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SWAKOPMUND, 15 August 2024 - Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope and his wife Iyaloo Itope photographed with Chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council Management Committee, Benitha Imbamba. Itope, who was recently named the Best Governor in Africa in London, was also honoured by the Georgia Legislative Black Causus for his political and economic contribution towards the development of Namibia and Africa at large. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Provision of social grants in Erongo faced with challenges

WINDHOEK, 07 October 2024 - Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni pictured during a familiarisation visit to the Otjomuise Extension 10 mass housing programme in Windhoek. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Mass housing project resumes at Otjomuise after legal dispute resolution

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

Shaalukeni re-elected as Helao Nafidi mayor

RIETFONTEIN, 30 July 2021 - Trainees of the National Youth Service (NYS) at the Rietfontein training centre march at the event marked their graduation on Friday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Namibian Correctional Service to recruit 200 young people

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 26 August 2015 - President Hage Geingob confers the Most Distinguished Order of Namibia First Class on former Robben Island Political Prisoner, Heikki Shililifa, during the 49th commemoration of Heroes' Day. (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA

Shililifa to be laid to rest on Monday

ONGWEDIVA, 11 January 2024 - The Ongwediva Town Council has undertaken road maintenance following significant damage caused by heavy rainfall recorded a month ago. (Photo: Contributed)

OTC embarks on maintenance of rain-damaged roads

WINDHOEK, 24 January 2025- Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ben Nangombe. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Power outage at Central hospital restored on time: Nangombe

NamWater aims to modernise water supply in northern areas

WINDHOEK, 30 January 2025 - Commissioner Michael Mutonga with Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Mutonga and Doëses appointed as Commissioners

MARIENTAL, 31 January 2025 - The entrance to the Mariental Youth Resource Centre in the Hardap Region.
(Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Youth ministry aims at tackling unemployment at Hardap

Charmaine Boois

ENGOYI, 03 January 2025 - Work on the Engoyi/Omuntele gravel road is progressing slowly. (Photo: Contributed)

Engoyi-Omuntele road project faces delays

KATIMA MULILO, 13 February 2025 - School Principal of the Dr. Sam Nujoma Combined School in the Zambezi Region, Peter Masiziyani says in honouring the legacy of the Founding President, the school will continue to dedicate the school’s morning devotion to honour the man the school is named after.
(Photo: Contributed)

Zambezi’s Sam Nujoma Combined School honouring Nujoma with morning devotions

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Woman allegedly drowns in river in Oshikoto Region

SWAKOPMUND, 19 February 2025 - Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope signing the book of condolences opened at the office of the Governor on Wednesday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Statue of Nujoma to be inaugurated in his honour

Nujoma demanded efficient service delivery: Ua-Ndjarakana

Zebaldt Ngaruka

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

Hardap to pay tribute to Nujoma this weekend

Charmaine Boois

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

WINDHOEK, 20 February 2025 - The flag-draped casket carrying the remains of Namibia’s Founding President Sam Nujoma at State House on Thursday. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Oshana pays tribute to Nujoma

WALVIS BAY, 25 February 2025 - Crowds of mourners gathered at the Kuisebmond stadium to mourn and celebrate the life of the late founding president Sam Nujoma, who passed away this month. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Erongo, Kunene bid farewell to Nujoma

OUTAPI, 21 March 2023 – Founding President Sam Nujoma was among the public figures who attended the independence celebrations in Outapi. (Photo by: Maggy Thomas) NAMPA

Final memorial service for Nujoma commences

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

ONDANGWA, 05 December 2024 - Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein speaking at Ondangwa on Thursday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Schlettwein emphasises public service integrity in farewell address

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

‘Let us work together’: VP Witbooi

OLUKONDA, 24 March 2025 - A cow that is suffering from Lumpy skin disease in the Oshikoto Region. (Photo by Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Two cows infected daily by lumpy skin disease in Oshikoto

WINDHOEK, 10 April 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressing State House staff on Thursday. (Photo: Contributed)

No tolerance for corruption: President Nandi-Ndaitwah to State House staff

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, 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

KHORIXAS, 09 May 2025- The City of Windhoek has donated its old fleet to various sister local authorities across Namibia. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

City of Windhoek donates refuse loader to Khorixas Town Council

SWAKOPMUND, 14 MAY 2025 - Members of the public service commission at the governor’s office during a familiarisation visit in the Erongo. (r-l) Chairperson of the commission, Saalman Jacobs, commissioner Nashilongo Shivute, commissioner Michael Mutonga and commissioner Habate Doeses. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Leave mismanagement costs millions, triggers reform calls

SWAKOPMUND, 14 May 2025 - An illustrated photo of a civil servant overwhelmed by stress and emotional fatigue at work. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

PSC prioritises mental health of public servants

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

NTB gears up for Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025

SWAKOPMUND, 15 MAY (NAMPA) - Members of the public service commission after a courtesy visit to the office of the Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope (in cream suit). The commissioners include (right of governor) Chairperson of the commission Salmaan Jacobs, Batseba Katjioungua, Habate Döeses and Gerson Kamatuka and (left of governor) Nashilongo Shivute, Emelda Katjau and Michael Mutonga. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

PSC consults Erongo leadership to strengthen PS reform

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

MPs call for reform in public service

SIKONDO, 16 May 2025 - Prime Minister Dr Elijah Ngurare sitting with Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha, and his daughter during the memorial service of the late Magreth Wayera Muha on Friday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah extends condolences to bereaved Muha family

ONGWEDIVA, 18 November 2024 - The Ongwediva Town Council leadership has re-elected Taarah Shalyefu as mayor. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Ongwediva tables N.dollars 205.5 million budget

WINDHOEK, 01 October 2019 - Students from the International University of Management pictured on Tuesday while donating blood to the Namibia Blood Transfusion Service in the capital. (Photo by: Paulus Hamutenya) NAMPA

Blood reserves critically low: NBTS

OSHAKATI, 06 June 2025 - Oshakati Mayor Leonard Hango during the tabling of the budget on Friday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Oshakati Town Council tables N.dollars 350 million budget

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

Charmaine Boois

KATIMA MULILO, 24 November 2024 - The IPC fleet of vehicles that drove through the streets of Katima Mulilo on Sunday afternoon before stopping for a mini-rally in the Choto residential area. (Photo by: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA

Four IPC members resign

MTC expands services to Omuthiya

WINDHOEK, 18 July 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during the public address of the public servants in Windhoek. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Current public service wage bill unsustainable: Nandi-Ndaitwah

EENHANA, 24 July 2025 - Eenhana Mayor Omri-Onn Kavandje. (Photo: Contributed)

Eenhana clears NamWater debt

EENHANA, 28 July 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah arriving during the official opening of the Eenhana Expo on Monday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah addresses rising suicide rates in Ohangwena Region

HENTIES BAY, 04 August 2025 - Some of the 700 recruits currently undergoing the National Youth Training Programme at the Henties Bay training centre. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Over 11 000 apply for NYS training

Shambyu Mission hostel workers raise concerns over working conditions

HELAO NAFIDI, 09 August 2025 - Namibian Police Force Lieutenant General, Joseph Shikongo speaking during the Namibia National Women’s Conference held at Helao Nafidi on Saturday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

NGHIPUNYA SHARES CYCLE OF ABUSE BEHIND A MOTHER'S CRIME

MARIENTAL, 08 August 2025 (NAMPA) - The Public Service Commission (PSC) paid a courtesy visit to the office of Hardap Governor in Mariental on Wednesday.
(Photo:Charmaine Boois)NAMPA

PSC engages Hardap stakeholders on public service delivery challenges

Charmaine Boois

Hawala conferred national hero status and State funeral

WINDHOEK, 28 February 2025 - Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba pictured during Founding President Sam Nujoma's memorial service on Friday. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah pays tribute to Pohamba on 90th birthday

Mathilde Kudumo

ONGWEDIVA, 26 August 2025 - MTC spokesperson John Ekongo speaking during the Media briefing held on Monday at OATF. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

MTC to expand network coverage

NCS holds memorial service for officers killed in Mariental crash

Charmaine Boois

Nujoma bodyguard remembers Hawala

MARIENTAL, 03 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

Mass memorial service held for Mariental accident victims

Charmaine Boois

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

Hawala's legacy will never die: Nandi-Ndaitwah

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

KATIMA MULILO, 27 September 2025 - Air Marshal Martin Kambulu Pinehas speaking at the celebration of the Namibian Defence Force annual Fellowship Day at Katima Mulilo on Saturday.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

NDF service is eternal: Air Marshal Pinehas

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KATIMA MULILO, 02 October 2025 – Deputy Commissioner General of the Namibian Correctional Service (NCS), Sam Tukondjela Shaalulange says over the past four years, NCS has produced and supplied food items valued at N.dollar 66 921 481 to NCS facilities across the country. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Over N.dollars 66 million worth of food produced by NCS

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

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

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

WINDHOEK, 18 July 2019 - The Namibian Traffic Information System (NaTIS) centre in Windhoek's Northern Industrial Area. (Photo by: Paulus Hamutenya) NAMPA

NaTIS extends weekend operating hours in the capital

Mathilde Kudumo

OSHAKATI,18 November 2025 - Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus pictured during the launch of the Universal Service Fund Tower in Epinga, Ohangwena Region. (Photo: Contributed)

Ohangwena receives Universal Service Fund communications tower

All hope lost in voting: Outjo Youth

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

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

Voters hoping for change and youth opportunities

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

OMARURU, 11 December 2025 - Some of the 153 trainees who graduated from the Namibian Correctional Service’s ninth Basic Orientation training course at the Lucius Mahoto Correctional Service Training College on Thursday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

More than 150 graduate from NCS training

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

WINDHOEK, 07 August 2025 - The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) Chief Executive Officer, Kenneth Matomola.

(Photo: contributed) NAMPA

Namfisa reports growth and compliance gaps in NBFI sector

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

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

WINDHOEK, 15 May 2025 - National Council member Emma Tangi Muteka (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Muteka pledges people-centred oversight

Mathilde Kudumo

Omusati councilors urged to deliver measurable development outcomes

MPUNGU, 23 January 2026 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare pictured during his stopover visit at Himarwa Ithete Secondary School. (Photo: Contributed)

Ngurare hails teachers as pillars of Namibia’s future

Mathilde Kudumo

Nedbank backs inclusive education for learners with autism

Mathilde Kudumo

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, 21 February 2026 - Windhoek residents captured during launch of mayoral cleanup campaign. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Windhoek mayor pushes for community action on waste management

Mathilde Kudumo

Rundu secures 2026 Public Enterprises Games

Inclusivity, unity take centre stage at Karasburg independence celebration

OSHAKATI, 30 March 2026- The Chief Executive officer of Oshakati Town Council Timoteus Namwandi (photo: contributed).

Oshakati residents owe town council N. dollars 67.1 million

BRAKWATER, 13 June 2025 - Waldschmidt Eggs employees on strike just outside Windhoek. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Labour commissioner launches pilot to fast-track dispute resolution

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