 2026 - The Ministry of International Relations and Trade launched the Namibia Step-by-Step Guide to Trading Goods under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on Monday. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Geography alone won't deliver AfCFTA gain: Shaanika

WINDHOEK, 09 NOV (NAMPA) - Namibia's position on the Atlantic Ocean, with direct access to shipping routes unconstrained by ma...

WINDHOEK, 09 November 2026 - The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) First Vice-President Patty Karuihe-Martin speaking at the launch of the Namibia Step-by-Step Guide to Trading Goods under the AfCFT. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

AfCFTA’s next phase must focus on getting SMEs trade-ready

WINDHOEK, 09 NOV (NAMPA) – The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) says the next phase of African Continental Fr...

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Youth Development Fund benefits 47 in Erongo

SWAKOPMUND, 09 NOV (NAMPA) – Forty-seven beneficiaries in Erongo have received N$17 million through the Namibia Youth Develo...

WINDHOEK, 09 November 2026 - Namibia Dairies has invested N$54 million in a new Tetra Pak A3 Flex filling line, replacing the filler that packed the country's only local long life milk for over 15 years. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia Dairies spends N$54.5 million on new milk filler

WINDHOEK, 09 NOV (NAMPA) - Namibia Dairies has invested approximately N$54.5 million in a new Tetra Pak A3 Flex filling line, ...

OPUWO, 09 November 2026 - Kunene Governor Vipuakuje Muharukua speaks about poor road conditions between Otjinungwa and Onyuva, highlighting the challenges faced by rural communities. (Photo: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

Muharukua says Kunene must do more to address road challenges

OPUWO, 09 NOV (NAMPA) – Kunene Governor Vipuakuje Muharukua has called for greater efforts to improve the region’s road in...

Kaviveterue Virere

SWAKOPMUND, 06 November 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addresses Erongo residents during the town hall community meeting which took place at Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Local entrepreneurs should be prioritised in investment opportunities: Nandi-Ndaitwah

SWAKOPMUND, 08 NOV (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for local entrepreneurs to be prioritised in invest...

SWAKOPMUND, 06 November 2026 - Residents of the Erongo region attended President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s town hall community meeting which took place at Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah defends fishing redress programme restructuring

SWAKOPMUND, 07 NOV (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has defended the government’s efforts to address longstandin...

WINDHOEK, 06 November 2026 - Access Bank Namibia, which received its banking authorisation on 02 October, has joined the Namibia Deposit Guarantee Scheme, meaning depositors will be covered up to N$50 000 each when it opens its doors. The Namibia Deposit Guarantee Authority (NDGA) presented the bank with its membership certificate on 6 November 2026. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Access Bank Namibia joins deposit guarantee scheme

WINDHOEK, 07 NOV (NAMPA) - Access Bank Namibia, which received its banking authorisation on 02 October from the Bank of Namibi...

Students pitch digital twin after Huawei training

WINDHOEK, 07 NOV (NAMPA) - Five Namibian students who completed a weeklong information and communication technology (ICT) trai...

N$60.8 million awarded for Onyaanya Health Centre upgrade

WINDHOEK, 07 NOV (NAMPA) - The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has facilitated the signing of a N$60,8 million con...

WALVIS BAY, 06 November 2026 - Agriculture, Water,Fisheries and Land Reform, Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses and Castro Bros general manager Ricky de Castro during the christening of the Castro Kumata fishing vessel, through a partnership between Namibian owned Beki Kumata and Castro Bros fishing. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Fishing vessel investment advances Namibian ownership: Ngurare

WALVIS BAY, 06 NOV (NAMPA) – Government has hailed the acquisition of a fishing vessel through a partnership between Namibia...

WINDHOEK, 03 November 2026 - Petrol prices will increase by N$2 to N$28.58 per litre and diesel by N$3 as from Wednesday, Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse has announced. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Inflation hits 5.6% in October, up from 5.4% in September

WINDHOEK, 06 NOV (NAMPA) – The consumer price index bulletin released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) shows that pric...

WINDHOEK, 13 October 2026 - TransNamib Chief Executive Officer, Desmond van Jaardsveld pictured during the official launch of TransNamib Rail Safety Week. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

TransNamib places CEO, engineering executive on leave

WINDHOEK, 06 NOV (NAMPA) - TransNamib's board on Thursday placed its chief executive officer (CEO) Desmond van Jaarsveld and E...

WINDHOEK, 31 July 2026 - Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Amutse calls on mining, energy and industrial firms to cut water losses

WINDHOEK, 05 NOV (NAMPA) – Industries, Mines and Energy Minister Modestus Amutse has encouraged companies in the industrial,...

WINDHOEK, 05 November 2026 - Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) Chief Public Affairs, Communication and Sustainability Officer Layla Jeevanantha, speaking at the launch of the //Gam-i Swakop Basin Resilience Project on Thursday. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Coca-Cola system invests US$1.22 million in Swakop Basin water security

WINDHOEK, 05 NOV (NAMPA) - The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) are investing US$1.22 million (approxim...

MultiChoice Namibia introduces new subscription packages

WINDHOEK, 05 NOV (NAMPA) - MultiChoice Namibia on Wednesday launched new DStv and GOtv subscription packages, offering custome...

Justina Shuumbwa

RUNDU, 04 November 2026 - The Vice Chairperson of the National Council Emma Muteka elected president of the Association of the Regional Councils at Rundu. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Muteka elected ARC president

RUNDU, 05 NOV (NAMPA) - Vice Chairperson of the National Council Emma Muteka was on Wednesday elected president of the Associa...

Dangote project set for direct oversight from Presidency

WALVIS BAY, 04 NOV (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has placed the N$41 billion Dangote Namibia Tank Farm and Regi...

WINDHOEK, 04 November 2026 - Cirrus Securities economist Robert McGregor pictured at the 2026 Road Fund Administration (RFA) Stakeholders Consultation. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Fuel price shock to take up to nine months to reach shop prices

WINDHOEK, 05 NOV (NAMPA) - Higher fuel costs will take between three and nine months to filter through to other prices, and in...