Witness recounts scene at local bar in murder trial

WINDHOEK, 09 JUN (NAMPA) – The trial of 27-year-old Immanuel Venonja is continuing in the Windhoek High Court, with State witnesses giving testimony on the events leading up to the death of the accused’s ex-girlfriend, Elizabeth Uwu-Khaes.( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Parliament renames venues to honour former leaders’ contributions

WINDHOEK, 09 JUN (NAMPA) – Through the renaming of parliamentary facilities in their honour, the contributions of former Speakers, deputy speakers and parliamentarians to Namibia’s democracy will continue to inspire future generations, Speaker of Parliament Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has said. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

NamWater urges collaboration to safeguard central region’s water security

NAMPA WINDHOEK, 09 JUN (NAMPA) - The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) on Tuesday met with industry leaders, government officials and municipal representatives to discuss measures aimed at ensuring long-term water security for Windhoek, the country's economic hub.

Uanguta: Namibia’s debt on course for 70% of GDP without reform

WINDHOEK, 08 JUN (NAMPA) – Bank of Namibia (BoN) Governor, Ebson Uanguta on Monday warned that Namibia’s public debt could rise to 70 per cent of gross domestic product by the end of the current fiscal year if the government does not implement meaningful expenditure reforms. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Obasanjo says Africa underrates its capacity, urges mobilisation of local investment

WINDHOEK, 08 JUN (NAMPA) – Former Nigerian president and prominent African statesman Olusegun Obasanjo said that Africa continues to underestimate its own economic potential, despite having the capacity to mobilise trillions of dollars for development and investment within the continent. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Ngurare orders ring fence on food for work as government hunts N.dollars 2.3 billion in savings

WINDHOEK, 08 JUN (NAMPA) – Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare on Monday ordered government officials not to cut food-for-work and cash-for-work programmes as ministries identify the N.dollars 2.3 billion in annual savings required to bring Namibia’s fiscal deficit down. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Zaamwani: Namibia eyes marine expansion to meet global “30 by 30” conservation goal

WINDHOEK, 08 JUN (NAMPA) - Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Ingee Zaamwani, has indicated a renewed government initiative to enhance marine conservation efforts in the country. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

NANSO petitions government over delayed student funding

WINDHOEK, 05 JUN (NAMPA) – The Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO) on Friday handed over a petition to the Executive Director of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, as students across the country protested against delays in non-tuition fee payments. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Goreangab Mall signals shift towards township retail investment

WINDHOEK, 05 JUN (NAMPA) - Oryx Properties says its N.dollars 285 million investment in Goreangab Mall reflects a deliberate strategy to channel capital into historically underserved communities, while expanding access to retail services and economic opportunities in Windhoek's north-western suburbs. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Nandi-Ndaitwah: Katutura's transformation is attracting investors

WINDHOEK, 05 JUN (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Friday said Katutura's transformation from a symbol of apartheid-era exclusion into a thriving centre of economic activity is attracting investment and creating opportunities for residents. Speaking at the official inauguration of Goreangab Mall in Katutura, Nandi-Ndaitwah said the development demonstrates how historically disadvantaged communities can become attractive destinations for private-sector investment. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Highlights: Effective Communicators Conference 2026 Launch

WINDHOEK, 04 JUN (NAMPA) - Coverage of the official launch of the Effective Communicators Conference (ECC) 2026 in Windhoek. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

APRA, China Media Group join NAMPA conference initiative

WINDHOEK, 04 JUN (NAMPA) - The African Public Relations Association (APRA) and China Media Group (CMG) have joined the Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA) as strategic partners for the Effective Communicators Conference (ECC) 2026, strengthening the event's international reach. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Theofelus launches ECC 2026

WINDHOEK, 04 JUN (NAMPA) - Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus on Thursday officially launched the second edition of the Effective Communicators Conference (ECC) 2026, aimed at advancing communication excellence, professional development and meaningful engagement among communication practitioners. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Ndonga Linena boosts national food security

The Ndonga Linena green scheme is expecting a bumper maize harvest of approximately 4,754 tonnes from 574 hectares under cultivation, making it the largest contributor to the Green Scheme Programme for the 2025/2026 summer cropping season. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

President Reaffirms Green Schemes' Role in Food Security

Speaking during a follow-up visit to government-supported Green Schemes, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasized that food security, creating jobs and encouraging more Namibians to invest in agriculture. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Shafudah reassures pension fund members as FIMA comes into effect

WINDHOEK, 02 JUN (NAMPA) - Minister of Finance, Ericah Shafudah, has assured pension fund members and the public that existing retirement benefit commutation provisions remain unchanged despite the implementation of the Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA) of 2021.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah applauds Vhungu Vhungu Green Scheme for full land utilisation

VHUNGU VHUNGU, 02 JUN (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Monday expressed satisfaction with the achievements of the Uvhungu-Vhungu Green Scheme in the Kavango East Region after the farm fully utilised all its available agricultural land for the first time. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Suicides recorded at Otjiwarongo, Otavi military bases

OTJIWARONGO, 30 MAY (NAMPA) - Two members of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) were found dead on Thursday and Friday night at military bases in Otjiwarongo and Otavi in the Otjozondjupa Region. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Project Never walk alone gala dinner aises N$ 396 800

WINDHOEK, 31 MAY (NAMPA) - The Never Walk Alone (NWA) initiative held its annual fundraising gala dinner in the capital on Saturday, resulting in N.dollars 396 800 collected to support its mission of providing school shoes to vulnerable children across Namibia. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Fatal crash and multiple arrests recorded at Zambezi

KATIMA MULILO, 31 MAY (NAMPA) - The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in the Zambezi Region has registered a culpable homicide case after a Namibian man died in a road accident on Sunday morning. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

NamPol records three murders over weekend

WINDHOEK, 31 MAY (NAMPA) – The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) has reported three separate murder incidents that occurred over the weekend in Windhoek, Swakopmund and Gobabis. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Woman gets 35 years for double murder and arson

WINDHOEK, 29 MAY (NAMPA) – The Windhoek High Court on Friday sentenced Mechthilde Karomo to 35 years in prison for the murder of her boyfriend and another woman she suspected was his new girlfriend on 26 December 2022. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Hardap and ||Kharas to host Genocide Rememberance Day together in Luderitz

LÜDERITZ, 26 MAY (NAMPA) - Control Administrative Officer at the ||Kharas governor’s office, Russel Titus said the Hardap and ǁKharas regions have decided to jointly observe Genocide Remembrance Day at Shark Island in Lüderitz. (Video: Lydia Pitiri)

Namibia pitches critical minerals to Shandong investors

WINDHOEK, 22 MAY (NAMPA) – Namibia has pitched its reserves of lithium, cobalt, copper, zinc, uranium, and rare earth minerals to investors from China’s Shandong Province at a business forum in Windhoek on Friday. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Health workers bury Ebola victim in DR Congo

Health workers in hazmat suits bury an Ebola victim in the Democratic Republic of Congo as the disease spreads to the nearby South Kivu province, heightening fears of its growing reach.(Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera)

Namibia, China strengthen trade and investment cooperation

WINDHOEK, 22 MAY (NAMPA) – Namibia and China on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade and investment cooperation during the Namibia-China Business Forum held in Windhoek. (Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Theofelus tours Dinapama factory

WINDHOEK, 20 MAY (NAMPA) – The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, accompanied by Deputy Minister Wenzel Kavaka and various ministry stakeholders, visited the Dinapama Manufacturing Factory in Windhoek on Wednesday to tour the facility and gain insight into its operations.(Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV