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

Mining sector skill sets lagging: Alweendo

Written by Linea Dishena on 25 April 2024

WINDHOEK, 25 APR (NAMPA) – Namibia is known for its mining economy as the highest contributor to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), however, there is still a lack of skill sets produced by the industry, Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo has said.
“What can we look back to and say because Namibia is a mining economy, these are the specific skill sets that the economy has because of mining. What is it that we will say?” Alweendo stressed during the Chambers of Mines of Namibia 2024 annual general mee ...


Shortage of ambulances in Otjozondjupa turning into crisis

Written by Mulisa Simiyasa on 24 April 2024

By Mulisa Simiyasa
OTJIWARONGO, 24 APR (NAMPA) – The Otjozondjupa Regional Health Director, Gebhardo Timotheus on Wednesday described the shortage of ambulances in the region as reaching crisis level.
Timotheus told Nampa in an interview on Wednesday that all the four ambulances stationed at major State hospitals at Otjiwarongo, Grootfontein, Okahandja and Okakarara are broken down.
“These ambulances are old with high mileages of about 500 000 kilometres, which is a big risk to patients and our drivers,” he ...

NamPol concerned about Kaiamata imports

WINDHOEK, 23 APR (NAMPA) - Chief Inspector Katrina Naukushu of the Windhoek City Police on Tuesday raised concern over the imports of Kaiamata as well as dangerous weapons found in the possessions of members of the public, during last week’s police patrol. NAMPA tv (Video:Sheila Perestrelo)

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