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OMUTHIYA, 07 May 2026- Several local farmers during the two-day poultry training by Okashana Rural Development Centre.

(Photo: Max Henrich) NAMPA

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...

WINDHOEK, 14 April 2026 - Executive Director of the Ministry of Environment, Sikongo Haihambo, pictured at the launch of the ABS in Windhoek. (Photo by: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA

MEFT launches ABS sector training programme

WINDHOEK, 14 APR (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) on Tuesday launched the National Access ...

Tractors deployed to Zambezi to aid flood-hit farmers: Muyunda

WINDHOEK, 11 APR (NAMPA) -The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has deployed ten tractors to flood-hit...

Windhoek , 08 April- President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. (Photo contributed). NAMPA

Namibia records N.dollars 2 billion in agricultural exports: Nandi-Ndaitwah

WINDHOEK, 09 APR (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says government is recording steady progress in strengthening Na...

Garises Joe-chintha

Windhoek , 08 April- President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. (Photo contributed). NAMPA

Govt targeting 80 per cent reduction in food imports by 2030

WINDHOEK, 08 APR (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the government is intensifying efforts to strengthen Namibi...

Garises Joe-chintha

WALVIS BAY, 08 April 2026 - The Dorob National Park, which spans Namibia’s central coastline, is a protected area known for its sensitive desert ecosystem. (Photo: Contributed)

Dorob Park land decision expected within months: MEFT

WALVIS BAY, 08 APR (NAMPA) – The process of determining the status of land occupied within the Dorob National Park near Walv...

OMUTHIYA, 06 August 2025 - Oshikoto Regional governor Sacky Kathindi.

Kathindi calls for collaborative regulation of gaming and lotteries to boost economic growth

OMUTHIYA, 08 APR (NAMPA) - Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi has urged the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism to ado...

SIBBINDA, 31 April 2026 - Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Colgar Sikopo (left) responding to some of the flash floods victims' concerns on human-wildlife conflict at the Sibbinda relocation camp. Pictured with him is Constituency Councillor Matengu Nkando.
(Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Elephants damage Sibbinda flash flood victims’ crops

KATIMA MULILO, 02 APR (NAMPA) – Displaced residents in the Sibbinda Constituency of the Zambezi Region have requested govern...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

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

Hardap Aquaculture Centre meets output demand despite challenges

MARIENTAL, 31 MAR (NAMPA) – Tilapia fingerling production at the Hardap Inland Aquaculture Centre remains relatively stable,...

Garises Joe-chintha

MEFT hosts consultation on amendment of Gambling Regulations in Kunene

OPUWO, 30 MAR (NAMPA) - The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) on Monday held a public and industry stakehol...

Kaviveterue Virere

ETOSHA, 28 March- Germany’s Ambassador to Namibia, Thorsten Hutter. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA

Germany provides N.dollars 32 billion support to Namibia since independence: Hutter

ETOSHA, 28 MAR (NAMPA) - Germany has provided Namibia with financial and technical support valued at N.dollars 32 billion sinc...

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

Elephant put down near Katima Mulilo following attack

KATIMA MULILO, 25 MAR (NAMPA) - Officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism destroyed a male elephant on...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OKONDJATU, 29 September 2017 - Local livestock farmers parade their cattle at the 2017 Okondjatu Community Expo on Friday shortly before the official opening. The expo started on Wednesday and will come to an end on Saturday evening. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Ministry intensifies border measures as FMD risk remains high

WINDHOEK, 24 MAR (NAMPA) - The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has intensified vehicle searches and increased m...

UIS, 16 March 2026 - An open mine pit at one of the mines in the Uis area. (Photo: Contributed)

Illegal mining, beneficiation concerns mount at Dâures

By Isabel Bento SWAKOPMUND, 17 MAR (NAMPA) – Renewed calls for stronger measures to ensure Namibia derives full value from i...

OMUTHIYA, 14 March 2026 - Residents of Omuthiya town during the town council’s public meeting. (Photo by: Max Henrich) NAMPA

Omuthiya residents tired of council’s ‘poor service delivery’

OMUTHIYA, 14 MAR (NAMPA) – Residents of Omuthiya town on Saturday raised concerns during a public meeting, about the council...

MEFT hosts consultation meeting on revised national policy on tourism

OMUTHIYA, 12 MAR (NAMPA) - The Ministry of Environment Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) on Thursday held a consultative meeting to ...

WINDHOEK, 11 July 2025 - Governor of the Khomas Region, Sam Nujoma speaking during the State of the Region Address. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Sanitation a major challenge despite improved water access: Nujoma

WINDHOEK, 11 MAR (NAMPA) – Khomas Governor, Sam Nujoma, has said while Namibia has made progress in improving access to wate...

WINDHOEK, 05 March 2026 - Deputy Director in the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Kenneth Heinrich Uiseb and Acting Deputy Executive Director at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Maria Amakali pictured during a government information sharing session. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Women key to water management and conservation

WINDHOEK, 05 MAR (NAMPA) – Women play a critical role in water management and conservation, particularly in communities wher...

NCS’s Katima Farm receives agriculture equipment

KATIMA MULILO, 04 MAR (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform in collaboration with the Mini...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 27 February 2026 - The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism head office in Windhoek. (Photo by: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA

Environment Ministry denounces false smart city claims

WINDHOEK, 27 FEB (NAMPA) - The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has condemned what it describes as misinformation...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 26 February 2026 - Environmental Commissioner Timoteus Mufeti (left) pictured alongside Axel Tibinyane, the director of the Atomic Energy and Radiation Protection Authority at the Ministry of Health and Social Services, during a briefing on the future of uranium mining in the Omaheke Region. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbua) NAMPA

Govt awaiting IAEA report for Omaheke uranium mining decision

WINDHOEK, 26 FEB (NAMPA) – The anticipated future of uranium mining in the Omaheke Region depends on an independent assessme...

Uakutura Kambaekua

NIDA, partners launch plan to establish Namibia’s salmon industry

WINDHOEK, 24 FEB (NAMPA) – The Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) in partnership with the African Aquaculture Comp...

WINDHOEK, 24 FEBRUARY 2026 - Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ruth Masake. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Masake calls for inclusive, sustainable growth in salmon farming

WINDHOEK, 24 FEB (NAMPA) - Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Ruth Masake on Tuesday called for ...

Family loses properties worth over N.dollars 500 000 to rain damage

WINDHOEK 23 FEB (NAMPA) – A family of seven whose home was extensively damaged by heavy rainfall here in Khomasdal over the ...

Filemon Haininga