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WINDHOEK, 16 May 2025 - A fuel attendant pumps petrol at a service station in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed)

Fuel prices to rise sharply from September

WINDHOEK, 28 AUG (NAMPA) – Namibia’s fuel prices will rise from September, with diesel increasing by N$1.60 per litre and ...

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

IPN launches official website

WINDHOEK, 28 AUG (NAMPA) – Instant Payments Namibia (IPN) has launched its official website to provide the public and stakeh...

WINDHOEK, 26 August 2026 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, Minister of Finance Ericah Shafudah, Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa and Minister in the Presidency Dr Charles Mubita pictured with regional governors during the official handover of a N$25 million donation from the Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (NASRIA) in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

Nasria fuels regional growth with landmark N$25 million boost

WINDHOEK, 28 AUG (NAMPA) - The Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (Nasria) has donated N$25 million to support econom...

Uakutura Kambaekua

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

Namfisa takes services to consumers at Ongwediva Trade Fair

ONGWEDIVA, 28 AUG (NAMPA) – The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) is bringing its services clos...

ONGWEDIVA, 26 August 2026 - Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Iyalago Food Assurance Consultants, Ruth Martinez-Lago. (Photo: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Walvis Bay consultancy targets global growth after ISO certification

By Ali Negumbo ONGWEDIVA, 27 AUG (NAMPA) – Food safety consultancy Iyalago Food Assurance Consultants says it is aiming to e...

OSHAKATI, 27 August 2026 - CRAN Chief Executive Officer, Emilia Nghikembua, (L) pictured with MTC Chief Technical and Information Officer, Monica Nehemia. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

CRAN urges Namibia to embrace digital transformation

WINDHOEK, 27 AUG (NAMPA) - The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has called for greater collaboration and ...

ONGWEDIVA, 26 August 2026 - Tresia Shikomba and her mother at their stall at the 25th edition of the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair. (Photo: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Ongwediva Trade Fair helps family business grow

ONGWEDIVA, 27 AUG (NAMPA) - A local exhibitor at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair says participation in the event has helped he...

ONGWEDIVA, 26 August 2026 - The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) mobile office at the 25th edition of the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair. (Photo: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

NAMFISA urges consumers to report fraudulent practices

ONGWEDIVA, 26 AUG (NAMPA) – The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) has raised concern over fraud...

ONGWEDIVA, 22 August 2026 - The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair grounds. (Photo: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Exhibitors praise Ongwediva Trade Fair for boosting business growth

ONGWEDIVA, 26 AUG (NAMPA) – Exhibitors at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair have praised the event as an important platform fo...

WINDHOEK 26 August 2026 - Bank Windhoek Managing Director, James Chapman. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Bank Windhoek bond dematerialisation marks first for Namibia’s listed debt market

WINDHOEK, 26 AUG (NAMPA) - The successful dematerialisation of Bank Windhoek’s sustainability-linked bond, issued in August ...

Justina Shuumbwa

ONGWEDIVA, 24 August 2026 - Members of the Northern Namibia Farmers Seed Grower Cooperative exhibiting at the 25th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair. (Photo: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA

Ongwediva trade fair exhibitors seeking to expand market base

ONGWEDIVA, 25 AUG(NAMPA) – Exhibitors at the 25th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair are using the event as a platform to promote t...

Angie September

ONDANGWA, 25 August 2026 - Emilia Nghikembua, Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia's (CRAN) Chief Executive Officer (L); Silvester Wayiti, NORED’s Chief Executive Officer (R) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance infrastructure developmet. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

CRAN, NORED sign agreement to boost rural connectivity

WINDHOEK, 25 AUG (NAMPA) - The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) and Northern Regional Electricity Distrib...

WINDHOEK, 25 August 2026 - Newly appointed Head of Global Markets at RMB Namibia, Rehabeam "Ray" Auala Jr. (Photo: Contributed)

Auala appointed to Head Global Markets at RMB Namibia

WINDHOEK, 25 AUG (NAMPA) - Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Namibia on Tuesday announced the appointment of Rehabeam Auala Jr as Head ...

Justina Shuumbwa

ONGWEDIVA, 24 August 2026 - Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade, Jennely Matundu. (Photo: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Ongwediva trade fair highlights cross-border trade opportunities

ONGWEDIVA, 25 AUG (NAMPA) – Namibia and South Africa have renewed calls for stronger regional trade integration, increased i...

WINDHOEK, 13 May 2025 - Electricity Control Board (ECB) CEO Robert Kahimise speaks on the Nampower bulk tariff increment for the 2025/2026 financial period. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

ECB threatens to strip electricity licences of underperforming councils

WINDHOEK, 24 AUG (NAMPA) - The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has threatened to revoke electricity distribution licences from...

WINDHOEK, 21 November 2023 - Statistician General Alex Shimuafeni (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

NSA upgrades system to Python, revises price indices back to 2015

WINDHOEK, 24 AUG (NAMPA) – The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has fully transitioned to an automated Python-based processin...

ONGWEDIVA, 23 August 2026 - Ongwediva Junior Mayor, Etuhole Phillemon, speaking at the 25th edition of the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair. (Photo: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Young people want to help build the future: Phillemon

ONGWEDIVA, 24 AUG (NAMPA) – Ongwediva junior mayor Etuhole Phillemon has urged Namibia’s leaders to place young people at ...

ONGWEDIVA, 23 August 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in attendance at the 25th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair. (Photo: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Ongwediva Trade Fair urged to expand as demand surges

ONGWEDIVA, 23 AUG (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Sunday called for the expansion of the Ongwediva Annual Trade ...

ONGWEDIVA, 23 August 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in attendance at the 25th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair. (Photo: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

President reaffirms youth-centred skills development

ONGWEDIVA, 23 AUG (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Sunday reaffirmed the government's commitment to a youth-centr...

Michael Madhimba

EPUKIRO, 22 August 2026 - Epukiro Constituency Councillor, Pineal 'Packy' Pakarae. (Photo: Zebaldt Ngaruka) NAMPA

Epukiro's potential must transform into action: Pakarae

EPUKIRO, 23 AUG (NAMPA) - Epukiro Constituency Councillor, Pineal ‘Packy’ Pakarae, says more needs to be done to improve t...

Zebaldt Ngaruka

GOBABIS, 22 AUGUST 2026 - The Omaheke Regional Council offices. (Photo: Zebaldt Ngaruka) NAMPA

Omaheke Regional Council commits N$350 000 to expos

EPUKIRO, 22 AUG (NAMPA) - In an effort to support farming and small businesses, the Omaheke Regional Council (ORC) has allocat...

Zebaldt Ngaruka

WINDHOEK, 21 August 2026 - Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair Preparatory Committee Member, Lonia Nghuulikwa. (Photo: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 22 AUG (NAMPA) – The 25th edition of the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair kicked off on Friday, bringing together 457 e...

Nkurenkuru Post Office opens, NamPost donates ICT gear to community

NKURENKURU, 21 AUG (NAMPA) – NamPost on Friday opened the Nkurenkuru Post Office and handed over ICT equipment to two commun...

WINDHOEK, 09 August 2023 - Bryan Eiseb has been appointed as the new Director of the Financial Intelligence Center (FIC). (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia invited to FATF plenary as guest jurisdiction

ONDANGWA, 21 AUG (NAMPA) - Namibia has been invited by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to participate as a guest jurisd...

WINDHOEK, 20 August 2026 - The Roads Authority on Thursday launched a N$13 million Project Control System, officiated by Minister Veiko Nekundi, to enhance management of Namibia's 50,000-kilometre road network valued at N$220 billion. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

RA launches N$13 million Project Control System

WINDHOEK, 21 AUG (NAMPA) - The Roads Authority (RA) has launched a new Project Control System (PCS) at N$13 million, officiate...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 16 October 2025 - Petrofund CEO Nillian Mulemi pictured while signing the MoU during the Baker Hughes suppliers day event which was held in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Petrofund invests N$160m in training over 500 Namibians

WINDHOEK, 21 AUG (NAMPA) - The Petroleum Training and Education Fund (Petrofund) has invested about N$160 million in training ...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 19 August 2026 - Executive Director in the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, Moses Pakote, (L) and Namibian Standards Institution Chief Executive Officer, Eino Mvula after signing a Memorandum of Understanding. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

MIME, NSI sign agreements to strengthen fuel quality control

ONGWEDIVA, 20 AUG (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME) and the Namibian Standards Institution (NSI)...

WINDHOEK, 18 August 2026 - Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), Dr Philip Mshelbila. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

GECF chief highlights Namibia’s potential in emerging global gas market

WINDHOEK, 18 AUG (NAMPA) – Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), Dr Philip Mshelbila highlighted th...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK - Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) General Manager: Capital Markets, Imanuel Hawanga. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia needs to deepen capital markets for sustainable growth: Namfisa

OSHAKATI, 18 AUG (NAMPA) – The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) on Tuesday said there is a nee...

KATIMA MULILO, 13 May 2026 - A group of farmers in the Zambezi region staged a peaceful demonstration at Katima Mulilo over the persistent stock theft incidents. (Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Zambezi farmers demonstrate over ZAMCO abattoir closure

KATIMA MULILO, 15 AUG (NAMPA) – The 'Progressive Farmers' of the Zambezi Region staged a peaceful demonstration on Friday, s...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

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

Namibia, Botswana stress diversification in managing resource wealth

WINDHOEK, 15 AUG (NAMPA) – Namibia and Botswana have advanced discussions on how natural resource wealth can be transformed ...

WINDHOEK, 09 February 2024- Swapo Party Youth League Secretary General, Ephraim Nekongo. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Swapo youth league renews opposition to phosphate mining

WINDHOEK, 14 AUG (NAMPA) – The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) has urged Cabinet to take political responsibility for decisi...

NKURENKURU, 13 August 2026 - Kavango West Regional Council Chairperson and Nkurenkuru Constituency Councillor, Fillipus Tenga. (Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

Budget shortfall to ‘cripple’ Kavango West council services

NKURENKURU, 13 AUG (NAMPA) – The Kavango West Regional Council says a severe budget shortfall will cripple basic services an...

WINDHOEK, 09 February 2024- Swapo Party Youth League Secretary General, Ephraim Nekongo. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

SPYL welcomes progress on national airline revival, creative industry

WINDHOEK, 13 AUG (NAMPA) – The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) has welcomed the progress made by President Netumbo Nandi-Nda...

WALVIS BAY

DRC explores trade opportunities through Walvis Bay Port

WALVIS BAY, 13 AUG (NAMPA) – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has expressed interest in strengthening trade with Namib...

WINDHOEK, 14 May 2021 - On a monthly basis, overall inflation stood at 2.7 per cent in February 2021, the same as in March. The increase in inflation was mainly reflected in the food and beverages categories. (Photo by: Elvi Haihambo) NAMPA

Windhoek shoppers face steepest price rises among Namibia’s three pricing zones

WINDHOEK, 13 AUG (NAMPA) – Households in Windhoek are paying more for a basket of everyday goods than consumers elsewhere in...