ECN experiences challenges during special voting

WINDHOEK, 13 Nov (NAMPA)- The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has experienced a higher than expected voter turnout at the ongoing special election from eligible voters. Speaking at a media briefing in the capital on Wednesday, ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua said a large number in some locations exceeded the initial number of expected voters. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) #NamDecides2024 #NampaTV

Nghikembua appeals for peace during elections

WINDHOEK, 13 Nov (NAMPA)-Elsie Nghikembua, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) Chairperson has appealed for peace and calm during and after the elections. The ECN Chairperson made the call today during a media briefing at the ECN headquarters regarding the ongoing special voting exercise and the Presidential and National Assembly elections slated for 27 November 2024. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) #NamDecides2024 #NampaTV

Kavari: People must be patient at polling stations

WINDHOEK, 13 NOV (NAMPA) - Rakondjerua Kaveri, the Returning Officer at Van Rhyn Primary School, has encouraged voters to be patient at polling stations. (Video: Renathe Americano) #NamDecides2024 #NampaTV

Security cluster excited to cast their votes

WINDHOEK, 13 NOV (NAMPA) - Commissioner Leonard Mahundu, Central Regional Commander of the Namibia Correctional Service, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the special elections. (Video: Renathe Americano) #NamDecides2024 #NampaTV

UPDATE: Oshakati East special voting progressing well

OSHAKATI EAST, 13 Nov (NAMPA) - Oshakati East Presiding Officer Jessy Auala says voters turned out in large numbers to cast their votes during the special voting elections underway at Oshakati Police Station. Voting commenced at 07:00 on Wednesday and will run until 21:00. #NamDecides2024 #NampaTV (Video: Maysa Sangeve)

NamPol IG anticipates peaceful elections

WINDHOEK, 13 NOV (NAMPA) - Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Joseph Shikongo, says the security cluster is fully prepared and expects a peaceful electoral process. (Video: Esther Gabriel) #NamDecides2024 #NampaTV

City CEO defends electricity prepaid meter disruptions,stresses importance of payments

WINDHOEK, 12 NOV - City Of Windhoek Chief Executive Officer Moses Matyayi,emphasised timely payments are still important to support effective service delivery and maintain reliable access to electricity. (Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Kuugongelwa-Amadhila: Emerging industries to benefit greatly from oil discoveries

WINDHOEK, 09 NOV- Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said that the Swapo Party, which has been in power since independence, has made commendable achievements and plans to continue to provide opportunities for Namibians. (Video: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA TV

City of Windhoek signs MOU with Namibia Airports company

WINDHOEK, 11 NOV (NAMPA) - Elize Petersen, Deputy Chairperson of the Board of Directors says the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the City of Windhoek and the Namibia Airports Company marks a turning point, and symbolises the solid alliance between the two entities. (Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPATV

Hedimbi: Welwitchia has found a committed ally

WINDHOEK, 11 NOV (NAMPA) - Marius Hedimbi, Acting Vice-Chancellor of Welwitchia University, stated that their collaboration with the City of Windhoek is built on shared values and common aspirations. (Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Matyayi: Debt collection through Redforce is more cost effective

WINDHOEK, 11 NOV - Chief Executive Officer of the City of Windhoek, Moses Matyayi, emphasized the importance of the partnership between the Municipality and Redforce in recovering outstanding debts. (Complied: Jane !Owoses) (Camera: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Namibia calls for peaceful resolution amid Mozambique unrest

WINDHOEK, 11 NOV (NAMPA) - Namibia has called for a peaceful resolution to any political differences that have arisen in Mozambique, following the general elections held on 09 October 2024. (Video: Sheila Perestrelo) NAMPA TV

ECN all set to conduct 2024 general elections

WINDHOEK, 11 NOV (NAMPA) – The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), Elsie Nghikembua, stated that the commission is ready to conduct the 2024 general elections, beginning with the special voting on Wednesday. (NAMPA TV)

Trump makes first cabinet pick, eyes Putin talks

Washington, Nov 8, 2024 (AFP) - US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday made his first cabinet appointment after his decisive election win, while signaling his intent to ditch the outgoing administration's policies by talking to Vladimir Putin. Trump's campaign manager Susie Wiles will serve as his White House chief of staff, the first woman to be named to the high-profile role and the Republican's first appointment to his incoming administration. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Political parties sign off code of conduct

WINDHOEK, 10 NOV (NAMPA)—Political parties have pledged to adhere to the electoral code of conduct and have promised to educate their members to behave peacefully as the election campaigns reach their final stretch, with voting day on 27 November. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

NamWater signs of contract agreements for Ogongo-Oshakati pipeline replacement

WINDHOEK, 08 NOV (NAMPA) NamWater's CEO, Abraham Nehemiah, announced that the company has appointed three contractors to execute the three-phase Ogongo-Oshakati pipeline project. In Phase 1, the pipeline will be replaced from Ogongo to Oshikuku, followed by Phase 2, which extends from Oshikuku to a transition point at Onangombe. The final phase, Phase 3, will complete the replacement from Onangombe to Oshakati. (Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Swakop Uranium donates computer room to Matutura Secondary School

SWAKOPMUND, 07 NOV (NAMPA) – Swakop Uranium has constructed a computer room and donated 20 computers to the Matutura Secondary School in Swakopmund. (Video:Isabel Bento) NAMPA TV

President Mbumba departs for Botswana to attend Boko's inauguration

WINDHOEK, 08 NOV - President Nangolo Mbumba today departed for Gaborone to attend the inauguration ceremony of Botswana's newly elected president Duma Boko. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

MTC launches the MTC Maris cup

WINDHOEK, 07 NOV - The Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) breathed life and excitement into the local football scene, with the launch of the MTC Maris Cup. At the launch, MTC’s Chief Human Capital, Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer, Tim Ekandjo revealed the pre-season tournament will feature sixteen premier league teams who will all participate over four consecutive weeks early next year. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPATV

UN commends Namibia for launching agri food sector transformation strategy

WINDHOEK, 07 NOV (NAMPA) - United Nations (UN) Acting Resident Coordinator, Samuel Kweku Ocran has commended Namibia for launching the Strategy for the Transformation of the Agri-Food Sector and for signing the country’s Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Compact. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPATV

Conservation partnership between communities and private farmers reap benefits

WINDHOEK, 07 NOV - Minister of Environment, Tourism and Forestry Namibia has lauded Namibia’s conservation efforts, particularly between communities and private farmers working to protect wildlife via government support and incentives. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Namibia's Tourism sector lost billions during covid-19 pandemic

WINDHOEK, 07 NOV - Minister of Environment, Tourism and Forestry, Pohamba Shifeta notes tourism is key to Namibia's economy, creating jobs and supporting businesses like tour companies, car rentals and Hospitality, which all spur growth. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Trump claims victory over Harris in US presidential election

UNITED STATES, 06 NOV - Donald Trump gives a speech at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Video Source: AFP) NAMPA TV

Public readiness for upcoming elections

WINDHOEK, 05 NOV - Prime Time News Producer Jane Owoses, hit the streets to get a sense of the public’s readiness to vote and to hear their expectations for the upcoming elections. (Producer: Jane !Owoses) NAMPATV

Schlettwein proposes three land allocation models

WINDHOEK, 05 NOV - Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein, announced that under the newly approved National Resettlement Policy of 2023, Namibians will now receive land based on their specific needs and wants. ( Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPATV (Compiled by: Edward Tenete) NAMPATV

Ipinge: there is a need to close funding gap in road maintenance

WINDHOEK, 05 NOV (NAMPA) - Ali Ipinge, the Chief Executive Officer of the Road Fund Administration, earlier today, stated that the fuel levy they currently receive is lower than the SADC rate allocated to the Road Fund. (Video: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA TV NAMPATV

Road Authority CEO calls for increased funding

WINDHOEK, 05 NOV (NAMPA) - The Chief Executive Officer of the Road Authority, Conrad Lutombi, emphasized the urgent need for increased funding to ensure the safe management of the country’s road network. (Video: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA TV (Video: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA TV (Video: Andreas Thomas) NAMPATV