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Windhoek, 03 May 2017 - Outgoing Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service Alfred Matengu Ilukena. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Masubia cultural festival to be celebrated after long absence

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

BUKALO, 26 July 2025 - Masubia Chief, Munintenge Gilbert Muhongo Mutwa Moraliswani III pictured during the Masubia Traditional and Cultural Festival 2025 at Bukalo. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Masubia chief prioritises land rights education, cultural preservation

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 31 JULY 2025 - Invited guests at the 100 - years celebration of Pupkewitz foundation held on Thursday in Windhoek. (Photo: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Pupkewitz Foundation pledges N.dollars 10 million to development in Namibia

Justina Shuumbwa

Namibia launches ELPAF campaign at Outjo

SANGWALI, 03 August 2025 - Dr. Belden Liswaniso delivers the speech on behalf of Shikati (Chief) Boniface Shufu at the celebration of the Batsara Annual Cultural Festival at Sangwali on Sunday.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Human-wildlife conflict a major concern: Chief Shufu

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OSHAKATI, 06 August 2025 - Chief of Uukwambi Traditional Authority Herman Ndilimani Iipumbu speaking during the annual cultural festival of UNAM at Oshakati on Wednesday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Iipumbu calls for cultural restoration

WINDHOEK, 28 August 2025 - Young artists from the College of the Arts (COTA) showcasing their creativity during the two-week
Namibian Design Innovation Competition Workshop in Windhoek on Thursday which concluded with an
award ceremony held last week at the College of the Arts. (Photo by: Contributed) NAMPA

EU workshop heightens creativity in COTA students

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 08 August 2017- The Owambo cultural group performing at the opening of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) 22nd Cultural Festival. (Photo by: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA

Culture is a constitutional right: Mubusisi

Mathilde Kudumo

GOCHAS, 22 September 2025 (NAMPA)- Hardap Regional Readathon week hosted in Gochas from the 22 of September to 26 September 2025.
(Photo:contributed) NAMPA

Hardap Region hosts readathon to promote literacy

Charmaine Boois

OMHEDI, 06 May 2024 - President Nangolo Mbumba paid a courtesy visit to Oukwanyama Traditional Authority, Queen Dr. Martha Mwadinomho yaKristian Nelumbu on Monday. (Photo: Contributed)

Oukwanyama queen calls for unity

WINDHOEK, 07 August 2025 - Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp pictuted during the relaunch of the RightStart Programme. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Education minister vows to strengthen anti-tribalism measures in schools

Mathilde Kudumo

KHORIXAS, 04 November 2025 - Director of Arts and Culture, Manfred Gaeb conducting consultations with traditional leaders and local authority representatives at Khorixas. (Photo by: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

MEIYSAC consults with local leaders on national policy for repatriations

Indonesian embassy host first cultural exchange event

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 28 November 2025 - The Alte Feste building in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed)

Historic Alte Feste building to undergo major facelift

Justina Shuumbwa

Namibia's suicide statistics worrisome: Kantema

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 15 January 2026 - Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, pictured at the stakeholder engagement on the Brandberg National Monument Area World Heritage Listing. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Brandberg Dâures National Monument Area nominated for UNESCO world heritage site status

Justina Shuumbwa

Former First Lady Monica Geingos has stated that the legacy of the late President Hage Geingob belongs to the entire Namibian nation, not to any single individual. The couple is seen here in a file photo. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibians remember Geingob as nation marks two years since his passing

Mathilde Kudumo

Nngweze Primary School holds 11th African Day of School Feeding Programme celebration

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KATJINAKATJI SCHOOL GARDEN INSPIRES LEARNERS

KEETMANSHOOP, 21 March 2026 - The //Kharas Region has officially commenced the national celebrations for Namibia’s 36th Independence Anniversary at the Karasburg Sports Ground on Saturday morning. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

//Kharas celebrates independence with rest of the country

WINDHOEK, 21 March 2026 - Members of the public in the Khomas Region making their way into the Sam Nujoma Stadium for Namibia's 36th Independence Day celebrations. (Photo by: Mathilde Kudumo) NAMPA

Youth dominate early Independence Day turnout in Windhoek

Mathilde Kudumo

Inclusivity, unity take centre stage at Karasburg independence celebration

KARIBIB, 21 March 2026 - Zeraeua Traditional Authority Chief Manasse Zeraeua surrounded by other leaders in the traditional authority. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Traditional authority roles should be respected: Chief Zeraeua

Brand Namibia sparks national pride through '36 Seconds Challenge'

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 09 April 2026 - Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus announcing Cabinet decisions on Thursday during a briefing at the Government Information Centre (GIC) in Windhoek.

(Photo by: Chelva Wells)

Cabinet to intervene in insurance-related killings

WINDHOEK, 13 APRIL- Corruption suspect Emiriha Mueshika. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Education HR officer denied bail in alleged job-for-payment scheme

WINDHOEK, 08 November 2016 - Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Sven Thieme pictured during the Invest in Namibia conference in Windhoek (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA

O&L aligns culture with vision 2029

Zambezi governor calls for accelerated action against root causes of corruption

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 20 May 2026 - Sven Thieme, Executive Chairperson of OL. (Photo: Contributed)

OL drops founding family name in identity reset

OSHAKATI, 29 May 2026 - Vice President Lucia Witbooi pictured during the official opening of the Oshakati Totem Expo 2026. (Photo: Contributed)

Witbooi urges youth to protect cultural identity amid modernisation

OKAHANDJA, 12 May 2025 - Members of the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority are irked by the denial of an official funeral to Senior Councillor, Gerson Kunomundu Katjirua, who was buried at the Ovambanderu Heroes' Acre in Okahandja on Sunday. (Photo: Zebaldt Ngaruka) NAMPA

Ovambanderu to commemorate execution of Chief Nguvauva

Uakutura Kambaekua

Zambezi schools mark International Day of the African Child

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OTJIWARONGO, 13 April 2026 - The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa speaks at a five-day workshop of traditional leaders on Monday morning at Otjiwarongo. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

No politics in chieftaincy, Sankwasa says

Kaviveterue Virere

WINDHOEK, 08 June 2026 – MTC Headquarters in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed)

MTC tops inaugural IJG public enterprise governance rankings

Justina Shuumbwa

BEIJING, 10 July 2026 - Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp. (Photo by: Isabel Bento.

Namibia targeting responsible AI integration to drive digital education transformation

Justina Shuumbwa

BUKALO, 26 July 2025 - Masubia Chief, Munintenge Gilbert Muhongo Mutwa Moraliswani III pictured during the Masubia Traditional and Cultural Festival 2025 at Bukalo. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Chief Mutwa calls for cultural preservation at Masubia Festival

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

MARIENTAL, 02 August 2026 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare addresses the /Hai-/Khaua Cultural Exhibition in Mariental. (Photo: Joe-Chintha Garises) NAMPA

Ngurare calls for unity amongst traditional authorities

Garises Joe-chintha

Katima Mulilo Town Council raises over N$350 000 for Zambezi Bream Festival

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

SANGWALI, 02 August 2026 - Vice President Lucia Witbooi called on the nation to preserve knowledge, tradition, and culture while speaking at the Batshara Annual Cultural Festival at Sangwali. (Photo: Contributed)

Preserve knowledge, tradition and culture: Witbooi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Conservation and environmental issues can be solved by indigenous people: Dyakugha

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KATIMA MULILO, 31 August 2026 - Judea Lyabboloma Constituency Councillor, Vincent Sinalumbu who served as the Acting Regional Governor delivered the keynote speech at the officially launch of the lifelong learning month at Katima Mulilo on Monday.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Lifelong learning month officially launched in Zambezi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

ARANOS, 01 September 2026 - Hardap Governor Riaan McNab delivers the keynote address on behalf of Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare during the official opening of the inaugural Aranos Youth Expo. (Photo: Contributed)

Ngurare opens first Aranos Youth Expo

Garises Joe-chintha

KATIMA MULILO, 01 September 2026 - Katima Mulilo Urban Constituency Councillor and Member of Parliament, Kennedy Simasiku, officially declared the festival open.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Zambezi bream festival officially opened

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

NAKABOLELWA, 17 June 2025 - Swapo’s candidate in the Kabbe South Constituency by-election, Raymond Kamwi Sezuni, has defeated Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) candidate, Sydney Sitali Shamwazi. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

International Literacy Day celebrated at Impalila Island

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KATIMA MULILO, 12 September 2026 - Zambezi Governor, Dorothy Kabula-Simushi delivered the regional keynote address at the National Day of Prayer.

(Photo: Contributed)

Zambezi governor calls for continuous prayer

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KATIMA MULILO, 21 September 2026 - The week-long National Readathon launched in Katima Mulilo.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

National Readathon key driver for a successful Namibia: Kabula-Simushi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Government elevating creative and cultural industries: Kabende

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

MUYAKO, 01 October 2026 - The International Day of Older Persons 2026 was commemorated at Muyako village in the Katima Mulilo Rural Constituency on Thursday
(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Caring for the elderly a shared community responsibility: Kabula-Simushi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso