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HUSAB, 24 February 2015 - Employees of Rossing Uranium Husab Mine near Arandis on one of the mining machines on site. The construction of the mine started in May 2014 and operations are expected in 2016.(Photo by: Paulus Kiiyala Shiku) NAMPA

Republican Party vows to nationalise mining and fishing industries

WINDHOEK, 24 April 2024 - Japan's Ambassador to Namibia, Hisao Nishimaki. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Japan dedicates N.dollars 5 million towards drought relief

SWAKOPMUND, 15 August 2024 - Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope and his wife Iyaloo Itope photographed with Chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council Management Committee, Benitha Imbamba. Itope, who was recently named the Best Governor in Africa in London, was also honoured by the Georgia Legislative Black Causus for his political and economic contribution towards the development of Namibia and Africa at large. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Provision of social grants in Erongo faced with challenges

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

SWAKOPMUND, 16 August 2024 - Swapo Party Vice President and presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressing party leaders in the Erongo Region on Friday. Nandi-Ndaitwah is flanked by Party regional coordinator in Erongo Daniel Muhuura (R) and leader assigned to the region, Alfeus !Naruseb (L). (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for unity and vigilance from party members

WINDHOEK, 08 May 2024 (NAMPA) - The Von Bach Dam near Okahandja facing water depletion. (Photo by: Sylvia Hashondali) NAMPA

NamWater owed N.dollars 2.1 billion, urges payment of overdue debt

SWAKOPMUND, 28 August 2024 - Education, Arts and Culture Minister Anna Nghipondoka opened the 12th Namibia National Teachers Union Congress taking place at Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NCE-IP much needed for education transformation: Nghipondoka

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 - High Commissioner of the United Kingdom (UK) to Namibia, Charles Moore. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Moore sympathises with Namibians on visa requirement

WINDHOEK, 29 July 2024 - Namibia’s official opposition leader, McHenry Venaani. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Venaani irked by dire situation at Ndama Primary School

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

WINDHOEK, 10 October 2024 - Minister of Finance and Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi pictured at the government information centre. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Employees not refunded tax refunds to claim from NamRa in February 2025

KEETMANSHOOP, 11 October 2024 - Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured while inaugurating the ||Kharas regional civic affairs office for the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security at Keetmanshoop on Friday. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah inaugurates Home Affairs office at Keetmanshoop

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 19 December 2019 – The Ministry of Finance Inland Revenue Building. (Photo by: Elvi Haihambo) NAMPA

Civil servants to continue paying for uncontracted specialist medical care amid PSEMAS reform

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

WALVIS BAY, 30 October 2024 - Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope, Executive Director in the Ministry of Mines and Energy Penda Iithindi, Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes and Erongo RED (main sponsor) Chief Executive Officer Immanuel !Hanabeb among other stakeholders, cutting the ribbon which symbolises the official opening of he 16th edition of the Erongo Business and Tourism Exposition in Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Government to prioritise training for success of oil and gas sector

WALVIS BAY, 02 November 2024 - Supporters and sympathisers of the Popular Democratic Party (PDM) attending the party’s star rally at Walvis Bay on Saturday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Venaani vows to end Erongo’s thirst under PDM leadership

WINDHOEK, 08 November 2024 - Secretary General of the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa), Akhator Odigie (L) at a press conference in Windhoek with Mahongora Kavihuha (R), president of the Trade Union Congress of Namibia. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Namibia urged to champion inclusion of international labour standards

WINDHOEK, 09 November 2024 - President of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Panduleni Itula speaking at a rally in Windhoek. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Itula calls for Namibians to emulate Botswana

WINDHOEK, 11 November 2024 - The headquarters of the Ministry of Mines and Energy. (Photo: Contributed)

MICT says it remains committed to press freedom

WALVIS BAY, 16 November 2024 - President of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) Dr Panduleni Itula greeting party supporters at a rally at Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

IPC government willing to work with other parties

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

Prime Minister honours elderly at pre-Christmas lunch at Rehoboth

NKURENKURU, 02 December 2024 - Matheus Singambwe has been appointed as the new Chief Regional Officer (CRO) of the Kavango West Regional Council, effective 01 December 2024. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

Singambwe appointed as Kavango West Regional Council CRO

TSES,04 February 2011 - This pipeline that supplies water to Tses informal settlements has been leaking for a week.(Photo by:Paulus Kiiyala Shiku)NAMPA

Water pipeline to Onkumbula expected to be completed by late next year

WINDHOEK, 14 SEPTEMBER 2016 - Members of the /Khomanin clan shortly after handing over their petition on Wednesday. (Photo: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA

/Khomanin community members express mixed feelings over communal land

WINDHOEK, 03 December 2024 - President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivers her speech after the Electoral Commission of Namibia announced that she was the winning candidate in the 2024 Presidential Elections at its headquarters in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

The youth and government to collaborate: NNN

AMINUIS, 11 December 2024 - President Nangolo Mbumba officially commissioned the Gobabis-Aminuis Road (Photo contributed) NAMPA

President Mbumba undertaking State visit to Cuba

||Kharas, Hardap entrepreneurs receive equipment

Charmaine Boois

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

NALOBA dismayed with Chinese company getting major tender

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

SADC urges all parties to accept Mozambique election results

Zambezi Regional Governor Lawrence Alfea Sampofu

Sampofu calls for peace and hard work

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

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

Government dedicated to athletes and federations: Kantema

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

WINDHOEK, 08 February 2024 - Health and Social Services Executive Director Ben Nangombe (Photo by Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

HMPV currently not a public health emergency of international concern: Nangombe

WINDHOEK, 03 December 2024 - President Nangolo Mbumba pictured during the announcement of the election results at the ECN. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Mbumba calls for collective fight against climate change as California fights wildfires

OMUTHIYA, 13 January 2024)– 896 311 learners are expected to start school on 13 January 2025. (Photo by Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

School year kicks off for nearly 900 000 learners this week

WINDHOEK, 03 December 2024 - President Nangolo Mbumba pictured during the announcement of the election results.
(Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Mbumba welcomes US decision on Cuba

Security association confirms wages increase, seeks compliance

Justina Shuumbwa

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

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

CHESHIRE HOME: 30 YEARS OF TRANSFORMING LIVES IN KATIMA

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

ONHELEIWA, 22 January 2024 - The Inspector-General of the Namibian Police Force Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo speaking at the inauguration of the newly-built Onheleiwa Police Station in Omusati Region on Tuesday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Shikongo inaugurates Omusati's Onheleiwa Police Station

OLUUNDJE, 28 January 2025 - An earth dam that is under construction at Oluundje village in the Oshikoto region. (Photo by Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Oluundje headman pleased with construction of earth dam

WINDHOEK, 04 September 2024 - Namibia's Green Hydrogen Commissioner, James Mnyupe speaking at the Global African Hydrogen Summit in Windhoek on Wednesday. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Namibia forges ahead with its ambitions for green industrialisation

Servicing of land commences at Onyuulaye settlement

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, 05 June 2019 - Government Institution Pension Fund (GIPF) (Photo: Paulus Hamutenya) NAMPA

GIPF calls on beneficiaries to complete biometric verification

WINDHOEK, 12 July 1996 - Prime Minister Hage Geingob gestures as he talks to President Sam Nujoma at Eros Airport upon the President's return from his State visit to Spain, Cameroon and Gabon. (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA

Life in exile was bearable because of Nujoma: Iivula-Ithana

OSHAKATI, 02 January 2025 - UNAM FC football player (left) and Blue Waters player (right) while in action during the quarterfinals of the MTC Maris Cup at the Oshakati Independence Stadium. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Government temporarily suspends sport gatherings and events

OUTAPI, 24 January 2014 - Omusati regional councillor for the Oshikuku Constituency, Modestus Amutse. (Photo by: Mathias Nanghanda) NAMPA

Public urged to avoid large gatherings during Nujoma mourning period

WINDHOEK, 06 February 2013 - Students who studied in Cuba standing at the house of the former Minister of Education late Abraham Iyambo in Hockland Park during the first memorial service. (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA

Cuba declares three-day mourning period in honour of Nujoma

KHORIXAS, 5 JUL (NAMPA)- On July 29 the pangolin was released by the Blue Rhino Task Team
members in the presence of a scientific researcher in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism as well as the Namibian Police. (Photo contributed)

Over 500 pangolins poached since 2018-Muyunda

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

Onyati-Onkumbula road redesign commences

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

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

Nujoma’s body to be transported to Etunda on Thursday

ETUNDA, 20 February 2025 - Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa speaking at Etunda village in the Omusati region during the Founding President Sam Nujoma's first regional memorial service. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

"Nujoma wants us to protect Swapo": Shaningwa

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

MICT invests millions in network infrastructure

MARIENTAL, 05 MAR (NAMPA) - The High Commissioner of India to Namibia, Rahul Shrivastava visit Mariental mayor Cherien Kock for a meeting, held on Wednesday in Mariental.
(Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Shrivastava visits Mariental to strengthen education ties

Charmaine Boois

OSHAKATI, 25 April 2012 - The World Health Organisation (WHO) donated some 6 000 mosquito nets to the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) during Namibia's national commemoration of World Malaria Day (WMD) 2012 at Oshakati on Wednesday. Pictured here (from left) are Permanent Secretary of the MoHSS Kahijoro Kahuure, WHO representative to Namibia Dr Magda Robalo, Namibian Health and Social Service Minister Dr Richard Kamwi and the WHO Director-General Dr Margaret Chan during the handing over of the nets at Oshakati on the same day. (Photo by: Mathias Nanghanda) NAMPA

Faith leaders donate thousands of mosquito nets to Oshikoto residents

SWAKOPMUND, 10 March 2025 - Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope and Executive Director in the Office of the Prime Minister I-Ben Nashandi, alongside managers in the office, photographed at the opening of the Annual Planning Workshop on Monday in Swakopmund, which focuses on finalising the 2025/26 Annual Plan and crafting the Strategic Plan (2025–2030) aimed to align with Namibia’s development goals. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

OPM embarks on strategic planning for Vision 2030

WINDHOEK, 19 February 2024 - Works and Transport Minister John Mutorwa. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Machenje border post inaugurated at Impalila Island

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

MARIENTAL, 11 March 2025 - Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy, Kornelia Shilunga pictured with local authority representatives at the official inauguration of electrification projects in Hardap Region on Tuesday. (Photo: Contributed)

Over 100 households in Maltahöhe connected to electricity

Charmaine Boois

Kavango East police recover stolen drought relief items

ONAMUTAI, 16 March 2025 - President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and her spouse retired general Denga Ndaitwah attending the church service at St Cuthbert Anglican Church in Ongwediva. (Photo: Contributed)

Nandi-Ndaitwah pledges youth empowerment, job creation once in office

WINDHOEK,18 MARCH 2025- The Minister of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), Emma Theofelus and the Vice President and President-elect Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah at the unveiling of the presidential portrait at the old State House on Tuesday Morning.
(Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

Incoming presidential portrait unveiled

WINDHOEK, 10 March 2025 - Fishermen gathered at the fisheries ministry in Windhoek. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Fishermen threaten to boycott independence celebrations over unresolved quota dispute

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

Schlettwein emphasises public service integrity in farewell address

KUNENE, 04 February 2016 - Rivers in flood in NW Kunene at Camp Syncro. Rainfall figures for the past four days recorded at the camp exceeds 150mm with the highest figure of 75mm recorded on 03 February. (Photo Contributed: Camp Syncro)

More than 70 households affected by flooding in Olukonda Constituency

WINDHOEK, 24 March 2025 - UDF secretary general, Daniel Tsaneb. (Photo: Contributed)

UDF calls for inclusivity in cabinet appointments

Suzith Tjitaura

OKAKARARA, 27 March 2025 - The Okakarara Constituency office building to be demolished by the Otjozondjupa Regional Council during this year. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Okakarara Constituency office to be demolished due to severe structural flaws

Mulisa Simiyasa

WINDHOEK, 27 March 2025 - Minisiter of Finance and Social Grant Management, Ericah Shafudah (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Education gets lion's share of national budget

WINDHOEK, 27 March 2025 - Minister of Finance, Ericah Shafudah speaks during the tabling of the 2025/26 national budget in Parliament on Thursday. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Government outlines Eurobond repayment plan amidst fiscal challenges

MARIENTAL, 07 April 2025 - The newly appointed governor of the Hardap Region, Riaan McNab. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

McNab prioritises grassroots engagement and consultations

Charmaine Boois

TSUMEB, 15 November 2024 - The Deputy Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi during the launch of 2024-2025 festive season road safety campaign in Tsumeb. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Nekundi orders local inclusion, transparency in public contracts

RUNDU, 07 April 2025 - The Rundu State Hospital. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Only caregivers with children below 7 are provided with meals- MOHSS

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

Hambyuka visits family who lost children to lightning

WINDHOEK, 09 April 2025 - Popular Democratic Movement Member of Parliament, Inna Hangari. (Photo: Contributed)

2025/26 budget lacks economic interventions: Hengari

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 10 April 2025 - Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare (centre) during a staff meeting on Thursday in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Incorporate Swapo Party 2024 election manifesto: PM

MANGETTI DUNE, 13 April 2022 – Commissioning of electricity on Tuesday to residents of Tsumkwe West in the Otjozondjupa Region through the government's rural electrification programme. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

MIME commits to rural electrification

WINDHOEK, 10 April 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressing State House staff on Thursday. (Photo: Contributed)

President to assess flood relief efforts in northern regions

OSHAKATI, 19 April 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (pink hat) being welcomed by regional and local authority leaders at the Ehenye Relocation Centre in Oshakati on Saturday. (Photo: Maria David) NAMPA

Oshana Region moved over 1 300 people to Ehenye Relocation Centre

Ondangwa Town Council conducts business development training

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

Nampa records N.dollars 11 million surplus amid strategic turnaround

OSHAKATI, 01 May 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah speaking during the Workers Day held at Oshakati on Thursday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

May Day celebrations advocate for fair wages

GABORONE, 15 May 2012 - Air Namibia's Embaer regional ERJ 135 jet is seen here after it landed at the Seretse Khama International Airport at the inauguration of the national airline's direct flight to Gaborone on Tuesday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Hangula calls for inclusion of ex-Air Namibia staff in new national airline

WALVIS BAY, 26 October 2015 - Some 900 fishermen from different companies at Walvis Bay stopped work on Monday, demanding better salaries and medical care at sea, amongst other demands. ( Photo by: Paulus Kiiyala Shiku) NAMPA

Fishermen’s plea for government intervention persists

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