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Oshikoto Farmers Exceed Grain Supply Expectations Nujoma Unveils Bold Roadmap For Khomas Region Okahandja Road Upgrade Completed At N.dollars 1 Billion Science Hub To Boost Youth Skills, Innovation In North: Iipinge Bank Windhoek Retains Top Banking Brand Title Ngurare Launches Erongo Desalination Project Nandi Ndaitwah Inaugurates Science And Technology Hub At Ondangwa Mtc Scoops Five Brand Africa Awards Erongo Governor Pushes For Greater Local Participation Oshikoto Governor Raises Alarm Over Increase In Crime Cases Oshikoto Priorities Agriculture, Connectivity And Skills Development

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WINDHOEK, 25 June 2026 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Ngurare launches Erongo desalination project

WINDHOEK, 25 JUN (NAMPA) – Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare on Wednesday launched the Erongo Sunam Desalination Project, descri...

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 farmers exceed grain supply expectations

OMUTHIYA, 25 JUN (NAMPA) - Oshikoto farmers have demonstrated a growing commitment to food production, with grain purchases fr...

MARIENTAL, 18 June 2026 (NAMPA)- Hardap Governor Riaan McNab addresses workers and management during a visit to the Hardap Green Scheme where he called for greater youth participation in agriculture to boost food security, entrepreneurship and job creation

(Photo: Joe-Chintha Garises)
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Hardap governor advocates for youth entrepreneurship in agriculture

MARIENTAL, 18 JUN (NAMPA) – Hardap Governor Riaan McNab has proposed that unemployed youth be recruited and trained through ...

Garises Joe-chintha

OSHAKATI, 17 June 2026, (Front row)- Oshana Regional Governor Honi Iipinge and the Director of Forestry in the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Johnson Ndokosho during the consultative workshop on the National Wildfire Prevention and Response Protocols at Oshakati from 17 to 19 June 2026. (photo by Ester Hakaala)

Government calls for collective action against wildfires

OSHAKATI, 17 JUN (NAMPA) – The Director of Forestry in the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Johnson Ndokosho, ...

RUACANA - NamPower has urged residents to leave the areas near the Kunene River due to the imminent threat of flooding. (Photo: Contributed)

Mixed trends reported across major river systems

WINDHOEK, 16 JUN (NAMPA) – The latest NamWater bulletin indicates a significant decline in flow rates, with northern and bor...

Uakutura Kambaekua

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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Neckartal Irrigation Scheme set to transform ||Kharas agriculture

KEETMANSHOOP, 16 JUN (NAMPA) – The ||Kharas Region is positioning itself as a key driver of Namibia’s agricultural growth ...

Garises Joe-chintha

WINDHOEK, 08 May 2024 - The Von Bach dam near Okahandja is facing water depletion. (Photo by: Sylvia Hashondali) NAMPA

Industry group proposes ‘triple-win’ water security plan for central Namibia

WINDHOEK, 10 JUN (NAMPA) – The significant decline in dam levels in central Namibia over the past year has prompted the Nort...

Uakutura Kambaekua

MARIENTAL, 04 February 2025 - The water level in the Hardap Dam has fallen further, from 16.3 per cent to 14.8 per cent, according to a NamWater bulletin released on Monday. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

NamWater urges collaboration to safeguard central region’s water security

WINDHOEK, 09 JUN (NAMPA) - The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) on Tuesday met with industry leaders, government officials...

Uakutura Kambaekua

MARIENTAL, 08 June 2026 - Hardap Governor, Riaan McNab, on Monday delivered the State of the Region Address. (Photo by: Joe-Chintha Garises) NAMPA

Hardap invests in agriculture and tourism to drive economic growth

MARIENTAL, 08 JUN (NAMPA) – Hardap Governor Riaan McNab says agriculture and tourism remain critical pillars of the regional...

Garises Joe-chintha

WINDHOEK, 08 JUN (NAMPA) - Namibia marked World Ocean Day on Monday with Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, leading discussions on critical aquatic issues and marine sustainability. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

Namibia eyes marine expansion to meet ‘30 by 30’ conservation goal: Zaamwani

WINDHOEK, 08 JUN (NAMPA) – Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani has indicated a renewed government ...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 30 January 2026 - Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Daniel calls for collective climate action

WINDHOEK, 04 JUN (NAMPA) – The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel has called on the public, busi...

SIKONDO, 01 June 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi‑Ndaitwah visited the Sikondo Green Scheme in the Kavango West Region on Monday. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

President hails garlic trial as Sikondo farm tests new crops

SIKONDO, 02 JUN (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi‑Ndaitwah has praised the garlic trial at Sikondo Green Scheme, saying fa...

VHUNGU VHUNGU, 01 June 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Governor of the Kavango East Region Hamunyera Hambyuka being briefed by Vhungu Vhungu farm manager Floris Smith on its operations. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah applauds Vhungu Vhungu Green Scheme for full land utilisation

VHUNGU VHUNGU, 02 JUN (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Monday expressed satisfaction with the achievements of t...

Oruharui expo concludes with crowning of best livestock

ORUHARUI, 01 JUN (NAMPA) – The seventh edition of the Oruharui SME Agricultural Expo 2026 concluded on Sunday with the crown...

Kaviveterue Virere

OSHIKOTO FARMER PIONEERS AFFORDABLE ANIMAL FEED SUPPLEMENTS

By Max Henrich (NAMPA FEATURES SERVICE) OMUTHIYA, 22 MAY (NAMPA) – At Otanaha village in the Oshikoto Region, farmer John W...

WINDHOEK, 24 March 2026 - The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform's spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda. (Photo: Contributed)

Ministry defines legal stance on proposed auction of Farm Neu Progress 506

WINDHOEK, 21 MAY (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has issued a statement clarifying the legal st...

Uakutura Kambaekua

LUDERITZ, 03 MAY 2014 - Namibian fishing vessel, Kombat Luderitz, in the Atlantic Ocean near Luderitz.(Photo by:Etuna Shikalepo) NAMPA

Muyunda issues strong warning against illegal fishing in Namibian waters

WINDHOEK, 21 MAY (NAMPA) - The recent interception of a foreign vessel suspected of illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishi...

Uakutura Kambaekua

OPUWO, 18 May 2026 - MEFT Deputy Director of Environmental Information and Natural Resources Economics Olimpio Nhuleipo speaking during the biodiversity awareness session in Opuwo ahead of the International Day for Biological Diversity commemorations. (Photo by: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

MEFT launches biodiversity awareness campaign at Opuwo

OPUWO, 18 MAY (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has launched an environmental awareness pro...

Kaviveterue Virere

Kathindi hails rice project as beacon of food security

OMUTHIYA, 18 MAY (NAMPA) – Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi has described a thriving rice field in Oniiwe A village as more ...

ONGAKA, 13 May 2026 - A sunset view of Tulimuwo Shiinda’s field at Ongaka village. (Photo by: Max Henrich) NAMPA

COMMUNAL FARMER DEFIES ODDS WITH THRIVING HARVEST

By Max Heinrich (NAMPA FEATURES SERVICE) OMUTHIYA, 18 MAY (NAMPA) - In the arid communal landscapes of Ongaka village in the ...

Kupembona decries Human-Wildlife Conflict policy

NKURENKURU, 13 MAY (NAMPA) – Kapako Constituency councillor Augustinus Kupembona has criticised the current Human-Wildlife C...

NKURENKURU, 12 MAY 2026- Officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism met leaders and stakeholders in Nkurenkuru, Kavango West region to gather input on a proposed Wildlife Dispersal Area to boost conservation, tourism and benefits. (Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

Kavango West Leaders back wildlife dispersal plan

NKURENKURU, 12 MAY (NAMPA) - The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism on Tuesday met leaders and stakeholders in Nkur...

Oshikoto farmers happy with surplus harvest after good rains

OMUTHIYA, 12 MAY (NAMPA) – Farmers across the Oshikoto Region are celebrating a bountiful harvest following abundant seasona...

Okashana centre trains farmers in sustainable poultry production

Okashana centre trains farmers in sustainable poultry production OMUTHIYA, 07 MAY (NAMPA) – The Okashana Rural Development C...

WINDHOEK, 07 MAY 2026 - Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Indileni Daniel (L) and the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Lucia Iipumbu (R) officially launched the National Customer Service Excellence Initiative to enhance customer service standards at all ports of entry. (Photo: Contributed)

MHAISS and NTB partner to strengthen service delivery

WINDHOEK, 07 MAY (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) and the Namibia Tourism B...

OSHAKATI, 05 May 2026 - Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ruthy Masake, adressing the Oshana youth during the agricultural engagement on Monday held in Oshakati. (photo: contributed)

Oshana youth urged to shift from subsistence to commercial farming

OSHAKATI, 05 MAY (NAMPA) – Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ruthy Masake has called on youn...

OPUWO, 02 MAY 2026- Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Ruthy Masake during the Opuwo Annual Trade Fair Agricultural Show at Opuwo, in the Kunene region. (Photo: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

Masake reaffirms government's support to farmers

OPUWO, 03 MAY (NAMPA)– Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ruthy Masake, on Fr...

Kaviveterue Virere

WINDHOEK, 29 April 2026 - Khomas Region Governor, Sam Nujoma; Governor of Zambezi, Dorothy Kabula; and Governor of Kavango West, Verna Sinimbo. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Namibia launches state forest reserves

WINDHOEK, 29 APR (NAMPA) - The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism officially launched the Hamweyi, Kanovlei and Zam...

ETOSHA, 12 April 2021 - An elephant spotted in the Etosha National Park. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Pensioner released on warning after allegedly shooting elephant

KATIMA MULILO, 28 APR (NAMPA) - A pensioner who was expected to appear in the Katima Mulilo Magistrate’s Court on Monday for...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

The Dome in Swakopmund has recently commissioned a solar photovoltaic installation of 100 kW on its roof. The set-up will now cover up to 70 per cent of The Dome's electricity consumption with clean and cheap solar energy. (Photo: Contributed)

Strategies and frameworks not enough for energy transition: Biel

WINDHOEK, 28 APR (NAMPA) – Strategies and frameworks alone are not sufficient as the success of the energy transition depend...

WINDHOEK, 27 April 2026 - The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has pledged fruit tree seedlings worth N.dollars 100 000 to the Kavango West Regional Fruit Tree Planting Project following a courtesy meeting with Governor Verna Sinimbo at the NAB offices in Windhoek on Monday. (Photo: Contributed)

NAB pledges N.dollars 100 000 in fruit tree seedlings to Kavango West Governor project

NKURENKURU, 28 APR (NAMPA) - The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) pledged fruit tree seedlings worth N.dollars 100 000 to the Ka...

ETOSHA, 12 April 2021 - An elephant spotted in the Etosha National Park. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Pensioner locked up for gunning down elephant

KATIMA MULILO, 26 APR (NAMPA) – A 62-year-old pensioner is expected to appear before the Katima Mulilo Magistrate’s Court ...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 23 April 2026 - Solid waste at the Windhoek Waste Buy Back Centre. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

CoW council visits sister city projects

WINDHOEK, 24 APR (NAMPA) – Members of the City of Windhoek council on Thursday conducted a series of site visits to internat...

KAPAKO, 21 April 2026 - The Kapako Constituency in the Kavango West Region has launched targeted youth tourism workshops aimed at promoting job creation and enterprise development, with leaders calling for practical action, skills development and the sustainable use of natural resources. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

Youth tourism workshops in Kapako Constituency target jobs and local enterprise growth

KAPAKO, 21 APR (NAMPA) - The Kapako Constituency in the Kavango West Region has launched targeted youth tourism workshops aime...

OTJIMUHAKA, 17 April 2026 - Upanga Tjiposa stands in her flooded garden at Otjimuhaka village (Swartbooi Drift) along the Kunene River. (Photo by: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

Kunene River floods leave Otjimuhaka residents without crops

OTJIMUHAKA, 17 APR (NAMPA) – Residents of Otjimuhaka village, also known as Swartbooi Drift in the Epupa Constituency, have ...

Kaviveterue Virere

SOSSUSVLEI, 06 April 2018 – The Deadvlei clay pan in the Namib-Naukluft National Park. The clay pan was formed after rainfall, when the Tsauchab river flooded, creating temporary shallow pools where the abundance of water allowed camel thorn trees to grow. When the climate changed drought hit the area and sand dunes encroached on the pan, which blocked the river from the area. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

MEFT announces restrictions into Deadvlei

WINDHOEK, 14 APR (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) on Tuesday announced that only two categ...