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Kavango West Education Projects Gain Momentum Nipdb Appoints Muetudhana Acting Ceo Meatco Hands Over Katima Abattoir Operations To Zamco Kunene Prioritises Water Security To Drive Regional Development Correction: Perny Appointed Acting Telecom Namibia Ceo Kunene Eyes Mining As Catalyst For Economic Growth Infrastructure Development Projects Employ Hundreds In Kunene: Muharukua Zim Approves Nutrition Financing Strategy Zim Repatriates Over 3 600 Citizens As Govt Steps Up South Africa Return Program Breaking The Silence Through Writing Over 3 000 Uncollected Ids A Concern In Otjozondjupa

Italy to Deploy SAMP T Air Defense to NATO Summit in Ankara – Military US Deploys Marine Corps Unit to Venezuela for Earthquake Relief – SOUTHCOM Azerbaijan's SOCAR Replaces BP as Operator of Baku Tbilisi Ceyhan Oil Pipeline – BP Trump Says Iran's Denuclearization Advancing, Good Meetings Being Held Trump Says Iran 'Fine' in Terms of Adhering to Memorandum of Understanding Turkey Expects Comprehensive Talks on Ukraine to Start Soon Top Diplomat US, Japan Conduct Naval Exercises Off Japanese Coast 7th Fleet Syria's New Parliament to Convene 1st Session on July 6 – Election Commission South Korean President Advocates Transforming Ceasefire With North Korea Into Peace Treaty Ukrainian Drone Strike on Car in Belgorod Region Kills 1, Injures 3 – Emergency Service Rutte praises Germany's NATO role as Cabinet approves defence bills

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OKAHANDJA, 14 June 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah attended the Ovambanderu commemoration marking 130 years since the death of Ombara Kahimemua Nguvauva, who was killed by German colonial forces at Okahandja in the Otjozondjupa Region, on Sunday. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah expresses solidarity with Venezuela after earthquakes

WINDHOEK, 27 JUN (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has joined global leaders in expressing support following the de...

Uakutura Kambaekua

RUNDU, 08 October 2020 - Medical equipment donated by ReconAfrica to hospitals in Kavango East and West regions. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Angula calls for more support for Cuba humanitarian aid campaign

WINDHOEK, 11 JUN (NAMPA) - Namibians in Solidarity with the People of Cuba Campaign for Humanitarian Aid hopes to collect abou...

WINDHOEK, 06 February 2013 - CORRECTION CORRECTION CORRECTION. Late Minister Iyambo will be buried at Pioneers Park Cemetery, But not Hockland Cemetery as it was stated earlier. Former Education Minister Abraham Iyambo will be buried at Pioneers Park Cemetery Not Hockland Park Cemetery as stated earlier Students who studied in Cuba pictured at the house of former Education Minister Abraham Iyambo Wednesday after work for the make shift memorial service. Iyambo will be buried in Pioneers Park Cemetery on Feb 09 2013. Iyambo died on his birthday 02 Feb 2013 in London, UK while on official trip. (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA

Namibians rally behind Cuba, raise N.dollars 700 000 for humanitarian support

WINDHOEK, 07 JUN (NAMPA) – Namibia’s National Solidarity Campaign in Support of Cuba has raised N.dollars 700 000 to provi...

WINDHOEK, 04 June 2026 - Former President of Cuba, Raúl Castro. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

President Nandi-Ndaitwah pays tribute to Castro on his 95th birthday

WINDHOEK, 04 JUN (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has congratulated former President of Cuba, Raúl Castro, on his 9...

WALVIS BAY, 25 APRIL 2014 - The Walvis Bay Birds’ Paradise forms an important wetland supporting about 2,000 birds at any given time. This freshwater wetland is located on the eastern periphery of the town between the road to Swakopmund and the Walvisbay airport. The area borders the municipal sewage works that pumps semi-purified wastewater into the wetland. The wetland also ties in with the larger Ramsar site, the Walvis Bay Lagoon and Sandwich Harbour. (photo by: Pearl Coetzee) NAMPA

Namibia advances towards ACAP membership

SWAKOPMUND, 02 JUN (NAMPA) – Namibia has made significant progress towards becoming a member of the Agreement on the Conserv...

ONDANGWA, 28 April 2026 - Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi pictured during the official opening of the 2026 Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition on Tuesday. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

Ashipala-Musavyi optimistic about potential broader Namibia-Philippines relations

WINDHOEK, 22 MAY (NAMPA) – Namibia and the Philippines have shown interest in expanding cooperation across key development s...

WINDHOEK, 20 March 2026 - Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, at the one-day Working Visit by the President of Botswana Duma Boko held at State House on Friday. (Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Namibia, Kyrgyzstan explore new areas of bilateral cooperation

WINDHOEK, 22 MAY (NAMPA) – The tourism industry presents a promising area for cooperation between Namibia and the Kyrgyz Rep...

