WINDHOEK, 23 OCT (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on the private sector to join hands with the government in addressing unemployment and driving Namibia’s economic transformation, saying the country’s future depends on collaboration, innovation and shared responsibility. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 21 OCT (NAMPA) – The Cuban government, through its Ambassador to Namibia, Sergio Vigoa de la Uz, has reaffirmed its call for the lifting of the decades-long United States (US) embargo. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 22 OCT (NAMPA) – Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Lucia Iipumbu on Wednesday called on security personnel to embrace digital technology to enhance safety and for effective work execution. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

NKURENKURU, 22 OCT (NAMPA) - The Kavango West police on Monday opened an attempted murder case against a prophet of a church in Manzwa village, after a 12-year-old boy was hospitalised in critical condition following a traditional healing treatment. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 22 OCT (NAMPA) – Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi on Wednesday launched the ministry’s Five-Year Strategic Plan (2025-2030), describing it as a transformative roadmap to strengthening Namibia’s foreign policy, trade, and international cooperation. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 22 OCT (NAMPA) - The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, has advocated for specialised training for law enforcement and correctional officers, noting that they interact with a significant number of inmates with mental health conditions. (Video: Torres Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 22 OCT (NAMPA) – Swakop Uranium on Tuesday launched its 2024 Sustainability Report, reaffirming its commitment to responsible mining, transparency, and sustainable development within Namibia’s mining sector.

WINDHOEK, 21 OCT (NAMPA) – Minister of Finance and Social Grants Management, Ericah Shafudah on Tuesday tabled the 2025/26 Appropriation Amendment Bill in the National Assembly, announcing a reallocation of N.dollars 1.2 billion across key ministries and agencies to address urgent funding priorities. (Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

SWAKOPMUND, 20 OCT (NAMPA) – Rössing Uranium Limited has donated a fully equipped patient transport bus valued at N.dollars 1.5 million to the Ministry of Health and Social Services in the Erongo Region to enhance access to healthcare services. The 55-seater bus comes with a two-year maintenance plan. (Video: Torres Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 21 OCT (NAMPA) – The Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL) on Tuesday hosted the third International Conference on Circular, Economy, Renewable Energies and Green Hydrogen in Africa (ICERA) in Windhoek. (Video: Simsolia Kambode) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 21 OCT (NAMPA) – The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (Bipa) has announced the commencement of the second phase of nationwide stakeholder consultations on the draft Corporate Laws Bill aimed at modernising and consolidating Namibia’s outdated business legislation. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

OMUTHIYA, 20 OCT (NAMPA) – Police in the Ohangwena Region are investigating the death of a man who fell from a moving vehicle and was subsequently run over by another car. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

OMUTHIYA, 21 OCT (NAMPA)- Eight people perished and 15 others were injured, after the Iveco bus they were travelling in collided head-on with a sand truck at Oniimbwele village on the Ondangwa- Omuthiya main road on Monday. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 20 OCT (NAMPA) – Financial technology (FinTech) holds the potential to transform Namibia’s economy by creating jobs, empowering young people, and promoting inclusive growth, Executive Director in the Ministry of Finance, Michael Humavindu has said. Delivering the keynote address at the FinTech Futures 2025 event hosted by the Bank of Namibia’s Innovation Hub on Monday, Humavindu said FinTech can help address youth unemployment by expanding access to finance, fostering entrepreneurship, and creating new digital opportunities. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 20 OCT (NAMPA) – Chairperson of the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Namibia, Salmaan Jacobs has suggested the establishment of a body dedicated to capacity and professional development, saying it remains critical for the public service. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

WASHINGTON, 18 OCT (NAMPA/AFP) - Huge crowds took to the streets in all 50 US states at "No Kings" protests on Saturday, venting anger over President Donald Trump's hardline policies, while Republicans ridiculed them as "Hate America" rallies. (Video: Simsolia Kambonde) NAMPA TV

MARIENTAL, 19 OCT (NAMPA) – The former Namibian Ambassador to China, Elia Kaiyamo spoke at a mini rally hosted by the Iipumbu Yashilongo Swapo branch in the Mariental Urban Constituency on Saturday, where he called for unity and effective leadership. (Video:Charmaine Boois) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 16 OCT (NAMPA) – Women's participation in the peace process does not seek to diminish or erase the legacy of men, but rather complements their work by making the international peace process more efficient, effective, and long-standing.(Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 17 OCT (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Friday appointed seasoned diplomat and liberation struggle veteran, Ambassador Leonard Iipumbu, as Namibia’s new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Angola. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 16 OCT (NAMPA) – President Nandi-Ndaitwah has said Africa continues to experience violence despite peace and security being a top priority under the African Union’s Agenda 2063. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 16 OCT (NAMPA) - Three suspects are in custody following a high-speed chase in the Rocky Crest neighbourhood of Windhoek, which ended when their vehicle overturned. (Video: Simsolia Kambonde) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 16 OCT (NAMPA) – The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) on Thursday called on stakeholders and investors in the oil and energy sector to promote greater inclusion of local firms in Namibia's oil industry. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 15 OCT (NAMPA) – Prime Minister, Elijah Ngurare has urged young Namibians to think boldly and collaborate in building a “smart Namibia,” where technology drives innovation across all sectors. Speaking at the National Mega Hackathon in the capital on Wednesday, Ngurare said the initiative challenges innovators to develop practical digital solutions that enhance public service delivery, improve education, and empower local entrepreneurs. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 15 OCT (NAMPA) - A street procession led by women in uniform took place in Windhoek on Wednesday morning, marking the 25th anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (WPS). The event, which featured members of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF), Namibian Police Force (NamPol), Namibian Correctional Services (NCS) and City Police, was attended by senior government officials and representatives from various ministries. (Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 15 OCT (NAMPA) – Prime Minister, Elijah Ngurare, on Wednesday highlighted that the National Mega Hackathon will help bridge Namibia's digital divide. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 15 OCT (NAMPA) – Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to fighting gender-based violence (GBV) and improving child welfare through the newly launched 2025–2030 Strategic Plan. (Video: Simsolia Kambonde) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 15 OCT (NAMPA) – Governor of the Bank of Namibia (BoN), Johannes !Gawaxab, has warned that Namibia’s diamond industry is facing significant headwinds, with production expected to contract for a third consecutive year. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV