The Namibia Press Agency, (NAMPA), was established in 1991 as a national news agency responsible for the distribution of local, regional and international news.

Fact-checking journalist network launched to combat disinformation

Written by Angie September on 26 April 2024

By Angie September
RABAT, 26 APRIL (NAMPA) – A network of fact-checking journalists has been established under the auspices of the Atlantic Federation of African Press Agencies (FAAPA) to combat disinformation and misinformation in Africa, by pooling efforts and exchanging experiences.
Announcing the establishment of the Network of African Press Agencies Fact-Checker Journalists (RJF-FAAPA) in Rabat, Morocco on Thursday, FAAPA president Fouad Arif said its formation comes at a time characterised by the impa ...


Katjavivi leads 50th anniversary of Carnation Revolution commemoration

Written by Sheila Perestrelo on 26 April 2024

WINDHOEK, 26 APR (NAMPA) – Speaker of the National Assembly and Chancellor of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Peter Katjavivi on Thursday honoured the Carnation Revolution, reflecting on its significance in Namibia’s fight for freedom during the liberation struggle.
Katjavivi underscored the event’s enduring impact on global movements for democracy and independence at its 50th anniversary held in Windhoek at the University of Namibia’s main campus.
“Because the events of this Portug ...

NamPol concerned by confiscated contraband

WINDHOEK, 25 APR 24, (NAMPA) - Chief Inspector Katrina Naukushu of the Namibian Police Force on Thursday raised concern over dangerous contraband being imported into the country. NAMPA TV (Video: Sheila Perestrelo)

Dâure Daman Traditional Authority show sceptic about the nationalization of Green Hydrogen

Japan invest in education exchange for Namibia

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× WINDHOEK, 22 April 2024 - Namibia's Green Hydrogen Commissioner James Mnyupe. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

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× A relative carries a boy during the evacuation of a childrens' hospital in Kyiv on April 26, 2024. Officials in Ukraine's capital Kyiv announced the evacuation of two hospitals on April 26, 2024, fearing they could be targeted by Russian strikes. "The city urgently beginning to evacuate two hospitals... because a video is widely circulated online, actually de facto announcing an enemy attack on these medical facilities," Kyiv's city administration said. (Photo by Sergei CHUZAVKOV / AFP)

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× GOBABIS, 24 April 2024 - The Mayor of Gobabis, Melba Tjozongoro. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

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× Former US President Donald Trump leaves the courtroom during a break his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on April 26, 2024. Trump's defense team vied to probe holes in tabloid publisher David Pecker's testimony during the trial on April 25, after jurors heard days of testimony regarding a plot to kill salacious stories that could have thwarted the Republican's 2016 White House bid. (Photo by JEENAH MOON / POOL / AFP)

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× WINDHOEK, 11 April 2024 - President of the Security Association of Namibia, Dhiginina Uutapawa. (Photo by: Sylvia Hashondali) NAMPA