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ONGWEDIVA, 30 August 2024 - The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair on Thursday awarded former journalist Mathias Nanghanda and DJ Remind Ekandjo for their contribution to the trade fair over the years. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Former Nampa journalist recognised at OATF

WINDHOEK, 10 September 2024 - (From left) Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) Editorial Manager Jata Kazondu; veteran journalist Gwen Lister; Nampa CEO Linus Chata and Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Modestus Amutse pictured at the official opening of the workshop on election reporting for journalists in Namibia. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Election reporting course for Namibian journalists ends with certificate awards

Mulisa Simiyasa

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

Lifeline/ChildLine empowers young parents in positive parenting

Charmaine Boois

SWAKOPMUND, 07 November 2024 - Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope; Education Director in Erongo Erenfriede Stephanus; principal of Matutura Secondary School Leonie Reid and Swakop Uranium Executive Vice President Irvine Simaata among other stakeholders inaugurating a computer room donated to the school by the Swakop Uranium Foundation. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Swakop Uranium donates computer room to Matutura Secondary School

BoN and CRAN strengthen regulatory collaboration with MoU

Ransomware attack targets local telecommunications operator

WINDHOEK, 26 August 2015 - President Hage Geingob confers the Most Distinguished Order of Namibia First Class on former Robben Island Political Prisoner, Heikki Shililifa, during the 49th commemoration of Heroes' Day. (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA

Shililifa to be laid to rest on Monday

Minor boy allegedly drowns at Tsintsabis

SWAKOPMUND, 17 January 2025 - Swakopmund Mayor Blasius Goraseb and Managing Director of Langer Heinrich Mine Johan Roux officially opening the computer laboratory where 20 computers were donated to the Mondesa Community Library. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Mondesa Community library receives computer donation

RUNDU, 21 January 2025 - Out of eight computers at Shambyu Senior Secondary School, only two are functional. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Shambyu Senior Secondary School struggles with lack of computers and internet

SWAKOPMUND, 29 January 2025 - The missing person’s report of 64-year old Katrina Paulina Booi, whose remains were recently discovered on the outskirts of Otjimbingue. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Three missing persons’ bodies discovered in Erongo

WINDHOEK - MICT executive director Audrin Mathe. (Photo: Contributed)

Electronic Transactions Act to enhance cybersecurity: Mathe

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

OSHAKATI, 13 June 2013 - Home Affairs and Immigration Deputy Minister Elia Kaiyamo speaking during the groundbreaking event for the construction of his Ministry's new Regional office for the Oshana Region at Oshakati on Thursday. (Photo by: Mathias Nanghanda) NAMPA

African countries urged to invest in information access

WINDHOEK, 29 January 2024 - Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Association of Namibia, Rolf Hansen. (Photo: Contributed)

Cancer is not a death sentence: Hansen

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

WINDHOEK, 03 August 2024 - National Assembly Speaker, Peter Katjavivi (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

‘Document your life journeys’: Katjavivi

WINDHOEK, 12 February 2025 - Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia access to information manager, Jennifer Pogisho. (Photo: Contributed)

CRAN establishes Access to Information Division

Suzith Tjitaura

The Governor of the Hardap Region, Salomon April. (Photo: Contributed)

Hardap to pay tribute to Nujoma this weekend

Charmaine Boois

EPUKIRO, 06 January 2025 - Community Against Stocktheft Organisation (CASO) chairperson, Hionganda Nanda Murangi, has called on farmers to remain vigilant during the rainy season, warning that cattle thieves are targeting areas such as ponds and dams. (Photo: Contributed)

New leadership aiming to revive Mangetti Farmers Association

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

Cabinet approves universal health coverage policy for Namibia

ONGHALA, 08 April 2025 - Senior hydrologist in the agriculture ministry, Leonard Hango pictured during flooding monitoring on Tuesday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Flood water levels stabilising: Hango

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

President dismisses social media claims of American deportations

Charmaine Boois

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

ONGWEDIVA, 04 June 2025 - The newly elected NCCI EXCO members pictured during the NCCI information meeting for the Ongwediva branch on Wednesday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Irimari calls for NCCI's revival to ensure active protection of businesses

LUANDA, 13 June 2025 - Namibia and Angola strengthened their information and communication technology (ICT) alliance at the ANGOTIC 2025 forum, where crucial agreements were signed by key media institutions. Here, Erastus Jata Kuzee Kazondu, the Namibia Press Agency’s Manager for Editorial Services, and Josué Salusuvã Isaías, President of the Board of Directors for ANGOP, are pictured after signing an MoU. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA and ANGOP ink MoU to boost bilateral cooperation

