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WINDHOEK, 02 February 2026 - Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha speaks at the induction of the seventh National Council in Windhoek at the council chambers on Monday. (Photo: Contributed)

National Council backs Mental Health Bill, demands resources for implementation

WINDHOEK, 18 AUG (NAMPA) - National Council members have backed the Mental Health Bill, saying it would replace Namibia’s ou...

WINDHOEK, 24 January 2026 – Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba celebrated his 91st birthday on Tuesday (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah hails Pohamba’s lifetime of service on 91st birthday

WINDHOEK, 18 AUG (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has hailed former President Hifikepunye Pohamba’s lifetime of se...

WINDHOEK, 02 February 2026 - Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha speaks at the induction of the seventh National Council in Windhoek at the council chambers on Monday. (Photo: Contributed)

Muha calls for stronger oversight as National Council opens session

WINDHOEK, 17 AUG (NAMPA) - The National Council on Monday commenced its second ordinary session after recess, with Chairperson...

WINDHOEK, 10 June 2025 - Chief Vipua Kapuuo pictured with Ovaherero Paramount Chief Hoze Riruako and sympathisers in the Windhoek High Court. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Kapuuo rejects Katjiua’s claims, reaffirms genocide stance amid court dispute

WINDHOEK, 17 AUG (NAMPA) – The faction of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) led by chairperson Chief Vipuira Kapuuo ...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 22 July 2026 – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has paid tribute to former Swapo Party stalwart Toini Hausiku during a visit to the Hausiku family home in Windhoek following her passing on Sunday. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

President Nandi-Ndaitwah to attend 46th SADC summit in South Africa

WINDHOEK, 13 AUG (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will be joining her fellow heads of state and government from th...

WINDHOEK, 29 April 2025 - The Ombudsman, Basilius Dyakugha. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Cry for new bill as Ombudsman seeks total autonomy

WINDHOEK, 06 AUG (NAMPA) - The office of the Ombudsman is advocating for the repeal and amendment of the Ombudsman Act of 1990...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 06 August 2026 – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addresses an engagement with chief executive officers and chairpersons of Namibia's 78 State-owned enterprises, organised by the Public Enterprises CEOs' Forum. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah orders SOEs to implement reforms, drive economic growth

WINDHOEK, 06 AUG (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Thursday directed State-owned enterprises (SOEs) to shift from ...

WINDHOEK, 15 December 2025 - The position of NUDO party's Secretary-General Joseph Uaraa Uapingene is under scrutiny after his recent decision to join the genocide joint declaration committee, contrary to his party's approval. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

"Pick a side," Nudo tells SG Uapingene over genocide joint declaration

By Uakutura Kambaekua WINDHOEK, 05 AUG (NAMPA) - Tensions at the National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) have escalated,...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 05 August 2026 - Tsumkwe Constituency Councillor, Petrus Mutji. (Photo: Contributed)

Tsumkwe councillor eyes agriculture to reduce reliance on government

WINDHOEK, 05 AUG (NAMPA) - Tsumkwe Constituency Councillor, Petrus Mutji has set his eyes on the area having its own agricultu...

WINDHOEK, 04 August 2026 - Secretary to the National Council Tousy Namiseb. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

National Council oversight vital for accountability, service delivery: Namiseb

WINDHOEK, 04 AUG (NAMPA) – National Council Secretary Tousy Namiseb has underscored the importance of parliamentary oversigh...

WINDHOEK, 05 March 2019 - Members of National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) at the party headquarters in Katutura. (Photo by: Zebaldt Ngaruka) NAMPA

NUDO advocates for genocide justice, Ovaherero unity, and party renewal

WINDHOEK, 29 JUL (NAMPA) – The National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) on Wednesday presented its political strategy a...

Uakutura Kambaekua

OKAKARARA, 02 November 2019 - A section of members of the National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) at a political campaign rally held on Saturday at Okakarara in the Otjozondjupa Region. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

NUDO sets 2027 elective congress roadmap

WINDHOEK, 29 JUL (NAMPA) – Following its recent national council meeting, the leadership of the National Unity Democratic Or...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 26 July 2026 - The Ministry of International Relations and Trade on Saturday announced the appointment of Ambassador Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus as Deputy Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). (Photo: Contributed)

Kaapanda-Girnus appointed OPCW Deputy Director-General

WINDHOEK, 26 JUL (NAMPA) -The Ministry of International Relations and Trade on Saturday announced the appointment of Ambassado...

WINDHOEK, 25 July 2026 - Cuba's Ambassador to Namibia, Sergio Vigoa de la Uz. (Photo: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Namibia and Cuba commemorate Moncada Barracks Attack

WINDHOEK, 25 JUL (NAMPA) - Namibia and Cuba on Saturday commemorated the 73rd anniversary of the July 26 Moncada Barracks atta...

WINDHOEK, 24 July 2026 - Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Wenzel Kavaka pictured during a government information sharing session on Cabinet decisions issued at the 22nd and 23th Cabinet Meeting. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Cabinet approves Namibia-Congo ICT deal, seeks more Namibians at SADC Secretariat

WINDHOEK, 24 JUL (NAMPA) – Cabinet has approved several bilateral agreements with South Africa and the Republic of Congo, wh...

WINDHOEK, 22 July 2026 – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah signing the book of condolences at the Zambian High Commission. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

President pays tribute to Guy Scott, wishes Zambia peaceful elections

WINDHOEK, 23 JUL (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday paid tribute to former Zambian Vice President Guy S...

Oshana leadership dispute delays sports facilities rollout

OSHAKATI, 16 JUL (NAMPA) – The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, Civic Relations and Community Developme...

Likuwa calls for united approach to curb road accidents

GOBABIS, 16 JUL (NAMPA) - Chairperson of the National Council Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Housing, Chr...

UVHUNGU-VHUNGU, 16 JUNE 2014 – The reconstruction of the Uvhungu-Vhungu dairy farm on the outskirts of Rundu is progressing well. Seen here are the heifer paddocks under construction. (Photo by: Olavi Haikera) NAMPA

Venaani calls for revival of Namibia’s dairy industry

WINDHOEK, 15 JUL (NAMPA) – McHenry Venaani, leader of the Popular Democratic Movement, has called on the government to act s...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 14 July 2026 – Newly commissioned Namibian High Commissioner to Malaysia Christine //Hoebes taking an oath at State House (Photo: Contributed)

//Hoebes pledges to deepen Namibia-Malaysia ties after envoy appointment

WINDHOEK, 15 JUL (NAMPA) – Namibia’s High Commissioner-designate to Malaysia, Christine //Hoebes, has pledged to strengthe...

WINDHOEK, 14 July 2026 – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah presenting credentials to the newly commissioned High Commissioner Christine //Hoebes at State House. (Photo: Contributed)

//Hoebes appointed as High Commissioner-designate to Malaysia

WINDHOEK, 15 JUL (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Tuesday charged Namibia’s High Commissioner-designate to Ma...

WINDHOEK, 04 June 2026 - Minister of MICT, Emma Theofelus, speaking at the launch of effective communicators conference in Windhoek on Thursday.

(Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Cabinet approves headquarters agreement for Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Corridor

WINDHOEK, 14 JUL (NAMPA) - Cabinet has approved the headquarters agreement between the Government of Namibia and the Walvis Ba...

Inadequate funding among factors hampering higher education performance

OTJIWARONGO, 10 JUL (NAMPA) – Inadequate funding has emerged as one of the key challenges limiting the performance and impac...

Mulisa Simiyasa

WINDHOEK, 18 April 2025 - PDM president McHenry Venaani opposed agriculture budget (Photo:Contributed) NAMPA

Venaani questions parliamentary recess as National Assembly extends sitting

WINDHOEK, 09 JUL (NAMPA) - The National Assembly on Wednesday resolved to extend its sitting until Friday to conclude debates ...

WINDHOEK, 24 March 2025-Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Speaker releases president’s ECN nomination letter amid opposition demands

WINDHOEK, 08 JUL (NAMPA) – Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila on Wednesday released President Netu...

EENHANA, 03 July 2026 - Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa delivering her State of the Region Address. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Hamutumwa lauds local authorities' infrastructure and housing development drive

WINDHOEK, 03 JUL (NAMPA) - The Governor of the Ohangwena Region, Kadiva Hamutumua, has commended local authorities for acceler...

EENHANA, 03 July 2026 - Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa delivering her State of the Region Address. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Ohangwena learner enrolment rises as education sector expands

EENHANA, 03 JULY (NAMPA) – Learner enrolment in the Ohangwena Region has increased by 5 800, from 130 479 in 2025 to 136 27...

EENHANA, 03 July 2026 - Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa delivering her State of the Region Address. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Hamutumwa outlines agricultural projects in Ohangwena Region

EENHANA, 04 JUL (NAMPA) - Ohangwena Regional Governor Kadiva Hamutumua says government has implemented a range of agricultural...

EENHANA, 03 July 2026 - Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa delivering her State of the Region Address. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Ohangwena aquifer project set to boost long-term water security

EENHANA, 03 JUL (NAMPA) - The Ohangwena Aquifer Climate Resilient Water Supply Project is expected to strengthen long-term wat...

ONANDJABA, 02 July 2026 – Chairperson of the Onandjaba Village Council, Erkki Kandjaba. (Photo: Contributed)

'ONANDJABA'S FUTURE STARTS WITH SERVICED LAND': KANDJABA SHARES HIS VISION

By Andreas Thomas (NAMPA FEATURES SERVICE) ONANDJABA, 03 JUL (NAMPA) - Every morning, as residents go about their daily routi...

WINDHOEK, 01 July 2026 - Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, and the United States of America's Ambassador to Namibia, John Giordano, pictured at the USA's 250th Independence Day celebrations in Windhoek. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Namibia invites deeper US investment as ties mature - Ashipala-Musavyi

WINDHOEK, 02 JUL (NAMPA) – Namibia has invited the United States of America to deepen investment in value addition, industri...

OPUWO, 01 July 2026 - Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa and the governor of Kunene Region, Vipuakuje Muharukua, during a stakeholder engagement on Wednesday in Opuwo. (Photo: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

Kunene Regional Council salary dispute resolved

OPUWO, 02 JUL (NAMPA) – The dispute that delayed salary payments at the Kunene Regional Council has been resolved, with emp...

Kaviveterue Virere

OTJIWARONGO, 29 June 2026 - The Otjozondjupa Governor, John ||Khamuseb delivers his 2026 second State of the Region Address (SORA) at Otjiwarongo's Otjozondjupa Regional Council chambers during a special council meeting on Monday morning. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

||Khamuseb cautions against misuse of government resources

OTJIWARONGO, 30 JUN (NAMPA) – Otjozondjupa Governor, John ||Khamuseb, on Monday warned public servants against the misuse of...

Mulisa Simiyasa

WINDHOEK, 04 June 2026 - Minister of MICT, Emma Theofelus, speaking at the launch of effective communicators conference in Windhoek on Thursday.

(Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Cabinet approves key international cooperation agreements

WINDHOEK, 29 JUN (NAMPA) - Cabinet has approved a number of international agreements and cooperation projects aimed at solidif...

Otjozondjupa residents laud ||Khamuseb’s SORA

OTJIWARONGO, 29 JUN (NAMPA) – Residents of the Otjozondjupa Region on Monday described the 2026 State of the Region Address ...

Mulisa Simiyasa

OUTAPI, 26 June 2026 – Omusati Governor Immanuel Shikongo, during the delivery of his state of the region (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Shikongo outlines agricultural progress in Omusati

OUTAPI, 26 JUN (NAMPA) - The Omusati Region has recorded significant gains in agricultural production following government inv...