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NKURENKURU, 25 June 2026- The Kavango West Regional Council on Thursday launched its five year strategic plan for 2025 - 2030. The plan, sets out a clear vision and a road map of the region's journey to achieving its goals.

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Kavango West needs N.dollars 2.2 billion to drive Strategic Plan

NKURENKURU 26 JUN (NAMPA) – The Kavango West Regional Council will require an estimated N.dollars 2.2 billion for developmen...

OMUTHIYA, 25 June 2026- (L-R) Deputy Minister of Information Communications and Technology (MICT) Wenzel Kavaka, Oshikoto MICT senior information officer Josephina Mwashindange, Oshikoto MICT administrator Ndekutelela Iita and Oshikoto MICT media officer Shona Ngava.

(Photo: Max Henrich) NAMPA

Kavaka pays courtesy visit to Oshikoto GIC

OMUTHIYA, 26 JUN (NAMPA) – Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Wenzel Kavaka on Thursday paid a cou...

NKURENKURU, 25 June 2026- The Kavango West Regional Council on Thursday launched its five year strategic plan for 2025 - 2030. The plan, sets out a clear vision and a road map of the region's journey to achieving its goals.

(Photo: Lylie Joel)
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Tenga urges collective action as Kavango West launches strategic plan

NKURENKURU, 25 JUN (NAMPA) - Kavango West Regional Council Chairperson and Nkurenkuru Constituency Councillor Fillipus Tenga h...

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

Ten-year-old boy succumbs to snake bite at Shamahiho Village

RUNDU, 25 JUN (NAMPA) - A 10-year-old boy from Shamahiho village in the Kavango East Region died after he was reportedly bitte...

OSHAKATI, 25 June 202 - Oshana Regional Governor Hofni Iipinge and the NamWater North-West Business Unit Head Leonard Hango, during the familiarlisation visit to the Namwater Oshakati Treatment Plant which is under construction. (photo: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

N.dollars 800 million Oshakati water treatment plant set for completion in February 2027

OSHAKATI, 25 JUN (NAMPA) -The construction of a new water treatment plant in Oshakati is on track for completion by February 2...

OMUTHIYA, 24 June 2026- Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi delivering the State Of The region Address (SORA) on Wednesday at the Nantu office in Omuthiya.

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Oshikoto governor raises alarm over increase in crime cases

OMUTHIYA, 24 JUN (NAMPA) - Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi has expressed concern over a sharp increase in violent and social ...

OMUTHIYA, 24 June 2026- Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi delivering the State Of The region Address (SORA) on Wednesday at the Nantu office in Omuthiya.

(Photo: Max Henrich)

Oshikoto priorities agriculture, connectivity and skills development

OMUTHIYA, 24 JUN (NAMPA) - The Oshikoto regional leadership has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating agricultural growth,...

OMUTHIYA, 24 June 2026- Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi delivering the State Of The region Address (SORA) on Wednesday at the Nantu office in Omuthiya.

(Photo: Max Henrich)

Oshikoto intensifies water security efforts: Kathindi

OMUTHIYA, 24 JUN (NAMPA) - The Oshikoto Regional Council has intensified efforts to address persistent water shortages across ...

WINDHOEK, 23 June 2026 - Representatives of Beki-Kumata alongside Executives from MEIYSAC and the beneficiaries at the handover ceremony. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Beki-Kumata Fishing donates N.dollars 500 000 to community beneficiaries

WINDHOEK, 23 JUN (NAMPA) - Beki-Kumata Fishing (Pty) Ltd, on Tuesday donated N. dollars 500 000 among three beneficiaries unde...

Justina Shuumbwa

Windhoek, 23 June 2026- Armand Schultz an alleged drug dealer in the Windhoek High Court. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA

Alleged cannabis dealer appeals bail ruling

WINDHOEK, 23 JUN (NAMPA) - Armand Schultz, one of the suspects in a N.dollars 52 million cannabis case linked to an alleged pl...

WINDHOEK, 10 October 2012- Glasses of alcohol and beer and some empty alcohol bottles pictured when members of the Katutura Police station visited several informal drinking hotspots in their jurisdiction, informing operators about the measures to curb illegal shebeen operations. (Photo by: Francois Lottering) NAMPA

Substance abuse, unemployment biggest threats to community wellbeing

SWAKOPMUND, 23 JUN (NAMPA) – Substance abuse, unemployment, family instability and poor mental health remain among the bigge...

REHOBOTH, 23 June 2026 - The Rehoboth Town Council has approved a Mayoral Youth Development Fund aimed at empowering young people through education, entrepreneurship, agriculture and skills development initiatives. (Photo by: Joe-Chintha Garises) NAMPA

Rehoboth Town Council approves Mayoral Youth Development Fund

REHOBOTH, 23 JUN (NAMPA) – The Rehoboth Town Council has approved a Mayoral Youth Development Fund aimed at empowering young...

Garises Joe-chintha

REHOBOTH, 22 June 2026 (NAMPA)- 120 Year old pensioner, Martha Gansib, removed from pension grant system

(Photo: Joe-Chintha Garises)
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Hardap pension beneficiaries await grant payments after verification exercise

REHOBOTH, 24 JUN (NAMPA) – Most of the pensioners in the Hardap Region whose monthly grants were frozen due to a verificatio...

Garises Joe-chintha

OMUTHIYA, 22 June 2026- Employees at Furnmart's Omuthiya branch joined the nationwide strike on Monday demanding for housing and transportation allowance.

(Photo: Max Henrich) NAMPA

Omuthiya Furnmart employees join nationwide strike

OMUTHIYA, 23 JUN (NAMPA) - Employees at Furnmart's Omuthiya branch have joined a nationwide industrial action that has disrupt...

WINDHOEK, 22 June 2026 - National Youth Service Commissioner Dr. Felix Musukubili and NamRA Commissioner, Sam Shivute at the MOU signing between the two institutions on Monday. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

NamRA, NYS sign MoU to strengthen youth training

WINDHOEK, 22 JUN (NAMPA) - The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) and the National Youth Service (NYS) on Monday signed a memorand...

MARIENTAL, 21 June 2026 (NAMAP)- Hardap Governor Riaan McNab addresses artists, musicians and community members during the World Music Day celebrations in Mariental

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McNab calls on artists to pursue their dreams

MARIENTAL, 21 JUN (NAMPA) – Hardap Governor, Riaan McNab, on Saturday called on artists and musicians to remain committed to...

Garises Joe-chintha

AKAONDE, 20 June 2026- Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi addressing community members of Akaonde village on the issue of water scarcity in the area.

(Photo: Max Henrich) NAMPA

Akaonde water project to benefit over 1 000 Oshikoto households

OMUTHIYA, 20 JUN (NAMPA) - Over 1 000 households in the Oshikoto Region are expected to benefit from a planned booster pump st...

WINDHOEK, 06 June 2025 - One Economy Foundation's #BeFree campus. (Photo: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

One Economy Foundation distances itself from alleged fraudulent activities

WINDHOEK, 20 JUN (NAMPA) - The One Economy Foundation has distanced itself from alleged fraudulent activities carried out in i...

ONDANGWA, 05 January 2026 - Sinkus Johannes, who allegedly murdered Iikokola village deputy headman Sam Nepando, made his first court appearance in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court on Monday. (Photo: Contributed)

Court postpones case of man accused of shooting village headmen

OMUTHIYA, 19 JUN (NAMPA) – Murder accused Sinskus Johannes made a brief appearance in the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court on T...

GROOTFONTEIN, 17 June 2026 - Cannabis and cash suspected to be proceeds of drugs confiscated at Grootfontein on Wednesday morning. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Grade 9 learners arrested for alleged cannabis possession at Grootfontein

OTJIWARONGO, 19 JUN (NAMPA) – Two Grade 9 learners were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly being in possession of cannabis ...

Mulisa Simiyasa

OTJIWARONGO, 22 June 2026 - Adolf Ruburanga, who stands accused of possessing suspected stolen medicinal products from the Otjiwarongo State Hospital, appeared in court at the town on Monday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Suspect in stolen hospital medicine case denied bail

OTJIWARONGO, 22 JUN (NAMPA) - The 40-year-old man who was arrested last week in connection with the possession of suspected st...

Mulisa Simiyasa

NamPol launches programme to combat drunk driving

WINDHOEK, 18 JUN (NAMPA) – The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) on Thursday launched a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Asses...

WINDHOEK, 18 June 2026 - A parking marshal in the Windhoek CBD. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Matjayi defends KPI Parking System

By Eva Kandovazu WINDHOEK, 19 JUN (NAMPA) - City of Windhoek Chief Executive Officer Moses Matjayi has defended the municipali...

OKAKARARA, 17 June 2026 - The Chief Executive Officer of Okakarara Town Council, Ernst Katjiku speaks on Wednesday evening about his exit from the council before end of this year. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

KATJIKU TO STEP DOWN AFTER DECADES OF SERVICE TO OKAKARARA

By Mulisa Simiyasa OKAKARARA, 19 JUN (NAMPA) – The impending departure of Ernst Katjiku from the Okakarara Town Council has ...

Mulisa Simiyasa

SWAKOPMUND, 17 June 2026 - Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses delivering her Sate of the Region Address. She is dressed in the uniform of the National Youth Service, in solidarity with the Namibian youth and their plight in fighting against unemployment. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Erongo to prioritise housing as need in rural areas arises

SWAKOPMUND, 17 JUN (NAMPA) – The Erongo Region has recorded progress in housing delivery, land servicing and settlement deve...

GOBABIS, 05 June 2026 - Vice President Lucia Witbooi delivers her keynote address at the graduation ceremony of 670 cadet constables at Gobabis’ Legare Sports Complex. (Photo: Contributed)

Witbooi calls for strengthened partnerships between government and churches

WINDHOEK, 17 JUN (NAMPA) – Vice President Lucia Witbooi on Wednesday called for strengthened partnerships between government...

OSHAKATI, 30 March 2026- The Chief Executive officer of Oshakati Town Council Timoteus Namwandi (photo: contributed).

OTC cracks down on illegal construction

OSHAKATI, 17 JUN (NAMPA) – The Oshakati Town Council has warned residents and business operators in the Ekuku and Oshakati N...

NamPol investigates N. dollars 1 million robbery at Okahao

OSHAKATI, 17 JUN (NAMPA) - The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in the Omusati Region is investigating an armed robbery in which...

OKAKU, 16 June 2026 - Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge during the commemoration of the Day of the African Child at Okaku Primary School in the Oshana Region on Tuesday. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

Iipinge calls for urgent investment in school sanitation and child hygiene

OKAKU, 16 JUN (NAMPA) - Oshana Governor, Hofni Iipinge, has called for sustained investment in water, sanitation and hygiene (...

Windhoek, 16 June 2026- Fraud and theft suspects Amanda Jantjies and Barnard Jantjies at the Windhoek High Court. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

State wants 18 years for fraud convicted couple

WINDHOEK, 16 JUN (NAMPA) – The State has asked for an 18-year custodial sentence for a couple accused of defrauding and stea...

DAURES, 16 June 2026 - A signage indicating the three settlement and villages of Uis, Omatjete and Okombahe, respectively. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

ERONGO COMMUNITIES LOOK TO SORA FOR ANSWERS

By Isabel Bento (NAMPA FEATURES SERVICE) DAURES, 16 JUN (NAMPA) – As Erongo Governor Nathalia |Goagoses prepares to deliver...

OMATJETE, 15 June 2026 - The Namibia Traffic Information System (NaTIS) on Wheels initiative was launched at Omatjete. The initiative aims to bring essential public services directly to remote and underserved communities, reducing the burden on residents who have traditionally travelled long distances to access government services. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NaTIS on wheels launched for Omatjete

OMATJETE, 16 JUN (NAMPA) – The Namibia Traffic Information System (NaTIS) has inaugurated a mobile facility at Omatjete in e...

KEETMANSHOOP, 15 June 2026 (NAMPA)-||Kharas Governor Dawid Gertze delivers the 2026 State of the Region Address in Keetmanshoop on Monday, outlining plans to transform the region through major investments in agriculture, tourism, infrastructure and economic development, including the second phase of the Neckartal Irrigation Scheme and upgrades to cross-border tourism facilities

(Photo: contributed)
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||Kharas NamPol records 41 per cent clearance rate

KEETMANSHOOP, 16 JUN (NAMPA) – The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in the ||Kharas Region recorded 4 300 criminal cases betwe...

Garises Joe-chintha

KAPAKO, 15 June 2026– The Kapako Constituency Office on Monday handed over 20-litre water containers to 100 people living with disabilities.

(Photo: Lylie Joel)
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Persons with disabilities in Kapako Constituency receive water containers

KAPAKO, 16 JUN (NAMPA) – The Kapako Constituency Office on Monday handed over 20-litre water containers to 100 persons with ...

Step Up Ark advocates greater support for boy child empowerment

REHOBOTH, 16 JUN (NAMPA) – Step Up Ark has called for greater investment in the empowerment of boys, saying they require gui...

Garises Joe-chintha

WIDHOEK, 05 December 2025 - Newly elected and sworn-in Mayor of the City of Windhoek, Sakarias Uunona on Friday evening at the council chambers. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

City of Windhoek rolls out 10-year smart city development strategy

WINDHOEK, 15 JUN (NAMPA) – The City of Windhoek (CoW) has launched the Windhoek People-Centred Smart City Strategy for 2026-...