Steenkamp calls for media freedom without restraint

WINDHOEK, 08 MAY (NAMPA) – The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC), Sanet Steenkamp, has called on all stakeholders to create an environment where the media can operate freely and transparently without restraint.(Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

Calls to declare national emergency on road safety increase

WINDHOEK, 07 MAY (NAMPA) – The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has called for a radical overhaul of Namibia’s road safety protocols, deeming the current situation a ‘national emergency’ following a series of tragic accidents that claimed at least 23 lives over the 01 May 2026 long weekend. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Government to inject N$1.3 billion to NEF to alleviate fuel price shocks

WINDHOEK, 07 MAY (NAMPA) – The government has announced a financial intervention aimed at stabilising the domestic economy, committing approximately N.dollars 1.3 billion over two months (April and May) to cushion citizens and industries against skyrocketing global fuel prices. NAMPA TV

Motorists to feel pain at pump again as fuel prices rise

WINDHOEK, 07 MAY (NAMPA) – Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse has announced fuel price hikes effective midnight, 08 May 2026, citing global market volatility and Middle Eastern tensions, particularly developments affecting global oil supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz. (Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

MHAISS and NTB partner to strengthen service delivery

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) and the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) on Thursday vowed to strengthen partnerships between the two institutions to improve service delivery in the tourism sector. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Namibia positions itself for green industrial growth ahead of AGI

The inaugural African Green Industries Summit (AGI) is expected to position Namibia as a continental leader in green industrialisation, with government and industry stakeholders emphasising its role in driving investment, job creation and sustainable economic growth. ( Video: Renathe Americano)

President Nandi-Ndaitwah Appoints Anne-Marie Nainda as Acting Police Head

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has suspended the Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, with immediate effect, the Presidency announced on Tuesday evening.

Financial Stability Report launched

Namibia’s financial system remains sound, stable, and resilient despite heightened global uncertainty and escalating geopolitical tensions.( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Repo rate unchanged

Bank of Namibia (BoN) Governor, Ebson Uanguta, on Wednesday announced the bank’s decision to maintain the repo rate at 6.50 per cent to continue safeguarding the peg between the Namibia dollar and the South African rand.( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPATV

Tjitendero remembered as loving father on 20th death anniversary

Family members of the late Mosé Tjitendero delivered tributes at a commemoration marking 20 years since his passing, reflecting on his public service and personal legacy. ( video: Renathe Americano) NAMPATV

NIP's new board inaugurated

WINDHOEK, 27 APR (NAMPA) – Health and Social Services Minister, Dr Esperance Luvindao, on Monday inaugurated the new board of directors for the Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP), marking a significant milestone in NIP's governance. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Tjitendero remembered as principled leader and intellectual giant

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and former president Nangolo Mbumba on Sunday led tributes to the late Mosé Penaani Tjitendero, describing him as a towering figure whose legacy continues to shape Namibia’s democracy and national identity. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Environment ministry engages Serbian delegation on Tourism

WINDHOEK, 23 APR (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) on Thursday held discussions with a delegation from the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina in Serbia on strengthening cooperation in tourism and related sectors. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

President calls for end to labour hire in fishing industry

WALVIS BAY, 24 APR (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for the labour hire model in Namibia’s fishing industry to be abolished, saying it emerged as an unintended consequence of the redress programme and continues to deny workers the full benefits of the sector.

Namibia National Solidarity Campaign in Support of Cuba launched

In a display of profound human connection, the ‘Namibia National Solidarity Campaign in Support of Cuba’ officially launched on Wednesday, marking an escalation in efforts to provide essential humanitarian relief to the island of Cuba. NAMPA caught up with some of the attendees at the launch of the Namibia National Solidarity Campaign in support of Cuba. They explained why it is important for Namibia to take a leading role in sending aid to Cuba at this time. Here is what they had to say:

Namibia National Solidarity Campaign in Support of Cuba launched

WINDHOEK, 22 APR (NAMPA) - The ‘Namibia National Solidarity Campaign in Support of Cuba’ was officially launched on Wednesday, marking an escalation in efforts to provide essential humanitarian relief to the island nation. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Namibian businesses urged to prepare for oil and gas opportunities

Namibian businesses have been urged to build capacity and meet international standards to participate in the country’s emerging oil and gas sector. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

NATA pushes for aircraft fleet revamp and training support

WINDHOEK, 21 APR (NAMPA) – A delegation from the Namibian Aviation Training Authority (NATA) on Monday paid a courtesy call on President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House to seek government support. Discussions between the two parties focused mainly on current developments in the aviation industry. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Uerikua uplifted the community, says his uncle

Late former Otjozondjupa governor James Uerikua remembered by his father, Christian Kandjii. (Video: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA TV

Uerikua's father: I have lost an arm

Late former Otjozondjupa governor James Uerikua remembered by his father, Ndoroima Tjijakura. (Video: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA TV

Late Uerikua’s remains arrive in Gam on Friday

GAM, 17 APR (NAMPA) – The remains of the late Otjozondjupa governor and member of Parliament James Uerikua and his son, Venturo, arrived in Gam on Friday afternoon for burial Sunday morning at their village of Otjiserandu. Uerikua and Venturo died tragically on 03 April 2026 in a road accident which occurred about 50 kilometres southeast of Otjiwarongo on the C22 road to Okakarara. (Video: Lydia Pitiri) Nampa TV

S.African left-wing leader Malema jailed for five years on gun charges

A South African court sentenced radical left-wing opposition leader Julius Malema to five years in jail on Thursday for firing a rifle into the air at a rally eight years ago. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

President Nandi-Ndaitwah urges oil investment to bolster economic growth

WINDHOEK, 15 APR (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for increased investment and strategic partnerships to drive economic growth tied to oil exploration. She emphasised that the Petroleum Exploration and Production Amendment Bill will play a key role in ensuring transparency and providing clear regulatory guidance for investors. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Nandi-Ndaitwah tours Dinapama factory

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Tuesday commended the staff of Dinapama Manufacturing and Supplies for the work they do for the company, saying it inspires leaders to see the level of passion they demonstrate. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

MEFT launches ABS sector training programme

WINDHOEK, 14 APR (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) on Tuesday launched the National Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) sector training programme, aimed at strengthening compliance with Namibia’s ABS legislation and protecting the country’s biological and genetic resources. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Esau pleads for Fishrot trial to begin

WINDHOEK, 13 APR (NAMPA) – Former fisheries minister Bernhardt Esau has appealed to the High Court to proceed with the much-anticipated ‘Fishrot’ trial despite pending legal hurdles. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Drugs worth over N.dollars 5 million seized at Noordoewer

WINDHOEK, 12 APR (NAMPA)- The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in the //Kharas region have opened a case of dealing in prohibited dependence-producing drugs after it uncovered and seized drugs worth N.dollars 5.4 million at the Noordoewer border post, on Friday. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV