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WALVIS BAY, 02 May 2024 - The Cleanergy Solutions Hydrogen production and refuelling station at Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Daures Green Hydrogen Village to start operating in September

UIS, 19 June 2024 - The newly constructed office of the Uis settlement in the Daures Constituency. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Plans underway to upgrade Uis to local authority

PowerCom to construct 12 network towers in ||Kharas

Suzith Tjitaura

OPUWO, 22 August 2024 - The Roads Authority met with Kunene citizens on Thursday in Opuwo to modify the Roads Master Plan for the Otjozondjupa, Omaheke, Kunene, and Erongo regions. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

Kunene inhabitants call for speedy completion of roads in the region

Uakutura Kambaekua

SWAKOPMUND, 27 August 2024 - Swakopmund Mayor Dina Namubes photographed with Indila Abraham, who was elected as the new Swakopmund Junior Mayor deputised by Diego Nujoma (immediate r) and the rest of the members of the executive committee of the Swakopmund Junior Town Council, who were sworn in Tuesday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

New Swakopmund junior mayor calls for collaboration to address needs of the youth

WINDHOEK, 28 August 2024 - First Secretary for Economic Affairs at the Embassy of Indonesia in Namibia, Ari Hadiman. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia to participate in second Indonesia-Africa forum

WINDHOEK, 28 August 2024 - Head of the the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme, James Mnyupe (centre) speaks at a media briefing. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Two green hydrogen projects nearing completion

WINDHOEK, 20 September 2018 - Chief Operations Officer at the Namibia Training Authority, Richwell Lukonga presenting an overview of technical vocational education and training in Namibia at the 19th annual symposium of the Bank of Namibia. (Photo by: Esme Konstantinus) NAMPA

NIDA seeking investors for feedlot at Kavango Cattle Ranch

BALI, 02 September 2024 - Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta pictured during the Joint Leaders High-Level Forum on Multi-stakeholder Partnership and the second Indonesia-Africa Forum held in Bali. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia joins Indonesia’s call to strengthen global south cooperation

European Union (EU) Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson. (Photo: Contributed)

EU Commissioner for Energy in Namibia to deepen cooperation on hydrogen

BALI, 03 September 2024 - Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Jenelly Matundu speaking at a panel discussion on Indonesia-Africa development cooperation at the second Indonesia-Africa Forum held in Bali. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Namibia well positioned for international cooperation despite upper-middle income classification: Matundu

BALI, 03 September 2024- Namibia’s Non-Resident Ambassador to Indonesia, Herman Pule Diamonds pictured during the Indonesia-Africa Forum in Bali. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Namibia extends call to Indonesian captains of industries: Diamonds

ARANDIS, 04 September 2024 - Arandis Constituency Councillor and Chairperson of the Erongo Regional Management Committee Benitha Imbamba and Deputy Director for Regional Planning in the Erongo Regional Council, Sylvester Mubila handed over equipment and materials to 24 local SME owners from Arandis on Wednesday. The funding of the equipment was made possible through the Erongo Regional Council’s Constituency Development Fund (CDF). (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

SME support crucial to economic development: Imbamba

WINDHOEK, 04 September 2024 - Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah speaking at the inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit in Windhoek on Wednesday. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah highlights need for balance between economic development and ecological preservation

Suzith Tjitaura

OSHAKATI, 12 September 2024 - Minister of Sports, Youth and National Service Agnes Tjongarero official opened the third edition of National Youth Games at Oshakati. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Sport leaders failing the country: Tjongarero

WINDHOEK, 14 September 2024 - SWAPO party vice president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, launching the party manifesto. (Photo by: Sheila Perestrelo) NAMPA

Swapo Party launches manifesto

WINDHOEK, 17 September 2024 - University of Namibia professor Frednard Gideon speaking during the bi-annual education conference in Windhoek. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Education curriculum must align with industry needs: Gideon

OTAVI, 21 December 2020 - The Otavi Town Council office building. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Otavi informal settlements to be upgraded with stakeholder support

Uakutura Kambaekua

MARIENTAL, 21 September 2024 - Governor of the Hardap Region, Salomon April, explores different fish stalls at the Namibian Fish Consumption Market Day in Mariental on Saturday. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois )NAMPA

Fish Consumption Promotion Trust event aims to boost local fish industry

Charmaine Boois

RUNDU, 22 September 2024 - The Rundu Circuit players who won the Sanlam Teachers Tournament at Rundu on Sunday. (Photo: Contributed)

Rundu circuit wins Sanlam Teachers Tournament

WINDHOEK, 25 September 2024- Prime Minister, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, opening a two-day drought response plan discussion platform in Windhoek. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Drought relief interventions must be mainstreamed into government's programmes: PM

WINDHOEK, 02 October 2024 - Indonesian Ambassador Wisnu Edi Pratignyo speaking at the 79th independence anniversary diplomatic reception. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Bilateral trade between Indonesia and Namibia increased in 2023: Pratignyo

WINDHOEK, 07 October 2024 - Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni pictured during a familiarisation visit to the Otjomuise Extension 10 mass housing programme in Windhoek. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Mass housing project resumes at Otjomuise after legal dispute resolution

Tsumeb business community pledges over N.dollars 600 000 for Tsumeb Copper Festival

Namibia participation at UNGA addressed developing countries' issues: Mbumba

WALVIS BAY, 17 October 2024 - The Cleanergy Solutions Plant in Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Cleanergy Solutions to produce green hydrogen early next year

WALVIS BAY, 17 October 2024 - The Cleanergy Solutions plant. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Cleanergy Solutions invests N.dollars 200 million locally

WINDHOEK, 17 October 2024- Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping during a press conference in Windhoek. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

China-Namibia trade at N.dollars 19 billion: Zhao

OUTJO, 08 November 2017 - The entrance to Outjo in the Kunene Region. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Outjo needs N.dollars 18 million for land servicing to handle population growth

Uakutura Kambaekua

DAURES, 21 October 2024 - Some of the seedlings planted in peat-in-seedling trays at the Daures Green Hydrogen Agriculture Facility. The 0.3 hectare facility grows various crops, including tomatoes, peppers, cabbages, cucumbers, and spinach and is aimed to strengthen food security and boost the availability of nutritious produce in Namibia. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Daures Green Hydrogen agriculture facility inaugurated

WINDHOEK, 22 October 2024 - Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia continues to enhance its disaster risk framework: Mutorwa

ARANDIS, 22 October 2024 - Some of the beneficiaries of the 38 houses which will be constructed at Arandis through the Shack Dwwellers Federation for the first time at the town. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Shack Dwellers initiates first housing project at Arandis

Uutoni lauds Opuwo Town Council for housing provision

Uakutura Kambaekua

LÜDERITZ, 22 October 2024 – Plans are in the pipeline to construct a shopping centre at Lüderitz. (Photo: Contributed)

Construction of new shopping centre for Lüderitz starting next year

Nailonga Siilie

WINDHOEK, 17 October 2024- Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping during a press conference in Windhoek. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Chinese embassy inaugurates classrooms in Kavango West

SWAKOPMUND, 29 October 2024 - Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope, Westside High School principal Venezia Rheeder, Swakop Uranium management and corporate services employees photographed with some of the beneficiaries of the newly revamped school feeding facility inaugurated at the school at Tuesday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Westside High School revamps OVC feeding facility

OSHIKUKU, 29 October 2024 - Residents of Oshikuku held a street parade for the official opening of the town's trade fair on Tuesday. (Photo: Contributed)

Government committed to ensuring economic development: Shiimi

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 unveils classrooms, hostels at Liselo and Masokotwani

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 01 November 2024 - Former First Lady Monica Geingos speaking at the 2024 Hall of Femme Awards hosted by the International Women’s Forum South Africa (IWFSA) in Johannesburg. (Photo: Contributed)

Geingos awarded 2024 Hall of Femme Award

Sheila Perestrelo

WINDHOEK, 02 October 2024 - Zambian High Commissioner to Namibia Stephen Katuka (l) celebrates his country's independence by cutting a cake with Deputy Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Emma Kantema-Goamas (r). (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Zambian ambassador praises relationship with Namibia

GROOT AUB, 28 January 2023 - Groot Aub community members pictured on Saturday during their meeting with the Namibian Police Force. (Photo by: Prime-Rose Harases) NAMPA

CoW clarifies its role in managing Groot Aub

Justina Shuumbwa

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

WINDHOEK, 07 November 2024 - Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia and EU discuss sustainable trade

WINDHOEK, 21 August 2024 - The entrance to the University of Namibia. (Photo: Contributed)

UNAM launches CWIE programme

Swapo and Nandi-Ndaitwah lead special voting results

OPUWO, 01 August 2023 - Opuwo councillors welcome the town's new Chief Executive Officer, Matjandjara Tjiuhuura Katurota (centre, in blue). (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

Opuwo launches five-year strategic plan

Uakutura Kambaekua

WALVIS BAY, 15 November 2024 - Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources Derek Klazen, Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope and Managing Director of Cadilu Fishing, Jose Luis Reyero during a tour onboard Embwinda Fishing’s newly acquired fishing vessel MFV Oukaume. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Embwinda’s new vessel creates over 30 jobs

MARIENTAL, 18 November 2024 - The young talents behind Pius TV, who are gaining a large following on and off social media. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

MARIENTAL YOUTH USE COMEDY TO TACKLE SOCIAL ISSUES, INSPIRE CHANGE

Charmaine Boois

Khomas governor launches e-voucher system in Windhoek Rural

WALVIS BAY, 21 November 2024 - The first-ever N.dollars 180 million liquid mud facility, spearheaded by United States-based Baker Hughes, which was inaugurated at Walvis bay. The facility is designed to store, mix, treat, and deliver drilling fluids vital for offshore oil and gas exploration. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Namibia inaugurates first-ever liquid mud plant and cement bulk facilities

Windhoek, 23 November 2024, SWANU president Evilastus Kaaronda. (Photo: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

SWANU preaches job creation for youth

GIBEON, 26 November 2024 - Gibeon Village Council. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Gibeon to open first fuel station in early 2025

ONGWEDIVA, 02 December 2024 - Ministry of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation Acting Executive Director Dr Lisho Mundia. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Mundia calls on mining industry to embrace engineering innovations

HELAO NAFIDI, 03 December 2024 - The Helao Nafidi Town Council has re-elected its leadership. (Photo: Contributed)

Shaalukeni re-elected as Helao Nafidi mayor

TSUMEB, 04 December 2024 - The newly constructed water treatment plant in Tsumeb. (Photo: Contributed)

Tsumeb Municipality plans water tariff hike to fund new treatment plant

EENHANA, 05 December 2024 - Minister of Agriculture Calle Schlettwein and NamWater CEO Abraham Nehemia assessing the progress of the Ohangwena ll Wellfield project. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Schlettwein happy with progress at Ohangwena II Wellfield project

ONDANGWA, 05 December 2024 - Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein speaking at Ondangwa on Thursday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Many NamWater pipes need to be replaced: Schlettwein

KATIMA MULILO, 05 December 2024 – Katima Mulilo Mayor John Ntemwa pictured with other officials at the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of 546 houses by NHE at Katima Mulilo. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMP

NHE to construct 546 housing units in Katima

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KATIMA MULILO, 21 March 2024 - President Nangolo Mbumba speaking at the 34th independence celebrations in Katima Mulilo. (Photo: Contributed)

President Nangolo Mbumba to participate in Doha Forum

AROAB, 26 November 2024 - Aroab village council Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Simasiku Maketo. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Aroab Village Council to construct 24 houses under Build Together programme

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 29 March 2023 - Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Alweendo appeals to workforce to prepare for new industry opportunities

UTUSEB, 13 December 2024 - Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein, Namwater CEO Abraham Nehemiah, Chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council Management Committee Benita Imbamba and other stakeholders photographed during the commissioning of the Kuiseb-Collector 2-Swakopmund Pipeline Replacement Phase 3. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Two major water infrastructure projects commissioned in Erongo

WINDHOEK, 05 December 2024 - President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addresses the media and Swapo supporters at a media conference in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah plans to implement election manifesto

Oshakati embarks on over N.dollars 10 million infrastructure development project

WINDHOEK, 23 December 2024 - The Lidar Community Foundation, based in Windhoek's Katutura Central Constituency, plays a vital role in supporting young mothers and vulnerable women. (Photo by: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA

EMPOWERING WOMEN, TRANSFORMING LIVES

TSUMEB, 06 November 2024 - The Tsumeb Municipality has refuted various allegations levelled against the council in a petition by over 90 community members on Tuesday. (Photo: Contributed)

Dolomite rock at Tsumeb hinders development: Enkali

20 August 2024 - Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo pictured during his stakeholder engagement in the Zambezi Region (Photo: Contributed)

Shell's write-down not impacting Namibia's development for oil: Alweendo

WINDHOEK, 14 January 2025 - Namibia Development Trust Executive Director Ronny Dempers. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Civil society to actively engage in green industry

Omaheke RC holds strategic framework seminar at Otjiwarongo

Zebaldt Ngaruka

WINDHOEK, 24 August 2024 - Okandjira village in the Otjozondjupa Region is facing a severe water crisis due to drought. (Photo by: Sylvia Hashondali) NAMPA

Erongo governor calls for faster response from Rural Water Supply Office

ONKUMBULA, 28 January 2025 - Seventy-three young people from various villages in the Oshikoto Region have been employed to debush the areas along the 70-kilometre gravel road between Onkumbula and Onyati. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Over 70 youth employed for debushing project at Onkumbula

Servicing of land commences at Onyuulaye settlement

NamWater aims to modernise water supply in northern areas

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

MARIENTAL, 31 January 2025 - The entrance to the Mariental Youth Resource Centre in the Hardap Region.
(Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Youth ministry aims at tackling unemployment at Hardap

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 31 January 2025 - High Commissioner of Rwanda to Namibia, Emmanuel Hategeka (L) pictured with President Nangolo Mbumba (R) (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Mbumba calls for mutual benefit with international community

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

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

OPUWO, 10 February 2025 - The water challenges in Opuwo have persisted for 34 years, prompting Namwater and the Opuwo Town Council to formulate new solutions aimed at permanently resolving the ongoing water crisis in the area. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

RESIDENTS DEMAND ACTION AS OPUWO’S WATER CRISIS DEEPENS

Uakutura Kambaekua

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

Nujoma championed development and progress in Kavango: Wakudumo

OPUWO, 23 FEBRUARY 2025 - Hundreds of residents from Kunene came together in Opuwo on Sunday to pay tribute to, celebrate, and share their stories about Namibia's first President, Dr. Sam Nujoma. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

Kunene celebrates Nujoma's legacy

Uakutura Kambaekua

MARIENTAL, 25 February 2025 - Hardap Governor Salomon April; Hyphen Hydrogen Energy's Head of Environment and Social Governance, Toni Beukes and Acting Chief Regional Officer (CRO) Sima Luipert pictured with local councillors at the signing of the MoU between Hyphen Hydrogen Energy and the Hardap Regional Council on Tuesday.

Hyphen Hydrogen Energy signs first regional MoU in Hardap

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

WINDHOEK, 23 July 2024 - NamWater CEO Abraham Nehemia (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Potential water rationing on the cards for Rundu due to debt

WINDHOEK, 04 March 2025 - The 2025 Nedbank for Good Series will tee off on 08 March at the Omeya Golf Club, with proceeds from this year’s tournament once again benefiting Agra ProVision. (Photo: Contributed)

Nedbank for Good Series returns for 2025 edition

WINDHOEK, 04 March 2025 - The Environmental Investment Fund appointed Romeo Muyunda as new manager for communication.

Muyunda appointed as EIF spokesperson

NKURENKURU, 05 March 2025 - The Nkurenkuru expo hall, open market and fire station were officially inaugurated on Wednesday. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

Nkurenkuru expo hall, fire station officially inaugurated

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

MARIENTAL, 10 March 2025 - On Monday, the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) held a workshop in Mariental with Hardap regional stakeholders on improving Namibia Data Collection and Statistical Quality. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

NSA holds capacity building workshop at Mariental

Charmaine Boois

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

Engoyi-Omuntele road users accuse RCC of incompetence

Tsandi Village Council receives building layout sample for ongoing development

NKURENKURU, 12 March 2025 - Kavango West Regional Council Chairperson Joseph Sikongo pictured with other participants at the strategic plan formulation workshop in Rundu. (Photo: Contributed)

Kavango West Region needs over N.dollars 6 billion for development

ITSAWISES, 13 March 2025 - Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy, Kornelia Shilunga pictured as she switches on the electricity to 98 households in the Berseba Constituency in the ||Kharas Region. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Ministry of Mines electrifies 98 homes in Berseba Constituency

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 18 March 2025 (NAMPA) - The Founder and CEO of Rural rise, Eslien Tsuses.
(Photo: Melissa //Hoebes)

Advocates call for inclusivity for rural youth in decision-making platforms

SWAKOPMUND, 19 MAR (NAMPA) - Erongo Region Governor Neville Andre Itope with Western Cape Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development, and Tourism Ivan Meyer, photographed with a delegation from both regions at Swakopmund during the announcement of an anticipated twinning agreement between the two parties. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Erongo and Western Cape strengthen ties through twinning agreement

ONAMBIGA, 11 May 2024 - Member of the Directorate of Education, Arts and Culture in the Oshikoto Region are visiting schools to note the challenges art teachers are experiencing before hosting a workshop for the teachers later this year. (Photo: Contributed)

Thirteen schools to be electrified in Oshikoto

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

Henties Bay mayor denies defying ministerial directives

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

Ondangwa Town Council striving to address housing backlog

Shafudah prioritises tax reform to boost economic growth and enhance revenue

WINDHOEK, 28 March 2025- President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured with newly appointed regional governors. (Photo: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Newly appointed governors promise service delivery

OKAHANDJA, 17 October 2019 – Minister of Defence Penda Ya Ndakolo speaking during the inauguration of the Command and Staff College at Okahandja. (Photo by: Paulus Hamutenya) NAMPA

Ya Ndakolo reflects on decades of service, thanks Namibians

RUNDU - Former Governor of the Kavango East Region, Bonny Wakudumo. (Photo: Contributed)

Serving Kavango East has been both humbling and fulfilling: Wakudumo

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

Henties Bay municipality opens satellite office in Omdel

SWAKOPMUND, 27 July 2020 – Some of the incomplete and unoccupied mass houses at Swakopmund’s Matutura residential area which residents from the DRC informal settlement and surrounding areas were aiming to unlawfully occupy. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Process for water provision at Waagdaar commences

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

Ondangwa Town Council successfully relocates Uutala residents

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

OSHIKUNDE, 10 April 2025 - Former Ohangwena Governor Usko Nghaamwa engage with learners during the Oshikunde Combined School award ceremony. (Photo: Maria David) NAMPA

Nghaamwa advocates for education as foundation for Namibian progress

ARANDIS, 12 April 2025 - An open pit at the Rössing Uranium Mine. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

President emphasises mineral beneficiation for Namibians

WINDHOEK, 16 April 2025 - Zambian candidate for the African Development Bank (AfDB) presidency, Samuel Maimbo, in conversation with Nampa journalist Chelva Wells, during his visit to Namibia this week to meet with senior government officials and discuss his vision for the institution. (Photo: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA

Maimbo focuses on youth, inclusion and private sector in AfDB bid

WINDHOEK, 16 April 2025 - Zambian candidate for the African Development Bank (AfDB) presidency, Samuel Maimbo, visited Namibia this week to meet with senior government officials and discuss his vision for the institution. (Photo: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA

Maimbo says US tariffs show Africa must trade more within the continent

WINDHOEK, 15 April 2025 - Swapo Party Member of Parliament, Fenni Nanyeni. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Nanyeni calls for debt to fund development, not consumption

WINDHOEK, 04 September 2018 - The Namibian Institute of Public Administration and Management (Nipam) and India’s Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LSBNAA) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding towards enhancing institutional capacity and better service delivery. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Nipam strengthens stakeholder engagement in Oshikoto

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, 24 April 2025 President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during her SONA on Thursday. (Photo contributed)

Nandi-Ndaitwah wants swift action on Land Bill

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

OUTAPI, 28 April 2025 - Upgrading and extension of the Outapi Water Treatment Plant underway.

Outapi WTP upgrade to ensure sustainable water supply: Ndamanomhata

WINDHOEK, 30 April 2025 - Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) celebrated its 30th birthday anniversary recently. (Photo: Contributed)

MTC backs national developments goals

Justina Shuumbwa

$MAPUTO, 03 September 2011 - Team Namibia\'s sport medic Donatha Ngunovandu at the tenth All Africa Games (AAG) in Maputo, Mozambiqwue.(Photo by:John Tuerijama) NAMPA$

Ngunovandu to attend Isokinetic Medical Group Conference in Spain

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

OMAIMBI, 03 May 2025 - Former Governor of Ohangwena Region, Usko Nghaamwa, and businessman Pinehas Nambadi during a special visit by the Ondonga Traditional Authority king on Saturday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Former governor and businessman spearhead clinic construction

Support invaluable work of girls, says Nandi-Ndaitwah

WINDHOEK, 02 April 2025 - Minister of Education, Innovation, Sport, Youth, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Government allocates N.dollars 1.27 billion for youth empowerment in 2025/26 budget

WINDHOEK, 07 October 2014 - Namdeb Chief Executive Officer Inge Zaamwani-Kamwi pictured while doing a presentation on the activities of the company to Prime Minister Dr Hage Geingob. (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA

Agricultural ministry seeks N.dollars 2.57 billion for food and land plans

SWAKOPMUND, 13 MAY 2025 - Reptile Mineral Resources has donated specialised computing equipment to the Gobabeb Research Institute in the Erongo Region. The equipment will enable the institute to establish Namibia’s first ever bioinformatics, remote sensing and geographic information systems desk. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Specialised tech donation to boost desert research at Gobabeb

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, 14 May 2025 - Windhoek Rural Councillor Piet Adams (left) pictured with Khomas Regional Council Chairperson John Moonde and Chief Regional Officer Clement Mafwila during the visit to Groot Aub sports filed (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Khomas invests N.dollars 16 million annually in community development

ONANKALI, 15 May 2025 - Deputy Prime Ministry and Minister of Mines and Energy Natangue Ithete during the official opening of the Nambaza Shopping Centre on Thursday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Onankali gets shopping centre

ONGWEDIVA, 16 May 2025 - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Natangue Ithete addressed the staff from regional offices in Oshana, Oshikoto, Omusati, Ohangwena, Kunene, Kavango East and West and Zambezi at Ongwediva on Friday. (Photo: Contributed)

Ithete envisions model ministry and industrial hub for Namibia

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

OSHAKATI, 23 May 2025 - Nearly 1800 cadet constables graduated at Oshakati on Friday. Namibian Police Force Inspector General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo handed over trophies for outstanding performances. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Nearly, 1,800 police cadets graduate at Oshakati

KEETMANSHOOP, 30 May 2025 – Vice President Lucia Witbooi pictured at the official opening of the Nama cultural festival on Friday at Keetmanshoop. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Witbooi calls on Namibians to guard against all forms of divisive tendencies

Suzith Tjitaura

MARIENTAL, 02 June 2025 - Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture Sanet Steenkamp met with Hardap Governor Riaan McNab and the regional directorate management team in Mariental on Monday. The visit focused on assessing existing programmes and structures, and included site visits to sports and educational facilities. (Photo: Contributed)

Steenkamp undertakes visit to Hardap Region

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 03 June 2025 - Director of the National Heritage and Culture Programme, Manfred !Gaeb, speaking at the Heritage Digital Technology workshop in Windhoek. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

!Gaeb commends efforts in UNESCO Priority Africa strategy

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

Swakopmund launches transparent land and urban development projects

WINDHOEK, 05 June 2025 - African Patient Organizations Connect (APOC) Launched in Lusaka on Thursday. (Photo: contributed) NAMPA

Initiative to strengthen role of patient organisations across Southern Africa launched

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

SWAKOPMUND, 11 June 2025 - Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Sankwasa James Sankwasa; Deputy Minister, Evelyn Nawases-Taeyele and Erongo Regional Governor, Neville Andre Itope, photographed with regional and local authority officials at the opening of the High-Level Consultative Meeting for Regional and Local Authority Councils in Swakopmund on Wednesday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Sankwasa calls for accountability, warns against resource mismanagement

ONGWEDIVA, 28 August 2024 - Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus speaking at the MTC-OATF Tech Hub Conference at Ongwediva on Wednesday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Minister leads delegation to Angola ICT Forum

Indian High Commissioner donates books and scholarship

WINDHOEK, 18 February 2025 - Minister of ICT, Emma Theofelus during a press briefing on Tuesday in Windhoek. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Namibia and Angola forge stronger ICT ties at ANGOTIC forum

KATIMA MULILO, 10 January 2025 - Kabbe South Constituency Councillor, John Likando. (Photo: Contributed)

Former councillor urges Kabbe South to reject secessionist ideals

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OUTAPI, 18 June 2025 - Angels' Paradise Private School received plants from the Ministry of Environment during the commemoration of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought held at Outapi on Tuesday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Omusati commemorates World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

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

Namfisa allocates funds to community projects

SWAKOPMUND, 19 June 2025 - The National Marine Aquarium of Namibia located in the coastal town of Swakopmund in the Erongo Region. (Photo: contributed) NAMPA

Swakopmund Aquarium repairs set for 2025/26

WINDHOEK, 18 June 2025 - Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) CEO Nangula Uaandja speaks during the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Business Summit in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Namibia makes strategic pitch to commonwealth investors

WINDHOEK, 17 June 2025- Commonwealth Secretary-General, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey during her visit to Namibia for the first ever Commonwealth Minister Meeting and Commonwealth Business Summit outside London scheduled for 18 to 20 June 2025. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Namibia poised to unlock Commonwealth economic potential: Ashipala-Musavyi

WINDHOEK, 17 June 2025- Commonwealth Secretary-General, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey during her visit to Namibia for the first ever Commonwealth Minister Meeting and Commonwealth Business Summit outside London scheduled for 18 to 20 June 2025. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Digital trade, investment and partnerships discussed at summit

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)

Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for strategic partnerships to boost inclusive growth in Commonwealth

Sinimbo urges youth to embrace vocational training

OGONGO, 19 June 2025 - The University of Namibia Ogongo Campus held it's annual rice harvesting on Thursday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Ogongo harvesting about 18 tonnes of rice

WINDHOEK, 18 June 2025 - (From left) Bisey /Uirab, the president of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, Minister of International Relations and Trade; Commonwealth Secretary General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey; Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) CEO Nangula Uaandja; and Acting Secretary General of the Namibia Local Business Association (NALOBA), Olavi Lita, pictured during the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Business Summit 2025 on Wednesday. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Ashipala-Musavyi urges Commonwealth trade ministers to drive tangible prosperity

OKAHAO, 23 June 2025 - Minister of Justice and Labour Relations Wise Immanuel pictured with King of Ongandjera Tatekulu Johannes Mupongolitha Mupiya during the Ehao expo opening on Monday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Culture is a livelihood: Immanuel

OSHAKATI, 24 June 2025 - Residents of the Oshana Region took to the streets to raise awareness about ending gender-based violence during the GBV activation campaign held on Tuesday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Irimari pledges to fight GBV

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

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

Mathe reaffirms Namibia’s commitment to digital advancement

KEETMANSHOOP, 26 June 2025 - ||Kharas governor, Aletha Frederick pictured with other stakeholders at the AUSC Region 5 Youth Games domestic torch tour at Keetmanshoop on Thursday. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Sports offer wide range of career opportunities: Frederick

Suzith Tjitaura

UIS, 19 June 2024 - The newly constructed office of the Uis settlement in the Daures Constituency. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Uis set to become town council as region prepares for investors’ conference

ONDANGWA, 01 July 2025 - Local companies showcasing their products during the Ondangwa trade fair and business expo on Tuesday.

Ondangwa northern Namibia’s economic gateway, says Sankwasa

WINDHOEK, 02 July 2025 - First National Bank of Namibia (FNB) Head of SME, Nesdha De Jong. (Photo by: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA

FNB invests in SME development at Business Summit Namibia

N.dollars 50 billion hydrogen, ammonia plant on the cards for Arandis

SWAKOPMUND, 04 July 2025 - Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele, Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses, Swakopmund Mayor Blasius Goraseb, Erongo Regional Council Chief Regional Officer Sem Ntelamo as well as the Chairperson of the ERC Management Committee Florian Donatus photographed with stakeholders attending the Uis Investors’ conference at Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Uis investors’ conference spotlights path to town status

OMUTHIYA, 05 July 2025 - Local farmers and community members in Omuthiya harvesting potatoes on Saturday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Nangolo champions local food production in northern Namibia

WINDHOEK, 05 July 2025 - FNB Namibia Head of Enterprise Banking, Connie-Marlene Theyse. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Women lead Namibia’s SME surge

WINDHOEK, 05 June 2025 - South African businesswoman and acclaimed actress, Connie Ferguson. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

FERGUSON INSPIRES ENTREPRENEURS WITH LESSONS IN DISCIPLINE, PURPOSE

WALVIS BAY, 17 October 2024 - The Cleanergy Solutions Plant in Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Namibia to host green investment dialogue on hydrogen economy

OSHAKATI, 09 July 2025 - Newly appointed governor Hofni Iipinge and former governor Elia Irimari during the welcoming ceremony of the governor on Wednesday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Iipinge outlines vision for Oshana

Hardap to use Green Hydrogen agenda to propel socio-economic development: McNab

Charmaine Boois

Pupkewitz Toyota backs government communicators conference

MARIENTAL, 09 July 2025 (NAMPA)- The Governor of Hardap region, Riaan McNab delivered his State of Region Address (SORA) in Mariental on Wednesday.
(Photo: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Hardap governor calls for unity for regional development

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 11 July 2025 - Governor of the Khomas Region, Sam Nujoma speaking during the State of the Region Address. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Khomas Regional Council funds 144 SMEs

SWAKOPMUND, 27 July 2024 - Minister of Urban and Rural Development Erastus Uutoni, the Mayor of Swakopmund Dina Namubes and other municipality officials as well as Quintessential Construction owners at the recent groundbreaking ceremony of the construction of over 140 houses in Swakopmund. The houses are to be constructed by the construction Company, through an agreement between them, the municipality of Swakopmund who approved land and the Development Bank of Namibia which gave the loan. (Photo by:Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Town councils urged to realign strategies with industry growth

Arandis, 11 July 2025 - HyIron Oshivela Managing Director Johannes Michels briefing Members of Parliament from different African countries during a site visit at the plant in Arandis on Friday. The visit was part of the Parliamentary Green Investment Dialogue taking place in Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Namibia’s green strategy positioned as model for Africa

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

Ongwediva to get oncology centre

MADI soon to be re-established into agricultural college

WALVIS BAY, 15 July 2025 - Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses, Constituency Councillor of Walvis Rural and Chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council Florian Donatus, Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Mayor of Walvis Bay Victoria Kapenda and Saara Mutondoka, among other regional and local leaders photographed at the groundbreaking ceremony of the construction of 200 housing units at Farm 37 Proper on the outskirts of Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Governor sets deadline for Farm 37 housing project completion

‘Katima Mulilo Town Council making strides’: Ntemwa

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Completion month of Engoyi-Omuntele road project moved again

SWAKOPMUND, 16 July 2025 - Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses speaking during her maiden State of the Region Address (SORA) at Swakopmund on Wednesday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Erongo governor announces aggressive education revival plan

Swakopmund, 18 July 2025 - Xinhua News Agency Deputy Editor-in-Chief Jin Zheng speaking at the Effective Communication Conference. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Xinhua, Nampa strengthen media cooperation in Namibia

WINDHOEK, 18 July 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during the public address of the public servants in Windhoek. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Namibia's reclassification as lower-middle-income country beneficial: Nandi-Ndaitwah

Usakos to transform into Smart City through MoU signed

WINDHOEK, 05 April 2025 – The President of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, while addressing members of the International Olympic Committee and the Namibia Olympic Committee at State House. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NCS produces food worth N.dollars 13.9 million

Oshana police leadership training course commences at Oshakati

KATIMA MULILO, 23 July 2025 - Newly appointed Zambezi Governor, Dorothy Kabula-Simushi, on Wednesday delivered her maiden State of the Region Address. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Zambezi communities benefit over N.dollars 2 million through conservancies

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OSHAKATI, 23 July 2025 - The Outapi Town Council has invested about N.dollars 3 million for the electrification of extension 20, through its Outapi Phase 1, transformative electrical infrastructure project. (Photo: Contributed)

Outapi's extension 20 electrification project in full swing

WINDHOEK, 23 July 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah unveiled the new bank notes and coins this week. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah launches upgraded notes and coins

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

Eenhana clears NamWater debt

MARIENTAL, 23 July 2025 - The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Health and Social Service paid a courtesy visit to the office of the Hardap Governor, Riaan McNab on Wednesday. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

McNab raises concern over delays in capital projects in Hardap Region

Charmaine Boois

Katima residents take to the streets over various concerns

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Kavango West builds 68 new classrooms

Seventh-day Adventist Church partners with Hardap Region for community development

Charmaine Boois

USAKOS, 26 July 2025 - Thirty farmers from the Omkhaibasen Farmers Cooperative in Erongo have received 630 goats and sheep through a community empowerment initiative designed to improve livelihoods, strengthen food security and promote inclusive economic growth. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Farmers receive 630 goats and sheep under Hope Farm Project

Legal framework training for traditional leaders commences at Mariental

Charmaine Boois

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

OUTAPI, 30 July 2025 - Omusati governor Immanuel Shikongo. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Omusati's agriculture sector sees significant growth

SWAKOPMUND, 30 August 2023 - Erongo RED Chief Executive Officer Immanuel Tino !Hanabeb photgraphed with then Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope during the electrification of houses at the DRC informal settlement in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Erongo RED celebrates 20 years

Namibia launches ELPAF campaign at Outjo

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

SANGWALI, 03 August 2025 - Prime Minister, Dr. Elijah Ngurare delivers a keynote speech at the Batsara Annual Cultural Festival of the Mayeyi Traditional Authority in the Zambezi Region on Sunday.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Ngurare praises unity in Zambezi Region

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

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

WINDHOEK, 21 July 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured during the launch of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6). (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

President calls for swift finalisation of minerals bill to attract investment

Mining expo opens with call for inclusive growth and sector reform

WINDHOEK, 05 August 2025 - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Natangue Ithete. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Ithete warns mining firms over dormant licences

SWAKOPMUND, 16 JUL (NAMPA) - Minister of Information, Communication and Technology (MICT) Emma Teofelus speaking at the Effective Communicators Conference taking place at Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Government launches new digital and emergency telecommunications plans

EENHANA, 04 July 2025 - Ohangwena governor Kadiva Hamutumwa speaking during her State of the Region Address (SORA) on Monday.

Ohangwena governor announces N.dollars 257 million Youth Development Fund

OSHAKATI, 16 July 2025 - Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge. (Photo: Contributed)

No funds should return to treasury: Iipinge

KATIMA MULILO, 06 August 2025 – The Director of Energy Funds in the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy Anna Libana.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Over 5 000 renewable energy technologies financed via Solar Revolving Fund: Libana

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Marine Engineering and Maritime Science courses in pipeline for UNAM

Workers at Okashana Crop Research Station unpaid

RUNDU, 08 August 2025- Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa during a meeting with officials from the Rundu Town Council. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Sankwasa criticises RTC for awarding water meter tender to Chinese company

Groundbreaking held for Omuthiya-Elambo road project

NKURENKURU, 13 August 2025 - The Nkurenkuru Town Council Planning Officer Albertina Shatiwa.

(Photo: Lylie Joel)
NAMPA

Nkurenkuru Town Council seeks additional funding for infrastructure development

WINDHOEK, 13 AUG (NAMPA) - Chief Executive Officer of PETROFUND, Nillian Mulemi (Right) and FNB Chief Executive Officer Conrad Dempsey (Left) sealing the deal with a handshake during the MOU signing Ceremony at the 3rd Namibia Oil and Gas Conference. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Petrofund and FirstRand sign training MoU

Justina Shuumbwa

MARIENTAL, 15 August 2025 (NAMPA)-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 on Friday.
(Photo:Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Sankwasa questions Stampriet Village Council over prolonged CEO vacancy

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 06 June 2025 - One Economy Foundation's #BeFree campus. (Photo: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

FNB Namibia reaffirms support for One Economy Foundation

GOBABIS, 20 August 2025 - Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate commenced his regional tour Photo: Contributed

Omaheke governor engages in community outreach

Zebaldt Ngaruka

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

KEETMANSHOOP, 20 August 2025 - Assistant manager Carlo Joodt of Gondwana Roadhouse Canyon Guesthouse.
(Photo: MICT) NAMPA

Locals urged to explore Fish River Canyon before season ends

Swakopmund, 21 August 2025 - Rössing Uranium has awarded three Namibian students bursaries to pursue Master’s studies in nuclear energy at Harbin Engineering University in China as well as 4 learners who will join the Gen Z Youth Exchange Programme in China. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Rössing sends students to China for nuclear energy studies

MARIENTAL, 21 August 2025 (NAMPA)-Mariental Municipality are in the process of relocating informal settlers to their own erven at Aimablaagte Extention three on Thursday in Mariental.
(Photo:Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Mariental Municipality in process of relocating settlers to formal erven

Charmaine Boois

RUNDU, 23 August 2025- The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education engaging the Directorate of Education in the Kavango East Region. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Over 260 classrooms built in Kavango East between 2013 and 2025

ONGWEDIVA, 28 August 2024 - Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus speaking at the MTC-OATF Tech Hub Conference at Ongwediva on Wednesday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Theofelus urges Kavango East to prioritise land access for network expansion

KATIMA MULILO, 26 August 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivers her key note address at the Heroes Day commemoration in Katima Mulilo on Tuesday. (Photo: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah urges Namibians to prioritise peace and shared prosperity

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

RUNDU, 28 July 2025 - Former Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa pictured with Anton Kanyanga during the Directorate of Education’s regional Price Giving ceremony in July this year. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Learner from Mashare Constituency school earns prestigious scholarship

Cosdef brings services closer to people

ONDANGWA, 28 August 2025 - Ondangwa Town Chief Executive Officer Ismael Namgongo, during the Mayoral breakfast and launching of the LED strategy held at Ondangwa on Thursday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Ondangwa residents owe N.dollars 68.5 million in municipal bills

Ondangwa launches LED strategy plans for FY2025/26

RUNDU, 28 August 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah and her delegation visiting the Shadikongoro Green Scheme in the Kavango East Region where she bought onions as a way to show support to small scale farmers. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirms commitment to national food security

WINDHOEK, 29 August 2025 - Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) Environmental Commissioner, Timoteus Mufeti speaks during the Nature, People and Climate Investment Plan validation workshop in Windhoek. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Namibians urged to adapt to climate change

KATIMA MULILO, 06 August 2025 - The Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala - Musavyi at the 3rd Engagement of the Ministerial Regional Business Engagements at the Zambezi Regional Council Auditorium.

(Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Ashipala-Musavyi urges EU to continue partnering with Namibia

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

Governor pushes for construction of Erongo government office park

SWAKOPMUND, 04 September 2025 - Finance Minister Erica Shafudah, Bank of Namibia Governor Johannes !Gawaxab, Alliance for Financial Inclusion Chief Executive Officer Dr Alfred Hannig and Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda and incoming AFI Board Chair Soraya Hakuziyaremye at the opening of the the official opening of the 2025 Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) Global Policy Forum (GPF) at Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Financial inclusion crucial for reducing inequality

Former NDF Chief Hawala laid to rest

ONDANGWA, 08 September 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah speaking during the 26th annual meeting of traditional leaders at Ondangwa on Monday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah addresses traditional authority disputes

KATIMA MULILO, 13 September 2025 (NAMPA) - The Chairperson of the Katima Alliance Development Association (KADA) Benson Kaapala pictured at a press conference at Ngweze community hall on Saturday.
(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

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

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

SIKONDO, 06 November 2018 - Assistant Farm Manager at Agribusdev Sikondo Green Scheme Project, Maxwell Nghidinwa stands in a field of potato plants. (Photo by: Petrus Muronga) NAMPA

Sikondo to receive drones as part of agriculture upgrade

WINDHOEK, 15 September 2025 - Windhoek’s first public electric vehicle charging port. (Picture: Mathilde Kudumo) NAMPA

Windhoek inaugurates first public EV charging port

Mathilde Kudumo

WINDHOEK, 17 September 2025 - Speaker of the National Assembly,Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, pictured with members of the European Parliament Committee on Development during their official visit to Namibia on Wednesday. (Photo: Mathilde Kudumo)

High-level EU delegation engages Namibia on shared developmental priorities

Mathilde Kudumo

WINDHOEK, 17 September 2025 - Members of Parliament Standing Committee meet with the European Parliament Committee on Development in Windhoek on Wednesday.(Photo by: Mathilde Kudumo) NAMPA

Namibia pushes for value addition in EU partnerships

Mathilde Kudumo

EPEMBE, 29 June 2025 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare speaking during the official handover of the four boreholes at Onamundindi in the Epembe constituency on Sunday. (Photo: contributed)

Ngurare to undertake assessment visit to Rundu Urban Constituency

OMARURU, 18 September 2025 - Prime Minister Dr. Elia Ngurare refueling Namibia’s first hydrogen-powered bus during the inauguration of the Cleanergy Solutions, the country’s first-ever operational green hydrogen project at Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Namibia’s first hydrogen project inaugurated

ARANDIS, 19 September 2025 - European Union delegation led by Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Sikela, Arandis Constituency Councillor Benitha Imbamba, Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) Vice Chancellor Professor Erold Naomab and NIMT Director Ralph Bussel photographed amongst stakeholders of the IGNITE Green Hydrogen (GH2) Project. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

IGNITE GH2 project launched to boost skills development

OTJIWARONGO - A section of government officials, constituency councillors and experts in rural development on Monday morning at their weeklong 2025 annual rural development progress review and planning workshop underway at the Otjozondjupa Regional Council hall in Otjiwarongo. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Sankwasa calls for balanced development of rural and urban areas

Mulisa Simiyasa

OTJIMBINGWE, 24 September 2025 - UNDP Deputy Resident Representative Christian Shingiro (in white shirt), Head of Experimentation at UNDP Namibia Accelerator Lab, Dr Yrika Marietz and Deputy Director in the Ministry of Home Affairs and Chief Registrar Jackson Wandjiva photographed during the e-ID campaign at Otjimbingwe. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

e-ID piloting kicks off in Ojimbingwe community

RUNDU, 28 September 2025 - The Kavango East Regional leadership posing for pictures during the Rundu Trade Fair Fundraising Gala Dinner in Rundu on Saturday. (Photo Contributed) NAMPA

Rundu fundraising for trade fair declines

WINDHOEK, 29 September 2025 - The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao pictured together with the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund’s Chief Executive Officer, Rosalia Martins-Hausiku in front of the Ladox machine. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

MVA Fund donates Lodox machine to Katutura Intermediate Hospital

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

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