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WINDHOEK, 09 September 2024 - Chairperson of the Council of Traditional Leaders in Namibia, Nu-Axa /Gaseb, pictured during the opening of the 25th Annual Meeting of the Council of Traditional Leaders in Namibia. (Photo: Contributed)

|Gaseb calls for respect for customary laws

WINDHOEK, 17 May 2024 - Vice Chairperson Global Fund Board Bience Gawanas. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Gawanas appointed Chancellor of the University of Warwick

OTA leaders not allowed to wear political attire

MARIENTAL, 25November 2024 (NAMPA) - Former councilor of Mariental Urban constituency Nico Mungenga.
(Photo by: Charmaine Boois )

Elected leaders must prioritise Namibians' interests: Mungenga

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 01 December 2024 - The leaders of opposition parties have confirmed that they are rallying behind the IPC’s urgent application in challenging the 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

IPC to challenge election results in court

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

Shaalukeni re-elected as Helao Nafidi mayor

WINDHOEK, 13 April 2024 – Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero addressing federations and umbrella bodies during a general meeting organised by the Namibia Sport Commission. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Tjongarero appoints NYC interim board

WALVIS BAY 23 December 2024 - Chief of the Namibian Defence Force Air Marshall Martin Pihehas frocking newly promoted and appointed Navy Commander Rear Admiral Sacheus Randy !Gonteb, while outgoing Navy Commander Rear Admiral (retired) Alweendo Paulus Amungulu watches on. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

!Gonteb appointed as fourth Navy Commander

SADC deploys Panel of Elders to address Mozambique crisis

OMUTHIYA, 27 January 2025 - The newly elected councillor of the Oshikoto Region's Guinas Constituency, Moses Khumub, was sworn in on Monday. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Ya Ndakolo calls for cooperation from councillors

WINDHOEK, 31 January 2025- President Nangolo Mbumba (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Mbumba calls for diplomatic solution to DRC conflict

WINDHOEK, 14 February 2025 - Joan Guriras, widow of the late Theo-Ben Gurirab, visiting the residence of the late Founding President Sam Nujoma to pay her respects and sign the book of condolences. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Guriras reflects on Nujoma’s leadership and legacy

Nujoma championed development and progress in Kavango: Wakudumo

MARIENTAL, 24 February 2025 - The Hardap Regional Council and //Kharas Regional Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nama Traditional Authority on Monday. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

MoU paves way for stronger traditional and regional governance

Charmaine Boois

OLUNO, 17 May 2019 - New Director of Education, Arts and Culture in the Oshikoto Region, Aletta Eises. (Photo by Mathias Nanghanda) NAMPA

Oshikoto Education Director urges principals to foster unity

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, 21 March 2025 - Former South African President Jacob Zuma pictured at State House during the swearing in of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. (Photo: Contributed)

SADC leaders attend Nandi-Ndaitwah's inauguration

SWAKOPMUND, 24 March 2025 - Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) regional coordinators and local authority leaders are attending a week-long capacity-building workshop for taking place at Swakopmund. The workshop aims to strengthen leadership skills, enhance organisational management, and refine campaign strategies ahead of the 2025 Regional and Local Authorities elections. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Ngaringombe calls for introspection

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

UDF calls for inclusivity in cabinet appointments

Suzith Tjitaura

UUKWALUUDHI COMMUNITY AIMS FOR FOOD SECURITY THROUGH TRADITION

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

Serving Kavango East has been both humbling and fulfilling: Wakudumo

WINDHOEK, 29 April 2025 - The Ombudsman, Basilius Dyakugha. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Complaints against mining activities attributed to miscommunication

ADOLF, 02 May 2025 - NamPol Inspector General Joseph Shikongo addressing the community of Adolf on Friday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

NamPol gears up for major recruitment

WINDHOEK, 27 MARCH 2025 - The 8th Parliament is in session. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

MPs call for reform in public service

WINDHOEK, 15 February 2023 - The Executive Chairperson of the National Youth Council (NYC) Sharonice Busch during NYC's Courtesy Call to the President Hage Geingob at State House on Wednesday. (Photo by: Prime-Rose Harases) NAMPA

Put those that you serve first: Busch

WINDHOEK, 22 March 2025 - Vice President Lucia Witbooi being sworn into her new position at State House on Saturday. (Photo: Contributed)

Witbooi implores Africans to honour liberation giants

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

Veripura Muukua, coordinator of the Capricorn Foundation. (Photo: Contributed)

Private sector urged to align social investment with national development agenda

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

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

NDIYONA, 25 June 2025 - Dr Mathias Luemba, a representative of the Ministry of Health and Social Services at Nyangana District Hospital. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Ndiyona in urgent need of healthcare centre: Dr Luemba

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

Rundu State Hospital struggles with outdated fleet and infrastructure

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, 22 March 2025 - Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa. (Photo: Contributed)

Sankwasa calls for traditional leaders to respect customary laws

Suzith Tjitaura

Oshana police leadership training course commences at Oshakati

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

WINDHOEK, 02 July 2025 - ||Kharas governor, Dawid Gertze. (Photo: Contributed)

Traditional leaders urged to avail land for development

Suzith Tjitaura

WALVIS BAY, 01 August 2025 - Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses and Walvis Bay Rural Constituency Councillor Florian Donatus addressing some of the disgruntled residents of Walvis Bay who were recently evicted from a private plot. The about 50 residents were reportedly removed by a messenger of the court through a court order. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Walvisbay evicted residents feel left out

WINDHOEK, 04 August 2025 - Invited speakers at the official opening of the Commonwealth Youth Council, 1st Consultative Dialogue, held in Windhoek on Monday. (Photo: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

CYC calls for greater investment in youth-led organisations

Mathilde Kudumo

RUNDU, 13 August 2025 - The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources member Ferdinand Hengombe. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Hengombe highlights untapped medicinal potential of plants in Kavango East and Zambezi

Namibia highlights spectrum and cybersecurity progress at regional ICT conference

Mathilde Kudumo

OSHAKATI, 30 August 2025 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare honoured the fallen heroes at the 35th Omundaungilo Heroes’ Day on Saturday. (Photo: Joseph Kaula -MICT Ohangwena)

Ngurare calls on Namibians to honour heroes through nation-building

OHAKEENYANGA, 02 September 2025 - Namibian Defence Force (NDF) Air Marshal Martin Pinheas speaking during the special memorial service held at Ohakeenyanga on Tuesday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Air Marshal Pinehas defends Hawala against ‘butcher’ claims

WINDHOEK, 05 September 2025– Green Hydrogen Youth Ambassadors received their certificates on Friday, marking a step toward youth involvement in Namibia’s green energy future. (Photo: Mathilde Kudumo ) NAMPA

Youth urged to drive Namibia’s green hydrogen future

Mathilde Kudumo

Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirms Namibia's openness to business

Justina Shuumbwa

AFRODITE, 24 June 2016 - (From left) Walvis Bay mayor Immanuel Wilfred, NamPol Inspector-General, Lieutenant-General Sebastian Ndeitunga; Erongo Governor Cleophas Mutjavikua and Walvis Bay businessman John Savva at the inauguration of the Yanni Savva Police Station at Afrodite Beach. (Photo by: Paulus Kiiyala Shiku) NAMPA

Uncle Savva advocated for safety in the region: Kupembona

OTJIWARONGO, 02 June 2016 - Former Chief of the Defence Force(CDF), retired Lieutenant-General Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah gives remarks during the third Defence Force Foundation (DFF) Annual Sport Tournament held at Mokati Stadium in Otjiwarongo. The tournament marked the 26th anniversary of the NDF. (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA

Vision 2030 must match socio-economic realities: Ndaitwah

Mathilde Kudumo

16 October 2025 - SADC Deputy Executive Secretary Judith Kateera. ( Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

SADC calls for renewed commitment to Women, Peace and Security Agenda

Mathilde Kudumo

WINDHOEK, 17 October 2025 - Former Member of Parliament and youth activist Patience Masua. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Young women call for redefining peace through intergenerational collaboration

Mathilde Kudumo

RUNDU, 17 October 2025 - Persons with Dwarfism in the Kavango East and West Regions pictured with leaders of the Kavango East Regional Youth Forum. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Kavango dwarfism community speaks against inequality

RUNDU, 20 October 2025 - Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa in Rundu on Monday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Sankwasa warns of land audits for traditional authorities

WINDHOEK, 25 May 2023 - Chairperson of the Council of Traditional Leaders, Chief Immanuel /Gaseb, pictured during a courtesy visit to State house. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

|Gâseb urges citizens to vote for development in upcoming elections

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

WALVIS BAY - Richard Hoaeb, a former Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) local authority councillor in the Walvis Bay Municipality who is now contesting for the Walvis Bay Rural Constituency as an independent candidate. (Photo contributed)

INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES TAKE ON ERONGO

WALVIS BAY, 22 November 2025 - Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) President Panduleni Itula photographed with the party’s candidates for the upcoming regional council elections (l-r) Trevino Forbes for the Walvis Bay Urban, Louisa Kativa for Swakopmund, Profilia Iyambo for Arandis and Johaness Tjali for the Walvis Bay Rural constituency. (Photo by: Isabel Bento)

“Era of excuses is over” - Itula

RUNDU, 26 November 2025 - Governor of the Kavango East Region Hamunyera Hambyuka casting his vote. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Governor, mayor lead early voting as Rundu polls see low turnout

TSUMKWE, 26 November 2025 - A voter going through the voting process at Tsumkwe Secondary School. (Photo: Edward Tenete)

Youth urged to approach councillors for assistance

MATENDE, 26 November 2025 - A young boy collects water from a contaminated pond at the Matende village in the Kavango West Region. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Matende residents vote for water solutions

RUNDU, 28 November 2025 - Rundu Rural Constituency Councillor Paulus Mbangu. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

MERIT CONCERNS DROVE RISE OF INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES IN KAVANGO: MBANGU

WINDHOEK, 16 October 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah speaks at the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 in Windhoek. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for responsible management of public resources

UIS, 10 December 2025 - Erongo Governor Natalia |Goagoses greeting some attendees of the International Human Rights Day and Namibian Women’s day commemoration held at Uis on Wednesday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Leaders call for accelerated women’s empowerment

Landless People’s Movement (LPM) councillor for Mariental, William Minnie. (Photo: Contributed)

Hardap’s youngest councillor says exclusion and inequality must be confronted

SWAKOPMUND, 17 December 2025 - Erongo Governor Natalia |Goagoses and Erongo Regional Council chairperson Sem Ntelamo photographed with the seven constituency councillors - Lazarus Kanelombe, Albertina Nkoshi for Walvis Bay Urban, Ruben Shikongo for Walvis Bay Rural, Victor Maswahu for Swakopmund, Abiud Kapere for Arandis, Hendrina Gebhardt for Omaruru and Inecia Brandt for Daures. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Erongo governor calls for discipline and quality service delivery

WINDHOEK, 11 April 2025- Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare during a meet and greet with senior officials of the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Ngurare calls on government leaders to align spending with NDP6 goals

WINDHOEK, 09 February 2021 - Members of Parliament during the first session of the year 2021. (Photo by: Elvi Haihambo) NAMPA

Public calls on MPs for action on poverty and job creation

Mathilde Kudumo

WINDHOEK, 07 February 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured during the Remembrance Ceremony held in honour of the late Presidents Sam Nujoma and Hage Geingob. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Nujoma, Geingob honoured at Heroes Acre

WINDHOEK, 20 February 2026 - African Stars, defensive midfielder, Ronald Ketjijere while in action against Mighty Gunners during round 19 of the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) at the Independence Stadium. African Stars secured a 1-0 victory over Mighty Gunners in a high-stakes clash between defending champions African Stars and Mighty Gunners, who entered the encounter separated by a single point in second and third place, respectively. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

African Stars thrash Tigers 6-2 to extend lead

WAKUDUMO’S MISSION FOR FOOD SECURITY

OSHAKATI,23 February 2026- The Chairperson of Oshana Regional Youth Forum Absalom Itamalo. (photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

Oshana youth reflect on independence gains while calling for greater economic opportunities

KARIBIB, 21 March 2026 - Zeraeua Traditional Authority Chief Manasse Zeraeua surrounded by other leaders in the traditional authority. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Traditional authority roles should be respected: Chief Zeraeua

Ekandjo joins continental council

Justina Shuumbwa

Ekandjo named among Africa's 100 most influential marketing leaders

Justina Shuumbwa

KATIMA MULILO, 22 November 2025 – Former Popular Democratic Movement Party (PDM) Member of Parliament and current PDM national spokesperson, Geoffrey Mwilima.

(Photo: Contributed)

PDM expresses concern over devastating seasonal floods in Zambezi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 20 March 2026 - Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, at the one-day Working Visit by the President of Botswana Duma Boko held at State House on Friday. (Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Namibia, Kyrgyzstan explore new areas of bilateral cooperation