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WINDHOEK, 14 August 2024 - President Nangolo Mbumba. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Mbumba to attend 44th SADC Summit

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

Immigration ministry halts issuance of identity certificates for citizens' foreign spouses

Suzith Tjitaura

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

SWAKOPMUND, 21 October 2024 - An aerial view of the DRC Police Station currently under construction at Swakopmund. (Photo: Contributed)

DRC police station completion set for January 2025

WINDHOEK, 12 NOVEMBER 2024- A helicopter. (PHOTO: NAMPA)

NCCA introduces airspace restrictions during election period

WINDHOEK, 11 November 2024 - ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Nghikembua appeals for peace during elections

OKAOKO-OTAVI, 14 November 2024 – Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security Albert Kawana (seated, third in blue), along with the traditional chiefs of Okaoko-Otavi; Kunene governor Marius Sheya; Obeth Kandjoze, the Director of the National Planning Commission; and NCS Commissioner Raphael Hamunyela during the inauguration of the Namibian Correctional Service facility in Okaoko-Otavi. (Photo: Contributed)

Kawana inaugurates first phase of Okaoko-Otavi correctional facility

Uakutura Kambaekua

WALVIS BAY, 25 November 2024 - Chief of the Namibian Police in the Erongo Region Commissioner Nikolaus Kupembona. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Police in Erongo Region prepared for upcoming elections

WINDHOEK, 30 November 2024 - Namibian Police Force Inspector-General, Joseph Shikongo, gives an update on the security situation in the country amidst extended voting. (Photo by: Melissa //Hoebes) NAMPA

Shikongo calls for continued calm as votes are counted

OSHAKATI, 02 December 2024 - The Bank of Namibia handed over gym equipment to Oshana NamPol on Monday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

BoN donates gym equipment to Oshana NamPol

Ransomware attack targets local telecommunications operator

WINDHOEK, 31 July 2023 - The Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ben Nangombe, said Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a burden amongst people living with HIV, and as a result, the World Health Organisation (WHO) ranked Namibia as the ninth country with the highest TB infections. (Photo: Contributed)

OPM confirms the cybersecurity breach of the Health Ministry Dashboard.

WINDHOEK, 17 December (NAMPA) - Telecom Namibia CEO Stanley Shanapinda, Health Ministry Executive Director Ben Nangombe, CRAN CEO Emilia Nghikembua, Office of the Prime Minister Executive Director I-Ben Nashandi and MICT Executive Director Audrin Mathe. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

CRAN urges collaboration to strengthen Namibia’s cybersecurity

Zambezi region launches 'Operation Rainbow'

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Items worth N.dollars 130 000 stolen from Onandjokwe Hospital

WINDHOEK - The Hosea Kutako International Airport. (Photo: Contributed)

Passenger arrested after bomb scare at HKIA

Security association confirms wages increase, seeks compliance

Justina Shuumbwa

KEETMANSHOOP, 08 August 2019 - A road sign at Keetmanshoop in the //Kharas Region. (Photo by: Paulus Hamutenya) NAMPA

Namibia, 4th safest African country to visit

ONHELEIWA, 22 January 2024 - The Inspector-General of the Namibian Police Force Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo speaking at the inauguration of the newly-built Onheleiwa Police Station in Omusati Region on Tuesday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Shikongo inaugurates Omusati's Onheleiwa Police Station

WINDHOEK, 23 January 2025 - First National Bank Namibia representatives pictured during a press conference held in Windhoek on Thursday to address the increasing number of fraudulent activities. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

FNB assures customers of refunds in fraud cases

KATIMA MULILO, 17 October 2024 - The Namibian Police Force Regional Commander for Zambezi, Commissioner Andreas Shilelo. (Photo: Contributed)

Coetzee extradition signals good working relationship between Namibia and Zambia: Shilelo

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

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

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), Peya Mushelenga

Namibia supports SADC Mission in DRC financially, Mushelenga says

WINDHOEK, 06 February 2025 - The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus at the Electronic Information Systems Management Advisory Council (EISMAC) in Windhoek. (Photo by: Melissa //Hoebes) NAMPA

MICT reaffirms commitment to ensuring safe digital systems

WINDHOEK, 17 July 2024 - Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Lucia Witbooi (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Namibia seeks to ratify SADC protocol on transfer of offenders

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

WINDHOEK, 19 January 2025 - The Namdia building in Windhoek. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Namdia recovers stolen diamonds worth N.dollars 40.6 million

SADC withdraws troops from DRC

SWAKOPMUND, 12 March 2025 - HDF Energy Director Lecomte briefing a European Union delegation consisting of EU Ambassador to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins during the delegation’s visit to the HDF plant on the outskirts of Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

HDF energy plant to generate 10 per cent of nation’s power needs

UUKWALUUDHI COMMUNITY AIMS FOR FOOD SECURITY THROUGH TRADITION

Hardap Dam records largest water inflow

Charmaine Boois

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

Agriculture Ministry directed to prepare against locusts

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

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

Security guard reportedly shoots, kills himself while on duty

WINDHOEK, 20 May 2025 - Nedbank Namibia and Agra Limited officially launching a bursary programme valued at N.dollars 560 000. The initiative will support 20 students studying at the Agra Agricultural Academy. (Photo: contributed) NAMPA

Nedbank and Agra launch bursary programme to empower future farmers

WINDHOEK, 22 May 2025 - Windhoek City Police spokesperson, Superintendent Marceline Murapo. (Photo: Contributed)

Community boosts Windhoek security with CCTV camera donations

GROOTFONTEIN, 02 June 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah inspects the parade of NDF members on Monday at the defence force's 35th anniversary celebration at the Grootfontein Military Base in the Otjozondjupa Region. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah commends NDF at 35th anniversary celebration

Mulisa Simiyasa

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

Namibia seeks Russian support to strengthen cybersecurity

OMUTHIYA, 11 June 2025 - Oshikoto Regional Commander Commissioner Nangula Iifo. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Iifo pledges community partnership in crime fight

WINDHOEK, 12 June 2025 - Student Union of Namibia (SUN) Spokesperson Johannes Malapi (L) together with SUN President Shikesho Natangwe (R) at a press conference. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Student union rejects security cluster recruitment for youth

MARIENTAL, 13 June 2025 ( NAMPA)- The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR), Inge Zaamwani-Kamwi visited the Roots agricultural project in Stampriet.
(Photo: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Roots project to join hands with government for food security

Charmaine Boois

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

National water storage levels decrease to 86.8 per cent

Charmaine Boois

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

Namibia committed to strengthening cybersecurity posture: Theofelus

Suzith Tjitaura

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

AI in communications both blessing and curse: Gervasius

Hoachanas Children Fund promotes food security through backyard gardening

Charmaine Boois

OMUTHIYA, 21 July 2025 - After celebrating its first ever potato harvest, the Oshikoto Region is now investing in another agricultural project - rice production. (Photo: Contributed)

Oshikoto eyes rice production

OKAKU KIIPUPU, 23 July 2025 - Oshana Regional Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria speaking during a public engagement on Wednesday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Drunk driving growing concern in Oshana: Sakaria

Inmates boosting food security at Evaristus Shikongo Correctional Facility

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

WINDHOEK, 31 July 2025 - Outgoing Ambassador of Brazil to Namibia Vivian Loss Sanmartin (L) pictured with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (R) during a farewell courtesy at State House. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Brazil ready to assist Namibia in safeguarding its coastline: Sanmartin

OSHAKATI, 28 July 2025 - Oshana Regional governor Hofni Iipinge speaking during the three-day training on mental health at Oshakati on Tuesday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Oshana records decrease in crime rate

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

Use of deadly force should be last resort: Iipumbu

EENHANA, 04 July 2025 - Ohangwena governor Kadiva Hamutumwa speaking during her State of the Region Address (SORA) on Monday.

Ohangwena Region records over 4 900 criminal cases

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

Reckless posts can destroy lives: Shikongo

Mathilde Kudumo

Parly Committee to recommend tax exemption on agricultural equipment

ONGWEDIVA,16 August 2018 - Member of the preparatory committee of the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF), Andreas Uutoni (L) addresses the security guards who will be on duty during the 2018 OATF. (Photo by: Mathias Nanghanda) NAMPA

OATF tightens security measures

OSHIKANGO - Illegal fuel smugglers from Angola crossing the canal in Angola into Namibia. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Namibia loses N.dollars 300 million annually to fuel smuggling

RUNDU, 28 August 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah and her delegation visiting the Shadikongoro Green Scheme in the Kavango East Region where she bought onions as a way to show support to small scale farmers. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirms commitment to national food security

ETUNDA, 01 September 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah assessing agricultural activities at Etunda Irrigation scheme on Monday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah urges traditional leaders to protect infrastructure in Omusati

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

MARIENTAL, 04 September 2025 (NAMPA)- Visuals from the Mass Memorial held at the Mariental Sports Field on Wednesday, in honor of the 16 lives lost in the tragic crash near Mariental on 30 August 2025.
(Photo:Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Ministry responds to rumours on handling of crash victims' remains

Charmaine Boois

OKORUSU, 13 March 2025 - Farm Okorusu 88 farmer, Johannes Damaseb (in green) speaks to agricultural seed experts Thursday afternoon on the activities of the Namibia Agricultural Mechanisation and Seed Improvement Project (Namsip) at his farm. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

N.dollars 28 million allocated for food security

Nigeria applauds NDF for strengthening defence education in Africa

Zebaldt Ngaruka

e-ID piloting kicks off in Ojimbingwe community

WINDHOEK, 22 March 2025 - Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Fillemon Wise Emmanuel. (Photo: Contributed)

Justice minister clarifies phased implementation of N.dollar 18 minimum wage

Mathilde Kudumo

Ithete hands over NIDA storage facility to NCS at Katima

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

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

STAMPRIET, 15 October 2025 - Vice President Lucia Witbooi visited the Roots Agricultural Project in Stampriet on Wednesday. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Roots founder urges Namibia to produce its own food

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 16 October 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah calls on Africa to champion peace and security

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

WINDHOEK, 07 April 2025 - Defence and Veteran Affairs Minister Frans Kapofi (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Namibia reaffirms commitment to advancing women’s role in peace, security

Mathilde Kudumo

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

ONGWEDIVA, 28 August 2024 - Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus speaking at the MTC-OATF Tech Hub Conference at Ongwediva on Wednesday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Namibia joins global efforts to combat cybercrime

Mathilde Kudumo

MARIENTAL, 30 October 2025 - Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Lucia Iipumbu engaging with the Namibia Correctional Services officers at the Hardap Correctional Facility located outside Mariental on Thursday. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Iipumbu visits Hardap Correctional Facility

Charmaine Boois

Swakopmund's Wagdaar community welcomes streetlight towers