WINDHOEK, 13 January (NAMPA)- Namibian Police Spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu)

Shikwambi warns public against spreading false information

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

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

Commonwealth urged to embrace digital trade

WINDHOEK, 07 July 2019 – The National Library and National Archives building in Windhoek. (Photo by: Paulus Hamutenya) NAMPA

Archives should be accessible to all: Mnangagwa

WINDHOEK, 03 July 2025 - Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Cabinet approves Nujoma Day, moratorium on official funerals

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

Competition Commission urges businesses to follow merger regulations

Pupkewitz Toyota backs government communicators conference

SWAKOPMUND, 16 JUL (NAMPA) - Minister of Information, Communication and Technology (MICT) Emma Teofelus, Deputy minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts, and culture Dino Ballotti and Executive Director in the Ministry of MICT Audrin Mathe photographed among delegated at the Effective Communicators Conference taking place at Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Effective communication a crucial responsibility: Theofelus

SWAKOPMUND, 16 July 2025 - Seasoned media and Public Relations consultant Wonder Guchu speaking to Nampa on his presentation on Press Statement Writing Skills. Guchu was among the presenters at the ongoing effective communicators conference taking place at Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Trust, clarity key in communication: experts

SWAKOPMUND, 17 July 2025 - Oxygen Communications Director Hilda Basson-Namundjebo during her presentation at the Effective Communicators Conference in Swakopmund on Thursday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Prioritise internal communication: Basson-Namundjebo

SWAKOPMUND, 17 July 2025 - Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) Director of Coorporate Engagement Nashilongo Gervasius who presented on Artificial Intelligence and Communications at the Effective Communicators’ Conference at Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

AI in communications both blessing and curse: Gervasius

MTC expands services to Omuthiya

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

WINDHOEK, 13 January (NAMPA)- Namibian Police Force Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu).

Reckless posts can destroy lives: Shikongo

Mathilde Kudumo

WINDHOEK, 18 August 2025 - Tourism Board (NTB) Chief Executive Officer Sebulon Chicalu. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

NTB outlines five-year plan for inclusive sector growth

MARIENTAL, 30 August 2025 (NAMPA)- A car collision involving members of the Namibia Police and the Namibia Correctional Service occurred on Saturday along the B1 road between Mariental and Kalkrand, resulting in several fatalities.
(Photo:contributed)
NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah extends condolences to families of fatal Mariental crash victims

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 29 August 2025 - Dr Sadrag Shihomeka, Media Ombudsman.

(Photo contributed) NAMPA

Ombudsman cautions media to uphold ethics

WINDHOEK, 29 August 2025 - New Era CEO, Christof Maletsky. (Photo: Contributed)

New era CEO calls for stronger media relations

State funeral granted for Hawala

Ministerial Business Community Engagement held in Mariental

Charmaine Boois

e-ID piloting kicks off in Ojimbingwe community

RABAT, 02 October 2025 - Secretary General of the Atlantic Federation of African News Agencies (FAAPA) Mohamed Anis (r) photographed with Guylain Kipoke (middle) of the Congolese News Agency (ACP) who was selected as General Coordinator of the newly formed and launched Network of Photojournalists (NPJ) of FAAPA, and Secretary General Abdoul Rahamane Ousman Maman from the Nigerien News Agency (ANP). (Photo: Contributed)

Network of African photojournalists launched in Morocco

WINDHOEK, 07 October 2025 - The Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer, Peter Shaama at the government information centre. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

ECN calls for timely submission of candidates for upcoming elections

WINDHOEK, 18 July 2019 - The Namibian Traffic Information System (NaTIS) centre in Windhoek's Northern Industrial Area. (Photo by: Paulus Hamutenya) NAMPA

NaTIS extends weekend operating hours in the capital

Mathilde Kudumo

OSHAKATI,18 November 2025 - Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus pictured during the launch of the Universal Service Fund Tower in Epinga, Ohangwena Region. (Photo: Contributed)

Ohangwena receives Universal Service Fund communications tower

WINDHOEK, 10 September 2019 - The Deputy Executive Director at the Ministry of Justice, Gladice Pickering in as interview with Nampa journalist on Tuesday. (Photo by: Vita Angula) NAMPA

Women and girls urged to know their digital rights as 16 Days of Activism begins

OUTJO, 01 December 2025 - Kunene Region Governor, Vipuakuje Muharukua (Photo by: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

Muharukua motivates Outjo youth to capitalise on youth fund

SWAKOPMUND, 16 January 2026 - Learners at the Swakopmund Secondary School being addressed by Information, Communication and Technology Emma Theofelus. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

ICT minister urges responsible internet use

MICT consults regions on proposed cybercrime bill

Ministry of Health launches national digital health policy

Mathilde Kudumo

SWAKOPMUND, 10 February 2026 - Erongo-based journalists from different media entities and stakeholders photographed during the Erongo Media–Stakeholders Engagement Conference aimed at building practical understanding between media practitioners and newsmakers, improve professional relationships and strengthen the flow of accurate, timely and credible information to the public. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

“Journalists are watchdogs, not brand managers” – //Hoebeb

MURURANI, 14 February 2026 - The Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus speaking during the joint celebration of International Safer Internet Day and World Radio Day at Mururani on Saturday. (Photo Contributed)

Theofelus raises concern over lack of radio stations in Kavango West

WINDHOEK, 04 AUG (NAMPA) - Pensioners and persons living with disabilities line up at the Namibia Post Limited (NamPost) Katutura Branch to receive their monthly State grants and pension back-pay totaling N. dollars 2 600. President Hage Geingob, in his State of the Nation Address in April this year, said one of the first priorities of the new government was to increase the old age pension by 66.7 per cent (from N. dollars 600 to N. dollars 1000), starting this 2015/2016 financial year. Further increases will be affected so that old age pension grants reach N.dollars 1 200 by 2017. (Photo by George Hendricks) NAMPA

Grant recipients urged to save as NamPost expands payout system

Mathilde Kudumo

MURURANI, 14 February 2026 - The Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus speaking during the joint celebration of International Safer Internet Day and World Radio Day at Mururani on Saturday. (Photo Contributed)

Film industry must share skills to grow, says Theofelus

WINHOEK, 28 March 2025 - Namibia Airports Company's Communications and Marketing Officer, Dan Kamati. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAC confirms stolen data leaked on dark web

Theofelus champions collective global brand for Namibia

WINDHOEK, 09 April 2026 - Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus announcing Cabinet decisions on Thursday during a briefing at the Government Information Centre (GIC) in Windhoek.

(Photo by: Chelva Wells)

Cabinet to intervene in insurance-related killings

SWAKOPMUND, 13 April 2026 - Attorney General Festus Mbandeka, Executive Director in the Ministry of Justice Audrin Mathe and Erongo Governor Natalia |Goagoses photographed with Erongo regional and local authorities during a stakeholder’s meeting with the Office of the Attorney General at Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Coordinate to finalise critical legislative reforms, says Mbandeka

SWAKOPMUND, 23 April 2026 - Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus and Angola’s Minister of Telecommunications, Information Technology and Social Communication, Mário Augusto da Silva Oliveira (standing) photographed with Telecom Namibia Chief Executive Officer, Stanley Shanapinda and Angola Telecom Chief Executive Officer, Adilson Miguel dos Santos during the signing of an MoU between the two countries. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia, Angola collaborate to boost regional digital connectivity

WINDHOEK, 30 April 2026 - National Planning Commission (NPC) executive director, I-Ben Nashandi pictured at the Government Information Centre. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

NPC moves to address development data reporting gaps

WINDHOEK, 07 August 2025 - The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) Chief Executive Officer, Kenneth Matomola.

(Photo: contributed) NAMPA

FIMA operational, pension payout rules remain unchanged: Matomola

Eenhana, 21 February 2025 - Learners of the David Shingo Combined School line up along the road to see the casket carrying the late Founding President Sam Nujoma. (Photo: Clarence Katjaita) NAMPA

Steenkamp calls for preservation of liberation history

Namibia and Angola to strengthen cooperation in official statistics

NKURENKURU, 24 February 2026 - The Chief Executive Officer of Telecom Namibia, Stanley Shanapinda, pictured during MICT's high-level stakeholder engagement in the Kavango West Region. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

Shanapinda to head CRASA

MARIENTAL, 20 March 2026 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Emma Theofelus, addressing a stakeholder ICT engagement on Friday. (Photo: Contributed)

Theofelus attending ANGOTIC 2026 to strengthen digital cooperation with Angola

WINDHOEK, 22 June 2026 - The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) Chief Executive Officer Emilia Nghikembua.

(Photo contributed) NAMPA

CRAN rejects Starlink reconsideration

Namibian businesses urged to tap into China's import market

WINDHOEK, 04 June 2026 - Namibia Press Agency acting CEO, Jata Kazondu, speaking at the launch of effective communicators conference in Windhoek on Thursday.

(Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

ECC attracts over 800 delegates from 11 African countries

SWAKOPMUND, 14 July 2026 - Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) News Editor Maggy Thomas and Senior Sub-editor Angie Brandt pictured with information officers from the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, following a training session held on the sidelines of the Effective Communicators Conference (ECC26) at The Dome in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Nampa opens pipeline for MICT information officers

SWAKOPMUND, 15 July 2026 - The Effective Communicators Conference (ECC26) started in Swakopmund on Wednesday. The conference, hosted by the Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, runs from 14 to 17 July under the theme “Communication Reconsidered: A driving force for constant progress.” (Photo: Contributed)

Effective Communicators Conference kicks off in Swakopmund

SWAKOPMUND, 15 July 2026 - Bank of Namibia (BoN) communications director Kazembire Zemburuka speaking at the Effective Communicators Conference (ECC26) in Swakopmund on Wednesday, during a presentation on the Bank of Namibia’s communication strategy, titled “New Media: Disseminating the Narrative,” and said local communicators need to organise now.

(Photo by: MICT) NAMPA

Namibia urged to take charge of oil and gas communication narrative

SWAKOPMUND, 15 JULY 2026 - Veteran journalist and former public relations practitioner Ester Mbathera presenting on the importance of journalist/communicators’ relationship during a break away session at the Effective Communicators Conference at Swakopmund on Wednesday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Journalists, communicators urged to strengthen trust and amplify African stories

SWAKOPMUND, 15 July 2026 - The Effective Communicators Conference started in Swakopmund on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed)

VP to officially open Effective Communicators Conference

SWAKOPMUND, 16 July 2026 - Africa risks having its story told incompletely by others unless African communicators take greater ownership of the continent’s narrative, African Public Relations Association (APRA) President Arik Karani said on Thursday.

Karani delivered a keynote address at the Effective Communicators Conference (ECC26) in Swakopmund, themed “Telling Africa’s Story Through Effective Communication.”

(Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Tell Africa’s own story: APRA

SWAKOPMUND, 16 July 2026 - Reducing transport time on Africa’s roads, ports and borders could raise exports by more than 12 percent and lift GDP growth over 2 percent, Botswana Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe said Thursday.

Gaolathe delivered a keynote address at the Effective Communicators Conference (ECC26) in Swakopmund, citing the Trans-Kalahari Corridor and the Botswana Dry Port at Walvis Bay as examples of practical regional integration between Botswana and Namibia.

(Photo by: MICT) NAMPA

Namibia-Botswana corridor can lift Africa’s GDP: Gaolathe

SWAKOPMUND, 16 July 2026 - Namibian Sun Editor in Chief and Chairperson of the Editors’ Forum Toivo Ndjebela on Thursday at the Effective Communicators Conference at Swakopmund. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Humility, trust key to building strong brands: Ekandjo

SWAKOPMUND, 16 July 2026 - Communications strategist Hilda Basson-Namundjebo speaking at the Effective Communicators Conference in Swakopmund on Thursday. (Photo by: MICT)

Only communication earns a social licence: Basson-Namundjebo

SWAKOPMUND, 17 July 2026 - Erongo Regional Council Chief Regional Officer, Sem Ntelamo participates in a panel discussion on Service Delivery and Managing the Narrative at the Effective Communicators Conference. (Photo by: MICT)

Strengthened partnerships crucial for service delivery narrative

SWAKOPMUND, 15 July 2026 - Director of Zambia’s Zaffico PLC Irene Lungu who was part of the panel discussion themed “The Golden Age of Strategic PR: Pathway to WPRF/APRA 2026,” an opening event for the Effective Communicators Conference in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Lungu urges Namibia to benchmark professionalising PR

WINDHOEK, 24 July 2026 - Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Wenzel Kavaka pictured during a government information sharing session on Cabinet decisions issued at the 22nd and 23th Cabinet Meeting. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Cabinet approves Namibia-Congo ICT deal, seeks more Namibians at SADC Secretariat

Retired liberation icon laid to rest at Kabbe

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

AMINUIS, 03 August 2026 - Community members of Aminuis in the Omaheke Region during an electronic identity (e-ID) awareness campaign. (Photo: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Community leaders emerge as key drivers of e-ID awareness in rural Omaheke