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KEETMANSHOOP, 10 November 2026-SOUTHERN VOICE CALLS FOR REVIEW OF TSES–BERSEBA ROAD SUBCONTRACTS. (Photo: Contributed)

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- Ned Sibeya deputy chief national development adviser at NPC, UN Resident coordinator Hopolong 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 - Namibia's position on the Atlantic Ocean, with direct access to shipping routes not constrained by major maritime chokepoints, makes it a gateway for trade and investment, but geography alone will not deliver prosperity, says the Ministry of International Relations and Trade.

(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...

GOVERNOR

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 about N$54.5 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) NAMPA

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 facing 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 the 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 2 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...

WINDHOEK, 06 November 2026 - Five Namibian students who trained for a week at Huawei's Shenzhen headquarters have proposed a digital twin of Windhoek's water and power networks and remote mining over 5G.

(Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Students pitch digital twin after Huawei training

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

WINDHOEK, 06 November 2026 - The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has facilitated the signing of a N$60,869,844.05 contract for the upgrading of Onyaanya Health Centre in the Oshikoto Region, with works to be completed over 18 months.

(Photo contributed) NAMPA

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...

WINDHOEK, 05 November 2026 -Newly launched DStv and GOtv subscription packages. (Photo: Contributed)

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 LAUNCH

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 - Namibia's economy is set to grow by 1.9% this year, below the 2.3% in the mid-year budget review, as growth slows to about 0.7% in the second half, according to Cirrus Capital.

This was stated by Cirrus economist Robert McGregor at the 2026 Road Fund Administration (RFA) Stakeholders Consultation on Wednesday.

(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...

GOBABIS, 03 November 2026 - Gobabis Municipality supports Revised National Policy on Disability (Photo: Zebaldt Ngaruka) NAMPA

Gobabis municipality backs Revised National Policy on Disability

GOBABIS, 04 NOV (NAMPA) – In a decisive move toward building a more inclusive community, the Gobabis Municipality Council ha...

Zebaldt Ngaruka

DANGOTE LAUNCH

Walvis Bay project to cut regional fuel costs: Dangote

WALVIS BAY, 04 NOV (NAMPA) – The N$41 billion Dangote Namibia Tank Farm and Regional Pipeline Project, aimed at strengthenin...

WINDHOEK, 04 November 2026 - Bank Windhoek employees giving back to the community during their empathy project. (Photo: Contributed)

Bank Windhoek invests over N$4 million in communities since 2015

WINDHOEK, 04 NOV (NAMPA) – Bank Windhoek has invested more than N$4 million in community development initiatives since the e...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 04 November 2026- Representatives of Hanns Seidel Foundation, Bank Windhoek and First National Bank (FNB) in Windhoek on Wednesday during a public discussion on National Skills and Employment hosted by EAN. (Photo: Contributed)

EAN calls for alignment of skills development with labour market needs

WINDHOEK, 04 NOV (NAMPA) – The Economic Association of Namibia (EAN) has called for closer alignment between education and t...

Justina Shuumbwa

KAPAKO, 04 November 2026 - Bush clearing has begun around the Kapako Constituency Office as part of cash-for-work projects, with further approved projects expected this week and early next week. (Photo: Contributed)

Kapako allocates food-for-work funds to 11 local projects

KAPAKO, 04 NOV (NAMPA) – Kapako Constituency in the Kavango West Region is directing its food-for-work allocation to 11 loca...

WINDHOEK , 04 November 2026 - RFA Chief Executive Officer Ali Ipinge speaks at the 2026 Stakeholders Consultation on the RFA Business Plan for FY2027 / 28 to 2031 / 32, held in Windhoek . (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

RFA cuts road maintenance funding gap by N$1.3 to N$2.3 billion

WINDHOEK, 04 NOV (NAMPA) – The Road Fund Administration (RFA) has narrowed the road maintenance funding gap from N$3.6 billi...

WINDHOEK, 04 November 2026 - Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Ingee Zaamwani (centre), alongside ministry members and several donors to the Foot-and-Mouth Disease Support Fund, at the handover ceremony in Windhoek on Wednesday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

FMD support fund mobilises N$16.2 million: MAWLR

WINDHOEK, 04 NOV (NAMPA) – The Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Support Fund has secured around N$16.2 million in donations and ...

Uakutura Kambaekua

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)

FMD outbreak threatens N$2.4 billion in agricultural value-chain losses

WINDHOEK, 03 NOV (NAMPA) - Namibia could suffer N$2.4 billion in agricultural value-chain losses over six months due to the fo...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 30 October 2026 - The Bank of Namibia headquarters in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed)

Banking sector remains resilient as cyber risks increase: BoN

ONDANGWA, 03 NOV (NAMPA) – Namibia’s banking sector remained well-capitalised, profitable and liquid during the first half...

ARC president urges ministries to speed up decentralisation

RUNDU, 03 NOV (NAMPA) – The president of the Association of Regional Councils (ARC), Matengu Simushi, has urged government m...

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

Namibia’s corporate debt rises to N$219.3 billion

ONDANGWA, 03 NOV (NAMPA) - Namibia’s total corporate debt increased by 10.3% to N$219.3 billion at the end of June 2026, lar...

OPUWO, 06 August 2026 - Some of the 24 completed Mass Housing Development Programme houses handed over to beneficiaries in Opuwo, Kunene Region, on Thursday. (Photo: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

House prices increase by 7.4%

ONDANGWA, 03 NOV (NAMPA) – Namibia’s house price index increased by 7.4% year-on-year in June 2026, compared to 7.1% recor...

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

BoN warns of increased drought risk as El Niño strengthens

ONDANGWA, 03 NOV (NAMPA) - The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has warned of an increased risk of drought during the 2026/27 rainy seaso...