Heritage Week launched in Windhoek

WINDHOEK, 17 SEP (NAMPA) - The 2025 Namibia Heritage Week officially kicked off in Windhoek on Wednesday under the theme ‘Bahindi Belambi Lye Chizo Chetu’ in Subia, which translates to ‘Torchbearers of our Heritage. (Video: Isabell Muhepa) NAMPA TV

Electronic signatures to boost digital transactions: Aipinge Nakale

WINDHOEK, 16 SEP (NAMPA) – Acting Executive Director in the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Linda Aipinge-Nakale, on Tuesday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to digital transformation through the nationwide deployment of electronic signatures. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

State challenges psychiatric report declaring serial rapist mentally unfit

WINDHOEK, 15 SEP (NAMPA) – The State is challenging a psychiatric evaluation that declares Richard Hoaseb, a man convicted on multiple rape and housebreaking charges, mentally ill and not criminally responsible. He appeared in the Windhoek High Court on Monday, before Judge Dinah Usiku. (Video: Tyrese Campbell) NAMPA TV

MEFT unveils Tourism Master Plan aimed at transforming tourism sector

WINDHOEK, 15 SEP (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has unveiled a 10-year Spatial Tourism Master Plan aimed at transforming Namibia’s tourism sector through decentralisation, youth empowerment, and strategic infrastructure development. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

NASCAM increases funeral grants

WINDHOEK, 11 SEP (NAMPA) – The Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (NASCAM) on Wednesday announced that it will increase its funeral grant from N.dollars 3 500 to N.dollars 15 000, with the family of the late reggae legend Ras Sheehama becoming the first beneficiary. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

Ras Sheehama Remembered, Namibian artists unite in tribute

WINDHOEK, , 11 SEP (NAMPA) - Memorial service for the late legendary reggae musician Ras Sheehama was held at Zoo Park in the capital on Wednesday, where fellow artists and member of the public gathered to celebrate his life and enduring musical legacy. ( Video: Simsolia Kambonde) NAMPA TV

Ministry of Environment to commemorate national cleaning campaign

WINDHOEK, 11 SEP (NAMPA) -The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism announced on Thursday that it will commemorate the national cleaning campaign scheduled for 20 September. (Video: Simsolia Kambonde) NAMPA TV

Hydrogen and transport solutions highlighted at Global African Hydrogen Summit

WINDHOEK, 11 SEP (NAMPA) – Leaders in the transport and energy sectors on Thursday discussed the role of hydrogen, e-fuels and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in decarbonising the global transport industry during an industry dialogue at the ongoing Global African Hydrogen Summit in Windhoek. in Windhoek. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

More than 100 people die by suicide in eight months

WINDHOEK, 10 SEP (NAMPA) – A total of 112 Namibians, including four children, succumbed to suicide between January and August this year, Minister of Health and Social Services Esperance Luvindao has revealed. (Simsolia Kambonde) NAMPA TV

MVAFund to uplift 50 per cent reduction on pick-up vehicles accident grant claim

WINDHOEK, 10 SEP (NAMPA) – The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVAFund) on Wednesday proposed amendments to the 2007 fund act to uplift the 50 per cent reduction on pick-up vehicles accident grant claim, amongst other proposed amendments. This was revealed by the manager of legal services at MVAFund Fenni Nashilundo during a public consultation on the proposed amendments today in Windhoek. (Video: Tyrese Campbell) NAMPA TV

Roads Authority opens sections of Dr Hage G. Geingob Freeway

WINDHOEK, 08 SEP (NAMPA) – The Roads Authority (RA) on Monday announced that members of the public can now access the newly completed sections of Phase 2A and 2B of the Dr Hage G. Geingob Freeway, formerly known as the Windhoek–Hosea Kutako International Airport Road. (Simsolia Kambonde) NAMPA TV

Health ministry saves N.dollars 221.4 million by procuring medicine directly

WINDHOEK, 08 SEP (NAMPA)- The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has saved N.dollars 221 494 485.81 since August 2025, by bypassing middlemen and procuring essential medicines directly from international manufacturers and wholesalers. This was revealed on Monday by Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, at a press conference in Windhoek. (Video: Tyrese Campbell) NAMPA TV

Henriquez: Diplomacy must prevail over confrontation

WINDHOEK, 04 SEP (NAMPA) - Diplomacy must prevail over confrontation, Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Namibia, Magaly Henriquez, said on Thursday. (Simsolia Kambonde) NAMPA TV

Namibian reggae musician Ras Sheehama dies aged 59

WINDHOEK, 03 SEP (NAMPA) Afro-reggae musician Ras Sheehama died at his residence in Windhoek on Friday. Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi confirmed his death to Nampa, stating that Sheehama was found hanging from the roof of his home at around 08h00 this morning. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

PSUN blames outdated labour laws for Mariental accident

WINDHOEK, 04 SEP (NAMPA) - The Public Service Union of Namibia (PSUN) has blamed outdated labour laws for contributing to unsafe working conditions, particularly the Labour Act of 2007, which excludes members of the Police and Correctional Services from its protections. (Video: Tyrese Campbell) NAMPA TV

Japan donates three ambulances to Namibia’s health ministry

WINDHOEK, 04 SEP (NAMPA) – The Government of Japan on Thursday handed over three ambulances valued at about N.dollars 9 million to the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS). The official handover took place at the ministry’s head office in Windhoek, with Japan’s Charge d’Affaires ad interim, Noriaki Sadamoto, delivering the donation on behalf of the Japanese government. (Video: Tyrese Campbell) NAMPA TV

Air Marshal Pinehas defends Hawala against ‘butcher’ claims

OHAKEENYANGA, 03 SEP (NAMPA) – Air Marshal Martin Pinehas of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) has strongly refuted claims that the late General Salomon Hawala was “a butcher of the people.” Speaking at a memorial service for Hawala held at Ohakeenyanga village on Tuesday, Pinehas dismissed the allegations as untrue and aimed at discrediting the former military leader. He acknowledged that during the liberation struggle, Hawala had been accused of being involved in the detention and torture of alleged spies in Swapo camps in Lubango, Angola. (Video: Tyrese Campbell) NAMPA TV

Nandi-Ndaitwah Concludes 10-Day Visit to Agricultural Facilities in Northern Namibia

ETUNDA, 01 SEP (NAMPA) President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Concludes 10-Day Visit to Agricultural Facilities in Northern Namibia (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

Memorial Service for Mariental crash victims on Wednesday

WINDOEK, 01 SEP (NAMPA) – A memorial service will be held at the Mariental sports field on Wednesday to honour the 16 people who died in an accident near Mariental on Saturday. Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, in a statement on Monday said the memorial service will start at 11h00. (Simsolia Kambonde) NAMPA TV

NCS holds memorial service for officers killed in Mariental crash

MARIENTAL, 01 SEP (NAMPA) – The Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) held a memorial service on Monday at the Hardap Correctional Facility to honour the 14 officers who died in a road accident near Mariental. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

Maria Mwengere learners hospitalised for suspected food poisoning

RUNDU, 01 SEP (NAMPA) - Thirty-three learners from Maria Mwengere Secondary School have been admitted to the Rundu State Hospital due to suspected food poisoning, with one learner currently in the high care unit. (Simsolia Kambonde) NAMPA TV

Ashipala-Musavyi urges EU to continue partnering with Namibia

WINDHOEK, 01 SEP (NAMPA) – Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, has urged the European Union and other international partners to continue collaborating with Namibia to achieve the goals of the sixth National Development Plan (NDP6).The EU is Namibia’s largest export market for various products such as fish, meat, metals, table grapes and ores, among others. (Video: Tyrese Campbell) NAMPA TV

WEEKEND CRIME REPORT SUMMARY

WINDHOEK, 01 SEP (NAMPA) – A five-day-old baby died in a shack fire in Wanaheda, while a man was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Katutura, among other serious incidents reported by the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) over the weekend. (Simsolia Kambonde) NAMPA TV

PETROFUND delves into scholarship Opportunities at Ongwediva Trade Fair


ONGWEDIVA, 28 AUG (NAMPA) PETROFUND’s presence at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair is three-fold: Articulating its core mandate, furnishing detailed information pertaining to scholarship opportunities, as well as engaging with Namibians about careers in the booming oil and gas industries. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

International exhibitor: South Africa based Qualito Distillery eyes partnership with local business

ONGWEDIVA, 28 AUG (NAMPA) Qualito distillery, a South Africa based distillery enterprise is making cameo at this year’s trade fair in Ongwediva. Company representative , Patrick Madlala says the entity is targeting partnering with local businesses as well as carving out market. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

police: Minneapolis gunman was 'sole shooter' in his 'early twenties'

Minneapolis, 27 AUG (NAMPA/AFP) - Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara tells a media briefing that the gunman who opened fire on school children attending church, killing two pupils and wounding 17 people, was "a sole shooter" that was "in his early twenties". (Video: Simsolia Kambonde) NAMPA TV

Andre Messika Diamonds hands over shareholding contributions to employees

WINDHOEK, 28 AUG (NAMPA) – Andre Messika Diamonds has reinforced its commitment to inclusivity and empowerment by officially handing over shareholding contributions worth N.dollars 180 000 to its Employee Share Participation Trust. (Video: Isabell Muhepa) NAMPA TV