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

MTC to continue collecting biometric data despite CRAN directive

Written by Chelva Wells on 29 May 2023

WINDHOEK, 29 MAY (NAMPA) - Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) on Monday said it will continue collecting customers’ biometric data as part of its ‘Verifi’ procedure as an enhanced security measure against cyber theft.
This despite a directive issued Friday by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) that the gathering of biometric data for the purpose of SIM card registration is no longer required.
CRAN stated that the decision was based on complaints from the public and members of the ...


Alweendo speaks against corruption in management of natural resources

Written by Isabel Bento on 29 May 2023

SWAKOPMUND, 29 MAY (NAMPA) – Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo has emphasised the need for politicians to mitigate corruption in the management of natural resources in order to ensure that in-country value creation reaches ordinary citizens.
Alweendo at the opening of the oversight workshop on maximising the potential of the mining and energy sectors in Namibia in Swakopmund on Monday called on government officials to be fair and transparent with their employment procedures, procurement processes and i ...

Health ministry announces Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever outbreak

WINDHOEK, 24 MAY (NAMPA) -The Ministry of Health and Social Services Acting Executive Director, Taimi Amaambo, delivered a grave announcement today regarding the outbreak of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in our country. In an exclusive interview with Prime Time News, Amaambo revealed that the patient, whose laboratory results confirmed the presence of the fever, tragically succumbed on the same day. (Video: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA TV

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× NOTTWIL, 26 May 2023 – Namibian sprinter living with a disability, Chris Kinda (L) and his guide Riwaldo Goagoseb while in action during the 100m sprint at the World Para Athletics (WPA) 2023 Nottwil Grand Prix in Switzerland. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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× (230530) -- JIUQUAN, May 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The Shenzhou-16 manned spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, is launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, May 30, 2023. China on Tuesday launched the Shenzhou-16 manned spaceship, sending three astronauts to its space station combination for a five-month mission. About 10 minutes after the launch, Shenzhou-16 separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit. The crew members are in good shape and the launch is a complete success, the China Manned Space Agency declared. It is the first crewed mission for the application and development stage of China's space station, and the 29th flight mission since the country's manned space program was approved and initiated. The launch also marks the 475th flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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× NOTTWIL, 26 May 2023 - Athletics coach Letu Hamhola pictured at the World Para Athletics (WPA) 2023 Nottwil Grand Prix in Nottwil, Switzerland. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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× NOTTWIL, 26 May 2023 - Korea's T20 long jumper Youngsik Mun in action during the long jump event at the World Para Athletics (WPA) 2023 Nottwil Grand Prix in Nottwil, Switzerland. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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× Jordanian singer Diana Karazon performs during a free musical concert celebration ahead of the wedding of Jordan's Crown Prince at Amman International Stadium on May 29, 2023. (Photo by Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP)