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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
2026-06-05
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. (Photo contributed) NAMPA
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...
Ali Negumbo
2026-06-04
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
2026-06-04
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...
Ali Negumbo
2026-06-04
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...
Isabel Bento
2026-06-04
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...
Isabel Bento
2026-06-03
MARIENTAL, 03 June 2026 (NAMPA)- Mariental Extension 5 residents petition municipality for electricity, waste services (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA
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
2026-06-03
OUTJO, 02 June 2026- Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi (standing on the left) speaking at the late Chief David //Khamuxab 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...
Max Henrich
2026-06-03
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
2026-06-02
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...
Molly Weyulu
2026-06-02
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’...
Isabel Bento
2026-06-01
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
2026-06-01
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...
Eba Kandovazu
2026-05-31
OUTAPI, 14 November 2025- The Namibian police in Omusati region are investigating two separate cases of rape and sexual assault. (Photo: contributed) NAMPA
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
2026-05-31
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
2026-05-30
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...
Ester Hakaala
2026-05-29
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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
2026-05-29
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...
Eba Kandovazu
2026-05-29
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 ...
Ester Hakaala
2026-05-28
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 ...
Max Henrich
2026-05-28
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
2026-05-28
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...
Ester Hakaala
2026-05-28
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...
Isabel Bento
2026-05-28
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
2026-05-27
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
2026-05-27
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...
Ester Hakaala
2026-05-27
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
2026-05-27
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. (Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA
Tenga calls for improved electricity supply
NKURENKURU, 27 MAY (NAMPA) – Kavango West Regional Council chairperson Fillipus Tenga has challenged the Northern Regional E...
Joel Lylie
2026-05-27
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Cannabis smuggling accused make maiden court appearance at Katima Mulilo
KATIMA MULILO, 27 MAY (NAMPA) - Three suspects appeared in the Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court on Tuesday following their arr...
Michael Mutonga Liswaniso
2026-05-27
TSUMEB, 26 May 2026 - The incomplete ongoing interlocking works on Peter John Shaanika Street (formerly Kupferquell Street) in Tsumeb. (Photo: Contributed)
Tsumeb Municipality confirms roadworks delay
OMUTHIYA, 27 MAY (NAMPA)- The Tsumeb Municipality has issued an update on the ongoing interlocking works on Peter John Shaanik...
Max Henrich
2026-05-27
OTJIMBINGWE, 23 May 2026 - Senior Headman and Traditional Leader within the Ovaherero Traditional Authority, Chief Jeremiah Janee Mujahere of Otjimbingwe narrates history of the 1904-1908 Genocide in the Otjimbingwe Settlement. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA
THROUGH THE SILENT DESERT, GENOCIDE MEMORIES STILL LIVE
By Isabel Bento (NAMPA FEATURES SERVICE) OTJIMBINGWE, 26 MAY (NAMPA) - Beneath the cold Atlantic winds of the Erongo coastline...
Isabel Bento
2026-05-26
Locusts on the rampage
Locust outbreak reported in Hardap, Erongo
WINDHOEK, 26 MAY (NAMPA) – Swarms of desert locusts have broken out in parts of the Hardap and Erongo regions, the Ministry ...
Eba Kandovazu
2026-05-26
KATIMA MULILO, 08 May 2026 – The Namibian Police Force's Commander for the Zambezi Region, Commissioner Julia Iuze Sakuwa-Neo has vowed to apply proactive policing and prevent crime before it occurs in the region. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA
Three arrested for possession of cannabis and contraband at Katima
KATIMA MULILO, 25 MAY (NAMPA) – Three suspects aged 60, 33 and 17 years are expected to appear in the Katima Mulilo Magistra...
Michael Mutonga Liswaniso
2026-05-25
OTJIWARONGO, 04 AUG (NAMPA) - Otjozondjupa Governor John //Khamuseb at the official opening of a weeklong consultative workshop for the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Health and Social Welfare on Monday morning at Otjiwarongo. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA
Otjozondjupa to mark historic first Genocide Day commemoration at Ohamakari
OTJIWARONGO, 27 MAY (NAMPA) - Inhabitants of the Otjozondjupa Region will on Thursday visit the sacred gravesites of people wh...
Mulisa Simiyasa
2026-05-26
OSHAKATI, 23 May 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivering her keynote address during the 2026 omagongo festival at Uukwambi traditional palace. (Photo: Contributed)
Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for unity and cultural preservation
OSHAKATI, 24 MAY NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to preserve their cultural heritage and rej...
Ester Hakaala
2026-05-24
OSHAKATI, 22 May 2026 - The Acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Anne-Marie Nainda. (Photo: Contributed)
Nainda warns police graduates against misconduct and social media misuse
OSHAKATI, 22 MAY (NAMPA) – Namibian Police Force (NamPol) acting Inspector General, Major General Anne-Marie Nainda, has war...
Ester Hakaala
2026-05-22