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WINDHOEK, 03 June 2024 - ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua (Photo: Linea Ndishena) NAMPA

Over 1.4 million youth voters registered for the 2024 elections

Sylvia Hashondali

SWAKOPMUND, 14 October 2024 - The Political, Diplomatic and Legal Committee of the Namibia and South African Bi-National Commission, co-chaired by Ministers of International Relations and Cooperation Dr Peya Mushelenga and Ronald Lamola attending a meeting in Swakopmund to discuss among others; the consideration on the Report of the Joint Committee of Experts on the Orange River Boundary with a focus on enhancing bilateral cooperation. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Namibia and South Africa reaffirm commitment to address Orange River boundary

SWAKOPMUND, 15 October 2024 - Co-chairs of the meeting of the Political, Diplomatic and Legal Committee of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission, Namibia and South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Dr Peya Mushelenga and Ronald Lamola signing their joint-communique at the end of the two-day meeting which took place in Swakopmund. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia-South Africa BNC meeting concludes

WINDHOEK - Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa pictured with Director-General of the Anti-Corruption Commission, Paulus Noa and attendees at the National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan Steering Committee Meeting. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan annual report released

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, 30 October 2024 - Namibia's Chief Electoral Officer, Peter Shaama. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Namibian electoral process reaches critical stage

WINDHOEK, 21 August 2017 - Namibia Sports Commission (NSC) chief administrator Freddy Mwiya addressing the national under-20 rugby team during the colour-awarding ceremony, prior to their departure to Uruguay to compete in the Junior World Rugby Trophy from 29 August to 10 September. (Photo by: Maqonda Ndlovu) NAMPA

Wall of Fame to make first appearance at NASA awards

WINDHOEK, 01 November 2024 - Chairperson of the Law Reform and Development Commission, Etuna Josua. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Constitution must develop current global trade laws: Josua

MARIENTAL, 13 November 2024 - Members of the Namibian Police Force casting their votes at Mariental. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Special voting process off to a good start

KATIMA MULILO, 18 November 2024 - Zambezi Regional Electoral Officer, Lesley Simwanza says the training of 1 003 polling officials is going well. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

ECN training 1 003 polling officials in Zambezi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

RUNDU, 24 November 2024 - Spokesperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia polling officials at Rundu Peter Kamwi. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Over 300 polling officials at Rundu threaten to boycott elections

Gobabis, 07 January 2020 - Nampol's Newly appointed Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi (Photo Contributed) Nampa

Over 5 000 police officers to be deployed for elections

SWAKOPMUND, 26 November 2024 - Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN)'s Erongo Regional Electoral Officer, Aune Ndakeva. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Last minute election touch-ups in Erongo on track

ARANDIS, 27 November 2024 - Polling officers attending to voters at a polling station at Arandis. The polling officer on the right is seen holding a verifier (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Malfunctioning equipment delays voting process in Erongo

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

Landless People's Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi. (Photo: Contributed)

Swartbooi calls for ECN chairperson's resignation

WINDHOEK, 27 November 2024 - Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who is also the ruling party’s presidential candidate, cast her vote at the Emma Hoogenhout Primary School in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed)

NNN and Swapo lead in latest results

WINDHOEK, 27 November 2024 - Voters at the Elisenheim A and B polling stations endured long delays and scorching heat on election day as polling stations ran out of ballot papers. (Photo by: Renathe Americano) NAMPA

Presiding officer recounts tense moments at polling station

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

President Mbumba hosts Odinga

TSINTSABIS, 17 January 2025 - Residents of Tsintsabis settlement queue up to vote in the Guinas Constituency by-election on Friday. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Guinas by-election kicks off

BERSEBA, 27 November 2024 – The Electoral Commission of Namibia polling station at Berseba. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

ECN highlights property access as main challenge during Guinas by-election

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, 27 January 2025 - A group of Okahandja, Gobabis, and Windhoek residents lhas demanded the appointment of special investigators within the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to expedite the finalisation of pending corruption cases. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Residents demand answers on pending corruption cases

WINDHOEK, 30 January 2025 - Commissioner Michael Mutonga with Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Mutonga and Doëses appointed as Commissioners

WINDHOEK, 05 January 2025 - Namibian and Nigerian delegates pictured in front of the Office of the Prime Minister to attend the fifth Nigeria Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation (JPCC) that is being hosted in Namibia for the first time in 14 years.
(Photo by Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

Fifth session of Namibia-Nigeria JPCC commences in Windhoek

ENGOYI, 03 January 2025 - Work on the Engoyi/Omuntele gravel road is progressing slowly. (Photo: Contributed)

Engoyi-Omuntele road users accuse RCC of incompetence

KATIMA MULILO, 13 November 2023 - Zambezi’s Regional Electoral Officer, Lesley Simwanza. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

ECN deploys 44 registration officials in Kabbe South Constituency

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

SWAKOPMUND, 23 February 2017 - The entrance to a PEP store in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Paulus Kiiyala Shiku) NAMPA

Namibian Competition Commission approves 13 mergers

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

SWAKOPMUND, 15 MAY (NAMPA) - Members of the public service commission after a courtesy visit to the office of the Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope (in cream suit). The commissioners include (right of governor) Chairperson of the commission Salmaan Jacobs, Batseba Katjioungua, Habate Döeses and Gerson Kamatuka and (left of governor) Nashilongo Shivute, Emelda Katjau and Michael Mutonga. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

PSC consults Erongo leadership to strengthen PS reform

WINDHOEK, 27 MARCH 2025 - The 8th Parliament is in session. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

MPs call for reform in public service

WINDHOEK, 05 June - Manager of Health and Environment Services Mary-Anne Hijarunguru at the World Environment Day in Windhoek. (Photo: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

CoW commemorates World Environment Day

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 07 July 2025 - Dina //Gowases, Namibian Competition Commission Corporate Communications Practitioner. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Competition Commission urges businesses to follow merger regulations

NKURENKURU,26 November 2020 - Collection point of the Nkurenkuru Local Authority elections. (Photo by:Petrus Muronga) NAMPA

Erongo readies 230 voter registration points ahead of November elections

Executive directors reshuffled in OPM

Namibia launches ELPAF campaign at Outjo

OSHAKATI, 03 June 2025 - Audrin Mathe, Executive Director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology.

ECC summons 13 employers over affirmative action non-compliance

Mathilde Kudumo

KATIMA MULILO, 13 August 2025 - ECN's Zambezi Regional Electoral Officer, Lesley Simwanza.
(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Over 2 200 new voters registered in Zambezi Region

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Namibia commended for pioneering role in APRM Governance Index

KATIMA MULILO, 07 July 2025 - Sammy Muhau, Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN)'s Regional Voter Education Officer for Zambezi speaks during the stakeholders meeting in Katima Mulilo on Monday.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Provisional voters' register on display in Zambezi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 16 September 2025 - Governor of Khomas Region, Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, alongside the CEO of Social Security Commission Milka Mungunda, officials of WVTC and students pictured at WVTC in Windhoek on Tuesday. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

M&Z and SSC donate vehicles, equipment to WVTC

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 26 July 2019 – The offices of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in Windhoek. (Photo by: Paulus Hamutenya) NAMPA

SADC set for Anti-Corruption Expo and Games in Walvis Bay

WINDHOEK, 10 APR (NAMPA) - Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Gaudentia Kröhne. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Kröhne calls for stronger competition laws to drive industrial growth

Mathilde Kudumo

WINDHOEK, 21 July- Incoming Presidential Press Secretary, Jonas Mbambo. (Photo contributed). NAMPA

Namibia to host second BNC next week

Mathilde Kudumo

Ex-CRO, two others granted bail over corruption charges

OSHAKATI,26 November 2025 - The presiding officer at Leo Shoopala hall polling station in the Oshakati East Constituency, Victorina Joona. (Photo: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

Smooth voting in Oshana Region

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

WINDHOEK, 27 November 2025 - ECN commissioner Pius Iikwambi, ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua and Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer, Peter Shaama pictured during a media briefing on Wednesday. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

ECN calls for more collaboration on voter education

Justina Shuumbwa

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

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

Final Regional Council Election results - Oshana

Windhoek, 26 November 2025 - Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) officials addressing the media at the results centre in Windhoek. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Final Election Results - Windhoek East Constituency, Khomas Region

Mathilde Kudumo

OSHAKATI, 21 November 2025 - The councillor of Uuvidhiya constituency, Timoteus Shivute. (Photo: Contributed)

Final Election Results Ondangwa Urban, Uuvudhiya and Ongwediva Constituencies, Oshana Region

KARIBIB, 21 July 2024 - The welcoming signage to the town of Karibib. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Final Election Results - Karibib Constituency, Erongo Region

Final Election Results - Arandis Constituency

Final Election Results - Tobias Hainyeko Constituency, Khomas Region

Mathilde Kudumo

SWAKOPMUND, 26 November 2025 - Voters queueing up at one of the polling stations in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel) NAMPA

Final Election Results Daures Constituency, Erongo Region

SWAKOPMUND, 26 November 2025 - Erongo Governor Natalia |Goagoses going through the process of voting at the Swakopmund Police Station polling station for the Regional constituency and local authorities elections. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Final Election Results Omaruru Constituency, Erongo 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

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

DAVOS, 21 January 2026 - Director-General of the National Planning Commission (NPC), Kaire Mbuende, addressed a high-level session on ‘The Future of Nuclear Energy in Africa’ at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia exploring nuclear energy to strengthen power security

Justina Shuumbwa

CAPE TOWN, 11 February 2026 - The President of the Chamber of Mines, George Botshiwe, outlined these developments during the Namibia Country Showcase at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa.

(Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Namibia exploration investment hits N.dolllars 1.5 billion

Nasan Energies finalising strategic divestiture acquisition

WINDHOEK, 04 July 2025 - Namibia Under-20 men’s football players in action during the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 championships underway in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Marginalised youth to feature in team Namibia for region 5 Games

KATIMA MULILO, 07 January 2026 - Kabbe North Constituency Councillor and Chairperson of the Zambezi Regional Council Management Committee, Bernard Sisamu making the announcement on the suspension of the Chief Regional Officer, Regina Ndopu-Lubinda. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Sisamu urges ACC to establish a Katima Mulilo office

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso