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WINDHOEK, 01 February 2024 - Namibian Police Force Inspector General Joseph Shikongo pictured during the second phase of the police mass promotion at the Israel Patrick Iyambo Police College on Wednesday. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Border and infrastructure protection conference underway at Rundu

KATIMA MULILO, 26 October 2024 - The handed over livestock that includes nine donkeys and three cattle. (Contributed).

NamPol hands over stolen livestock to lawful owners

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KATIMA MULILO, 24 November 2024 - Zambezi Regional Chairperson of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Elvis Milunga Lizazi says voter sensitisation efforts via street drive-throughs in all eight constituencies of the Zambezi Region are the last “throw of the dice” for his party before Wednesday. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

IPC 'throws last dice' in Zambezi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

More than 400 test positive for HIV-Uushona

Namundjebo-Tilahun hosts early Christmas party for elderly

Mariental councilors join 4x4 Shoe Drive 2025 campaign

Charmaine Boois

211 firearms booked in at Katima Mulilo police station

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KATIMA MULILO, 10 January 2025 - Kabbe South Constituency Councillor, John Likando. (Photo: Contributed)

Councillor John Likando preparing a ‘decade legacy report’

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Items worth N.dollars 130 000 stolen from Onandjokwe Hospital

TSINTSABIS, 17 January 2025 - Residents of Tsintsabis settlement queue up to vote in the Guinas Constituency by-election on Friday. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Guinas by-election kicks off

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

TSINTSABIS, 14 January 2025 – Swapo’s candidate for the Guinas Constituency by-election, Moses Khumub. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Swapo’s Moses Khumub wins Guinas by-election

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

Late Amunyela to be remembered for unwavering dedication to Namibia: Mbumba

Man allegedly kidnapped, assaulted and threatened by seven man at Oniipa

RUNDU, 15 July 2017 - Swapo's new regional coordinator for Kavango East, Otillie Shinduvi. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Swapo holds first Kavango East REC meeting of the year

Woman allegedly raped at Onyaanya

OMUTHIYA, 10 January 2025 - The directorate of health and social services head in the Oshikoto region, Joshua Nghipangelwa. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Malaria cases continue to rise in Oshikoto

Oshikoto war veterans describe Nujoma as trailblazer

WINDHOEK, 16 August 2018 - Minister of Defence, Penda Ya Ndakolo. (Photo by: Panduleni Amwaalwa) NAMPA

Oshikoto Governor pays tribute to Nujoma

WINDHOEK, 20 November 2014 - Founding President Sam Nujoma speaks during a Swapo fundraising dinner at Safari Hotel. (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA

HARDAP LEADERS REFLECT ON NUJOMA'S LEGACY

Charmaine Boois

Woman allegedly drowns in river in Oshikoto Region

Man drowns in water pan at Okandiina village

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

Regional memorial services for Nujoma announced

OUTJO, 19 February 2025 - Kunene Education Director, Sophia Ferdrieck, invited key stakeholders to propose solutions for the region's high failure rate. Here, a group of teachers from various schools discuss factors impacting the region's poor academic performance. (Photo by: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

Frederick encourages parental involvement in learners’ lives

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

Hardap to pay tribute to Nujoma this weekend

Charmaine Boois

ETUNDA, 20 February 2025- Mourners on the side of the road as they look on at the late Founding President Sam Nujoma's remains at Ondangwa. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Thousands gather at Etunda for Nujoma

EEHNANA, 21 February 2025 - Mourners pictured at the Eenhana sports stadium waiting for the second regional memorial service for the late Founding President Sam Nujoma. (Photo: Clarence Katjaita) NAMPA

Mourners travel 175km to attend Nujoma’s memorial

EEHNANA, 21 February 2025 - Former Minister of Safety and Security, Major General Charles Namholo, speaking during Ohangwena region's memorial service for the late Founding President, Dr Sam Nujoma, held at Eenhana sports stadium at Eenhana on Friday.
(Photo by Clarence Katjaita)
NAMPA

Nujoma instilled discipline in us: Namholo

OMUTHIYA, 17 July 2020 – Oshikoto Region Governor Penda Ya Ndakolo delivering his State of the Region Address (SORA) at Omuthiya on Friday, 17 July 2020. (Photo by: Mathias Nanghanda) NAMPA

Over 2 000 mourners gather for Nujoma memorial at Omuthiya

Zambezi ready to pay homage to Nujoma

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

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

WALVIS BAY, 25 February 2025 - The casket carrying the remains of late Founding President Sam Nujoma during the memorial held in his honour in Walvis Bay on Tuesday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento). NAMPA

Nujoma’s role in Walvis Bay reintegration praised

KEETMANSHOOP, 26 February 2025 – Swapo Party regional coordinator for ||Kharas, Matheus Mumbala pictured as he speaks at the seventh regional memorial service of the Founding President, Dr Sam Nujoma at Keetmanshoop on Wednesday. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Let us draw inspiration from Nujoma: Mumbala

Suzith Tjitaura

Man dies after allegedly being struck with bottle in Oshikoto Region

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

MARIENTAL, 17 MAR (NAMPA) - The officals from the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT) and Namibia Trade Forum (NTF) hosted an awareness campaign on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between SADC and European Union on Monday in Mariental.
(Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

MIT hosts SADC-EPA awareness campaign in Mariental

Charmaine Boois

SWAKOPMUND, 19 MAR (NAMPA) - Erongo Region Governor Neville Andre Itope with Western Cape Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development, and Tourism Ivan Meyer, photographed with a delegation from both regions at Swakopmund during the announcement of an anticipated twinning agreement between the two parties. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Erongo and Western Cape strengthen ties through twinning agreement

ONAMBIGA, 11 May 2024 - Member of the Directorate of Education, Arts and Culture in the Oshikoto Region are visiting schools to note the challenges art teachers are experiencing before hosting a workshop for the teachers later this year. (Photo: Contributed)

Thirteen schools to be electrified in Oshikoto

SWAKOPMUND, 25 March 2025 - Chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council Management Committee Benitha Imbamba. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

ERC divided over vote of no confidence motion against chairperson

OKAHANDJA, 17 October 2019 – Minister of Defence Penda Ya Ndakolo speaking during the inauguration of the Command and Staff College at Okahandja. (Photo by: Paulus Hamutenya) NAMPA

Ya Ndakolo reflects on decades of service, thanks Namibians

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

Serving Kavango East has been both humbling and fulfilling: Wakudumo

OMUTHIYA, 10 January 2025 - The directorate of health and social services head in the Oshikoto region, Joshua Nghipangelwa. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Over 900 malaria cases recorded in Oshikoto since November

KATIMA MULILO, 05 April 2025 - During her regional visit, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, Ruth Masake paid a courtesy call on Zambezi Governor, Lawrence Sampofu, who provided her a comprehensive overview of the situation in the region. (Photo: Contributed)

Masake concludes familiarisation visit to Zambezi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

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

SWAKOPMUND, 09 April 2025 - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industrialisation, Mines and Energy Natangwe Ithete (front second left), Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope (front far left), Swakopmund Mayor Blasius Goraseb (standing right), Chairperson of RERA Skhumbuzo Tsabedze (sitting second right), photographed with Electricity Control Board CEO Robert Kahimise (far right sitting) and ECB Deputy Board Chairperson Tiama Tjivikua (standing left) at the opening of the Regional Energy Regulators Association of Southern Africa (RERA) annual conference in Swakopmund on Wednesday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Namibia must lead Africa’s energy independence shift: Ithete

KATIMA MULILO, 13 November 2023 - Zambezi’s Regional Electoral Officer, Lesley Simwanza. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Kabbe South SRV registers 19 eligible voters on first day

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KATIMA MULILO, 05 April 2025 - Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) Regional Electoral Officer, Lesley Simwanza pictured at the Ngweze Community Hall during the training for registration officials for the supplementary registration of voters in the Kabbe South Constituency for the June 2025 by-elections in the constituency. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

SRV in Kabbe South registers 166 eligible voters

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

MARIENTAL, 08 April 2025 (NAMPA) - The Hardap Dam, one of the largest dams in Namibia.
(Photo contributed) Nampa

Positive inflows recorded in key dams

Charmaine Boois

Minor girl reportedly trafficked in Oshikoto Region

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

SWAKOPMUND, 16 April 2025 - Newly elected Chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council Management Committee and Councillor of the Walvis Bay Rural Florian Donatus. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

New ERC chairperson vows to tackle political division

OUTJO, 19 APRIL 2025 - Football action continues in the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup at Outjo, with the top eight teams battling for a spot in the semifinals on Sunday at the Outjo sports stadium. (NAMPA)

Semifinal teams of Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup decided

ONANKALI, 08 March 2025 - The Namibian Police Force's Regional Commander in Oshikoto region, Commissioner Theopoline Kalompho-Nashikaku. (Photo by Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Ndafudha Iifo appointed as Oshikoto Region police commander

Hardap Region honours academic excellence at award ceremony

Charmaine Boois

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

ONDANGWA, 20 January 2025 - Namibian Police Force Inspector General Joseph Shikongo addressing trainees at the Ruben ‘Danger’ Ashipala Police Training Centre in the Oshana Region. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Over 4 400 GBV cases recorded in less than a year

ONGWEDIVA, 17 MAY (NAMPA) - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Natangwe Ithete officially inaugurated the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) at Ongwediva in Saturday. (Photo: Maria David)

BIPA inaugurates Ongwediva office

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

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

Digital trade, investment and partnerships discussed at summit

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

NDIYONA, 21 June 2025- Former Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa speaking at a consultative meeting with key stakeholders at Ndiyona on Saturday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Mutorwa appeals for Kayova toxicology results to be availed

KATIMA MULILO, 26 June 2025 - Newly elected Kabbe South Constituency Councillor, Raymond Kamwi Sezuni was on Thursday sworn in as a member of the Zambezi Regional Council by Magistrate Malilo Mwilima.
(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Sezuni sworn in as Zambezi Regional Council member

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KATIMA MULILO, 27 June 2025 - Zambezi Regional Governor, Lawrence Sampofu on Friday officially activated the regional communication campaign to end gender-based violence (GBV) in the communities.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

‘Let us not allow alcohol to destroy our families’: Sampofu

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

UIS, 19 June 2024 - The newly constructed office of the Uis settlement in the Daures Constituency. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Uis set to become town council as region prepares for investors’ conference

WINDHOEK, 22 February 2023 - The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development Natalia /Goagoses in an interview with Nampa immediately after the tabling of the Financial year 2023/24 Budget by Finance Minister Iipumbu Shimii at Parliament on Wednesday. (Photo by: Prime-Rose Harases) NAMPA

Former Erongo CRO returns as region’s first female governor

Hardap to use Green Hydrogen agenda to propel socio-economic development: McNab

Charmaine Boois

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

Namibia to host first effective communicators conference

WINDHOEK, 11 July 2025 - Governor of the Khomas Region, Sam Nujoma speaking during the State of the Region Address. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Khomas Regional Council funds 144 SMEs

SWAKOPMUND, 14 July 2025 - Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses, Deputy Mayor of Swakopmund Suama Kautondokwa and Chairperson of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Member of Parliament Tobie Aupindi photographed with members of the committee and other MPs and stakeholders of the committee during the opening of the capacity building workshop with stakeholders for the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources at Swakopmund on Monday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Governor calls for equitable resource governance

MARIENTAL, 27 November 2024 - Polling station at the Persianer Community Hall. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Erongo governor calls for unity and stronger governance ahead of elections

Ombudsman opens new regional office to serve Kavango regions

Oshana police leadership training course commences at Oshakati

Zambezi Governor calls for Katima District Hospital upgrade

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Ministry of Finance conducting outreach programme on new social grant system

Charmaine Boois

OMUTHIYA, 06 August 2025 - Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi.

Oshikoto domestic violence and rape cases increased: Kathindi

SWAKOPMUND, 07 August 2025 - Reinstated Chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council Benitha Imbamba, who is the Constituency councillor for Arandis. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

ERC to address Imbamba’s reinstatement in special council meeting

Swakopmund, 12 August 2025 - Arandis Constituency Councillor Benitha Imbamba holding the letter addressed to council to appeal the decision to remove her as ERC chairperson. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

ERC goes against court order to reinstate Imbamba

WINDHOEK, 14 May 2021 - On a monthly basis, overall inflation stood at 2.7 per cent in February 2021, the same as in March. The increase in inflation was mainly reflected in the food and beverages categories. (Photo by: Elvi Haihambo) NAMPA

Inflation slows to 3.5 per cent in July

MARIENTAL, 15 August 2025 - Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa in a meeting with Hardap Governor Riaan McNab, the chairperson of the Hardap Regional Council, Gershon Dausab and Stampriet Village Council in Mariental. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Sankwasa questions Stampriet Village Council over prolonged CEO vacancy

Charmaine Boois

ANTANANARIVO, 17 August 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the 45th SADC Heads of State summit. (Photo: Contributed)

Nandi-Ndaitwah gives maiden address at SADC Heads of State summit

OMUTHIYA, 20 AUG (NAMPA) - Oshikoto Regional Council spokesperson Petrus Nehale

Scammers target Oshikoto Regional Council

RUNDU, 28 July 2025 - Former Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa pictured with Anton Kanyanga during the Directorate of Education’s regional Price Giving ceremony in July this year. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Learner from Mashare Constituency school earns prestigious scholarship

Hardap leadership unites in solidarity following fatal road crash

Charmaine Boois

Ministerial Business Community Engagement held in Mariental

Charmaine Boois

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

Annual Regional Councils Sports Week kicks off in Hardap

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 09 September 2016 - Namibia's Auditor-General, Junias Kandjeke. (Photo by: Etuna Shikalepo) NAMPA

Kandjeke flags Kavango East Regional Council asset register

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KATIMA MULILO, 07 July 2025 - Sammy Muhau, Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN)'s Regional Voter Education Officer for Zambezi speaks during the stakeholders meeting in Katima Mulilo on Monday.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Provisional voters' register on display in Zambezi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 26 July 2019 – The offices of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in Windhoek. (Photo by: Paulus Hamutenya) NAMPA

SADC set for Anti-Corruption Expo and Games in Walvis Bay

GOCHAS, 22 September 2025 (NAMPA)- Hardap Regional Readathon week hosted in Gochas from the 22 of September to 26 September 2025.
(Photo:contributed) NAMPA

Hardap Region hosts readathon to promote literacy

Charmaine Boois

Nored employees at Katima Mulilo stage peaceful demonstration

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

MARIENTAL, 01 October 2025 - The Governor of the Hardap Region, Riaan McNab. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Investigations into nurses' recruitment process underway at Mariental

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 06 October 2025 (NAMPA)- The Hardap Governor Riaan McNab and the chairperson of the Hardap regional council, Gershon Dausab at a public briefing held in Mariental on Monday.
(Photo:Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Hardap nurse recruitment suspended amid tribalism allegations

Charmaine Boois

RUNDU, 09 October 2025 - A learner at Katjinakatji Senior Secondary School sitting on an old cupboard. The school lacks desks and chairs. (Photo: Contributed)

Katjinakatji school struggles with shortage of desks and chairs

KATIMA MULILO, 05 March 2025 - Offices of the Katima Mulilo Magistrate Court.
(Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Zambezi Regional Council corruption case transferred to Oshakati High Court

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Swakopmund, 12 August 2025 - Arandis Constituency Councillor Benitha Imbamba holding the letter addressed to council to appeal the decision to remove her as ERC chairperson. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Imbamba reinstated as ERC chairperson as Donatus resigns

RUNDU, 15 October 2025- Governor of the Kavango East Region Hamunyera Hambyuka meets with beneficiaries of the National Youth Fund. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Hambyuka engages National Youth Fund beneficiaries

GIBEON, 17 October 2025 - Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Evelyn Nawases-Taeyele speaks at the inauguration of the Gibeon Village Council. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Gibeon Village Council building inaugurated after eight years

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 06 January 2023 - Polling Station at the Moses //Garoëb Primary school in the Moses //Garoëb Constituency for the new councillor by-elections. (Photo by : Prime-Rose Harases) NAMPA

Candidates for Katima Rural and Kabbe North and South announced

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

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

Kaiyamo calls for unity and effective leadership ahead of elections

Charmaine Boois

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga)

Presidency pays tribute to late Botswana diplomat

Mathilde Kudumo

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

KHORIXAS, 04 November 2025 - Director of Arts and Culture, Manfred Gaeb conducting consultations with traditional leaders and local authority representatives at Khorixas. (Photo by: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

MEIYSAC consults with local leaders on national policy for repatriations

REHOBOTH, 06 November 2025- The Governor of Hardap region, Riaan McNab, the regional Director of Education, Innovation, Sports, Arts and Culture,Paulus Lewin (MEIYSAC) and Knox Imbuwa the Deputy Executive Director of Finance and Administration in MEIYSAC together at the inauguration of the Northside Primary School in Rehoboth on Thursday.
(Photo:Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Northside Primary School inaugurated in Rehoboth's Kavukiland

Charmaine Boois

NDIYONA, 10 November 2025 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare and his delegation on Monday assessed the extent of the damage caused by the fire at the Ndiyona Combined School hostel. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Prime minister assesses damage at Ndiyona school following hostel blaze

MARIENTAL, 28 August 2024 - Mariental Municipality CEO Paul Nghiwilepo. (Photo: Contributed)

Mariental CEO sets out council record as voters prepare for November polls

All hope lost in voting: Outjo Youth

KATIMA MULILO, 22 November 2025 - President of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Martin Lukato Lukato (c) flanked by some of his lieutenants at a star rally in Katima Mulilo ahead of the 26 November 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections.
(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

NDP vows to stop Zambezi residents' suffering

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

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

MARIENTAL, 24 November 2025 - Special voting in the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections is taking place in Mariental Urban Constituency's Persiana Hall polling station.
(Photo: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Slow start to special voting in Hardap

MARIENTAL, 24 November 2025 - Acting Hardap Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner John Mwatongwe.
(Photo by Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Two hundred police officers deployed for elections in Hardap

MARIENTAL, 24 November 2025 - Regional Electoral Officer in the Hardap Region, Willem Uirab.

(Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Hardap Region finalises election preparations despite vehicle shortage

MARIENTAL, 26 November 2025 - Voting in the Hardap Region began on Wednesday morning, with residents arriving early at polling stations across the eight constituencies to take part in the regional and local authority elections. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Smooth start to voting in Hardap

MARIENTAL, 26 November 2025 - Several constituencies in the Hardap Region reported steady voter turnout on Wednesday morning, while others saw slower activity, according to updates from returning officers.

(Photo by Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Hardap constituencies report mixed voter turnout

WINDHOEK, 26 November 2025 - Independent Patriots for Change President Panduleni Itula casting his vote. (Photo by: Mathilde Kudumo) NAMPA

Itula expects greater IPC representation in regional council, local authority structures

Mathilde Kudumo

WINDHOEK, 26 November 2025 - Independent Patriots for Change President Panduleni Itula casting his vote. (Photo by: Mathilde Kudumo) NAMPA

Itula urges Namibians to prioritise voting in Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections

Mathilde Kudumo

Windhoek, 26 November 2025 - Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) officials addressing the media at the results centre in Windhoek. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

ECN confirms orderly start to voting across the country

OUTJO, 26 November 2025 - Voting in progress at the Tabitha Centre polling station at Outjo during the Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections. (Photo by: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

Elections progressing well at Outjo Khorixas and Kamanjab constituencies

MARIENTAL, 26 November 2025 - Polling stations in Mariental were empty on Wednesday afternoon, with only a few voters arriving.
(Photo by Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Mariental polling stations quiet by mid-afternoon

WINDHOEK, 26 November 2025 - Empty chairs pictured at a polling station in Windhoek. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Voter turnout slows across Khomasdal Constituency polling stations

Mathilde Kudumo

MARIENTAL, 24 November 2025 - Regional Electoral Officer in the Hardap Region, Willem Uirab.

(Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Hardap polling stations close as vote-counting procedures begin

WINDHOEK, 27 November 2025 - ECN commissioner Pius Iikwambi, ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua and Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer, Peter Shaama pictured during a media briefing on Wednesday. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

ECN calls for more collaboration on voter education

Justina Shuumbwa

Final Election Results Rundu Urban Constituency - Kavango East Region

OSHAKATI,21 November 2025- The councilor of Ondangwa rural constituency Alfeus Kaushiweni Abraham. (photo: contributed).

Final Regional Council Election results - Oshana

Windhoek, 26 November 2025 - Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) officials addressing the media at the results centre in Windhoek. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Final Election Results John Pandeni Constituency - Khomas Region

Mathilde Kudumo

WINDHOEK, 27 November 2025 - ECN commissioner Pius Iikwambi, ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua and Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer, Peter Shaama pictured during a media briefing on Wednesday. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Final Election Results - Windhoek West Constituency, Khomas Region

Mathilde Kudumo

Windhoek, 26 November 2025 - Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) officials addressing the media at the results centre in Windhoek. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Final Election Results - Windhoek East Constituency, Khomas Region

Mathilde Kudumo

WINDHOEK, 27 November 2025 - ECN commissioner Pius Iikwambi, ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua and Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer, Peter Shaama pictured during a media briefing on Wednesday. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Final Election Results - Aranos Constituency, Hardap Region

WINDHOEK, 27 November 2025 - ECN commissioner Pius Iikwambi, ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua and Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer, Peter Shaama pictured during a media briefing on Wednesday. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Final Election Results - Daweb Constituency, Hardap Region

WINDHOEK, 27 November 2025 - ECN commissioner Pius Iikwambi, ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua and Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer, Peter Shaama pictured during a media briefing on Wednesday. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Final Election Results - Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region

WINDHOEK, 27 November 2025 - ECN commissioner Pius Iikwambi, ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua and Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer, Peter Shaama pictured during a media briefing on Wednesday. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Final Election Results - Mariental Urban Constituency, Hardap Region

WINDHOEK, 27 November 2025 - ECN commissioner Pius Iikwambi, ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua and Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer, Peter Shaama pictured during a media briefing on Wednesday. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Final Election Results - Rehoboth Rural Constituency, Hardap Region

OSHAKATI, 21 November 2025 - The councillor of Uuvidhiya constituency, Timoteus Shivute. (Photo: Contributed)

Final Election Results Ondangwa Urban, Uuvudhiya and Ongwediva Constituencies, Oshana Region

KARIBIB, 21 July 2024 - The welcoming signage to the town of Karibib. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Final Election Results - Karibib Constituency, Erongo Region

Final Election Results - Arandis Constituency

Final Election Results - Tobias Hainyeko Constituency, Khomas Region

Mathilde Kudumo

SWAKOPMUND, 26 November 2025 - Voters queueing up at one of the polling stations in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel) NAMPA

Final Election Results Daures Constituency, Erongo Region

SWAKOPMUND, 26 November 2025 - Erongo Governor Natalia |Goagoses going through the process of voting at the Swakopmund Police Station polling station for the Regional constituency and local authorities elections. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Final Election Results Omaruru Constituency, Erongo Region

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 leadership pledges shared commitment to accelerate service delivery

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

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

WINDHOEK, 18 March 2024 - Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service Executive Director Mbumba Erastus Haitengela pictured in his office. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NSSCO and NSSCAS results set for 13 January release

Mathilde Kudumo

WINDHOEK, 18 December 2025 - Manager for Energy and Extractives for Eastern and Southern Africa at the World Bank, Yadviga Viktorivna Semikolenova, Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse and African Development Bank Regional Sector Manager Farai Kanonda at the launch of the National Energy Compact. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

AfDB backs Namibia’s hydrogen project

SWAKOPMUND, 13 January 2026 - Stakeholders attending the five-day SADC Agricultural Information Management Systems (AIMS) workshop, which is being held under the second phase of the support towards the Operationalisation of the SADC Regional Agricultural Policy in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Weeklong STOSAR workshop underway at Swakopmund

Young woman found dead in Outjo

RUNDU, 04 February 2026 - Kavango East Regional Police Commander, Commissioner Andreas Haingura, speaking to Nampa on Wednesday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Rundu police officers arrested for smuggling goods into holding cells

SWAKOPMUND, 27 January 2026 - Swakopmund Constituency Councillor Victor Maswahu administering polio vaccination drops to a child at the Hanganeni Primary School during the launch of the campaign. (Photo: Contributed)

Parents, caregivers reminded to vaccinate children against polio

KATIMA MULILO, 21 August 2025 - Urban and Rural Development Minister, James Sankwasa speaks at the Katima Mulilo community hall meeting with the residents.
(Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Sankwasa warns councils against corruption, poor service delivery

CAPTE TOWN, 10 February 2026 - Panel discussion during the Mining Indaba currently underway in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo Chelva Wells) NAMPA

African countries urged to define critical minerals on own terms

Regional value chains key to boosting gold and lithium: African mining experts

RUNDU, 12 February 2026- Learners from Gabriel Muhuli Combined School going home after they were dismissed early due to lack of water at the school. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Water shortage forces early dismissal at Gabriel Muhuli school

Reliable, credible statistics crucial in guiding development planning: /Goagoses

Global pushback on gender equality policies a concern: Mutavati

Mathilde Kudumo

WAKUDUMO’S MISSION FOR FOOD SECURITY

SWAKOPMUND, 05 March 2026 - Vice President Lucia Witbooi, Chairperson of the Namibian National Council Lukas Muha, Chairperson of the CPA Africa Region Executive Committee, Fabakary Tombong Jatta and Erongo Governor Natalia |Goagoses photographed with delegates at the opening the 90th Executive Committee meeting of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region taking place at Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

VP advocates for stronger African parliaments

African leaders stress cooperation in parliamentary governance

SWAKOPMUND, 08 December 2025 - Erongo Chief Regional Officer, Sem Ntelamo. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Erongo gets unqualified audit report

NKURENKURU, 18 February 2026 - Technicians from Nampower and Nored work to reinforce power networks at Nkurenkuru. Ongoing maintenance of the electrical grid remains a priority to prevent outages and support local development. (Photo: Contributed

Nored launches campaign to curb illegal electricity connections

Swakopmund to host SATeG games

Rundu secures 2026 Public Enterprises Games

KARIBIB, 21 July 2024 - The welcoming signage to the town of Karibib. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Erongo residents to celebrate Independence Day in Karibib

KEETMANSHOOP, 19 March 2026 - Vice President Lucia Witbooi delivers the keynote address and officially opens the Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Witbooi inaugurates Keetmanshoop VTC

KEETMANSHOOP, 21 March 2026 - The //Kharas Region has officially commenced the national celebrations for Namibia’s 36th Independence Anniversary at the Karasburg Sports Ground on Saturday morning. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

//Kharas celebrates independence with rest of the country

WINDHOEK, 13 May 2025 - Electricity Control Board (ECB) CEO Robert Kahimise speaks on the Nampower bulk tariff increment for the 2025/2026 financial period. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Namibia assumes AFUR leadership

OMITARA, 25 November 2020 Pensioner cast her vote in Omitara (Photo by: Elvi Haihambo) NAMPA

Elderly headed households top the Erongo Region

RUNDU, 07 April 2026- The Kavango East Netball Team arriving at the Governor of the Kavango East Region’s office after winning the 2026 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup on Tuesday. ( Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Kavango East Netball champs triumph over equipment crisis

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