NUST welcomes Gideon as vice-chancellor

WINDHOEK, 04 AUG (NAMPA) – The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) on Tuesday officially welcomed Professor Frednard Gideon as its new vice-chancellor. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Namibians honour Geingob’s governance legacy at inaugural townhall conversation

WINDHOEK, 04 AUG (NAMPA) – Namibians from various political, academic and civic backgrounds convened at the University of Namibia (UNAM) in Windhoek to honour the legacy of the late President, Dr Hage Geingob, on Monday. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Namiseb: National Council oversight vital for accountability, service delivery

WINDHOEK, 04 AUG (NAMPA) – National Council Secretary Tousy Namiseb has underscored the importance of parliamentary oversight in strengthening accountability, improving service delivery and ensuring effective checks and balances among the three arms of State. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Western Bypass claims two lives

WINDHOEK, 03 AUG (NAMPA) – Two people died and another was seriously injured in two separate accidents involving trucks on the Western Bypass in Windhoek in the early hours of Monday. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Commonwealth Games faces uncertain future ahead of centenary edition

Glasgow stepped in to save the 2026 Commonwealth Games, but a slimmed down 10-sport model over the last 10 days has failed to dispel doubts over the future of the event.(Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

Geingob remembered as nation marks his 85th birthday

s Namibia commemorates what would have been the 85th birthday of the late President Hage G . Geingob , Nampa took to the streets of Windhoek to hear how Namibians remember his life , leadership , and legacy . ( Video : Renathe Americano ) NAMPA TV

Geingob remembered as nation marks his 85th birthday

As Namibia commemorates what would have been the 85th birthday of the late President Hage G. Geingob, Nampa took to the streets of Windhoek to hear how Namibians remember his life, leadership, and legacy. (Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Weekend Crime Report Summary

WINDHOEK, 02 AUG (NAMPA) - A 37-year-old man died in the early morning hours of Saturday in Swakopmund after being stabbed, the Namibian Police Force has reported. (Video: Maysa Sangeve)

Toini Mwahangange Hausiku laid to rest at the Kapako Royal Cemetery

KAPAKO, 01 AUG (NAMPA)The late Toini Mwahangange Hausiku was laid to rest on Saturday at the Kapako Royal Cemetery. Hausiku served as Rundu’s deputy mayor in 2019 and, together with her late husband, liberation struggle veteran Marco Hausiku, made significant contributions to Namibia’s liberation struggle. She died at a Windhoek hospital on 19 July at the age of 72. (NAMPA)

Fuel prices to increase by N$2 per litre from Wednesday

WINDHOEK, 31 JUL (NAMPA) - Fuel prices will increase from Wednesday, with petrol 95 rising to N$24.48 per litre, diesel 50ppm to N$26.26 per litre and diesel 10ppm to N$26.36 per litre, Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse announced on Friday. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Court finds murder suspects’ confessions inadmissible as evidence

WINDHOEK, 31 JUL (NAMPA) – The Windhoek High Court has ruled that oral admissions allegedly made by two men accused of raping, robbing and murdering a Walvis Bay man are inadmissible, finding that the State failed to prove they were made after the accused had been properly informed of their constitutional rights. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

City of Windhoek launches N$5 million Groot Aub water pipe project

GROOT AUB, 31 JUL (NAMPA) – The City of Windhoek has commenced a six-month, N$5 million water pipeline replacement project to address frequent supply interruptions and low water pressure in the Groot Aub settlement. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

President Nandi-Ndaitwah hails Kasi Vibe fest for empowering SMEs, creative industry

WINDHOEK, 30 JUL (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Thursday commended the MTC Kasi Vibe Festival for creating opportunities for small businesses and the creative industry, saying the initiative provides a vital platform for young Namibians to showcase their talents, products and services. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Namibian doctors head to China for advanced medical fellowship

WINDHOEK, 30 JUL (NAMPA) - A delegation of 12 medical specialists from the Khomas Region is preparing for a month-long trip to China to gain firsthand experience with cutting-edge healthcare practices. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

NAMPA, NTAT Partner to Strengthen Local Authority Coverage

WINDHOEK, 29 JUL (NAMPA) - The Minister of Information and The Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA) and the Namibia Traditional Authorities Trust (NTAT) on Wednesday entered into a strategic partnership to produce content highlighting the work, development, and impact of traditional authorities across Namibia. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Minister proposes joint committee to address ICT challenges

WINDHOEK, 29 JUL (NAMPA) - The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, on Wednesday urged traditional authorities to establish a joint working committee to address compensation disputes, protect telecommunications infrastructure from vandalism and theft, and expand network coverage. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Workshop on higher education quality assurance starts in Windhoek

WINDHOEK, 29 JUL (NAMPA) – Namibia and Botswana have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening quality assurance in higher education through a workshop aimed at promoting harmonised standards and recognition of qualifications across the Southern African Development Community (SADC). (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Finance lab initiative to equip learners with market ready skills

WINDHOEK, 28 JUL (NAMPA) – The Bloomberg Finance Lab Schools Initiative was launched in Windhoek on Tuesday, bringing together government, academia and the private sector to equip learners with financial literacy, digital skills and practical exposure to global financial markets. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

China, Namibia elevate bilateral relations following Nandi Ndaitwah’s State visit

“This visit was a complete success, which will have a far-reaching significance on the development of China-Namibia relations,” he said, noting that both leaders engaged in comprehensive discussions and agreed to enhance bilateral relations into a China-Namibia community with a shared future for the new era. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Omaheke first stop as government ramps up e ID awareness campaign

GOBABIS, 27 JUL (NAMPA) – Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate on Monday welcomed the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security’s national electronic identity (e-ID) awareness campaign to the region, saying it was an honour that Omaheke had been chosen as the first stop in the nationwide stakeholder engagement drive.(Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

Namibian boxers keeping the dream alive at Commonwealth Games

GLASGOW, 27 JUL (NAMPA) – Namibia’s boxers have made an encouraging start to their Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow, with two of the three fighters having booked their places in the next round.(Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

Nangombe: Namibia’s NDP6 mirrors AU vision for social justice

WINDHOEK, 27 JUL (NAMPA) – Ben Nangombe, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations, highlighted that Namibia’s national development agenda mirrors the African Union’s vision for an inclusive and resilient continent. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

AU summit underway in Windhoek to address social protection and job crisis

WINDHOEK, 27 JUL (NAMPA) - Delegates from the African Union, policy experts, and government ministers convened in Windhoek on Monday for the Sixth Ordinary Session of the AU Specialised Technical Committee on Social Development, Labour and Employment. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Weekend Crime Report Summary

WINDHOEK, 26 JUL (NAMPA) –Namibian Police Force (NamPol) spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi on Sunday in a weekend crime report said the incident happened around 13h00, following a history of domestic abuse. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Namibia and Cuba commemorate Moncada Barracks Attack

WINDHOEK, 25 JUL (NAMPA) - Namibia and Cuba on Saturday commemorated the 73rd anniversary of the July 26 Moncada Barracks attack at the Fidel Castro Ruz Primary School in the capital. ( Video: Renathe Americano)

Financial inclusion increases to 86% of adult population

WINDHOEK, 22 JUL (NAMPA) – Financial inclusion in Namibia has increased to 86.0% of the adult population, up from 78.0% recorded in 2017, according to the 2025 Namibia Financial Inclusion Survey released on Wednesday. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

President pays tribute to Guy Scott, wishes Zambia peaceful elections

WINDHOEK, 23 JUL (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday paid tribute to former Zambian Vice President Guy Scott, describing his death as a loss not only for Zambia, but also for Namibia. (Video: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA TV Picture source: Namibian Presidency