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WINDHOEK, 16 MAY -President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah accompanied by First Gentleman Denga Ndaitwah at the funeral service of Joplin !Gontes. (Photo contributed). NAMPA
Nandi-Ndaitwah hails !Gontes’ legacy of service and unity at funeral service
WINDHOEK, 16 MAY (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Saturday paid tribute to late Swapo Hardap regional coordinat...
Eba Kandovazu
2026-05-16
MARIENTAL, 15 May 2026- The Mariental Municipality on Friday officially launched ‘Sparky the Mascot’ to Boost Fire Safety Awareness in the town (Photo:Contributed) NAMPA
Mariental Municipality unveils fire safety Mascot
MARIENTAL, 15 MAY (NAMPA) – The Municipality of Mariental, in partnership with Securitas Insurance Brokers, on Friday launch...
Garises Joe-chintha
2026-05-15
Windhoek, 02 March 2026- Executive Director in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration,Safety and Security, Nghidinua Daniel. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu)NAMPA
MOHAISS deploys additional immigration to Ngoma
KATIMA MULILO, 15 MAY (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MOHAISS) on Thursday issued ...
Michael Mutonga Liswaniso
2026-05-15
WINDHOEK, 13 May 2026- Corruption suspect Tweulongelwa Ndeiluka. (Photo contributed). NAMPA
Workshop owner allegedly scams NDF of N.dollars 179 500
WINDHOEK, 13 MAY (NAMPA) - The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested a former body workshop owner in connection with a...
Eba Kandovazu
2026-05-13
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 stage peaceful demonstration at Katima Mulilo
KATIMA MULILO, 13 MAY (NAMPA) - A group of farmers in the Zambezi region on Wednesday staged a peaceful demonstration from the...
Michael Mutonga Liswaniso
2026-05-13
KHORIXAS, 13 May 2026 - The Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, Suzan Hambelela Ndjaleka speaks at the mass memorial service of the road accident which took place on 01 May 2026 south of Otjiwarongo in which a bus belonging to the Ministry of Health and Social Services was involved with a goods delivery truck. Family members at the memorial service on Wednesday at Khorixas sports field displayed the deceased framed photographs and cited names of three staff-members of the Ministry of Health and Social Services (Khorixas district hospital) as Metusalem Kamendu, 54, (driver), registered nurse Rebekka Kasheeta, 32, and enrolled nurse Martha Hangolonde, 28. Other victims were Ritha Jod, 18, Lazarus Hamutenya, 9, Nicoline Eises, 34, Elsario Nanuseb, 11, Geraldo Haraeb, 13, and Victoria Kanoutje, 45, who was allegedly travelling with Teyana Zaongara, 13, and Mervin Zaongara, 17. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA
KHORIXAS COMMUNITY REGROUPS FOR MASS MEMORIAL OF 11 ACCIDENT VICTIMS
By Mulisa Simiyasa (NAMPA FEATURES SERVICE) KHORIXAS, 15 MAY (NAMPA) – The decision by residents of Khorixas to regroup Wed...
Mulisa Simiyasa
2026-05-15
REHOBOTH, 13 May 2026- Senior Traditional Councillor of the ǃAinîdaman Traditional Community, Gaob Kawango, says ǂNūkhoen suffering is overlooked in colonial narratives (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA
ǂNūkhoen suffering overlooked in colonial narratives, says Kawango
By Joe-chintha Garises REHOBOTH, 13 MAY (NAMPA) – Senior Traditional Councillor of the ǃAinîdaman Traditional Community, G...
Garises Joe-chintha
2026-05-13
OTJIWARONGO, 26 May 2016 - The emblem of the Namibian Police Force (NamPol). (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA
Man allegedly shot and killed by police at Otjiwarongo identified
OTJIWARONGO, 12 MAY (NAMPA) – The identification of the 39-year-old man, believed to be mentally challenged, who was alleged...
Mulisa Simiyasa
2026-05-12
OTJIWARONGO, 26 May 2016 - The emblem of the Namibian Police Force (NamPol). (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA
IPC condemns alleged shooting of mentally challenged man at Otjiwarongo
OTJIWARONGO, 12 MAY (NAMPA) – The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) on Tuesday strongly condemned the alleged shooting o...
Mulisa Simiyasa
2026-05-12
OSHAKATI, 11 May 2026, Alfred Tomas, well known as Kabila, suspected of murdering his 83-year-old grandmother, at her homestead in Ondiyamande village, Uukwiyuushona Constituency, on Friday. (Photo: contributed)
Accused in alleged grandmother's murder denied bail
OSHAKATI, 11 MAY (NAMPA) - The 39-year-old Afread Thomas, accused in the alleged murder of his 83-year-old grandmother at her ...
Ester Hakaala
2026-05-11
OTJIWARONGO, 26 May 2016 - The emblem of the Namibian Police Force (NamPol). (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA
Man shot and killed by police officer at Otjiwarongo
OTJIWARONGO, 11 MAY (NAMPA) - A 39-year-old man, believed to be mentally challenged, was shot and killed by a police officer o...
Mulisa Simiyasa
2026-05-11
WINDHOEK, 20 March 2025 - A military street procession during rainy weather in Windhoek. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA
Military investigates explosion at Mavanze
RUNDU, 11 MAY (NAMPA) - Rundu Military Base commander Lieutenant Colonel Mikhail Shilongo Mbangu said the explosive device in ...
Sawi Hausiku
2026-05-11
MARIENTAL, 11 May 2026- Desert Air confirms four dead in Sossusvlei plane crash (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA
Desert Air confirms four dead in Sossusvlei plane crash
MARIENTAL, 11 MAY (NAMPA) – The Chief Executive Officer of Desert Air, Willem de Wet, on Monday confirmed the deaths of a pi...
Garises Joe-chintha
2026-05-11
The Namibian Police Force logo
Three die in Omitara-Otjinene road crash
GOBABIS, 11 MAY (NAMPA) – Three people died after the minibus they were travelling in overturned on the Omitara-Otjinene roa...
Zebaldt Ngaruka
2026-05-11
KATIMA MULILO, 08 May 2026 – Newly transferred Zambezi Regional Commander of the Namibian Police Force (NamPol), Commissioner Julia Iuze Sakuwa-Neo has vowed to apply proactive policing and prevent crime before it occurs in the region. (Photo: Contributed)
Sakuwa-Neo vows to apply proactive policing in Zambezi
KATIMA MULILO, 10 MAY (NAMPA) – Newly appointed Zambezi Regional Commander of the Namibian Police Force (NamPol), Commissio...
Michael Mutonga Liswaniso
2026-05-10
WINDHOEK, 09 May 2026 – Vice President Lucia Witbooi was the guest of honour at the 2026 Omagongo Festival fundraising gala dinner (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA
Omagongo festival remains important symbol for unity, heritage: Witbooi
WINDHOEK, 10 MAY (NAMPA) - Vice President Lucia Witbooi said the annual Omagongo Festival remains an important symbol of Namib...
Andreas Thomas
2026-05-10
REHOBOTH, 09 May 2026- Vice President Lucia Witbooi, calls on youth to preserve Namibia’s diverse histories at the Sam-!Khubis commemoration
VP calls on youth to preserve Namibia’s diverse histories
REHOBOTH, 09 MAY (NAMPA) – Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called on Namibians, particularly the youth, to learn about and ...
Garises Joe-chintha
2026-05-09
KATIMA MULILO, 08 May 2026 – A group photo depicts among others Zambezi Governor Dorothy Kabula, Katima Mulilo Town Mayor Kabende Kabende and other high ranking security officials at an official ceremony held to bid farewell to outgoing Zambezi Regional Commander Commissioner Andreas Shilelo and welcome new Regional Commander Commissioner Julia Iuze Sakuwa-Neo (seated right) on Friday at Katima Mulilo. (Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA
Shilelo proposes usage of horses on "porous" borderline
KATIMA MULILO, 08 MAY (NAMPA) – Outgoing Zambezi Regional Commander of the Namibian Police Force (NamPol), Commissioner Andr...
Michael Mutonga Liswaniso
2026-05-09
WINDHOEK - NamPol crime report logo. (Photo: NAMPA)
Disabled woman dies in house fire
OSHAKATI, 08 MAY (NAMPA) – The Namibian Police Force in the Omusti Region are investigating a case in which a 38-year-old wo...
Ester Hakaala
2026-05-08
KATIMA MULILO, 08 May 2026 - Commissioner Julia Iuze Sakuwa-Neo has officially taken over the reigns from outgoing Zambezi Regional Commander, Commissioner Andreas Shilelo who has been transfered to Oshana Region after a four year spell in the Zambezi region. (Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA
Sakuwa-Neo takes over Zambezi
KATIMA MULILO, 08 MAY (NAMPA) – Namibian Police Force Deputy Inspector for Operations, Major General Elias Mutota, has urged...
Michael Mutonga Liswaniso
2026-05-08
OTJIWARONGO, 01 May 2026 - The accident scene where a truck and a minibus belonging to the Ministry of Health and Social Services collided south of Otjiwarongo on Friday morning, along the B1 road. A total of 11 people from the minibus all died and some burned beyond recognition. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA
PDM declares road safety ‘national emergency’ as 23 perish in weekend carnage
WINDHOEK, 07 MAY (NAMPA) – The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has called for a radical overhaul of Namibia’s road safet...
Uakutura Kambaekua
2026-05-07
BUKALO, 06 May 2026 - The Ngambela (Prime Minister / Senior Traditional Advisor) of the Masubia Traditional Authority, Raphael Mbala officially squashed ongoing rumours circulating in the country about the alleged death of Masubia Chief Munitenge Gilbert Muhongo Mutwa Moraliswani III. Mbala rubbished these claims on Wednesday at a media briefing at the Bukalo Royal establishment and accorded media practitioners a rare opportunity to photograph the Chief. (Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA
Chief Mutwa fine and well, Masubia TA assures
BUKALO, 06 MAY (NAMPA) – The Ngambela of the Masubia Traditional Authority (MTA) Raphael Mbala has officially squashed rumou...
Michael Mutonga Liswaniso
2026-05-06
OMUTHIYA, 06 August 2025 - Oshikoto Regional governor Sacky Kathindi.
Oshikoto to harness saline water for aquaculture boom and food security
OMUTHIYA, 06 MAY (NAMPA) - Oshikoto Regional Governor, Sacky Kathindi, has unveiled an initiative aimed at transforming the re...
Max Henrich
2026-05-06
NDIYONA, 05 May 2026 - Newly recognised Hompa of the VaGciriku community, Bartholomeus Aruvita Kayoka, greets members of the public after he was announced as the new Hompa at Ndiyona on Tuesday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA
Sankwasa appoints Kayoka as Gciriku Hompa, ending seven-year succession dispute
NDIYONA, 05 MAY (NAMPA) – Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa on Tuesday announced the official recognit...
Sawi Hausiku
2026-05-05
GIBEON, 04 May 2026 - Vice President Lucia Witbooi delivers the keynote address at the Cassinga Day commemoration held in Gibeon. (Photo: Contributed)
Witbooi urges unity at Cassinga Day commemoration
GIBEON, 05 MAY (NAMPA) – Vice President Lucia Witbooi on Monday called on Namibians, particularly the youth, to uphold unity...
Garises Joe-chintha
2026-05-05
KAMUPUPU, 04 May 2026 - Member of Parliament and Swapo Central Committee member, Austin Samupwa. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA
Commemoration must guide actions: Samupwa
KAMUPUPU, 05 MAY (NAMPA) - Member of Parliament and SWAPO Party Central Committee member, Austin Samupwa, has called for the s...
Joel Lylie
2026-05-05
OMPINGE, 03 May 2026- Community members from Ompinge village in the Onyaanya constituency of the Oshikoto region watching a film screening titled 'Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation,' ahead of the Cassinga Day commemorations. Those commemorations are set to take place at Okapalelona settlement in the Omusati region on Monday. (Photo: contributed)
Oshikoto MICT hosts pre-Cassinga day film screening
OMUTHIYA, 04 MAY (NAMPA) - The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) in the Oshikoto Region hosted a pre...
Max Henrich
2026-05-04
OKANGHUDI, 02 May 2026 - The Ohangwena regional governor Kadiva’s Hamutumwa during the courtesy visit to the former president Hifikepunye Pohamba at Okanghudi village on Saturday. (Photo: presidency)
Ohangwena expands infrastructure amid procurement delays
OSHAKATI, 03 MAY (NAMPA) - The Ohangwena region has made progress in expanding key infrastructure in education, transport and ...
Ester Hakaala
2026-05-03
OKANGHUDI- 02 May 2026 - Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba and President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during the courtesy visit by the president at his homestead in Okanghudi on Saturday. (photo: contributed).
Pohamba concerned about increasing GBV and road accidents
OKANGHUDI, 02 MAY (NAMPA) - Former president Hifikepunye Pohamba on Saturday expressed concern over the increasing number of g...
Ester Hakaala
2026-05-02
LÜDERITZ, 01 May 2026 - Vice President Lucia Witbooi, officially opening the 19th Annual Lüderitz Crayfish Festival. (Photo: Contributed)
Oil and gas transform Lüderitz into critical global hub: Witbooi
LÜDERITZ, 01 MAY (NAMPA) – The advancement of the oil and gas exploration activities, coupled with the ambitious green hydr...
Garises Joe-chintha
2026-05-02
OTJIWARONGO, 01 May 2026 - The accident scene where a truck and a minibus belonging to the Ministry of Health and Social Services collided south of Otjiwarongo on Friday morning, along the B1 road. A total of 11 people from the minibus all died and some burned beyond recognition. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA
Road accident outside Otjiwarongo claims 11 lives
OTJIWARONGO, 01 MAY (NAMPA) – Eleven people died instantly on Friday morning in a collision between a Ministry of Health and...
Mulisa Simiyasa
2026-05-01
GOBABIS, 01 May 2026 - Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Omaheke Regional Spokesperson, Chief Inspector Fina Sakajengenga. (Photo: Contributed)
NamPol urges Omaheke community to act responsibly this weekend
GOBABIS, 30 APR (NAMPA) - The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in the Omaheke Region have called on residents and visitors to ac...
Zebaldt Ngaruka
2026-04-30
OPUWO, 01 MAY 2026- Fillemon Wise Immanuel Minister of Justice and Labour Relations and Ujeuetu Tjihange Senior Councillor in Otjikaoko Traditional Authority. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA
Immanuel hands over vehicles to community courts in Opuwo
OPUWO, 01 MAY (NAMPA) – Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Fillemon Wise Immanuel, on Thursday handed over two vehicl...
Kaviveterue Virere
2026-05-01
ARANDIS, 30 April 2026 - Scenes from the fatal accident which claimed eight lives between Arandis and Swakopmund in the Erongo region on Wednesday evening. (Photo: Contributed)
Eight lives lost in Erongo accident
SWAKOPMUND, 30 APR (NAMPA) – Eight people died in a head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a truck on the B2 road near...
Isabel Bento
2026-04-30
MUKEKETE, 29 April 2026- The Leo-United Football Academy in the Tondoro Constituency of the Kavango West Region led a youth crime prevention drive at Mukekete village. The event saw members of the Namibian Police Force address young players and other youth from the community about topics such as discipline and substance abuse. (Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA
Leo-United Football Academy tackles youth crime in Kavango West
MUKEKETE VILLAGE, 29 APR (NAMPA) – The Leo-United Football Academy in the Tondoro Constituency of the Kavango West Region on...
Joel Lylie
2026-04-29
HOACHANAS, 28 April 2026 - Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Edward Wambo, addresses residents of Hoachanas and Stampriet on the importance of national documents. (Photo: Contributed)
Wambo embarks on outreach programme in Hardap region
HOACHANAS, 29 APR (NAMPA) – Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Edward Wambo, has called on r...
Garises Joe-chintha
2026-04-29