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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

ONDERA, 28 August 2024 - The Palms for Life Fund has donated an Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre in the Oshikoto Region’s Guinas Constituency to the Ministry of Gender Equality for use by the local community. (Photo: Contributed)

Palms for Life Fund donates ECD centre to marginalised communities

Vulnerable children receive donation from FMAA

MARIENTAL, 24 October 2024 (NAMPA) - Sixteen participants graduated from a two-week training course on positive parenting organised by Lifeline Childline in Mariental. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Lifeline/ChildLine empowers young parents in positive parenting

Charmaine Boois

Sanlam, Shaetonhodi Optics hand over prescription glasses to nearly 300 learners in Hardap

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 15 July 2024 - Members of the 6th session of the Children's Parliament. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Over 200 SADC children and heads of state to commemorate World Children's Day

STAMPRIET, 23 NOV (NAMPA) - The entrance as you drive into Stampriet, a village surrounded by agricultural activities .
(Photo by : Charmaine Boois ) NAMPA)

Hardap rural communities see elections as gateway to development

Charmaine Boois

OSHAKATI - Retired Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCIN) Pastor, Reverend Ferdinand Hashomunanasho ya Nashidengo. (Photo: Contributed)

Retired pastor Nashidengo dies

KATIMA MULILO, 19 December 2024 – Austin Masangu is the Center Director at the Children of Zion Village at Katima Mulilo. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

ZION VILLAGE, FOSTERING CHANGE IN ZAMBEZI

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

YOUNG GIRL TURNS WASTE FABRIC INTO BUSINESS

Charmaine Boois

Minor boy dies from suspected poisoning

WINDHOEK, 01 January 2025 - The entrance to the Katutura State Hospital maternity ward. (Photo by: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA

Fathers, families encouraged to support pregnant mothers during labour

Mariental councilors join 4x4 Shoe Drive 2025 campaign

Charmaine Boois

KATIMA MULILO, 30 October 2024 - The Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka delivers her keynote address at the official hand over of classrooms and hostel blocks at the Liselo and Masokotwani combined schools in the Zambezi Region on Tuesday. (Photo: Contributed)

Nghipondoka welcomes stakeholders to 2025 Academic Year

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

Minor boy allegedly drowns at Tsintsabis

KATIMA MULILO, 17 January 2025 - Cheshire Home, a place of hope for children with physical disabilities in Katima Mulilo. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

CHESHIRE HOME: 30 YEARS OF TRANSFORMING LIVES IN KATIMA

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

TSINTSABIS, 17 January 2025 - Tsintsabis Combined School has 80 Grade 8 learners in one classroom due to limited space. (Photo by: Gabriel Thomas) NAMPA

Soft porridge fuels school attandance

WINDHOEK, 28 January 2025 - Executive Director of the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare (MGEPESW), Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati.
(Photo: Contributed)

Misinformation on child removal case harmful: Nghipondoka-Robiati

NKURENKURU, 28 January 2025 - The bathroom at the hostel of Mburu-uru Primary School. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NEGLECTED AND OVERCROWDED: THE STRUGGLES OF MBURU-URU PS

EENHANA, 10 February 2025 - Ohangwena governor Sebastian Ndeitunga pictured at his office on Monday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Malnutrition claimed 18 lives in Ohangwena in 2024: Ndeitunga

WINDHOEK, 18 February 2025 - Amos Meerkat Syllabus project which gives children in isolated and rural areas the chance to get ready for school through ECD. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Capricorn Foundation invests N.dollars 2.6 million in education

WINDHOEK, 11 MAR (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare has revealed that approximately 376,000 children are currently enrolled in the country’s Orphan and Vulnerable Children (OVC) program. (Photo: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA

Nearly 376 000 children registered under OVC programme

KEETMANSHOOP, 08 October 2024 - ||Kharas governor, Aletha Frederick. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

New forum established to protect children in ||Kharas Region

Suzith Tjitaura

GOBABIS, 07 January 2020 - Namibian Police Force Emblem (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Lightning strike kills three children at Katenture village

KATENTURE, 08 April 2025 - Governor of the Kavango East Region, Julius Hambyuka accompanied by Mukwe Constituency Councillor Damian Maghambayi and staff members from his office visit the family who lost three children after they were struck by lightning. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Hambyuka visits family who lost children to lightning

HOACHANAS, 10 April 2025 (NAMPA) - A damaged and blocked sewerage manhole in the Hoachanas settlement. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Damaged sewerage system raises health concerns in Hoachanas

Charmaine Boois

ETOSHA, 13 April 2025 - Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel (second left) officially handed over equipment and materials to the Namutoni Environmental Education Centre on Sunday. (Photo: Maria David) NAMPA

Ministry donates to Namutoni environmental centre

RUNDU, 04 April 2025 - Learners at Ndama East Primary School in Rundu taught under trees. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Ombudsman investigates learning conditions at Ndama East school

Man allegedly drowns in water pan at Omusati

RUNDU, 06 May 2025 - The Rundu Magistrate’s Court. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Rundu mothers frustrated over late child support payments

MARIENTAL 08 May 2025 - A peaceful march and memorial service were held in Gochas on Thursday to honour the three girls murdered in Okahandja. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Gochas community stands with Okahandja in mourning

Charmaine Boois

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

REHOBOTH, 17 May 2025 - Portfolio Councillor Jacky Jackson Khariseb during a community gathering at the Oanob CommunityHall during a community engagement facilitated by the Town Council. (Photo: contributed) NAMPA

New market project brings fresh hope to Rehoboth’s Block E

WINDHOEK, 05 September 2024 - (From left) Capricorn Asset Management MD Tertius Liebenberg; Capricorn Foundation Coordinator Veripura Muukua; Capricorn Foundation Board Chairperson Gerhard Fourie; Capricorn Foundation Executive Officer Marlize Horn; Bank Windhoek Executive Officer: Marketing and Corporate Communication Services, Jacquiline Pack; and Capricorn Foundation Board Member Gida Sekandi pictured during the launch of the 2024 Social Value Report. (Photo: Contributed)

Capricorn Foundation commits N.dollars 2 million to fighting hunger and malnutrition

WINDHOEK, 12 May 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah speaking at the tree planting ceremony in honour of founding President Sam Nujoma's birthday celebration at Heroes’ Acre. (Photo: Contributed)

President implores fathers to safeguard families

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

Namfisa allocates funds to community projects

Man allegedly kills grandmother in Ohangwena Region

Gobabis, 24 December 2019 - Namibian Police Emblem (Photo Contributed) Nampa

Boy reportedly drowns near Shamundambo village

Hoachanas Children Fund promotes food security through backyard gardening

Charmaine Boois

Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples to be celebrated in Tsumeb

WALVIS BAY, 01 August 2025 - Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses and Walvis Bay Rural Constituency Councillor Florian Donatus addressing some of the disgruntled residents of Walvis Bay who were recently evicted from a private plot. The about 50 residents were reportedly removed by a messenger of the court through a court order. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Walvisbay evicted residents feel left out

HELAO NAFIDI, 09 August 2025 - Namibian Police Force Lieutenant General, Joseph Shikongo speaking during the Namibia National Women’s Conference held at Helao Nafidi on Saturday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

NGHIPUNYA SHARES CYCLE OF ABUSE BEHIND A MOTHER'S CRIME

OMUTHIYA, 12 August 2025 - Onayena Constituency Councillor Mateus Kamati.

Low enrollment rates shut down schools in Onayena constituency

Hawala to be buried next to his parents

MARIENTAL, 15 September 2025 (NAMPA)-Martha McNab, wife of Hardap Governor Riaan McNab, led a mid-term hike through her Non- governmental organization called Step Up Ark, awarding medals and certificates to eight Danie Joubert scholars on Monday who completed an eight- kilometer trek near Mariental.
(Photo:Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

McNab mentors learners through nature hike

Charmaine Boois

ONDANGWA, 16 September 2025 - Thirty-two-year-old Tomas Sheya, who is accused of murdering his two children, was denied bail on Tuesday when he made his first court appearance in the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Father accused of murdering children denied bail

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 calls for more education facilities in Zambezi Region

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

LOCAL TEACHER’S GAME CENTRE HELPS KEEP MARIENTAL KIDS OFF STREETS

Charmaine Boois

RUNDU, 23 September 2025- One of the classrooms at Gabriel Muhuli Combined School in the Kavango East Region rendered unusable and not safe. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Parents withdraw learners from Gabriel Muhuli Combined School over safety concerns

RUNDU, 25 September 2025 - One of the tents serving as a classroom that was damaged by strong winds at Gabriel Muhuli Combined School. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Parents reject tent classrooms at Gabriel Muhuli Combined School

WINDHOEK, 06 January 2025 - Deputy Minister of Sports, Youth and National Service, Emma Kantema at the 2025 FIH Indoor World Cup team send-off. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Govt to roll out feeding scheme for 110 000 children in ECD centres

Mathilde Kudumo

Ithete donates school shoes at Impalila Combined School

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

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

MATENDE, 26 November 2025 - A young boy collects water from a contaminated pond at the Matende village in the Kavango West Region. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Matende residents vote for water solutions

UIS, 10 December 2025 - Chief Complaints Investigator at the office of the Ombudsman in Erongo Hermina Apollus speaking at the International Human Rights Day and Namibian Women’s day commemoration held at Uis on Wednesday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NamPol strengthening collaborative efforts to combat digital violations

23 245 receiving treatment for HIV/Aids at Oshana

RUNDU, 12 January 2026 - Kavango East Director of Education, Christine Shilima. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Rundu school turns away learners over unpaid development fees

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

NASA raises alarm over vaping devices found in primary schools

Nedbank backs inclusive education for learners with autism

Mathilde Kudumo

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)

Parents, caregivers reminded to vaccinate children against polio

Outjo police call for safer communities through discipline

OUTAPI, 14 November 2025- The Namibian police in Omusati region are investigating two separate cases of rape and sexual assault.

(Photo: contributed) NAMPA

Siblings drown at Sifuha

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

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

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

FROM THE STREETS TO SECOND CHANCES

NCAMAGORO, 26 March 2026 - The principal of Ncamagoro Combined School in the Kavango West Region, Mukuve Sikongo. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Child-headed households drive absenteeism at Ncamagoro school

SWAKOPMUND, 19 MAY 2026 - Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila speaking during her visit to the Ruach Elohim Foundation at Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NA Speaker visits Ruach Elohim baby foundation

KATIMA MULILO, 26 May 2026 - The National Assembly Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Health and Social Welfare on Tuesday visited the Cheshire Home in the Zambezi Region.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Parly Standing Committee on oversight visit to Zambezi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Cannabis smuggling accused make maiden court appearance at Katima Mulilo

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 31 MAY 2026 - Annual Fundraising Never Walk Alone Gala Dinner 2026, held in Windhoek. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

NWA gala dinner raises N.dollars 396 800

Zambezi schools mark International Day of the African Child

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OKAKU, 16 June 2026 - Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge during the commemoration of the Day of the African Child at Okaku Primary School in the Oshana Region on Tuesday. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

Iipinge calls for urgent investment in school sanitation and child hygiene

Education remains the strongest tool for Africa’s future: Iilende

RUNDU, 12 January 2026 - Kavango East Director of Education, Christine Shilima. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Delayed classroom construction fuels concerns among Sauyemwa parents

MARIENTAL, 24 July 2026 - Twenty-three vulnerable learners from schools across the Hardap Region received educational support packages on Friday through the Standard Bank Namibia Blue Child Champion Project, implemented in partnership with the Forum for African Women Educationalists Namibia (FAWENA). (Photo: Joe-Chintha Garises) NAMPA

Standard Bank, FAWENA support vulnerable Hardap learners

Garises Joe-chintha

KATIMA MULILO, 17 August 2026 - Rescuers pictured during a joint search operation between Namibia and Zambia for drowned persons. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Two-year-old toddler drowns in fish pond at Liselo

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KATIMA MULILO, 26 August 2026 – The Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court. (Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Katima court postpones alleged arson and murder case

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, 19 September 2026 – Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) Regional Secretary for Zambezi, Elto Mowa (middle), says the mass recruitment drive held on Saturday in front of the Katima Mulilo Open Market was a resounding success. Mowa also commended SPYL Secretary and Member of Parliament Ephraim Nekongo.

(Photo: Contributed)

SPYL mass recruitment exercise registers 700 people in Zambezi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OUTAPI, 14 November 2025- The Namibian police in Omusati region are investigating two separate cases of rape and sexual assault.

(Photo: contributed) NAMPA

Father and son drown after hippo attack

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

SWAKOPMUND, 21 September 2026 - Member states attending the 9th African Network of Parliamentary Budget Offices (AN-PBO) Annual Conference at Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

PBOs urged to track impact of spending on children

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

KATIMA MULILO, 24 September 2026 – Over 60 employees of the Zambezi Meat Corporation (ZAMCO) held a peaceful demonstration during their lunch hour on Thursday, calling for urgent government intervention over two months of unpaid salaries, job insecurity, and a collapse in abattoir operations. (Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

ZAMCO employees demand govt intervention at Katima Mulilo abattoir

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

BUKALO, 28 September 2026 - Zambezi malaria ambassador Dr Richard Kamwi on Monday officially opened the indoor residual spraying (IRS) campaign at Bukalo in the Zambezi Region. (Photo: Contributed)

Kamwi opens malaria IRS campaign at Bukalo

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso