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PARIS, 30 August 2024 - Namibia's T11 Paralympic sprinter, Lahja Ishitile and her guide Sem Shimanda cross the finish line in the T11 400 metre race, which was their opening race of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, at the Stade de France. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Ishitile through to next round at Paralympic Games

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

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- Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Jenelly Matundu pictured at the second Indonesia-Africa Forum in Bali. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Namibia and Indonesia exploring bilateral cooperation: Matundu

BALI, Future Image Investment CC, Anthony Atejioye (L) pictured with Mensa Group International Division, General Manager, Yulia Hidayat (R) during the signing ceremony in Bali. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Namibian company partners with Indonesia's Mensa Group in N.dollars 9 million deal

WINDHOEK, 13 September 2024- Head of Education, Social and Cultural Affairs at the Embassy of Indonesia in Namibia, Kurnya Kusuma Dewy. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Indonesia Embassy in Namibia to host cultural event

NEW YORK, 21 September 2024 - President Nangolo Mbumba addressing the delegates at the Summit of the Future Action Days in New York. (Photo: Contributed)

UNSC does not represent African needs and aspirations: Mbumba

October 2024 - President Nangolo Mbumba (L) pictured with the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier (R) during his visit to Germany. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia, Germany shared painful past needs genocide issue resolved: Mbumba

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

Namibia and South Africa reaffirm commitment to address Orange River boundary

WINDHOEK - Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) President McHenry Venaani. (Photo: Contributed)

Venaani extends condolences over Mboweni's death

Justina Shuumbwa

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

Namibia-South Africa BNC meeting concludes

Nainda loses out on INTERPOL vice presidency for Africa

SWAKOPMUND, 19 June 2023 - Minister of Information, Communication and Technology Dr Peya Mushelenga speaking at the opening the five-day progress review workshop for Government Communication Officers on implementing the Government Communication Strategy (GCS) with all OMAs, Regional Councils and Local Authorities in Swakopmund on Monday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Mushelenga calls for accelerated global financial framework reforms

WINDHOEK, 18 November 2024 - Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila pictured with central bank governors from the Common Monetary Area (CMA). (Photo: Contributed)

Governors Advocate for Improved Cross-Border Payment Systems

SOSSUSVLEI, 05 December 2016 - Sunrise at the Desert Homestead Outpost. (Photo by: Maqonda Ndlovu) NAMPA

ECN encourages observers to explore Namibia

Khomas commemorates Human Rights, Women’s Day

Namises pays tribute to women of Old Location

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

Mbumba arrives in Cuba on State Visit

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

Namibia to continue supporting Cuba

Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kenneth Matomola. (Photo Contributed)

Matomola joins global insurance regulatory body

Thousands of Cubans held a march recently where they called for an end to the US blockade and Cuba’s removal from the list of states sponsoring terrorism. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia celebrates Cuba’s 66th Revolutionary anniversary, calls for end to US sanctions

WINDHOEK, 10 May 2021 - Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation Executive Director, Penda Naanda. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

China's Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit Namibia

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 06 January 2025 - China's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi (L) pictured with President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (R) during a meeting on Monday. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

China's Foreign Affairs Minister meets with Nandi-Ndaitwah

SWAKOPMUND, 06 January 2025 - China’s Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi (L) pictured with President Nangolo Mbumba (R) during an official meeting. (Photo: Contributed)

Mbumba holds official talks with China's Foreign Affairs Minister

Fly Angola launches Windhoek-Luanda route

ARANDIS, 12 January 2025 - A 42-year-old Zambian national died in an accident between Usakos and Arandis on Sunday. (Photo: Contributed)

B2 road claims life of Zambian National truck driver

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

Mbumba welcomes Hamas-Israel ceasefire, calls for lasting peace

Justina Shuumbwa

SWAKOPMUND, 02 July 2024 - Executive Director in the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Ambassador Penda Naanda speaking at the opening of the fifth Session of the Namibia-Ghana Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation (JPCC), at both Ministerial and Senior Officials’ level at Swakopmund. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia condemns Trump's decision to reinstate Cuba on US terror list

AMSTERDAM, 22 January 2025 - Namibia's senior men's hockey team pictured in the Netherlands while preparing for the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia's hockey national teams set to battle Croatia

WINDHOEK, 10 May 2021 - Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation Executive Director, Penda Naanda. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Namibia calls for end to DRC conflict: Naanda

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

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

RUNDU, 22 February 2025 - Professor Joseph Diescho pictured at the third State Memorial Service of the Late Founding President Sam Nujoma held at Rundu. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

Diescho hails Nujoma as a man who had 'rare gifts'

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

WINDHOEK, 09 May 2019 - Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration Executive Director Etienne Maritz speaking at the launch of visa and permit stickers at the ministry's head office in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia eases visa rules to boost tourism, diplomatic ties

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 visits Namibia to promote implementation and trade growth for Africa

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

WINDHOEK, 23 April 2025 - Deputy minister of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform, Ruthy Masake during a strategic planning workshop with senior officials in Swakopmund on Tuesday.

(Photo: contributed) NAMPA

Masake calls for strategic alignment in agriculture

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

Nandi-Ndaitwah congratulates Canada's Carney

WINDHOEK, 17 August 2022 - Nelson Ashipala, Manager for Corporate Communications, Social Media, and MICE at the Namibia Wildlife Resorts pictured during the announcement of the 2022 MTC Namibia Sports Awards. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NWR's NamLeisure benefits now include camping discounts

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

ONDANGWA, 13 May 2025 - The Executive Director of the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Ben Nangombe during the electricity acceleration engagement held in Ondangwa on Tuesday.

Nangombe admits electrification progress slow

WINDHOEK, 14 May 2025 - NTB CEO, Sebulon Chicalu. (Photo: Contributed)

NTB gears up for Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025

BRUSSELS, 02 June 2025 - Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade, Jenelly Matundu (L) has called for a strengthened partnership between Africa and the European Union (EU) in different areas. She made the call during the conclusion of the Third EU-AU Ministerial Meeting in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo: Contributed)

Matundu calls for strengthened collaboration between Africa and EU

Mathilde Kudumo

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

$WINDHOEK, 20 March 2015 - President of Zambia Edgar Lungu pictured while attending Namibia\'s 25th Silver Jubilee celebration dinner at Safari Hotel. (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA$

Zambia to repatriate Lungu’s remains from South Africa

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, 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

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

Namibia's cancer registry earns global recognition

WINDHOEK, 09 July 2025 - The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, arrived in Namibia on Wednesday for a one-day state visit. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Prime Minister Modi arrives in Namibia for state visit

Namibia to host first effective communicators conference

USAKOS, 29 July 2025, Swakop Uranium Managing Director Luo Wei showing a kid goat to Agriculture, Water, Fisheries and Land Reform Inga Zamwaani, Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses and Erongo Regional Council Management Chairperson Florian Donatus. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Farmers urged to scale up livestock production for lucrative export market

RUNDU, 30 July 2025 - The Namibian Police Force Inspector General Joseph Shikongo speaking during the commemoration of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons held at Rundu on Wednesday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Six human trafficking cases recorded between June 2024 and June 2025

WINDHOEK, 10 May 2021 - Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation Executive Director, Penda Naanda. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Govt engaging businesses to promote participation in AfCFTA

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

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

Africa should stop exporting wealth and importing poverty: Ashipala-Musavyi

SWAKOPMUND, 11 August 2025 - Member of Parliament (MP) and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee of Constitutional and Legal Affairs Modestus Amutse, seated besides MP Martin Lukato at the opening of the capacity-building training in Swakopmund to strengthen committee’s ability to review, analyse, and engage with international treaties, conventions, and protocols. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Parliamentary committee undergoes international treaties review training

Windhoek, 20 March 2015- War armament and other equipment on display by the Namibian Defence Force here on Friday morning. (Photo by: Simon Kopper Endjala) NAMPA

Namibia reiterates call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

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

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

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

Namibia eyes nuclear energy and strengthened economic diplomacy under AfCFTA

Mathilde Kudumo

OHAKWEENYANGA, 05 September 20 - Former President Nangolo Mbumba speaking during the memorial service of late retired commander Salomon Hawala at Ohakweenyanga village on Friday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Former presidents honour Hawala

SWAKOPMUND, 08 September 2025 - Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Gaudentia Krönhe, OPCW Programme Officer, Babatunde Olowookere and Chairperson of the National Authority and Director of Commerce Diina Nashidengo photograped with stakeholders and attendees at the official opening of the 2025 Integrated Advanced Course and Exercise on Assistance and Protection against Chemical Weapons for English-speaking African States Parties at Swakopmund on Monday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Namibia hosts OPCW advanced training on chemical weapons preparedness

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, speaks to the media after the signing of an MoU. (Photo: Contributed)

Kazondu calls for AI awareness in African newsrooms

Mathilde Kudumo

Nandi-Ndaitwah calls on new ambassadors to champion Namibia’s economic interests

Mathilde Kudumo

International exhibitors express mixed reactions at Windhoek show

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

KATIMA MULILO, 15 October 2025 - Riding to COP 30, the three cyclists, 30-year-old Derrick Kidarasi from Kenya, 30-year-old Dean Meekson from Zambia and 24-year old Enock Kitheka from Kenya have cycled over 3 200 kilometers from Kenya to the Wenela border post in Namibia on electric bicycles in an effort to send a clear message on ways to develop strategies for reducing emissions via what they term green transportation.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Environment cycling activists arrive in Namibia

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

ARANDIS, 23 October 2025 - The signage at the entrance of the Swakop Uranium Mine. (Photo: Contributed)

Swakop Uranium earns NOSA 5-star rating

WINDHOEK, 16 May 2018 – The Namibian Police Force's Deputy Inspector General for Administration, Major General Anne-Maire Nainda. (Photo by: Panduleni Amwaalwa) NAMPA

Namibia endorses Nainda for Interpol presidency

Mathilde Kudumo

Windhoek, 06 November 2025 - Bank Windhoek Managing Director, James Chapman (L) pictured with Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Kingsley Kwenani (R) during the sixth edition of the Bank Windhoek Agricultural series.( Photo by: Mathilde Kudumo) NAMPA

Namibia's Free Zone not adequately prepared for potential FMD outbreak: Kwenani

Mathilde Kudumo

WINDHOEK, 11 December 2025 - The Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, pictured with members of the diplomatic corps outside the Office of the Prime Minister. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Ashipala-Musavyi reaffirms Namibia's stance on key global justice issues

WINDHOEK, 16 May 2025 - A fuel attendant pumps petrol at a service station in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed)

Fuel prices remain unchanged for January

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

IPC dissatisfied with Namibia’s response to US action in Venezuela

WINDHOEK, 03 April 2025 - Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Ashipala-Musavyi embarks on official visit to Russia

WINDHOEK, 19 January 2026 - Egypt's Ambassador to Namibia, Ramia Shawky (R). (Photo: Contributed)

Egypt and Namibia seek to deepen trade and economic cooperation