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Landless People's Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi. (Photo: Contributed)

About 1700 Namibians own 70 per cent of Namibia's wealth - Swartbooi

WINDHOEK, 24 April 2014 - All People's Party (APP) president Ignatius Shixwameni gestures while talking to President Hifikepunye Pohamba during their annual consultative meeting at State House. (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA

APP manifesto reaffirms values championed by late Shixwameni

WINDHOEK - Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa pictured with Director-General of the Anti-Corruption Commission, Paulus Noa and attendees at the National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan Steering Committee Meeting. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan annual report released

AR launches election manifesto at Katima Mulilo

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

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

UNAM launches CWIE programme

Hardap road safety campaign launched at Mariental

Charmaine Boois

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

OSHAKATI, 16 December 2024 - Oshana Regional Commander, Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria pictured during the launch of the festive season operation. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Oshana police launch festive season operation

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

‘Document your life journeys’: Katjavivi

WINDHOEK, 23 October 2023 - Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security Executive Director Etienne Maritz. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Immigration ministry dismisses tourist cancellation claims

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

Oshikoto education stakeholders urged to work together

SWAKOPMUND, 12 March 2025 - Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope photographed alongside the EU Ambassador to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martin, German Ambassador to Namibia Dr. Thorsten Hutter, Angolan Ambassador to Namibia Jovelina Imperial e Costa as well as other European ambassadors to Namibia at the launch of the Blue Benguela Current Action, an initiative aimed at protecting and sustainably managing the Benguela Current Large. Marine Ecosystem. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Blue Benguela Current Action launched

WINDHOEK, 09 January 2024 - Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, pictured while addressing the media at the Government Information Centre in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Minister cautions media houses to adopt new ways of operating, profit generation

WINDHOEK, 19 March 2025 - Representatives of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC), and the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy (NIFA), at the official launch of Namibia’s First Bloomberg Finance Lab in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed)

MTC, NUST launch Bloomberg Finance Lab

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 22 February 2014 - The coordinator of the one-day Khoekhoegowab review and consultative meeting Aletta Eises-Thanises speaking to Nampa in an interview here on Saturday. (Photo by: Esme Konstantinus) NAMPA

Oshikoto Education Directorate promotes reading with ‘Read One, Read All’ initiative

RUNDU, 16 April 2025 - The Rundu Town Council launches prepaid water meters at Rundu. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Prepaid water meters to solve Rundu’s water debt: RTC

OSHAKATI, 17 April 2025 - Oshana Regional Police Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria during the launch of Operation New Era on Thursday at Oshakati. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Operation New Era launched in Oshana Region

ONGWEDIVA, 12 May 2025 - The 2025 Gabriel Taapopi Secondary School tournament was officially launched on Monday. (Photo: Maria David) NAMPA

Gabriel Taapopi school launches annual sports tournament

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

Caltex returns to Namibia

Mathilde Kudumo

ONGWEDIVA, 21 May 2025 - Veteran boxer Harry Simon and Paulus Shimweefeleni, famously known as "Ninja", during the face-off event at Ongwediva on Wednesday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Faith Foundation launches boxing bonanza to fight crime

WINDHOEK, 28 February 2025 - President Nangolo Mbumba speaks during the memorial service held for Founding President Sam Nujoma in Windhoek on Friday. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Nujoma pictorial book officially launched

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 launches #ENDGBVNamibia campaign

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, 06 JUNE 2025 - Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Lucia Iipumbu and Commissioner General of the Namibia Correctional Service Raphael Hamunyela unveiling the telio inamte telephone service at the Walvis Bay Correctional Facility. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Namibia launches inmate telephone system

WINDHOEK, 03 June 2025 - Officials and stakeholders pose for a photo at the Global African Hydrogen Summit (GAH2S) Strategic Conference held in Windhoek. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

2025 Global African Hydrogen Summit set for September

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

WALVIS BAY, 30 June 2025 - Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi hands over the trading certificate to the Walvis Bay Salt Company CEO Andre Snyman, the first company to trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework the during the official launch of the Namibia’s first export consignment under the framework at Walvis Bay on Monday. This marked the country’s formal entry into Africa’s largest trade agreement. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Namibia launches first AfCFTA export consignment

MARIENTAL, 03 July 2025 (NAMPA) - The vice President, Lucia Witbooi officially launched the third call scholarship applications for youth from Hardap and //Kharas region in Gibeon on Wednesday.
(Photo: contributed)

VP launches N.dollars 25 million TVET scholarships for southern youth

Charmaine Boois

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

Namfisa launches consumer education website

WINDHOEK, 11 July 2025 - Minister of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) Emma Theofelus (Left) and Mayor of Windhoek Ndeshihafela Larandja (Right), officially opening the new MTC mobile home in Greenwell Matongo. (Photo: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

MTC opens mobile home in Greenwell Matongo

Justina Shuumbwa

Operation Omushangwena launched

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

WINDHOEK,23 June 2025- Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp at the launch of two EduConservation Teachers Toolkits for Senior Primary Schools. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Namibia to host Commonwealth Youth Council’s First Consultative Dialogue in August

OSHAKATI, 31 July 2025 - The eighth edition of the Top Score Oshiwana 7-a-side tournament was officially launched on Wednesday at the Oshakati Independence Stadium. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Top Score Oshiwana seven-a-side tournament kicks off at Oshakati

Namibia launches ELPAF campaign at Outjo

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

Use of deadly force should be last resort: Iipumbu

WINDHOEK, 05 AUGUST 2025 - Bank of Namibia (BoN) Ebson Uanguta and stakeholders pose for a photo at the official launch of the Financial Inclusion Awareness Campaign (Photo: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

BoN launches nationwide financial inclusion campaign

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

Heroes Day logo and theme unveiled

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

WINDHOEK,08 September 2025 - Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, (MEIYSAC) Dino Balloti at the unveiling launch of Hyphen Hydrogen Energy skills census launch in Windhoek on Monday. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Hyphen launches first National Hydrogen Skills Census

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 19 SEPTEMBER - Minister of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Emma Theofelus (pictured with MTC Managing Director Licky Erastus, Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) CEO Sebulon Chicalu, Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia CEO, and other executives during the launch of MTC’s eSIM technology in Windhoek. (Photo: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

MTC launches eSIM

WINDHOEK, 22 SEPTEMBER 2025 - Minister of Finance Ericah Shafudah. (Photo: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

National Youth Fund to be be launched next week

OTJIMBINGWE, 25 September 2025 - Computer screen showing online process of the process to registration for the mobile identification (m-ID) at Otjimbingwe as part of two-day awareness and launch of the electronic national identity card (e-ID) pilot project in the area. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

First m-ID prototype tested at Otjimbingwe

Hardap governor’s tourney in full swing at Rehoboth

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 13 October 2025 - The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao pictured with stakeholders at the launch of the Ministerial Strategic Plan 2025-2030 and the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Policy Document in Windhoek. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Namibia’s health system still faces major hurdles: Luvindao

Newly launched gender ministry strategic plan targets GBV and child welfare

Mathilde Kudumo

RUNDU, 22 October 2025 - Teachers from the two Kavango regions holding hands during the official launch of the Sanlam/Allianz annual teachers tournament at Rundu on Wednesday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Kavango regions to host annual Sanlam|Allianz teachers’ tournament

WINDHOEK, 27 October 2025 - Vice President Lucia Witbooi and Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare pictured with dignitaries at the launch of the Revised National Policy on Disability and its Costed Implementation Plan. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

VP launches Revised National Policy on Disability for 2025-2035

National Sanitation Symposium commences at Katima Mulilo

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 11 September 2019 - First Lady Monica Geingos speaking during the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) conference in Windhoek. (Photo by: Vita Angula) NAMPA

Long-acting HIV medicines can transform prevention: Geingos

Roads Authority introduces new system to enhance road management

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 05 November 2025 - Nedbank Namibia on Wednesday launched its #GetMoneyFit marketing campaign, which is aimed at empowering Namibians to take control of their financial wellbeing through consistent and intentional money habits. Pictured here during the launch are Nedbank's Marketing Manager Reliance Chiwome; Chief Commercial Officer JG van Graan; Communications and PR Manager Selma Kaulinge; and Marketing Officer Vistorina Kagola. (Photo: Contributed)

Nedbank launches #GetMoneyFit campaign

WINDHOEK, 11 NOVEMBER 2025 - Deputy Governor of the Bank of Namibia (BoN) Ebson Uanguta. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Namibia’s informal economy report launched

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

ORA members disrupt alleged political event

WINDHOEK, 01 December 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Monday launched three national task forces to tackle health, housing, land, and economic recovery, and appointed 54 members to serve on the committees. (Photo by: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah sets up economic, health, housing task forces

Uakutura Kambaekua

NKURENKURU, 02 December 2025 - The Namibian Police Force officially launched the 2025/26 festive season operation for the Kavango West Region under the theme ‘Safer Namibia’ on Tuesday. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NamPol launches festive season road safety operation in Kavango West

SWAKOPMUND, 09 December 2025 - Law enforcement officers intercepting vehicles at the Swakopmund roadblock as the regional road safety campaign kicks off. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Erongo Governor calls for stricter road safety measures

WINDHOEK, 18 December 2025 - Industries, Mines, and Energy Minister Modestus Amutse speaking at the launch of the country’s National Energy Compact. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Namibia moves to cut electricity imports

Ministry of Health launches national digital health policy

Mathilde Kudumo

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

One Economy Foundation, FNB launch yo! Empower to Earn initiative

Oil and gas boom places pressure on Namibia’s legal sector : Kauta

WINDHOEK, 25 March 2026 - Key partners in education at the launch of the Sustainable Strategies in Higher Education Internationalisation Towards Excellence in Namibia (SHINE) project. (Photo: Contributed)

EU ambassador underscores education cooperation at SHINE launch

WINDHOEK, 31 March 2026 - Delegates from Namibia and Switzerland pictured at the official launch of the Feasibility Study on the Promotion of Sustainable Aviation Fuels. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Namibia launches feasibility study on sustainable aviation fuels

Justina Shuumbwa

SWAKOPMUND, 09 April 2026 - Attorney General Festus Mbandeka alongside Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa and Executive Director in the Ministry of Justice Dr Audrin Mathe, launch the Five-year Strategic Plan for the Office of the Attorney General. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

AG's office to prioritise finalisation of key legislative reforms

WINDHOEK, 16 APRIL 2026 - FNB oil and gas team pose for a photo at the 8th Namibia International Energy Conference. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Financial guidelines for foreigners in oil and gas sector launched

WINDHOEK, 20 April 2026 - Bank Windhoek’s Head of e-Money, Candy Ngula; Ministry of Information and Communication Technology Executive Director Linda Aipinge-Nakale; Bank Windhoek Managing Director James Chapman; the Bank’s Executive Officer of Marketing and Corporate Communication Services, Jacquiline Pack, and Ancois Plaatje, Bank of Namibia’s Director of Banking Supervision. (Photo: Contributed)

Bank Windhoek launches WhatsApp banking service

WINDHOEK, 25 October 2025 - The Namibia-Cuba Friendship Association (NAMCUFA) on Saturday held a demonstration to coincide with the 33rd United Nations General Assembly vote on the resolution calling for the lifting of the United States (US) embargo on Cuba. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Positive response recorded to Cuba aid initiative

WINDHOEK, 18 MAY 2026 - Bank Windhoek's Managing Director, James Chapman. (Photo: Contributed)

Bank Windhoek kicks off Coffee Extravaganza with launch event

Justina Shuumbwa

Windhoek, 03 September 2025 - Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) office in Windhoek. (Photo: Negumbo Ali) NAMPA

Ngurare urges GIPF to invest in key sectors

WINDHOEK, 02 August 2025 – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured while addressing the audince in attandance of the Brave Warriors World Cup Campaign fundraising gala dinner held in the capital. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Book in honour of President Nandi-Ndaitwah launched

Corporate sector unites for Namibia’s inaugural CSI Mukopano

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 10 August 2026 - TransNamib and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) have taken steps to expand the movement of containerised cargo by rail between Windhoek and Walvis Bay. Pictured here are members of the TransNamib and MSC teams. (Photo: Contributed)

TransNamib, MSC expand container cargo movement by rail

Justina Shuumbwa