Windhoek, 16 APR (NAMPA)- Martin Lukato today recommended a pension grant of N$5000 for pensioners, calling for the prioritisation of the earlderly as a matter of principle. (Video: Simsolia Kambonde) NAMPA TV

SWAKOPMUND, 16 APR (NAMPA) – The newly-elected chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council management committee, Florian Donatus has vowed to confront political division in the council head-on and prioritise service delivery across all constituencies, irrespective of political affiliation. (Video: Isabell Muhepa) NAMPA TV

OTJIWARONGO, 17 APR (NAMPA) - Two men lost their lives on Thursday morning in an accident involving four trucks approximately 12 kilometres south of Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region. Regional Police Commander, Commissioner, Philip Hidengwa, told Nampa at the accident scene that preliminary investigations indicate that the truck with an Outapi number plate was heading south when it sideswiped one of three trucks in convoy to the B2Gold Mine. (Video: Tyrese Campbell) NAMPA TV

RUNDU, 16 APR (NAMPA) – The Rundu Town Council (RTC) says it implemented the installation of prepaid water meters to address its N.dollars 300 million debt owed to NamWater, amongst other reasons. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 16 APR (NAMPA) – Zambian candidate for the African Development Bank (AfDB) presidency, Dr Samuel Maimbo is visiting Namibia this week to meet with senior government officials and discuss his vision for the institution. The visit, part of his regional campaign, follows endorsements from both the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). (Video: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 16 APR (NAMPA) - The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has kept the repo rate at 6.75 percent for the next two months. Making the announcement on Wednesday, the central bank said keeping the repo rate unchanged is aimed at continuing to safeguard the peg between the Namibian Dollar and the South African Rand, while supporting the domestic economy amid heightened global policy uncertainty. Video: Paulina Stefanus (NAMPA TV)

SWAKOPMUND, 15 APR (NAMPA) – The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC)’s Florian Donatus was elected as the new chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council management committee on Tuesday. (Video: Isabel Bento)

WINDHOEK, 15 APR (NAMPA) - The B2Gold Otjikoto Mine last year retrenched 138 workers, of which 95 undertook the voluntary retrenchment deal. B2Gold Country Manager, John Roos, revealed this in an interview with Nampa on Monday on the sidelines of a media engagement on Monday. Roos said by the end of 2025, only 400 out of 700 employees will be employed at the mine, located between Otjiwarongo and Otavi in the Otjozondjupa Region. (Video: Isabell Muhepa)

RUNDU, 14 APR (NAMPA) – Around 22 schools are expected to take part in the Kavango East Annual School Tournament kicking off at Rundu on Tuesday. The tournament which will run from 15 April to 18 April 2025 will be held at the Rundu Sports Stadium. Marketing officer of the tournament, Rosvitha Ghunongha told Nampa on Saturday the idea is to keep learners interactive and learning from each other over the Easter midterm break rather than just being at home. ( Video: Tyrese Campbell)

SWAKOPMUND, 14 APR (NAMPA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industrialisation, Mines and Energy, Natangwe Ithete, has emphasised the ministry’s need to become a progressive institution capable of delivering on Namibia’s socio-economic aspirations through strategic innovation and people-centred planning. (Video: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA TV

RUNDU, 14 APR (NAMPA) – Officials from the Office of the Ombudsman, led by Ombudsman Basilius Dyakugha, recently visited the Ndama East Primary School in Rundu, where teaching and learning take place under trees. (Video: Simsolia Kambonde) NAMPA TV

China’s ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping says China highly values its bilateral relationship with Namibia, noting that it is China’s hope that the two countries can witness greater developments in the next five years. (Video: Linea Dishena) #NampaTV

ARANDIS, 12 APR (NAMPA) – Namibia on Friday inaugurated Africa and the world’s first zero-emission iron production facility, the HyIron Oshivela Plant, in Arandis. With an initial capacity of 15 000 tonnes of direct reduced iron per year, the plant is set to scale up to one million tonnes annually, potentially preventing 1,8 million tonnes of carbon emissions each year. (Video: Isabel Bento) NAMPA TV

WALVIS BAY, 07 APR (NAMPA) - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving service delivery, enhancing transparency and ensuring accountability. Ngurare made these remarks during a courtesy visit to the Namibia Ports Authority (Namport) in Walvis Bay on Monday. (Video: Simsolia Kambonde)

RUNDU, 09 APR (NAMPA) – Governor of the Kavango East Region, Julius Hambyuka has described the death of three children at Katenture village after they were struck by lightning, as a matter that requires Government’s assistance. Hambyuka accompanied by Mukwe Constituency councillor, Damian Maghambayi and staff members from his office, visited the bereaved family on Tuesday.

WALVIS BAY, 07 APR (NAMPA) – Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has issued a firm directive regarding the awarding of contracts to locals, emphasising the importance of transparency, national interest, and local participation in public contracts and operations. While accompanying Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare during a courtesy call at Namport on Monday, Nekundi reinforced the government’s stance on prioritising national interests, stating that he would no longer tolerate the exclusion of Namibians in the awarding of public contracts for projects. (Video: Simsolia Kambonde)

SAMARKAND, 03 APR (AFPTV/NAMPA)- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says Donald Trump's new tariffs are "a major blow to the world economy". The US president has ignited a potentially ruinous global trade war after imposing 10 percent levies on imports from around the world and harsh extra duties on key trading partners. (Video: Isabel Muhepa) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 03 APR (NAMPA)- Cabinet warns farmers to take precautions due to the locust outbreak following heavy rainfall received in the SADC region. Emma Theofelus, Minister of Information, Communication and Technology, stated this during the Cabinet briefing on Thursday in Windhoek. (Video: Isabell Muhepa) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 03 APR (NAMPA)- The newly appointed Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi says the integration of trade into the international relations ministry is critical in fostering Namibia’s efforts in creating sustained economic relevance in the global economy. Ashipala-Musavyi said this while addressing her staff in Windhoek on Thursday. (Video: Tyrese Campbell) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 01 APR (NAMPA) – President of the Independent Midwives Association of Namibia (IMANA), Sylvia Hamata, says MamaNatalie birthing simulators will help restore dignity to pregnant women during childbirth. (Video: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 26 MAR (NAMPA) - Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, on Wednesday commended her predecessor, Dr Peya Mushelenga, saying he had made a significant impact by contributing to the advancement of Namibia's foreign policy. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) Nampa TV

WINDHOEK, 26 MAR (NAMPA)—The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) launched the Public Bidders' Education Campaign on Wednesday under the theme ' Enhancing Responsiveness in the Bidding Process'. (Producer: Sheila Perestrelo) Nampa TV

WINDHOEK, 25 MAR (NAMPA) - The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) on Tuesday launched its Criminal Intelligence Analytical Unit in collaboration with the ENACT Project. (Video: Sheila Perestrelo) Nampa TV

WINDHOEK, 25 MAR (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Tuesday reaffirmed her commitment to combating corruption within her administration, while also pledging to avoid a “witch hunt” against officials from the previous administration. (Video: Esther Gabriel) Nampa TV

WINDHOEK, 24 MAR (NAMPA) - Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, on Monday called on the Roads Authority (RA) to ensure that the Aris River bridge is replaced as quickly as possible. (Video: Esther Gabriel) Nampa TV

WINDHOEK, 23 MAR (NAMPA) - Namibian Paralympic swimmer and first time triathlete Mateus Angula shares his experience with his triathlon race during the Africa Triathlon Cup which took place at Swakopmund on Saturday. Angula was one of the two para-athletes who participated in the event. He also shares his upcoming plans.(Video: Maysa Sangeve) Nampa TV

WINDHOEK, 24 MAR (NAMPA) - Newly appointed Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, has called on the eighth Parliament to prioritise the interests of the Namibian people above political or personal gains. (Video: Renathe Americano) Nampa TV