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MARIENTAL, 08 June 2026 (NAMPA)- The Hardap Governor, Riaan McNab, on Monday delivered the Hardap State of Region Address

(Photo:Joe-Chintha Garises)
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Alcohol abuse, poverty fuel crime in Hardap: McNab

MARIENTAL, 08 JUN (NAMPA) – Crime in the Hardap Region increased by 5.09 per cent during the 2025/26 financial year, with th...

Garises Joe-chintha

Two die, four injured in Rehoboth road crash

REHOBOTH, 07 JUN (NAMPA) – Two people died, and four others sustained serious injuries in a road accident on the B1 highway ...

Garises Joe-chintha

MARIENTAL, 07 June 2026 - The Namibian Film Commission screened a series of locally produced short films in Mariental as part of its regional filmmaker engagement and film screening roadshow. (Photo by: Joe-Chintha Garises) NAMPA

‘Domingo and Friends’ premieres at Mariental film engagement

MARIENTAL, 07 JUN (NAMPA) – The Namibia Film Commission (NFC) on Saturday screened a series of short films in Mariental as p...

Garises Joe-chintha

OPUWO, 08 June 2026- Epupa Constituency Councillor Kuuoko Tjimutambo. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Epupa Constituency communities struggle with water, food shortages

OPUWO, 08 JUN (NAMPA) – Water provision and food insecurity remain the most pressing challenges faced by communities in the ...

Kaviveterue Virere

GROOTFONTEIN, 25 September 2020 - The entrance to town of Grootfontein in the Otjozondjupa Region. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Woman found raped and murdered at Grootfontein

OTJIWARONGO, 07 JUN (NAMPA) – The body of a 28-year-old woman was on Saturday morning discovered at the Grootfontein dumpsit...

Mulisa Simiyasa

WINDHOEK, 05 June 2026 - NBC Director General Menesia Muinjo and Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila among other guests at NBC’s 35th anniversary. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Kuugongelwa-Amadhila urges NBC to champion balanced coverage of women leaders

WINDHOEK, 06 JUN (NAMPA) – Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has encouraged the Namibian Broadcas...

GOBABIS, 05 June 2026 - A total 670 cadet constables trained at Pius Joseph Kaundu Training Centre graduated in the Omaheke Region. (Photo: Contributed)

‘Namibian Police play key role for our democracy’: Witbooi

GOBABIS, 06 JUN (NAMPA) – Namibia’s Vice President (VP), Lucia Witbooi said the Namibian Police Force remain one of the ke...

Zebaldt Ngaruka

OMUTHIYA, 05 June 2026 - Vikitoria Hango, spokesperson for the Office of the Judiciary. (Photo by: Max Henrich) NAMPA

Omuthiya periodical court brings justice closer to residents

OMUTHIYA, 06 JUN (NAMPA) – Residents of Omuthiya and neighbouring communities will soon have easier access to judicial servi...

GOBABIS - Namibia Police Force acting Inspector General Anne-Marie Nainda toured Omaheke (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Nainda tours Trans-Kalahari Border Post

GOBABIS, 05 JUN (NAMPA) – The Acting Inspector General (IG) of the Namibian Police Force, Major General Anne-Marie Nainda, v...

Zebaldt Ngaruka

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.

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RA to install speed humps along Western Bypass B1, A1 Roads

WINDHOEK, 04 JUN (NAMPA) – The Roads Authority (RA) on Thursday announced that it will install speed humps at selected secti...

WINDHOEK, 05 June 2026 - The Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global Cybersecurity Centre on Thursday in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

NIPAM and Global Cybersecurity Centre ink major training agreement

WINDHOEK, 04 JUN (NAMPA) - The Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) signed a three-year Memorandu...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 04 JUNE 2026 - Finnish ambassador to Namibia, Katja Kalamak with (middle right) with stakeholders at the Africa Media Barometer Namibia 2026 Report launch. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Namibia urged to turn media rights into reality

WINDHOEK, 04 JUN (NAMPA) – Namibia's media landscape remains among the strongest in Africa, despite growing structural chall...

OMARURU, 20 March 2026 - Some of the houses in Omaruru that had to be sold off for a reduced price by the municipality as their construction was not up to standard. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Erongo local authorities struggle to meet statutory contributions to region

SWAKOPMUND, 04 JUN (NAMPA) – Several local authorities in Erongo have failed to meet their statutory obligation to contribut...

WALVIS BAY, 13 April 2026 - Tourists on a cruise liner docked at Walvis Bay going through immigration inspection upon arrival into the country. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Erongo police intensifies security

SWAKOPMUND, 03 JUN (NAMPA) – The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in the Erongo Region havr ntensified patrols, strengthened c...

MARIENTAL, 03 June 2026 (NAMPA)- Mariental Extension 5 residents petition municipality for electricity, waste services

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Mariental residents petition municipality for electricity, waste services

MARIENTAL, 03 JUN (NAMPA) – Residents of Empelheim Extension 5 in Mariental on Tuesday petitioned the Mariental Municipality...

Garises Joe-chintha

OUTJO, 02 June 2026 - Oshikoto Region Governor Sacky Kathindi (standing on the left) speaking at the late Chief David ||Khamuxab’s residence in Outjo. (Photo: Contributed)

Oshikoto leadership pays tribute to //Khamuxab at Outjo

OMUTHIYA, 03 JUN (NAMPA) - Oshikoto Governor, Sacky Kathindi, on Tuesday visited the residence of the late Chief David //Khamu...

WINDHOEK, 02 JUN (NAMPA) – Kavehoerer Chris Murangi and Mbeuta Ua-Ndjarakana of the newly launched Genocide Reparations Advocacy Forum (GRAF). (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

New genocide reparations advocacy forum launched

WINDHOEK, 02 JUN (NAMPA) - The newly established Genocide Reparations Advocacy Forum (GRAF) has officially entered the public ...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 08 August 2025 - Former First Lady of Namibia and Executive Chairperson of the One Economy Foundation, Monica Geingos, pictured at the 10th anniversary celebration of the One Economy Foundation in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Geingos not confirmed for Ondangwa event for women

WINDHOEK, 02 JUN (NAMPA) – Former First Lady Monica Geingos has not confirmed her attendance or participation as a speaker a...

WALVIS BAY, 13 April 2026 - Tourists on a cruise liner docked at Walvis Bay going through immigration inspection upon arrival into the country. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Namibia reviews three-decade-old immigration law

SWAKOPMUND, 01 JUN (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) is reviewing Namibia’...

WINDHOEK, 27 January 2020 – National Head of the Criminal Investigation Directorate, Commissioner Nelius Becker. (Photo by: Zebaldt Ngaruka) NAMPA

DNA testing backlog hits 7 000 cases

By Uakutura Kambaekua WINDHOEK, 01 JUN (NAMPA) – The Namibian Police Forensic Science Institute (NPFSI), formerly the Nation...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 13 January (NAMPA)- Namibian Police Spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu)

NamPol records three murders over weekend

WINDHOEK, 31 MAY (NAMPA) – The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) has reported three separate murder incidents that occurred ove...

OUTAPI, 14 November 2025- The Namibian police in Omusati region are investigating two separate cases of rape and sexual assault.

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Fatal crash and multiple arrests recorded at Zambezi

KATIMA MULILO, 31 MAY (NAMPA) - The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in the Zambezi Region has registered a culpable homicide ca...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

GROOTFONTEIN, 02 June 2025 - Parade formation of members of the Namibian Defense Force (NDF) on Monday at their 35th Anniversary celebration at Grootfontein Military Base in the Otjozondjupa Region. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Suicides recorded at Otjiwarongo, Otavi military bases

OTJIWARONGO, 30 MAY (NAMPA) - Two members of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) were found dead on Thursday and Friday night at ...

Mulisa Simiyasa

OSHAKATI, 29 May 2026 - Vice President Lucia Witbooi pictured during the official opening of the Oshakati Totem Expo 2026. (Photo: Contributed)

Witbooi urges youth to protect cultural identity amid modernisation

OSHAKATI, 29 MAY (NAMPA) - Vice President Lucia Witbooi has urged the youth not to abandon their cultural identity as the coun...

Sacred sites require protection: Ngurare

OTJINENE, 29 MAY (NAMPA) – Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called on the Namibian communities to preserve genocide sites s...

Zebaldt Ngaruka

Windhoek, 29 May- Mechthilde Karomo. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA

Woman gets 35 years for double murder and arson

WINDHOEK, 29 MAY (NAMPA) – The Windhoek High Court on Friday sentenced Mechthilde Karomo to 35 years in prison for the murde...

OSHAKATI, 28 May 2026 - The Vice President Lucia Witbooi during the genocide Remembrance Day at Eenhana memorial shrine in the Ohangwena region on Thursday. (Photo: contributed)

Witbooi urges Namibia to reclaim genocide narrative through education, arts and research

OSHAKATI, 28 MAY (NAMPA) - Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called on Namibians to take stronger ownership of the country’s ...

ONDONGA, 28 May 2026- Ondonga King Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo addressing the Genocide Remembrance Day. (Photo: Max Henrich) NAMPA

Shuumbwa calls for unity in genocide remembrance

OMUTHIYA, 28 MAY (NAMPA) - Ondonga King Fillemon Nangolo Shuumbwa urged Namibians to remember their shared history and reject ...

OPUWO, 28 May 2026- Director-General of the National Planning Commission Dr Kaire Mbuende, Kunene Governor Vipuakuje Muharukua, and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse during the Genocide Remembrance Day in Opuwo, Kunene Region. (Photo: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

Mbuende calls for historic reflection on Genocide Remembrance Day

OPUWO, 28 MAY (NAMPA) – National Planning Commission Director General Dr Kaire Mbuende called for unity, balanced historical...

Kaviveterue Virere

ONDANGWA, 28 May 2026 - Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture Sanet Steenkamp addressing the Genocide Remembrance Day commemoration at Oluno Community Hall in the Oshana region.

Steenkamp urges youth to champion peace, justice and unity

ONDANGWA, 28 MAY (NAMPA) - Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture Sanet Steenkamp has called on Na...

SWAKOPMUND, 28 May 2026 - Chiefs of the Zeraeua and !Oe-ǂGan Traditional Authorities Ombara Manase Christian Zeraeua and Gaob Immanuel ǂNu-axa ǃGâseb (l), Chairperson of the Genocide Committee in Erongo Uahimisa Kaapehi (m) and other political and traditional leaders kneel at the entrance of the Swakopmund Memorial Park to seek for permission from the ancestors before entering the cemetery, during the Ovaherero and Nama Genocide. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Genocide descendants call for independent reparations framework on Remembrance Day

SWAKOPMUND, 28 MAY (NAMPA) – Former Member of Parliament (MP) Usutuaije Maamberua has called on the government to urgently p...

OUTJO, 21 October 2015 – The Hai//Om San traditional leader, Chief Dawid //Khamuxab speaks at the handing over of livestock by the Namibia-German Special Initiative Programme (NGSIP) to Hai//Om San community members on Wednesday at Seringkop. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Hai//Om San traditional leader dies at Outjo

OTJIWARONGO, 27 MAY (NAMPA) – Hai//Om San traditional leader, Chief Dawid //Khamuxab died on Tuesday afternoon at the Outjo ...

Mulisa Simiyasa

MARIENTAL, 27 May 2026- Youth activist from Gam Settlement Vetuesiraije Freeman Katujeire has called for reparations ahead of Genocide Remembrance Day (Photo: contributed)

Youth activist says genocide should never be forgotten

MARIENTAL, 27 MAY (NAMPA) – A youth activist from Gam settlement in the Tsumkwe Constituency says Genocide Remembrance Day r...

Garises Joe-chintha

OSHAKATI, 27 May (NAMPA) - The Vice President Lucia Witbooi during her visit to the 1995 Omusati project at Nakayale Disability Centre in the Omusati region on Wednesday. (photo: Contributed)

Witbooi pledges machinery support for Omusati disability project

OSHAKATI, 27 MAY (NAMPA) – Vice President Lucia Witbooi has directed the Division for Disability Affairs to provide industri...

OPUWO, 27 May 2026 - Descendant of genocide victims, Mike Kavekotora and Stein Katupa pictured during a Government Information Centre engagement in Opuwo on Wednesday, ahead of Genocide Remembrance Day. (Photo: Contributed)

Kunene genocide descendants call for ‘deeper healing, historical truth’ ahead of Genocide Remembrance Day

OPUWO, 27 MAY (NAMPA) – Descendants of genocide victims in the Kunene Region have called for stronger historical truth-telli...

Kaviveterue Virere

NKURENKURU, 27 May 2026- The Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (NORED) hosted an induction session for the newly appointed Kavango West regional and local authority councillors in Nkurenkuru on Wednesday.

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Tenga calls for improved electricity supply

NKURENKURU, 27 MAY (NAMPA) – Kavango West Regional Council chairperson Fillipus Tenga has challenged the Northern Regional E...