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Traditional matters should not be conflated with politics: /Gaseb

WINDHOEK, 17 October 2024 - Swapo Party legal adviser Sisa Namandje receiving Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's nomination letter from ECN chairperson Elsie Nghikembua. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Independent presidential candidates fail to make the grade

WINDHOEK, 11 November 2024 - ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Nghikembua appeals for peace during elections

WINDHOEK, 11 November 2024 - ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

ECN experiences challenges during special voting

Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia, Elsie Nghikembua, at a media and observer briefing. (Photo: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Nghikembua calls for patience among Namibians

Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia, Elsie Nghikembua, at a media and observer briefing. (Photo: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

ECN learning from public criticism: Nghikembua

KATIMA MULILO, 04 December 2024 - The Bukalo Village Council held its swearing in ceremony for political office bearers, where Swapo's Simataa Mubonda retained his title as chairperson of the village council. He will be deputised by Anoscah Mutumuswano. Other members in the photo include PDM's Lawrence Mukena and Judith Mwilima. (Photo: Contrbuted)

Mubonda sworn in as Bukalo village chairperson

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KATIMA MULILO, 17 December 2024 – Chairperson of the Zambezi Mango Farmers’ Association (ZAMAFA), Alex Lisao pictured inside the UNAM lecture hall where the training of over 60 small scale mango farmers will be trained from 17 to 20 December 2024.
(Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Small scale mango farmers undergoing value addition training at Katima Mulilo

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OMUTHIYA, 18 December 2024 - The King Nehale conservancy has built infrastructure worth over N.dollars 500 000. (Photo by Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

King Nehale Conservancy builds infrastructure worth over N.dollars 500 000

Namundjebo-Tilahun hosts early Christmas party for elderly

Mariental councilors join 4x4 Shoe Drive 2025 campaign

Charmaine Boois

Bank Windhoek appoints James Chapman as Managing Director Designate

SADC deploys Panel of Elders to address Mozambique crisis

WINDHOEK, 15 January 2025 - President Nangolo Mbumba meeting with Raila Odinga at State House. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

President Mbumba hosts Odinga

SWAKOPMUND, 22 January 2025 - Members of the Namibia Film Commission Board and stakeholders attending the retreat at Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NFC, stakeholders explore growth path for local film industry

WINDHOEK, 25 July 2019 - President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa pictured at State House during his State Visit to Namibia on Thursday. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

SADC committed to safeguarding its citizens: Mnangagwa

KATIMA MULILO, 05 February 2025 – The Chairperson of the Zambezi Regional Council, Matengu Simushi, speaking at the two-weeks textile and fashion design training workshop currently underway in the Zambezi region. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

COSDEF holds fashion workshop at Katima Mulilo

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

MARIENTAL, 15 January 2025 - The Hardap Irrigation Scheme. (Photo: Contributed)

Water inflow brings hope to Hardap farmers

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 24 February 2025 - The Hardap Regional Council and //Kharas Regional Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nama Traditional Authority on Monday. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

MoU paves way for stronger traditional and regional governance

Charmaine Boois

OTJINENE, 09 November 2024 - Otjinene village councils display street names as part of the 10th anniversary celebrations (Photo: Contributed)

Omuthiya prioritises streets naming

EPUKIRO, 06 January 2025 - Community Against Stocktheft Organisation (CASO) chairperson, Hionganda Nanda Murangi, has called on farmers to remain vigilant during the rainy season, warning that cattle thieves are targeting areas such as ponds and dams. (Photo: Contributed)

New leadership aiming to revive Mangetti Farmers Association

SWAKOPMUND, 25 March 2025 - Chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council Management Committee Benitha Imbamba. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

ERC divided over vote of no confidence motion against chairperson

SWAKOPMUND, 18 February 2025 - The buildings of the Erongo Regional Council (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

ERC MC dissolved following no-confidence vote against chairperson

WINDHOEK, 11 February 2025 - Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) commissioner Sam Shivute pictured at the Nujoma residence. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

NamRA exceeds revenue target by N.dollars 3.3 billion

SWAKOPMUND, 15 April 2025 - Newly elected Chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council Management Committee and Walvis Bay Rural Councillor Florian Donatus (middle) photographed with ERC Chief Regional Officer Sem Ntelamo (right) and Swakopmund Magistrate Conchita Olivier. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

IPC’s Donatus takes reign as ERC management committee chairperson

SWAKOPMUND, 16 April 2025 - Newly elected Chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council Management Committee and Councillor of the Walvis Bay Rural Florian Donatus. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

New ERC chairperson vows to tackle political division

WINDHOEK, 09 February 2025 - Namibia's first Minister of Education, Nahas Angula. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Sam Nujoma Foundation extends condolences over Pope Francis death

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 12 May 2025 - Evans Simataa, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Windhoek Country Club Resort (second from right), handed over a dividend to the amount of N.dollars 25 million to Tjiuee Kaura, Director: Governance and Financial Advice in the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises (second from left), on Friday, while other dignitaries look on.
(Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Windhoek Country Club pays N.dollars 25 million dividend to Government

SWAKOPMUND, 14 MAY 2025 - Members of the public service commission at the governor’s office during a familiarisation visit in the Erongo. (r-l) Chairperson of the commission, Saalman Jacobs, commissioner Nashilongo Shivute, commissioner Michael Mutonga and commissioner Habate Doeses. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Leave mismanagement costs millions, triggers reform calls

SIKONDO, 16 May 2025 - Prime Minister Dr Elijah Ngurare sitting with Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha, and his daughter during the memorial service of the late Magreth Wayera Muha on Friday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah extends condolences to bereaved Muha family

KEETMANSHOOP, 30 May 2025 - The chairperson of the Nama Cultural Festival organising committee, Dirk Eigub. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Nama festival strongly pursues to unite Nama people across the world: Eigub

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 08 March 2024 - Namibia Press Agency Chief Executive Officer Linus Chata. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA transitions leadership as Chata retires

WINDHOEK, 16 August 2018 - South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa pictured after his arrival for the 38th SADC Summit in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo by: Panduleni Amwaalwa) NAMPA

South Africa resumes SACU chairmanship

Suzith Tjitaura

SWAKOPMUND, 07 August 2025 - Reinstated Chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council Benitha Imbamba, who is the Constituency councillor for Arandis. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

ERC to address Imbamba’s reinstatement in special council meeting

WINDHOEK, 08 August 2025 - Former First Lady of Namibia and Executive Chairperson of the One Economy Foundation, Monica Geingos, pictured at the 10th anniversary celebration of the One Economy Foundation in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

One Economy Foundation raises nearly N.dollars 3.5 million

Justina Shuumbwa

Swakopmund, 12 August 2025 - Arandis Constituency Councillor Benitha Imbamba holding the letter addressed to council to appeal the decision to remove her as ERC chairperson. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

ERC goes against court order to reinstate Imbamba

MARIENTAL, 15 August 2025 - Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa in a meeting with Hardap Governor Riaan McNab, the chairperson of the Hardap Regional Council, Gershon Dausab and Stampriet Village Council in Mariental. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Sankwasa questions Stampriet Village Council over prolonged CEO vacancy

Charmaine Boois

WALVIS BAY, 16 February 2018 - Chairperson of the Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations, Matti Amukwa. (Photo by: Paulus Kiiyala Shiku) NAMPA

Fishing industry raises alarm over by-catch limits

Parly Committee to recommend tax exemption on agricultural equipment

Vhungu Vhungu needs N.dollars 22 million annually for full production: Smith

TSANDI, 07 August 2015 - Silos of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry at Tsandi in the Omusati Region. (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA

Vhungu Vhungu struggles with lack of storage facilities

Zambezi police intercept 40 stolen cattle

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KADA calls on Katima Mulilo's residents to vote with purpose

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

National Council and Regional Councils Conference commences at Katima Mulilo

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

SWAKOPMUND, 16 April 2025 - Newly elected Chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council Management Committee and Councillor of the Walvis Bay Rural Florian Donatus. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Councillor arrested on fraud and theft charges

KATIMA MULILO, 27 September 2025 - Air Marshal Martin Kambulu Pinehas speaking at the celebration of the Namibian Defence Force annual Fellowship Day at Katima Mulilo on Saturday.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

NDF service is eternal: Air Marshal Pinehas

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

MARIENTAL, 06 October 2025 (NAMPA)- The Hardap Governor Riaan McNab and the chairperson of the Hardap regional council, Gershon Dausab at a public briefing held in Mariental on Monday.
(Photo:Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Hardap nurse recruitment suspended amid tribalism allegations

Charmaine Boois

RUNDU, 03 October 2025 - The Kavango West Education Directorate has launched an investigation into an incident at Katjinakatji Senior Secondary School, where six learners were injured while crawling on the ground as a form of punishment. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Investigation launched into 'crawling punishment' at Kavango West school

SWAKOPMUND, 16 April 2025 - Newly elected Chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council Management Committee and Councillor of the Walvis Bay Rural Florian Donatus. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

IPC’s Donatus resigns as ERC chairperson and councillor

Swakopmund, 12 August 2025 - Arandis Constituency Councillor Benitha Imbamba holding the letter addressed to council to appeal the decision to remove her as ERC chairperson. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Imbamba reinstated as ERC chairperson as Donatus resigns

RUNDU, 17 October 2025 - Persons with Dwarfism in the Kavango East and West Regions pictured with leaders of the Kavango East Regional Youth Forum. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Kavango dwarfism community speaks against inequality

WINDHOEK, 01 February 2023- Newly Appointed Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairperson Salmaan Jacobs during his first public address as Chair to the staff members of the Department Public Service Commission Secretariat and Department Public Service Management. (Photo by: Prime-Rose Harases) NAMPA

Jacobs calls for capacity building body to strengthen public service

MARIENTAL, 24 October 2024 - Vendors prepare their products at the Mariental Trade Festival. (Photo: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Mariental Trade Festival creates enabling environment for entrepreneurs - Kock

Charmaine Boois

RUNDU, 27 October 2025 - The Rundu Circuit football team celebrate their victory in the Sanlam/Allianz Teachers Tournament. (Photo: Contributed)

Rundu circuit winners of Sanlam|Allianz tournament

WINDHOEK, 25 May 2023 - Chairperson of the Council of Traditional Leaders, Chief Immanuel /Gaseb, pictured during a courtesy visit to State house. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

|Gâseb urges citizens to vote for development in upcoming elections

Mathilde Kudumo

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

OSHAKATI, 03 June 2025 - Qualified unemployed teachers from Oshana held a peaceful demonstration at Oshakati on Tuesday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Unemployed teachers appeal for continued recruitment

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

(Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Hardap polling stations close as vote-counting procedures begin

BUKALO, 05 December 2025 - Swapo Party's Chuma Mudabeti (middle) was elected as Chairperson of the Bukalo Village Council to be deputised by fellow Swapo Party member Simataa Mubonda. She is pictured here with other councilors, Agnes Simasiku of Swapo, Sitali Kabende of National Democratic Party (NDP) and Nico Sitambi of the Popular Democratic Party of Namibia (PDM).

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Bukalo councillors sworn in

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KATIMA MULILO, 05 December 2025 - Bernard Sisamu (seated middle) the Constituency Councillor for Kabbe North was elected as Chairperson of the Management Committee of the Zambezi Regional Council. He is flanked by other seven elected newly sworn-in Councillors of the Zambezi Regional council who will serve for a five-year term.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Kabende elected as Katima Mulilo mayor

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

SWAKOPMUND, 12 Decemeber 2025 - Newly elected Erongo Regional Council Chairperson and councillor of the Karibib Constituency Lazarus Kanelombe during his maiden media conference. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

ERC Chairperson outlines five-year plan for region

SWAKOPMUND, 17 December 2025 - Erongo Governor Natalia |Goagoses and Erongo Regional Council chairperson Sem Ntelamo photographed with the seven constituency councillors - Lazarus Kanelombe, Albertina Nkoshi for Walvis Bay Urban, Ruben Shikongo for Walvis Bay Rural, Victor Maswahu for Swakopmund, Abiud Kapere for Arandis, Hendrina Gebhardt for Omaruru and Inecia Brandt for Daures. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Erongo leadership pledges shared commitment to accelerate service delivery

WINDHOEK, 15 May 2025 - National Council member Emma Tangi Muteka (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Muteka pledges people-centred oversight

Mathilde Kudumo

WINDHOEK, 15 January 2026 - Student Union of Namibia (SUN) president, Shikesho Natangwe (R) pictured with SUN’s Board Chairperson, Benhard Kavau and Media Liason Officer, Ottilie Andreas at a press conference. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

SUN calls for suspension, repeal of NCHE entry and funding requirements

WINDHOEK, 17 October 2025 - Former Member of Parliament and youth activist Patience Masua. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Masua appointed NYC interim executive chairperson

MTC appoints Hiwilepo as new board chairperson

Justina Shuumbwa

Rundu secures 2026 Public Enterprises Games

Parliamentarians urged to promote inclusive development

WINDHOEK, 13 May 2025 - Electricity Control Board (ECB) CEO Robert Kahimise speaks on the Nampower bulk tariff increment for the 2025/2026 financial period. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Namibia assumes AFUR leadership

RUNDU, 08 July 2025 - The Chief Executive Officer of the Rundu Town Council, Olavi Nathael. (Photo: Contributed)

RTC declines contract renewal for Nathanael

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)

New deputy ministers relieved of oversight roles in National Council

WINDHOEK, 20 April 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (centre) pictured together with a delegation from the Omaludi organising committee and the Minister in the Presidency, Charles Mubita (far left) at the State House. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah receives Omaludi festival delegation

KATIMA MULILO, 13 May 2026 - A group of farmers in the Zambezi region staged a peaceful demonstration at Katima Mulilo over the persistent stock theft incidents. (Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Zambezi farmers stage peaceful demonstration at Katima Mulilo

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

RUNDU, 20 May 2026 - The newly appointed Meatco Northern Communal Area Chief Executive Officer, Thimoteus Kativa. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

KERFU welcomes Kativa’s appointment as Meatco NCA CEO

KATIMA MULILO, 24 May 2026 - Oryza Sativa FC scooped silver medals with 39 points at the concluded Zambezi Regional Second Division League on Sunday.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Vuyalo urges football clubs to join the league

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

SWAKOPMUND, 12 Decemeber 2025 - Newly elected Erongo Regional Council Chairperson and councillor of the Karibib Constituency Lazarus Kanelombe during his maiden media conference. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

ERC eyes mining license shareholding

WINDHOEK, 03 June 2026 - Fimanekeni Petrus, Board Chairperson, Telecom Namibia.

(Photo contributed) NAMPA

Telecom announces new board of directors

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

ZRFA's constitution undergoing amendments

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 23 June 2026 - Newly elected board members of Nampa, touring the news agency's head office. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Newly appointed NAMPA board undergo induction visit

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 30 June 2026 - Telecom Namibia has appointed Armando Perny as Acting Chief Executive Officer for one month from 1 July 2026, following the resignation of former CEO Stanley Shanapinda.

(Photo contributed) NAMPA

Perny appointed Acting Telecom Namibia CEO

KATIMA MULILO, 04 July 2026 - The youngest regional participating team in the Zambezi regional volleyball league - Seagulls Queen Bees.

(Photo: Contributed)

Second leg of Zambezi volleyball league starting on Saturday

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

RUNDU, 14 July 2026 - MMF Switzerland chairperson Caroline Drechsel handing over laptops her organization donated to learners at Maria Mwengere Secondary School in the Kavango East Region on Tuesday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Maria Mwengere School receives 13 laptops from Swiss NGO