WINDHOEK, 22 May 2026 - Sakeus Kapenda, Deputy Director for Trade Promotion speaking the Nsmibia-China Business Forum in Windhoek on Friday, under the theme “Strengthening Namibia-Shandong Economic Cooperation and Investment Partnerships.”

(Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Namibia pitches critical minerals to Shandong investors

WINDHOEK, 22 MAY (NAMPA) – Namibia has pitched its reserves of lithium, cobalt, copper, zinc, uranium, and rare earth minera...

WINDHOEK, 25 October 2025 - The Namibia-Cuba Friendship Association (NAMCUFA) on Saturday held a demonstration to coincide with the 33rd United Nations General Assembly vote on the resolution calling for the lifting of the United States (US) embargo on Cuba. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Positive response recorded to Cuba aid initiative

WINDHOEK, 18 MAY (NAMPA) - The Namibia-Cuba Friendship Association (NAMCUFA) says it has received substantial humanitarian sup...

WINDHOEK, 14 May 2026 - Counsellor for Economic and Commercial Affairs at the Chinese Embassy, Wei Jinming. (Photo by: Kandovazu) NAMPA

China, Namibia deepen ties through trade and technology cooperation

WINDHOEK, 14 MAY (NAMPA) – Chinese Embassy Counsellor for Economic and Commercial Affairs, Wei Jinming has said Namibia and ...

WINDHOEK, 12 May 2026 - Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiatti, Executive Director of the Ministry of International Relations and Trade, delivers opening and welcoming remarks at the official opening of the second Namibia–EU Business Forum in Windhoek on Tuesday.

(Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Namibia, EU seek deeper trade, value addition partnership

WINDHOEK, 13 MAY (NAMPA) – Namibia and the European Union (EU) on Wednesday stressed their commitment to deeper trade relati...

WINDHOEK, 14 January 2025 - Cuba's Ambassador to Namibia, Sergio Vigoa de la Luz. (Photo: Contributed)

Vigoa hails Namibia’s solidarity amid Cuba hardships

WINDHOEK, 05 MAY (NAMPA) – Cuba’s Ambassador to Namibia, Sergio Vigoa, has expressed gratitude for the support Namibians h...

WINDHOEK, 25 October 2025 - The Namibia-Cuba Friendship Association (NAMCUFA) on Saturday held a demonstration to coincide with the 33rd United Nations General Assembly vote on the resolution calling for the lifting of the United States (US) embargo on Cuba. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Namibia reaffirms solidarity with Cuba during humanitarian strain

WINDHOEK, 23 APR (NAMPA) – The best way to appreciate the aid Cuba has offered to others in times of need is to teach the yo...

WINDHOEK, 25 October 2025 - The Namibia-Cuba Friendship Association (NAMCUFA) on Saturday held a demonstration to coincide with the 33rd United Nations General Assembly vote on the resolution calling for the lifting of the United States (US) embargo on Cuba. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Namibia National Solidarity Campaign in Support of Cuba launched

WINDHOEK, 22 APR (NAMPA) - The ‘Namibia National Solidarity Campaign in Support of Cuba’ was officially launched on Wednes...

WINDHOEK, 12 APRIL 2026 - Emma Muteka. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Muteka calls for collective leadership to advance mental health

WINDHOEK, 16 APR (NAMPA) – Vice Chairperson of the National Council, Emma Muteka, has said mental health remains a cornersto...

Uakutura Kambaekua

SHENZHEN, 13 April 2026 - Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi (middle left) together with Namibia's Ambassador to the People's Republic of China, Tonata Itenge-Emvula (middle right), and Namibia senior government officials and the Shenzhen business delegation at the Namibia-Shenzhen Networking Cocktail Reception on 13 April 2026. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Namibia invites Chinese investment in minerals, energy and tourism

WINDHOEK, 14 APR (NAMPA) - International Relations and Trade Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi has called on the Chinese busines...

WINDHOEK, 13 APRIL 2026 - The Association of Diplomatic Spouses (ADS) International Diplomatic Charity Bazaar 2025. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Diplomatic charity bazaar to bring global cultures to Windhoek

WINDHOEK, 13 APR (NAMPA) – The Association of Diplomatic Spouses (ADS) will host the International Diplomatic Charity Bazaar...

WINDHOEK, 25 October 2025 - The Namibia-Cuba Friendship Association (NAMCUFA) on Saturday held a demonstration to coincide with the 33rd United Nations General Assembly vote on the resolution calling for the lifting of the United States (US) embargo on Cuba. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Angula appeals for support for Cuban people

WINDHOEK, 08 APR (NAMPA) – The Namibia-Cuba Friendship Association on Tuesday engaged National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugon...

WINDHOEK, 31 March 2026 - Brazil’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mauro Vieira (centre left) pictured together with the Minister of International Relations, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi (centre right) and other delegates. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia urges Brazil to invest in local manufacturing

WINDHOEK, 31 MAR (NAMPA) – Minister of international Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, has called on Brazilian co...

WINDHOEK, 25 March 2026 - Key partners in education at the launch of the Sustainable Strategies in Higher Education Internationalisation Towards Excellence in Namibia (SHINE) project. (Photo: Contributed)

EU ambassador underscores education cooperation at SHINE launch

WINDHOEK, 26 MAR (NAMPA) – European Union Ambassador to Namibia, Ana Beatriz Martins has emphasised the importance of educat...

MARIENTAL, 22 March 2026 - Minister of ICT, Emma Theofelus, addresses Hardap residents during the Independence celebrations in Mariental. (Photo: Contributed)

CRAN rejects Starlink licence application over regulatory non-compliance

WINDHOEK, 24 MAR (NAMPA) – The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), backed by the Ministry of Information ...

India strengthens defence ties with donation of network lab

OKAHANDJA, 23 MAR (NAMPA) – Namibia and India have reaffirmed their longstanding bilateral relations with the inauguration o...

Namibia reaffirms commitment to strengthening trade, economic cooperation with Russia

WINDHOEK, 16 MAR (NAMPA) – Namibia and the Russian Federation have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral tr...

Namibia receives rice valued at N.dollars 60 million from South Korea

WINDHOEK, 16 MAR (NAMPA) – The Republic of South Korea on Monday donated close to 5 000 metric tonnes of rice worth about N....

Middle East conflict tests international law and protections for smaller states: Experts

WINDHOEK, 09 MAR (NAMPA) – The escalating conflict in the Middle East is highlighting the vulnerability of smaller states su...

Centre to fight unlawful timber trade launched in capital

WINDHOEK, 06 MAR (NAMPA) – Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Lucia Iipumbu on Friday inaugurated t...

WINDHOEK, 16 October- Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi. (Photo by Edward Tenete). NAMPA

Ashipala-Musavyi confirms AGOA extension to 2026

WINDHOEK, 05 MAR (NAMPA) – The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has been officially reauthorised through 31 Decembe...

WINDHOEK, 27 February 2027 - The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Cabinet advances global diplomacy and domestic reform

WINDHOEK, 27 FEB (NAMPA) – Government has stepped up international cooperation and domestic reform in principle, with Cabine...

Nandi-Ndaitwah pays tribute to civil rights leader, Jesse Jackson

WINDHOEK, 17 FEB (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has paid tribute to American civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Ja...

WINDHOEK, 10 February 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressing the diplomatic corps at State House. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Namibia enters satellite club with ground station handover

WINDHOEK, 13 FEB (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Thursday said the handover of the Chinese-funded Satellite Gr...

WINDHOEK, 26 January 2026 - Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp pictured at NSFAF's 2026 online application system on Monday. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia bids for Brandberg UNESCO World Heritage status

WINDHOEK, 13 FEB (NAMPA) – Namibia has formally applied for the Dâures/Brandberg National Monument Area to be inscribed on ...

WINDHOEK, 28 January 2026 - American YouTuber Darren Watkins Jr, popularly known as IShowSpeed, pictured during his visit to Windhoek on Wednesday. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

IShowSpeed concludes African tour with Namibia

WINDHOEK, 28 JAN (NAMPA) – American YouTuber Darren Watkins Jr, popularly known as IShowSpeed, concluded his Africa Stream T...

Justina Shuumbwa

DAVOS, 21 January 2026 - Director-General of the National Planning Commission (NPC), Kaire Mbuende, addressed a high-level session on ‘The Future of Nuclear Energy in Africa’ at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia exploring nuclear energy to strengthen power security

WINDHOEK, 22 JAN (NAMPA) – Namibia is intensifying efforts to develop a nuclear energy industry as part of a broader strateg...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 30 October 2019 - Lufthansa/Eurowings inaugurated its route between Frankfurt and Windhoek on Wednesday with the arrival of the first direct flight from Frankfurt at the Hosea Kutako International Airport. (Photo: Contributed)

Government intensifies efforts to assist Namibians stranded in Myanmar

WINDHOEK, 14 JAN (NAMPA) – The Ministry of International Relations and Trade (MIRT) said it is collaborating with the Intern...

NCAA defends denial of IShowSpeed flight clearance

WINDHOEK, 08 JAN (NAMPA) – The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has defended its decision not to issue overflight and...

Justina Shuumbwa

WALVIS BAY, 16 November 2024 -Supporters annd sympathisers of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) party attending a rally at Walvis Bay addressed by party President Dr Panduleni Itula. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

IPC dissatisfied with Namibia’s response to US action in Venezuela

WINDHOEK, 05 JAN (NAMPA) - The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) on Sunday expressed dissatisfaction with Namibia’s resp...