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KHORIXAS - The entrance to the Khorixas Vocational Training Centre (Photo: Contributed)

NTA debunks low recruitment of locals at Khorixas VTC claims

Official funeral bestowed on late Chief Shooya

WINDHOEK, 17 December (NAMPA) - Telecom Namibia CEO Stanley Shanapinda, Health Ministry Executive Director Ben Nangombe, CRAN CEO Emilia Nghikembua, Office of the Prime Minister Executive Director I-Ben Nashandi and MICT Executive Director Audrin Mathe. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

CRAN urges collaboration to strengthen Namibia’s cybersecurity

Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kenneth Matomola. (Photo Contributed)

Matomola joins global insurance regulatory body

Namundjebo-Tilahun hosts early Christmas party for elderly

WINDHOEK, 03 August 2018 - Namfisa Chief Executive Officer, Kenneth Matomola. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

NAMFISA recovers N.dollars 2.7 million for consumers

OMUTHIYA, 10 January 2025 - The directorate of health and social services head in the Oshikoto region, Joshua Nghipangelwa. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Oshikoto records five malaria deaths

OTC appoints new Mayor despite reservations

WALVIS BAY, 29 January 2025 - (From left) Portugal's Ambassador to Namibia Rui Carmo; Namport Chief Executive Officer Andrew Kanime and APS Chief Executive José Luís Cacho pictured after signing a five-year agreement to strengthen collaboration in the development of sustainable, green, and digital logistics corridors. (Photo: Contributed)

Namport and APS agree to develop green and digital logistics corridors

WINDHOEK, 20 March 2025 - The B1 road, 30km south of Windhoek, remains closed until further notice due to bridge damage caused by heavy rainfall. (Photo: Contributed)

Bridge collapse near Windhoek forces closure of B1 road

WINDHOEK, 09 May 2019 - Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration Executive Director Etienne Maritz speaking at the launch of visa and permit stickers at the ministry's head office in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia eases visa rules to boost tourism, diplomatic ties

UUKWALUUDHI COMMUNITY AIMS FOR FOOD SECURITY THROUGH TRADITION

WALVIS BAY, 07 April 2025 - (LtR) Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare and Namport Board Chairperson Nangula Hamunyela during a courtesy call to Nampoon Monday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

PM reaffirms Government’s commitment to service delivery

ONIIPA, 03 October 2024 - Minister of Urban and Rural Development Erastus Uutoni inaugurates the Oniipa Town Council office. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Oniipa Town Council receives qualified audit opinion amidst planning and submission delays

OMUTHIYA, 08 May 2025 - The Omuthiya Town Council has deployed a team of 50 of its residents to enhance community safety through a clean-up initiative. (Photo: Contributed)

Omuthiya deploys residential clean-up team

WINDHOEK, 08 May 2025- The Roads Authority (RA) awarded bursaries to six students from the Namibia University of Science and Technology during a handover ceremony held on Thursday at its head office in Windhoek. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Roads Authority awards bursaries to six NUST students

MARIENTAL, 02 June (NAMPA)- The Minister of Education Innovation Youth Sports Arts and Culture (MEYSAC) Sanet Steenkamp visited the Kai//Ganaxab Youth Skills Training Center in Hardap region on Monday.
(Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Steenkamp endorses upgrading of Kai||ganaxab into fully-fledged VTC

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 03 August 2018 - Namfisa Chief Executive Officer, Kenneth Matomola. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Namfisa allocates funds to community projects

ROSH PINAH, 20 October 2017 – A section of the newly-built Rosh Pinah-Oranjemund tar road nestles between the Orange River and rocky hills. (Photo by: Patience Smith) NAMPA

RA temporary closes Aussenkehr-Rosh Pinah road

Suzith Tjitaura

RA reopens Aussenkehr- Rosh Pinah Road

Suzith Tjitaura

KAYENGONA, 13 July 2025 - Prime Minister Dr Elijah Ngurare speaking during the cultural festival held at Kayengona on Saturday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Government to revive Food-and-Cash-For Work programme to address poverty

PM announces revival of Vhungu Vhungu and agro-processing

KATIMA MULILO, 15 July 2025 – Katima Mulilo Mayor, John Ntemwa.
(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Ntemwa highlights KMTC achievements

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Completion month of Engoyi-Omuntele road project moved again

MARIENTAL, 29 July 2025 - Mariental Mayor Cherien Kock speaks at the official opening of the workshop on Urban Risk-Informed Development Planning and Making Cities Resilient. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Mariental Municipality hosts disaster risk reduction workshop

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 07 August 2025 - The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) Chief Executive Officer, Kenneth Matomola.

(Photo: contributed) NAMPA

Matomola urges responsible innovation at Fintech Square 2025

Regulators unite to advance FinTech through coordinated oversight

KATIMA MULILO, 24 August 2025 - Regional Chairperson of the IPC in the Zambezi Region and Member of Parliament, Elvis Lizazi (third from left) flanked by other senior IPC cadres in Katima Mulilo.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Sankwasa' removal of KMTC councillors undemocratic: IPC

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 29 August 2025 - Dr Sadrag Shihomeka, Media Ombudsman.

(Photo contributed) NAMPA

Ombudsman cautions media to uphold ethics

WINDHOEK, 29 August 2025 - New Era CEO, Christof Maletsky. (Photo: Contributed)

New era CEO calls for stronger media relations

KONGOLA, 21 September 2025 - Mfumu (Chief) Joseph Tembwe Mayuni III of the Mashi Traditional Authority in the Zambezi Region pictured at the annual Tulikonge Cultural Festival on Sunday.

(Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Chief Mayuni III urges government to resolve land disputes

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OUTJO, 29 September 2025 - Outjo is hosting its first Outjo Tourism and Trade Expo in over five years at the Etoshapoort Community Hall from Monday until Friday, ending the Expo with music concert on Saturday. (Photo by: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

Outjo hosts tourism and trade expo

CHINCHIMANI, 28 September 2025 - Chief Litunga George Simasiku Mamili VII of the Mafwe Traditional Authority makes his way into the arena for the celebration of the Lusata Cultural Festival 2025 at the Mafwe Traditional Headquarters of Chinchimani on Sunday 2025.
(Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Mamili bemoans boundary shifts in Western Zambezi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

RUNDU, 13 October 2025 - Governor of the Kavango East Region, Hamunyera Hambyuka (centre) with the Namibia Depositors Guarantee Authority team at Rundu on Monday. (Photo: Contributed)

NDGA ponders deposit limit guarantee increase

Kaiyamo calls for unity and effective leadership ahead of elections

Charmaine Boois

RUNDU, 20 October 2025 - Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa in Rundu on Monday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Sankwasa warns of land audits for traditional authorities

KATIMA MULILO, 23 October 2025 - Rasboom Mweemba, the spokesperson of the National Democratic Party (NDP), speaking at the regional and local authority manifesto launch of NDP at Katima Mulilo. He is flanked by fellow NDP members. (Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

NDP launches manifesto at Katima Mulilo

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Katima Mulilo Town Council fire under investigation

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Roads Authority introduces new system to enhance road management

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 05 November 2025 - The Board of Directors of the Roads Authority (RA) has announced the appointment of Mbahupu Hippy Tjivikua as the authority's new Chief Executive Officer, effective 01 January 2026. (Photo: Contributed)

Roads Authority appoints new CEO

WINDHOEK, 06 November 2025 - The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has reported improved financial performance for the 2024/2025 financial year.

The Authority officially presented its 2024/2025 Integrated Annual Report to the Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, on 06 November 2025.

(Photo contributed) NAMPA

NCAA posts improved financial results for 2024/25

WINDHOEK, 18 July 2019 - The Namibian Traffic Information System (NaTIS) centre in Windhoek's Northern Industrial Area. (Photo by: Paulus Hamutenya) NAMPA

NaTIS extends weekend operating hours in the capital

Mathilde Kudumo

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, 18 September 2014 - The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Roads Authority (RA), Conrad Lutombi speaking at a media briefing in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo by: Esme Konstantinus) NAMPA

Lutombi credits governance for Namibia’s road success

Mathilde Kudumo

MARIENTAL, 28 August 2024 - Mariental Municipality CEO Paul Nghiwilepo. (Photo: Contributed)

Mariental CEO sets out council record as voters prepare for November polls

OSHAKATI,21 November 2025- The councilor of Ondangwa rural constituency Alfeus Kaushiweni Abraham. (photo: contributed).

Candidates ready as election day approaches

All hope lost in voting: Outjo Youth

MARIENTAL, 24 November 2025 - Regional Electoral Officer in the Hardap Region, Willem Uirab.

(Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Hardap Region finalises election preparations despite vehicle shortage

WINDHOEK, 26 November 2025 - Independent Patriots for Change President Panduleni Itula casting his vote. (Photo by: Mathilde Kudumo) NAMPA

Itula expects greater IPC representation in regional council, local authority structures

Mathilde Kudumo

WINDHOEK, 26 November 2025 - Independent Patriots for Change President Panduleni Itula casting his vote. (Photo by: Mathilde Kudumo) NAMPA

Itula urges Namibians to prioritise voting in Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections

Mathilde Kudumo

WINDHOEK, 26 November 2025 - Empty chairs pictured at a polling station in Windhoek. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Voter turnout slows across Khomasdal Constituency polling stations

Mathilde Kudumo

MAYANA, 23 November 2025 - Current Rundu Rural Constituency Councillor and independent candidate, Paulus Mbangu speaking during a joint rally with fellow independent candidate Petrus Kashumali at Mayana village on Sunday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Provisional results for Rundu Rural Constituency

Final Election Results - Mariental Local Authority, Hardap Region

Final Election Results - Gochas Local Authority, Hardap Region

Final election results - Kalkrand Local Authority, Hardap Region

Final Election Results - Stampriet Local Authority, Hardap Region

Final Election Results - Rehoboth Local Authority, Hardap Region

OPUWO, 24 NOVEMBER 2024 - The Swapo party closed off its campaign activities with a drive-through voter sensation rally on Sunday at Opuwo, Kunene region, ahead of Wednesday's general elections. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

Swapo reclaims dominance in Windhoek as opposition vote splits

Mathilde Kudumo

RUNDU, 28 November 2025 - Rundu Rural Constituency Councillor Paulus Mbangu. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

MERIT CONCERNS DROVE RISE OF INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES IN KAVANGO: MBANGU

WINDHOEK, 07 August 2025 - The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) Chief Executive Officer, Kenneth Matomola.

(Photo: contributed) NAMPA

Namfisa reports growth and compliance gaps in NBFI sector

Landless People’s Movement (LPM) councillor for Mariental, William Minnie. (Photo: Contributed)

Hardap’s youngest councillor says exclusion and inequality must be confronted

NCAA defends denial of IShowSpeed flight clearance

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 14 January 2025 - The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority's Manager of Corporate Communications and Consumer Education, Victoria Raimond. (Photo: Contributed)

Namfisa warns against unregistered microlenders

NAMALUBI, 20 January 2026 - Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, on Monday instructed the Roads Authority to act swiftly and deploy a contractor to attend to the damaged road between Lubuta, Sachona and Lizauli in the Judea Lyabboloma Constituency. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Nekundi instructs swift rehabilitation of Lubuta, Sachona and Lizauli road

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Nekundi unhappy with slow progress on Bukalo-Muyako road

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

ONDANGWA, 20 JANUARY 2026 - The Ondangwa Town Council has expressed concern over the increasing vandalism of street and road regulatory signs within the town, warning that the acts pose safety risks to road users and place an unnecessary financial burden on the local authority. (Photo: Contributed)

Vandalism of road signs raises safety concerns in Ondangwa

LISELO, 19 January 2026 - Roads Authority Regional Manager, Lynnette Malipa engages with Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi at the proposed site for the construction on the new weighbridge in the Liselo area. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Nekundi rejects placement of proposed Katima Mulilo Weighbridge

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 07 September 2025 - Nelson Ashipala, Manager of Stakeholder Relations and Communications at the Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NCAA retains ISO 9001: 2015 certification

Justina Shuumbwa

Iipinge calls for ethical leadership, inclusive development

Amundjindi raises concerns over lengthy leave approval process for councillors

CRAN to phase out 2G and 3G networks

RA dismisses two senior executives

NCAA hosts CAAZ delegation to strengthen regulatory cooperation

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 16 March 2026 - Bisey Uirab, Chief Executive Officer of the Namibia Airports Company. (Photo: Contributed)

Cybersecurity breach confirmed at NAC

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

HKIA, 20 September 2021 - The Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) congestion alleviation project is set to be completed by the end of September 2021. (Photo: Contributed)

NAM-CSIRT issues update on NAC cybersecurity incident

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 31 March 2026 - Delegates from Namibia and Switzerland pictured at the official launch of the Feasibility Study on the Promotion of Sustainable Aviation Fuels. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Namibia launches feasibility study on sustainable aviation fuels

Justina Shuumbwa

01 April 2026 - Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi officially inaugurated the newly constructed Aris River Bridge between Windhoek and Rehoboth. (Photo: Contributed)

Aris River Bridge officially inaugurated

Justina Shuumbwa

RUNDU, 10 April 2026 - The Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa speaking to the Gciriku community at Rundu on Friday. ( Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Sankwasa consults Gciriku community on chief dispute

KATIMA MULILO, 15 May 2025 – Katima Mulilo Town Council Chief Executive Officer, Raphael Liswaniso. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Liswaniso suspended days after reinstatement

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 30 April 2026 - Deputy Governor Bank of Namibia Leonie Dunn speaking during the Financial Stability Report 2026. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Financial Stability Report launched

NDIYONA, 05 May 2026 - Newly recognised Hompa of the VaGciriku community, Bartholomeus Aruvita Kayoka, greets members of the public after he was announced as the new Hompa at Ndiyona on Tuesday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Sankwasa appoints Kayoka as Gciriku Hompa, ending seven-year succession dispute

Chief Mutwa fine and well, Masubia TA assures

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

ROSH PINAH, 20 October 2017 – A section of the newly-built Rosh Pinah-Oranjemund tar road nestles between the Orange River and rocky hills. (Photo by: Patience Smith) NAMPA

RA closes eight roads in //Kharas Region due to heavy rainfall

WINDHOEK, 08 April 2026 - Finance Minister, Ericah Shafudah, pictured during the State of the Nation Address by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Government discourages unsolicited funding proposals from private entities

WINDHOEK, 20 April 2026 - The entrance to the Telecom Namibia head office in Windhoek. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Telecom Namibia’s licence under review after network failures

WINDHOEK, 19 OCTOBER 2025 - Mufaro Nesongano, Executive - Communication and Consumer Relations at CRAN. (Photo: Contributed)

Starlink challenges CRAN licence rejection

KATIMA MULILO, 09 June 2026 – Namibia’s First Gentleman Retired Lieutenant General Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah says the Namibian boy child lags behind a Namibian girl child in many spheres of life.

(Photo: Contributed)

Ndaitwah calls for action on challenges faced by boys

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Sankwasa warns local authorities to step up on service delivery

WINDHOEK, 04 June 2026 - The Roads Authority (RA) will install speed humps at selected locations along the B1 Western Bypass and a section of the A1 Road in the Khomas Region from Friday, following a rise in pedestrian-related crashes that have claimed lives on both routes.

The installation covers the B1 Western Bypass between the Independence Avenue Interchange near Katutura Hospital and the Lafrenz Interchange, as well as the A1 Road between Prosperita and the Windhoek Country Club Resort.

(Photo contributed) NAMPA

RA clarifies funds used for B1 speed humps project

Justina Shuumbwa

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, 19 OCTOBER 2025 - Mufaro Nesongano, Executive - Communication and Consumer Relations at CRAN. (Photo: Contributed)

CRAN report shows strong broadband growth, improved cyber security

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 22 June 2026 - The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) Chief Executive Officer Emilia Nghikembua.

(Photo contributed) NAMPA

CRAN rejects Starlink reconsideration

RUNDU, 23 June 2026 - Namibia Qualifications Authority official Jeremia Ekandjo speaking during the National Policy on Qualification Standards at Rundu on Tuesday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

NQA unveils policy to align qualifications with labour market needs

NDIYONA, 27 June 2026 - Newly enthroned VaGciriku Hompa Aruvita Kayoka. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

A NEW DAWN FOR THE VAGCIRIKU AS SEVEN YEAR WAIT ENDS IN UNITY

NDIYONA, 27 June 2026 - The Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa hands over instruments of authority to the newly installed Gciriku Hompa Aruvita Kayoka on Saturday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Sankwasa orders new VaGciriku Hompa to probe land mismanagement