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MARIENTAL, 09 April 2026- Landless Peoples Movement (LPM) Councillor and descendant of Genocide Survivors, William Minnie

Remembrance without justice is insufficient: Minnie

MARIENTAL, 09 APR (NAMPA) – Landless People’s Movement (LPM) Mariental councillor, William Minnie says the annual Genocide...

Garises Joe-chintha

WINDHOEK, 09 April 2026 - The Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Sinimbo Muha (R) pictured together with UNICEF’s Country Representative, Samuel Ocran (L) during the signing of an agreement. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

National Council and Unicef sign MoU on children’s rights

WINDHOEK, 09 APR (NAMPA) – The National Council and the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) on Thursday signed a Memor...

SWAKOPMUND, 09 April 2026 - Attorney General Festus Mbandeka alongside Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa and Executive Director in the Ministry of Justice Dr Audrin Mathe, launch the Five-year Strategic Plan for the Office of the Attorney General. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

AG's office to prioritise finalisation of key legislative reforms

SWAKOPMUND, 09 APR (NAMPA) – Attorney General Festus Mbandeka says the Office of the Attorney-General will prioritise the fi...

WINDHOEK, 09 April 2026 - Fraud suspect Austin Elindi. (Photo: Contributed)

Austin Elindi granted N.dollars 50 000 bail

WINDHOEK, 09 APR (NAMPA) – Austin Elindi, the son of Peter Elindi who is also implicated in the alleged Namcor corruption sc...

OSHAKATI, 08 March 2026- Oshana Regional Governor Hofni Iipinge during the official hand over of Okakwiyu Kashikomboti-Oshilunga Shonkoshi 15 kilometers stretch water pipeline to Oshilunga shOnkoshi community in the Okatana constituency on Wednesday. ( photo: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

Oshana governor commissions new pipeline for Oshilunga shOnkoshi

OSHAKATI, 09 APR (NAMPA) – Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge handed over the 15-kilometre Okakwiyu Kashikomboti-Oshilunga shOnko...

OSHAKATI, 23 May 2025 - The new police cadets officers that graduated at Oshakati Independence Stadium on Friday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Over 1 700 cadet constables deployed in 2024/2025 FY

NKURENKURU, 09 APR (NAMPA) – A total of 1 779 cadet constables from the 2024/2025 police basic training course intake have g...

OMARURU, 20 March 2026 - A prepaid water meter in one of the residential areas at Omaruru. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Omaruru needs N.dollars 28 million for informal settlement water upgrades

By Isabel Bento OMARURU, 08 APR (NAMPA) - The Omaruru Town Council needs an estimated N.dollars 28 million to upgrade water in...

MASOKOTWANI, 07 April 2026 - The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform says it is aware of the locust outbreak affecting crop fields in the Zambezi Region however, the spraying intervention was disrupted by seasonal floods. In total, the teams identified an area of 32,896 hectares and as of the beginning of March 2026, 7,124 hectares had been sprayed, comprised of 5,710 hectares by ground teams and 1,414 hectares using drones.

(Photo: Contributed)

Flooding disrupts locust spraying exercise in Zambezi

KATIMA MULILO, 08 APR (NAMPA) – Seasonal flooding has halted the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform�...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

GOBABIS, 07 January 2020 - Namibian Police Force Emblem (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Man arrested over alleged assault of brother at Rundu

RUNDU, 07 APR (NAMPA) - A 28-year-old man was arrested in Rundu on Friday after he allegedly assaulted his brother with an iro...

OUTJO, 26 June 2016 - Members of the Namibian Police Force (NamPol)’s mortuary department removing the body of a 68-year-old woman who was found dead at her house in Outjo. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Four-year-old boy allegedly killed in domestic altercation

WINDHOEK, 07 APR (NAMPA) - A four-year-old boy died after he was allegedly assaulted by his grandmother’s boyfriend in Windh...

WINDHOEK - The late Swapo Party member of Parliament, James Unomasa Uerikua. (Photo: Contributed)

Uerikua was a tireless advocate for Namibian entrepreneurs: Katti

WINDHOEK, 06 APR (NAMPA) - The legacy of James Unomasa Uerikua extends beyond his political office, with his memory firmly emb...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 16 October 2025 - Chairperson of the National Assembly Standing Committee on International Relations Defence and Security James Uerikua (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

MPs, POLITICIANS MOURN UERIKUA

By Uakutura Kambaekua (NAMPA FEATURES SERVICE) OUTJO, 04 APR (NAMPA) – Members of Parliament have expressed their sorrow an...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK - The late Swapo Party member of Parliament, James Unomasa Uerikua. (Photo: Contributed)

Nandi-Ndaitwah extends condolences after Uerikua's passing

WINDHOEK, 03 APR (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah extended condolences to the family and loved ones of Swapo Member ...

WINDHOEK, 16 October 2025 - Chairperson of the National Assembly Standing Committee on International Relations Defence and Security James Uerikua (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Late Uerikua's son succumbs to injuries at Otjiwarongo

OPUWO, 03 APR (NAMPA) - The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) have confirmed that the second deceased person in the road accident...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 16 October 2025 - Chairperson of the National Assembly Standing Committee on International Relations Defence and Security James Uerikua (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Former Otjozondjupa governor, Uerikua dies

OPUWO, 03 APR (NAMPA) - Former Otjozondjupa governor and member of parliament under the Swapo party ticket, James Unomasa Ueri...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 02 September 2024 - Former Minister of Justice Sakeus Shanghala pictured in the Windhoek High Court. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Fishrot assets to remain frozen

WINDHOEK, 02 APR (NAMPA) - The Supreme Court of Namibia on Thursday upheld a High Court order restraining the accused in the '...

OSHAKATI, 18 November 2025 - NamPol's Oshana reginal commander, Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria, pictured during a media briefing here on Tuesday. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

Oshana NamPol increases safety measures ahead of Easter weekend

OSHAKATI, 02 APR (NAMPA) - The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in the Oshana Region has intensified security measures ahead of ...

CHAM-CHAM, 01 April 2026 - Water tanks at Cham-Cham village in the Oshikoto Region. (Photo by: Max Henrich) NAMPA

Desalination projects planned for Oshikoto to tackle water scarcity

OMUTHIYA, 02 APR (NAMPA) - Desalination plants and reverse osmosis systems will be constructed in the Oshikoto Region to provi...

NKURENKURU, 01 April 2026 - The Kavango West Directorate of Works and Transport has completed site works at their sub-office plot at Katjinakatji village. (Photo: Contributed)

Katjinakatji sub‑office capital project completed

NKURENKURU, 01 APR (NAMPA) - The Ministry of Works and Transport has completed fencing and water infrastructure at its Katjina...

OMUTHIYA, 31 March 2026 - Oshikoto NamPol Head of the Crime Prevention Division, Deputy Commissioner Wynand Neels. (Photo: Contributed)

Oshikoto police intensify patrols ahead of Easter weekend

OMUTHIYA, 01 APR (NAMPA) – The police in the Oshikoto Region have intensified road safety measures and patrols across both u...

Brand Namibia sparks national pride through '36 Seconds Challenge'

WINDHOEK, 31 MAR (NAMPA) – Brand Namibia, in partnership with the Young Diplomats in Namibia Network, recently hosted the �...

Justina Shuumbwa

NKURENKURU, 15 February 2026 - The Mpungu Fish Farm in Nkurenkuru, Kavango West Region. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

Mpungu Fish Farm set for N.dollars 2 million upgrade

NKURENKURU, 31 MAR (NAMPA) - The Mpungu Fish Farm in the Kavango West Region is set to receive N.dollars 2 million in the 2026...

OSHAKATI, 18 November 2025 - NamPol's Oshana reginal commander, Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria, pictured during a media briefing here on Tuesday. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

Man arrested for attempting to smuggle illicit goods into Oshakati holding cells

OSHAKATI, 31 MAR (NAMPA) - A 24-year-old man was arrested on Monday after he allegedly attempted to smuggle cannabis into the ...

OMARURU, 20 March 2026 - Chief Executive Officer of the Omaruru Municipality Valentinus Sindongo. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Omaruru residents owe council over N.dollars 92 million

OMARURU, 30 MAR (NAMPA) – Residents and property owners in Omaruru owe the Omaruru Municipality more than N.dollars 92 milli...

WINDHOEK, 11 June 2024 - The Windhoek High Court. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Double murderer, serial rapist sentenced to 100 years imprisonment

WINDHOEK, 30 MAR (NAMPA) - The Windhoek High Court on Monday sentenced 25-year-old John Mutirua to an effective 44 years’ im...

WINDHOEK, 30 MARCH- Ernst Gaoab. (Photo contributed). NAMPA

Otavi HR officer arrested over alleged corruption

WINDHOEK, 30 MAR (NAMPA) - The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has confirmed the arrest of a former human resources officer a...

OMITARA, 25 November 2020 Pensioner cast her vote in Omitara (Photo by: Elvi Haihambo) NAMPA

Elderly headed households top the Erongo Region

SWAKOPMUND, 30 MAR (NAMPA) – Households headed by elderly persons aged 60 and above top the Erongo Region demographic, accou...

WALVIS BAY, 31 January 2025 - Some of the weapons confiscated by the police in the Erongo Region during a two-week operation at Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Man dies in hospital after alleged assault

WINDHOEK, 30 MAR (NAMPA) – A 31-year-old man identified as Vilho Ambondo died in hospital after allegedly being assaulted wi...

ETOSHA, 28 March 2026 - Germany’s Ambassador to Namibia, Thorsten Hutter; Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel; and Director General of the National Planning Commission, Kaire Mbuende pictured with MEFT Management at the inauguration of the upgraded facilities at Etosha National Park. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Daniel inaugurates N.dollars 166 million revamped park infrastructure

ETOSHA, 29 MAR (NAMPA) - Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel, on Saturday inaugurated new and upgra...

ETOSHA, 28 March 2026 – (From left) Environmental Investment Fund Chief Human Capital officer, Elvis Mukaya; Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel and National Planning Commission Director General Kaire Mbuende. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

N.dollars 4.9 million waste plant handed over at Etosha

ETOSHA, 28 MAR (NAMPA)- WINDHOEK, 29 MAR (NAMPA) – The Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) on Saturday handed over a N.dolla...

NSA flags Kavango West data use gaps, youth and migration pressures

NKURENKURU, 28 MAR (NAMPA) – The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) on Friday highlighted gaps in the use of official data, gro...

WINDHOEK, 12 February 2026 - Former Namcor Managing Director Immanuel Mulunga pictured in the Windhoek High Court with other suspects in the matter. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

NAMCOR corruption accused granted bail in appeal

WINDHOEK, 28 MAR (NAMPA) - The Windhoek High Court has granted bail to six suspects accused in the multimillion-dollar Nationa...

Sinimbo urges data‑driven budgets at NSA meeting

NKURENKURU, 27 MAR (NAMPA) - Kavango West Regional Governor Verna Sinimbo has called for budget allocations to be guided by th...

WINDHOEK, 03 September 2019 - The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) Filling Station at Hosea Kutako International Airport. (Photo by: Anna Salkeus) NAMPA

Testing begins at Kavango West as Namibia advances onshore oil exploration

WINDHOEK, 27 MAR (NAMPA)- WINDHOEK, 27 MAR (NAMPA) – The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has welcomed the...

NKURENKURU,26 March 2026-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the Home Affairs Civic Office in Nkurenkuru on Thursday.

(Photo: Lylie Joel)
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Nandi-Ndaitwah urges parents to register newborns without delay

NKURENKURU, 27 MAR (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged parents to register their newborns without delay, warn...

KATIMA MULILO, 10 December 2025 – Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema says that although technology is a powerful tool for empowerment, it has become a new frontier for violence. She was speaking during the commemoration of International Human Rights Day / Namibian Women's Day on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed)

Kantema urges mothers to seek help instead of abandoning infants

WINDHOEK, 26 MAR (NAMPA) – The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema has urged mothers in distress to ...