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SWAKOPMUND, 15 August 2024 - Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope and his wife Iyaloo Itope photographed with Chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council Management Committee, Benitha Imbamba. Itope, who was recently named the Best Governor in Africa in London, was also honoured by the Georgia Legislative Black Causus for his political and economic contribution towards the development of Namibia and Africa at large. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Provision of social grants in Erongo faced with challenges

WALVIS BAY, 02 May 2024 - The Cleanergy Solutions Hydrogen production and refuelling station at Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Daures Green Hydrogen Village to start operating in September

SWAKOPMUND, 16 August 2024 - Swapo Party Vice President and presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressing party leaders in the Erongo Region on Friday. Nandi-Ndaitwah is flanked by Party regional coordinator in Erongo Daniel Muhuura (R) and leader assigned to the region, Alfeus !Naruseb (L). (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for unity and vigilance from party members

SWAKOPMUND, 20 August 2024 - Jan Carlo Horn and his wife Susan Horn, the parents of Jan Carlo Horn Junior who died in the car accident that occurred between Swakopmund and Henties Bay in 2015 in which Jandre Dippenaar was convicted. The Horns attended the commencement of the pre-sentencing hearing in the Dippenaar case. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

‘I will never forgive him’: Car crash victim’s father

SWAKOPMUND, 21 August 2024 - Jandre Dippenaar, who was recently convicted of six counts of murder, reckless and/or negligent driving and driving without a valid licence in the Swakopmund Magistrate’s Court. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Defence witness wants suspended sentence for Dippenaar

SWAKOPMUND, 23 August 2024 - Jandre Dippenaar pictured with his defence team after he was sentenced in the Swakopmund Magistrate's Court on Friday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Dippenaar sentenced to 15 years imprisonment in landmark case

SWAKOPMUND, 27 August 2024 - Swakopmund Mayor Dina Namubes photographed with Indila Abraham, who was elected as the new Swakopmund Junior Mayor deputised by Diego Nujoma (immediate r) and the rest of the members of the executive committee of the Swakopmund Junior Town Council, who were sworn in Tuesday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

New Swakopmund junior mayor calls for collaboration to address needs of the youth

SWAKOPMUND, 28 August 2024 - Education, Arts and Culture Minister Anna Nghipondoka opened the 12th Namibia National Teachers Union Congress taking place at Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NCE-IP much needed for education transformation: Nghipondoka

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SWAKOPMUND, 05 September 2024 - Regional Electoral Officers and Returning Officers at the official opening of the training at Swakopmund on Thursday. The workshop aims to provide the 13 REOs and 121 ROs with the necessary knowledge and skills to efficiently and effectively manage the electoral process and ensure delivery of credible elections in compliance with statutory frameworks. (Photo by: Isabel Bento)NAMPA

ECN will not tolerate laxity: Nghikembua

SWAKOPMUND, 18 September 2024 - (From left) Roads Authority Chief Executive Officer Conrad Lutombi; Erongo RED CEO Tino !Hanabeb; Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope and Erongo RED Executive Manager for Network Operations and Maintenance, Nico Niemand photographed along the Swakopmund-Walvis Bay Bridge, where street lights will soon be installed. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Streetlights to be installed on Swakopmund bridge

Foetus discovered in Swakopmund

SWAKOPMUND, 20 October 2024 - A crowd gathered to watch local artist Lazarus Shiimi AKA Gazza at a Swapo Party Star Rally held at Swakopmund on Sunday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Mbumba: “No empty promises in party manifesto”

Security guard shot, killed in Platz Am Meer robbery

SWAKOPMUND, 29 October 2024 - Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope, Westside High School principal Venezia Rheeder, Swakop Uranium management and corporate services employees photographed with some of the beneficiaries of the newly revamped school feeding facility inaugurated at the school at Tuesday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Westside High School revamps OVC feeding facility

SWAKOPMUND, 31 October 2024 - Learners at the John /Awaseb Primary School at Swakopmund singing their new school anthem after not having one for the past seven years of the school’s existence. The school anthem was composed by renowned choral music composer Roger Nautoro. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

John |Awaseb PS honours late education director through anthem

WINDHOEK - NamWater spokesperson Lot Ndamanomhata. (Photo: Contributed)

Water supply disruption hits Swakopmund

SWAKOPMUND, 28 November 2024 - ECN Returning Officer for the Swakopmund Constituency, Hileni Nathanael. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Alleged mishandling of ballot papers anger political party agents at Swakopmund

SWAKOPMUND, 29 November 2024 - Newly elected mayor and deputy mayor of Swakopmund Blasius Goraseb and Suama Kautondokwa. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

LPM takes leadership in Swakopmund Municipality

RABAT, 18 August 2019 - Namibia's Kristin Schulz (R) in action against Mauritius in the beach volleyball quarter-finals at the African Games in Rabat, Morocco. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

All systems go for Nedbank’s coastal volleyball tourney

SWAKOPMUND, 23 December 2024 - (From left) Jacky Garoes, owner of the Ubuntu Safe Haven soup kitchen; Vice President of Human Resources and OOC at Swakop Uranium, Patrick Chizabulyo; Swakop Uranium Head of Department and OOC Gao Rongbin and Ellen Goses, volunteer at Ubuntu Safe Haven soup kitchen pictured during a donation handover of food parcels valued at N.dollars 50 000. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

SU Foundations donates festive cheer to marginalised families

ARANDIS, 12 January 2025 - A 42-year-old Zambian national died in an accident between Usakos and Arandis on Sunday. (Photo: Contributed)

B2 road claims life of Zambian National truck driver

SWAKOPMUND, 15 January 2025 - Swakopmund Circuit Inspector Chris Eixab. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Over 250 learners still awaiting placement in Swakopmund

SWAKOPMUND, 16 January 2025 - Learners in a class at the ODEC School in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

ODEC prioritises inclusive education for disadvantaged communities

SWAKOPMUND, 03 February 2025 - Scenes from the pharmacy of the Mondesa Clinic, which burnt down in the early morning hours on Monday. (Photo: Contributed)

Fire causes temporary closure of Mondesa Clinic

SWAKOPMUND, 05 February 2025 - (From left) Lennie Hoffman, Catherine Titus and Melanie Brandt, who were all owners of the Rottweiler that was stolen, killed and cooked in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Families seek justice over slain pet

SWAKOPMUND, 27 February 2025 - NAMITVEST Principal Officer, Jason Kasuto and Swakop Uranium Vice President for Human Resources and Office of Company, Patrick Chizabulyo photographed with MUN management and worker representatives after the signing of the payroll deduction agreement between NAMITVEST and Swakop Uranium. The initiative will enable employees, particularly members of the Mineworkers Union of Namibia to directly invest in long-term wealth-building opportunities. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Mineworkers secure long-term wealth through NAMITVEST shares

SWAKOPMUND, 03 March 2025 - Officials from the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture attending the five-day workshop at Swakopmund intended to finalise the Ministerial Strategic Plan 2025/26-2029/30 draft, as well as the finalisation and validation of the 2025/26 Ministerial Annual Plan.

Education leaders urged to prioritise effective use of resources

SWAKOPMUND, 14 March 2025 - Executive Director of Intergrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC) John Kasaona speaking to NAMPA at the completion of the 360-kilometre walk from Windhoek to Swakopmund on Friday. The walk aimed at raising awareness on human-elephant conflict and advocating for sustainable coexistence between communities and wildlife. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Rangers complete 360-kilometre walk for human-elephant conflict awareness

SWAKOPMUND, 22 March 2025 - The top four women racing in the Africa Triathlon Cup’s elite women’s category at Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento)

Panagiotis and Klamer shine at African Triathlon Cup in Swakopmund

SWAKOPMUND, 27 July 2020 – Some of the incomplete and unoccupied mass houses at Swakopmund’s Matutura residential area which residents from the DRC informal settlement and surrounding areas were aiming to unlawfully occupy. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Process for water provision at Waagdaar commences

WINDHOEK, 29 January 2024 - Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Association of Namibia, Rolf Hansen. (Photo: Contributed)

Cancer Association of Namibia expands palliative care to Erongo

SWAKOPMUND, 12 April 2025 - A 28-year-old male suspect has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run incident that occurred on Saturday, at on Ondjamba Street, near Hanganeni School in Mondesa. A 28-year old woman sustained serious injuries during the incident. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Swakop man arrested for hit-and-run

HENTIES BAY, 19 March 2025 - The signage of the Henties Bay Municipality. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Henties, Swakop residents urged to use water sparingly

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 23 April 2025 - Deputy minister of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform, Ruthy Masake during a strategic planning workshop with senior officials in Swakopmund on Tuesday.

(Photo: contributed) NAMPA

Masake calls for strategic alignment in agriculture

SWAKOPMUND, 10 May 2025 - A volunteer trainer for the free tailoring classes demonstrating the use of one of the sewing machines aimed at equipping community members of Mondesa with practical skills for self-employment. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Swakopmund rallies behind grassroots empowerment project

SWAKOPMUND, 16 May 2025 - Edith Kukuri (in red), the Chairperson of the National Federation of People with Disabilities in Erongo Region, photographed with five Swakopmund residents with disabilities who received plots from the Swakopmund constituency office on Friday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Five persons with disabilities receive plots in Swakopmund

SWAKOPMUND, 01 June 2016 - Signage at the entrance of Swakopmund. (Photo by: Paulus Kiiyala Shiku) NAMPA

Swakopmund launches transparent land and urban development projects

WINDHOEK, 17 June 2025 - Christiaan Oosthuizen pictured in the Windhoek High Court. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Convicted Swakopmund drug dealer appeals prison sentence

SWAKOPMUND, 19 June 2025 - The National Marine Aquarium of Namibia located in the coastal town of Swakopmund in the Erongo Region. (Photo: contributed) NAMPA

Swakopmund Aquarium repairs set for 2025/26

WINDHOEK,23 June 2025- Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp at the launch of two EduConservation Teachers Toolkits for Senior Primary Schools. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Sports facilities getting major upgrades ahead of Region 5 Youth Games

Filemon Haininga

SWAKOPMUND, 09 July 2025 - T12 female sprinter, Ndapewa iipinge and guide Filipus Kotokeni while in action dureing the final of the 100 metres race and the Veneta Stadium during the African Union Sport Council (AUSC) Region Five Youth Games in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Hamukwaya happy with athletes’ performance

Pupkewitz Toyota backs government communicators conference

SWAKOPMUND, 12 July 2025 - Mayor of Swakopmund Blasius Goraseb, Swakopmund Chief Executive Officer Archie Benjamin and Langer Heinrich Managing Director Johan Roux photographed along Swakopmund municipality councillors at the launch of the YEDI programme at Swakopmund on Friday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

YEDI launched to empower Swakopmund youth

SWAKOPMUND, 17 July 2025 - Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) Director of Coorporate Engagement Nashilongo Gervasius who presented on Artificial Intelligence and Communications at the Effective Communicators’ Conference at Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

AI in communications both blessing and curse: Gervasius

SWAKOPMUND, 24 July 2025 - Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses flanked by some state owned enterprises mascots at the opening of the SOE sports games taking place at the Vineta Sports Stadium in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Mental health takes centre stage at SOE Games

Namibia commended for pioneering role in APRM Governance Index

SWAKOPMUND, 20 October 2025 - Erongo Governor Natalia | Goagoses embracing and consoling 31 year old Zelda Goses, the mother of the two little girls who died in a shack fire at the DRC Informal settlement last week. She is accompanied by Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Swakopmund Blasius Goraseb and Suama Kuutondokwa. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Erongo governor calls for urgent decongestion

WINDHOEK, 07 July 2025 - Ministry of Health and Social Services spokesperson, Walters Kamaya. (Photo: Contributed)

Over 40 contacts of confirmed Mpox case traced

Justina Shuumbwa

SWAKOPMUND, 11 November 2025 - Executive Director in the Ministry of Works and Transport, Jonas Sheelongo, Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Chief Executive Officer Toska Sam and Technical Coordinator for the SADC Aviation Safety Organisation (SASO) Beloved Mupfururirwa photographed with stakeholders at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Regional Annex 16 Environmental Workshop in Swakopmund on Tuesday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Sheelongo calls for practical action towards sustainable aviation

WINDHOEK, 29 January 2024 - Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Association of Namibia, Rolf Hansen. (Photo: Contributed)

CAN opens palliative care unit in Erongo

SWAKOPMUND, 26 November 2025 - Erongo Governor Natalia |Goagoses was the first to cast her vote at the Swakopmund Police Station polling station when polls opened. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) (NAMPA)

Polls open smoothly at Swakopmund

SWAKOPMUND, 16 January 2026 - Learners at the Swakopmund Secondary School being addressed by Information, Communication and Technology Emma Theofelus. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

ICT minister urges responsible internet use

SWAKOPMUND, 17 July 2025 - Swakopmund Municipality Chief Executive Officer, Archie Benjamin at the 2025 Effective Communicators Conference in Swakopmund on Thursday afternoon. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Swakopmund Municipality awarded A-grade employment equity compliance certificate

OKAHAO, 23 November 2023 - The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) has invested nearly N.dollars 60 million for the construction of 144 houses in Omuthiya, Ondangwa and Okahao, as part of addressing the housing backlog in the country. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Parliamentary committee holds housing consultations with major LA’s in Rundu

SWAKOPMUND, 27 January 2026 - Swakopmund Constituency Councillor Victor Maswahu administering polio vaccination drops to a child at the Hanganeni Primary School during the launch of the campaign. (Photo: Contributed)

Over 21 000 children targeted for polio vaccine in Swakopmund

SWAKOPMUND, 29 January 2026 - The Meeting Island’ prototype at the Hanganeni Park constructed through a collaboration between the Municipality of Swakopmund and Germany’s City of Gießen. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Swakopmund, Gießen partnership boosts solar skills training

SWAKOPMUND, 21 July 2023 - Houses being constructed under Mass Housing Programme in Swakopmund nearing completion. The houses are part of the 319 houses which were handed over to New Era Investment in October 2022 to complete, after being abandoned for over five years by another contractor. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Land and housing allocation top Swakopmund’s list

SWAKOPMUND, 15 January 2025 - Swakopmund Circuit Inspector Chris Eixab. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Swakopmund circuit intensifies efforts to place learners

Swakopmund to host SATeG games

NamPower lists N.dollars 5 billion DMTN programme

Africa trade summit set for Swakopmund next week

Windhoek, 26 February - Commissioner of the Namibia Revenue Agency, Sam Shivute at the tabling of the 2026/27 Appropriation Bill. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA

NamRA rejects calls to reverse customs system

SWAKOPMUND, 17 June 2026 - Mining companies operating in the Erongo Region invested well over N.dollars 160 million in community development, education, healthcare and skills training over the past financial year, with Rössing Uranium alone accounting for N.dollars 73.5 million, Erongo Governor Natalia ǀGoagoses said on Wednesday.

(Phot contributed) NAMPA

Mining CSR spend tops N.dollars 160 million, Rössing leads

SWAKOPMUND, 16 June 2026 - Erongo Governor Natalia ǀGoagoses during her State of the Region Address (SORA) stated that the C35 Swakopmund/Henties Bay/Uis Main Road, costing N.dollars 1.03 billion, was 86 per cent complete with 16 kilometres remaining.

(Photo by: Josephina Simeon) NAMPA

ǀGoagoses updates on major Erongo developments at SORA

SWAKOPMUND, 24 July 2025 - Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses flanked by some state owned enterprises mascots at the opening of the SOE sports games taking place at the Vineta Sports Stadium in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

ONE YEAR IN: HOW |GOAGOSES IS RESHAPING ERONGO

WINDHOEK, 08 July 2026 - Learners in Swakopmund participating in the Bank Windhoek Coastal Maths Challenge. (Photo: Contributed)

Swakopmund cluster wins 2026 Bank Windhoek coastal maths challenge

Justina Shuumbwa