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ONGWEDIVA, 14 November 2024 - The Ongwediva Town Council has started refurbishing the town’s main water tower to prevent interruptions in the water supply. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Ongwediva refurbishing water tower

Ongwediva to install high mast light for Onawa and Okandjengedi

WINDHOEK, 09 October 2024 - NEFF Spokesperson Teresia Hamurenge. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Removal of campaign posters at Rundu angers NEFF

RUNDU, 02 December 2024 - Re-elected mayor of Rundu, Gabriel Kanyanga. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Kanyanga re-elected as Rundu mayor

ONGWEDIVA ANNUAL TRADE FAIR WINDHOEK, 05 September 2002 - Lisius Kalimba (L) and his elder brother Tulonga Kalimba seen here looking at one of the large pigs at the third Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair. 300 exhibitors took part in the show this year. (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA

Ongwediva Town Council to auction impounded pigs

WINDHOEK, 03 December 2024 - Magistrate Immanuel Udjombala. (Photo: Contributed)

City of Windhoek Council once again fails to elect leadership

Katima Mulilo mayor prioritises development with capital projects fund

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

ONGWEDIVA ANNUAL TRADE FAIR WINDHOEK, 05 September 2002 - Lisius Kalimba (L) and his elder brother Tulonga Kalimba seen here looking at one of the large pigs at the third Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair. 300 exhibitors took part in the show this year. (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA

Ongwediva auctions impounded pigs

REHOBOTH, 04 November 2024 - Justin Coetzee was elected as the new mayor of Rehoboth for the 2024/25 term during the annual council meeting held on Tuesday. The meeting included the election of office bearers and Management Committee members, with Senior Magistrate Maloboka officiating the swearing-in ceremony. (Photo: Contributed)

Coetzee elected as mayor of Rehoboth

Khomas commemorates Human Rights, Women’s Day

WINDHOEK, 12 December 2024 - Minister of Sport, Youth, and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

Region 5 youth games shifted to July

KATIMA MULILO, 20 December 2024 – The Mayor of Katima Mulilo, John Ntemwa (L) pictured with some of the senior citizens who shared their gratitude after receiving their food parcels on Friday. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

KMTC gifts senior citizens with Christmas food parcels

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Mariental councilors join 4x4 Shoe Drive 2025 campaign

Charmaine Boois

KEETMANSHOOP, 25 July 2013 - The Swapo-Party regional secretary for information and mobilisation for Karas, John Ndeutepo pictured during the party's social evening launch in Keetmanshoop.(Photo by: Paulus Kiiyala Shiku)NAMPA

Omuthiya Town Council to elect office bearers in Tsumeb

ONGWEDIVA, 09 January 2025 - The Ongwediva Town Council has urged residents to avoid dumping waste at illegal sites in town. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Ongwediva Town Council irked by illegal dumping of waste

ONGWEDIVA, 11 January 2024 - The Ongwediva Town Council has undertaken road maintenance following significant damage caused by heavy rainfall recorded a month ago. (Photo: Contributed)

OTC embarks on maintenance of rain-damaged roads

OTC appoints new Mayor despite reservations

TSINTSABIS, 14 January 2025 – Swapo’s candidate for the Guinas Constituency by-election, Moses Khumub pictured with Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa and Oshikoto regional coordinator Armas Amukwiyu during a mini-rally held at Tsintsabis. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Swapo to upgrade Tsintsabis to village council status: Amukwiyu

WINDHOEK, 21 January 2025 - Newly elected Windhoek Mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja. (Photo: Contributed)

IPC’s Larandja is Windhoek's new mayor

OMUTHIYA, 27 January 2025 - The newly elected councillor of the Oshikoto Region's Guinas Constituency, Moses Khumub, was sworn in on Monday. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Ya Ndakolo calls for cooperation from councillors

RUNDU, 05 February 2025 - Chairperson of the Kavango East Regional Council, Damian Maghambayi. (Photo: Contributed)

Maghambayi not happy with regional council performance

WINDHOEK, 06 February 2025 - The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus at the Electronic Information Systems Management Advisory Council (EISMAC) in Windhoek. (Photo by: Melissa //Hoebes) NAMPA

MICT reaffirms commitment to ensuring safe digital systems

ONDANGWA, 05 February 2025 -Ondangwa Town Council Chief Executive Officer Ismael Namgongo speaking during an event on Thursday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Construction of Ondangwa stadium progressing well: Namgongo

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

Oniipa residents call for town downgrade amidst land disputes

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

ERC seeks support for land allocation to staff

GROOTFONTEIN, 20 December 2017 - Some of the rice meant to assist impoverished community members at Grootfontein, which was confiscated by the police on 14 December. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Some Oshikoto drought beneficiaries to be left out of rice donation

EEHNANA, 21 February 2025 - Mourners pictured at the Eenhana sports stadium waiting for the second regional memorial service for the late Founding President Sam Nujoma. (Photo: Clarence Katjaita) NAMPA

Mourners travel 175km to attend Nujoma’s memorial

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

SWAKOPMUND, 10 MAR (NAMPA) - Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope accepting a petition on behalf of Urban and Rural Development Minister Erastus Uutoni from Jessica Basson on behalf of the concerned residents of Henties Bay. The petition has read and handed over in Swakopmund on Monday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Henties Bay residents petition for mayor’s removal

RUNDU, 11 March 2025 - Small-scale horticulture producer in the Kavango West Region Michael Kambinda receives a trophy on behalf of Kombara Youth Garden as the best Small-scale horticulture producers of 2024. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Young farmers awarded for contribution to food security

Tsandi Village Council receives building layout sample for ongoing development

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

Henties Bay mayor denies defying ministerial directives

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

RUNDU, 25 March 2025 - NORED Engineer Petrus Mafungwe handing over the electrification contract of Sikondo village to the contractor. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

485 Sikondo homesteads to be electrified

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

REHOBOTH, 02 April 2025 - Newly appointed Hardap Region Governor, Riaan McNab, was officially welcomed at the office of Kaptein Herbert George Britz of the Rehoboth Baster community on Wednesday, where he received expressions of support for his five-year term. (Photo: Contributed)

Hardap Governor officially welcomed by Kaptein Britz of the Rehoboth Baster community

Charmaine Boois

KEETMANSHOOP, 02 April 2025 - Keetmanshoop Mayor, Annelize Knaus, pictured with other municipality councillors during the arrival of the grader and excavator. (Photo: Contributed)

Keetmanshoop municipality acquires yellow fleet

Suzith Tjitaura

ONDANGWA, 26 March 2025 - Ondangwa Town Council spokesperson Petrina Shitalangaho-Mutikisha. (Photo: Contributed)

Ondangwa Town Council successfully relocates Uutala residents

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

MARIENTAL, 27 April 2025 - The Omaheke Regional Council, in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister, held a strategic planning workshop at Hardap Dam Resort. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Omaheke Regional Council and Office of the Prime Minister strategise

Charmaine Boois

Ondangwa Town Council conducts business development training

RUNDU, 02 May 2025 - Hilka Park home owners in Rundu protesting over poorly constructed houses. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Hilka Park homeowners protest over ‘poorly constructed’ houses

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, 21 January 2025 - Newly elected Windhoek Mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja. (Photo: Contributed)

Windhoek committed to reclaim "cleanest city in Africa" status

WINDHOEK, 18 June 2019 - The Independence Memorial Museum in Windhoek. (Photo by: Paulus Hamutenya) NAMPA

CoW endorses Unitac alliance

KATIMA MULILO, 05 March 2025 – The Katima Mulilo Magistrate’s Court has been operating in this new building since its official inauguration in September 2024. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Former Katima Mulilo TC employee appears in court

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

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

RUNDU, 25 May 2025 - The government offices from which the Rundu Town Council currently operates. (Photo: Contributed)

RTC plans for new building during 2025/26 financial year

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

Swakopmund launches transparent land and urban development projects

WALVIS BAY, 05 October 2024 - Herman Fillipus, whose home is just a few metres from the burnt-down shacks, lives in a temporary shelter made of plastic and sacks lives in constant fear of losing his belongings to the constant shack fires experienced at Otweya Informal settlement. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

N.dollars 75 million boost for Farm 37 development

SACU confident of AGOA renewal beyond 2025

OTJIWARONGO, 03 February 2020 - Newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Otjiwarongo Municipality, Moses Matyayi. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Matyayi demands action on urban agriculture as food insecurity grows

KATIMA MULILO, 26 June 2025 - Newly elected Kabbe South Constituency Councillor, Raymond Kamwi Sezuni was on Thursday sworn in as a member of the Zambezi Regional Council by Magistrate Malilo Mwilima.
(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Sezuni sworn in as Zambezi Regional Council member

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Swapo Party Youth League regional secretary in the Kavango East Region, Anselm Marungu. (Photo: Contributed)

SPYL secretary among candidates for Ndonga Linena councilor position

WINDHOEK, 11 June 2024 - The Windhoek High Court. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

High Court overturns RTC’s sale of property occupied by Mbangura wood carvers

OMUTHIYA, 09 July 2025 - Chairperson of the Oshikoto Regional Council Councillor Samuel Shivute. (Photo: contributed)

Shivute departs from active politics

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

Ntemwa highlights KMTC achievements

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 23 March 2025 - Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Sankwasa gives Katima councillors Friday ultimatum

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

EENHANA, 24 July 2025 - Eenhana Mayor Omri-Onn Kavandje. (Photo: Contributed)

Eenhana clears NamWater debt

BUKALO, 26 July 2025 - Masubia Chief, Munintenge Gilbert Muhongo Mutwa Moraliswani III pictured during the Masubia Traditional and Cultural Festival 2025 at Bukalo. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Masubia chief prioritises land rights education, cultural preservation

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Legal framework training for traditional leaders commences at Mariental

Charmaine Boois

REHOBOTH, 22 January 2025 - The entrance to the Reho Spa Resort in Rehoboth. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Reho Spa’s future unclear amid rehab centre speculation

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

KATIMA MULILO, 24 November 2024 - President of the National Democratic Party of Namibia (NDP), Martin Lukato speaking at the last Star Guerilla War Campaign held at Kamunu hall in Katima Mulilo on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

NPD unveils Zambezi candidates for November elections

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OMUTHIYA, 20 AUG (NAMPA) - Oshikoto Regional Council spokesperson Petrus Nehale

Scammers target Oshikoto Regional Council

KATIMA MULILO, 20 August 2025 – Urban and Rural Development Minister, James Sankwasa on Wednesday officially handed over letters of removal from office to the Katima Mulilo Town Councillors at the hastily arranged media briefing.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Sankwasa takes over Katima Mulilo Town Council

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

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

WALVIS BAY - The welcoming sign for the harbour town of Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Lotto Shihepo) NAMPA

Walvis Bay councillors debate over land sale conditions

NCS holds memorial service for officers killed in Mariental crash

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 05 September 2025 (NAMPA)- The National Upstream Petroleum Unit held an engagement with the Hardap community on the Local Content Policy in Mariental on Friday.
(Photo: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Hardap community engaged on Local Content Policy

Charmaine Boois

KATIMA MULILO, 24 November 2024 - Zambezi Regional Chairperson of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Elvis Milunga Lizazi says voter sensitisation efforts via street drive-throughs in all eight constituencies of the Zambezi Region are the last “throw of the dice” for his party before Wednesday. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

IPC condemns Kandumbu's Katima Mulilo Town Council appointment

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 09 September 2016 - Namibia's Auditor-General, Junias Kandjeke. (Photo by: Etuna Shikalepo) NAMPA

RTC failed to provide expenditure invoices for three consecutive years

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

RTC overstates Namwater payable account by N.dollars 13 million: Kandjeke

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 09 September 2016 - Namibia's Auditor-General, Junias Kandjeke. (Photo by: Etuna Shikalepo) NAMPA

Kandjeke flags Kavango East Regional Council asset register

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

HENTIES BAY, 01 APR (NAMPA) - The newly inaugurated Henties Bay Municipality satellite office in the Omdel informal settlement. The office which is part of the town’s efforts to improve service delivery and accessibility for residents, is aimed at providing municipal services such as paying water bills and accessing municipal records, among others. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Financial misstatements lead to adverse audit opinion for Henties Bay

National Council and Regional Councils Conference commences at Katima Mulilo

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Rundu fundraising for trade fair declines

RUNDU, 09 October 2025 - A learner at Katjinakatji Senior Secondary School sitting on an old cupboard. The school lacks desks and chairs. (Photo: Contributed)

Katjinakatji school struggles with shortage of desks and chairs

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

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

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

Katima Mulilo Town Council CEO suspended

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

ARANOS, 29 October 2025 - A house that was damaged during a rainstorm at Aranos on Tuesday. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Over 30 houses destroyed in Aranos rainstorm, families displaced

Charmaine Boois

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

NDIYONA, 03 November 2025- The newly installed streetlights at Ndiyona settlement. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Streetlights inaugurated at Ndiyona settlement

HENTIES BAY, 14 November 2025 - Minister of Urban and Rural Development Sankwasa James Sankwasa, Erongo Governor Natalia |Goagoses and Henties Bay Mayor Lewis Vermaak in the newly inaugurated CCTV control room at the town. Irya Gabriel (seated) is one of the CCTV operators. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Henties Bay unveils multiple developments

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

(Photo: contributed) NAMPA

KMTC offices broken into

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KATIMA MULILO, 11 November 2025 - Head of Public Relations at the Katima Mulilo Town Council, Chrispin Muyoba. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

KMTC suspends senior manager

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OMARURU - United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate for the Uis Village Council Local Authority Election, Manuel Tourob. (Photo: Contributed)

YOUNG CANDIDATES DRIVE NEW WAVE OF LOCAL LEADERSHIP

Rundu unveils new traffic unit worth more than a million

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

Candidates ready as election day approaches

NAKABOLELWA, 24 November 2025 - Presiding Officer of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) stationed at the Nakabolelwa combined school in the Kabbe South Constituency, Chuma Siboleka.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Nakabolelwa party agents bemoan poor turnout

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Ex-CRO, two others granted bail over corruption charges

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

RTC extends CEO’s contract despite Sankwasa’s disapproval

OUTJO, 25 November 2025 - Members of the Outjo Residents Association interrupting the mayor of Outjo while she delivers her keynote address at the inauguration of Outjo central park. (Photo by: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

ORA members disrupt alleged political event

WINDHOEK, 24 November 2025 - Special voting kicked off smoothly in Windhoek with several polling stations experiencing low turnout. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

Elections faring well in Windhoek West, Rural, and East constituencies

Uakutura Kambaekua

OUTJO, 26 November 2025- Tabitha Centre polling station in the informal settlement in Outjo. A voter in the process of voting during the Regional Council and Local Authority elections 2025 (Photo: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

Elections progressing well at Outjo Khorixas and Kamanjab constituencies

MARIENTAL, 26 November 2025 - Polling stations in Mariental were empty on Wednesday afternoon, with only a few voters arriving.
(Photo by Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Mariental polling stations quiet by mid-afternoon