Swapo party members share views on manifesto

WINDHOEK, 14 SEP (NAMPA)- Swapo party member views on the just-launched party manifesto on Saturday in Windhoek. (Video: Sheila Perestrelo) NAMPA TV

Nandi-Ndaitwah launches Swapo manifesto

WINDHOEK, 14 SEP (NAMPA) - SWAPO party vice president and presidential candidate for the 2024 national elections, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, on Saturday launched the party manifesto in Windhoek under the theme ‘Unity in Diversity: Natural Resources Beneficiation and Youth Empowerment for Sustainable Development.'

(Video: Sheila Perestrelo) NAMPA TV

Colours of Indonesia festival set to bridge Indonesian and Namibian cultures

WINDHOEK, 23 SEP (NAMPA) - The Embassy of Indonesia will organise a special cultural event in hopes of merging the two cultures in Windhoek, on 26 September 2024. (Video: Sheila Perestrelo)

Nandi-Ndaitwah urges SWAPO Central Committee to lead ahead of electoral college and November elections

WINDHOEK, 07 SEP (NAMPA) - Vice President of the SWAPO Party, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, urged members of the ruling party's central committee on Saturday to demonstrate strong leadership as they prepare for the electoral college. The event will determine the party's prospective members of Parliament ahead of the general elections scheduled for November 27. (Video by Andreas Thomas) NAMPA TV

SWAPO prepares for electoral college as Nandi Ndaitwah addresses central committee

WINDHOEK, 07 SEP (NAMPA) - SWAPO Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Saturday addressed the party's central committee meeting in Windhoek. The meeting took place as the party prepared to elect its parliamentary candidates at the Electoral College on Sunday. (Video: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA TV

Arandis Town Council launches 2024-2029 Strategic Plan

SWAKOPMUND, 06 SEP (NAMPA) – Arandis Chief Executive Officer, Stanley Norris, has described the Arandis Town Council’s 2024-2029 Strategic Plan as a blueprint for the town’s sustainable growth. The strategic plan was launched in Swakopmund on Friday. (Video: Isabel Bento) NAMPA TV

!Nawases Taeyele lauds Arandis for progressive growth

SWAKOPMUND, 06 SEP (NAMPA) – Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele, has praised the Arandis Town Council for its impressive progress towards growth and innovation. Speaking at the launch of the Arandis Town Council’s 2024-2029 Strategic Plan in Swakopmund on Friday, !Nawases-Taeyele commended the council for achieving 80.8 per cent of the objectives outlined in its 2019-2024 Strategic Plan, despite facing challenges.(Video: Isabel Bento) NAMPA TV

Nandi Ndaitwah highlights need for balance between economic development and ecological preservation

KEETMANSHOOP, 05 SEP (NAMPA) – Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised the importance of balancing economic development with ecological preservation as Namibia’s green economy expands. Speaking at the first Global African Hydrogen Summit in Windhoek on Wednesday, Nandi-Ndaitwah said like all industrial complexes of significant scale, careful attention needs to be paid to the green economy’s potential impact on Namibian’s flora and fauna. (Video by: Josephina Simeon) NAMPA TV

PG appealing Esau’s access to frozen assets

WINDHOEK, 04 SEP (NAMPA) - Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa has lodged an appeal in the Supreme Court, contesting a High Court ruling that granted former Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister, Bernhardt Esau, access to his frozen assets. The order permits Esau to use funds from his frozen accounts to pay for legal representation. (Video by: Josephina Simeon) NAMPA TV

Mnyupe: Green Hydrogen Summit to foster dialogue between the government and Namibians

WINDHOEK, 04 SEP (NAMPA) – Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Commissioner, James Mnyupe, stated that the Global African Green Hydrogen Summit aims to enhance understanding and engagement among Namibians, strengthen relations with neighbouring countries, and foster dialogue between the government and the public. (Video by: Josephina Simeon) NAMPA TV

Sebastiaan !Gobs: Divorce Bill unfair against men

WINDHOEK, 05 SEP (NAMPA) – Member of the National Council, Sebastiaan !Gobs during his contribution to the resumption of a special session on Wednesday raised concerns about the challenges men face under the proposed Divorce Bill. The Bill aims to consolidate and reform divorce laws for civil marriages, abolish common law grounds for divorce, and address issued such as custody, spousal maintenance, annulment consequences, forfeiture of patrimonial benefits, privacy of court proceedings, and judicial separation. During the reading of the Bill, the council member noted that in most divorce cases, decisions tend to favour wives. (Video by: Josephina Simeon) NAMPA TV

Imbamba: SME support crucial to economic development

ARANDIS, 04 SEP (NAMPA) – Arandis Constituency Councillor and chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council management committee, Benitha Imbamba has emphasised the need to fund upcoming businesses for them to develop into well-established businesses. Imbamba, who was speaking at the handing over of equipment and materials to 24 local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Arandis on Wednesday, noted that this sector is the backbone of the economy and it is imperative to assist them. (Video by: Josephina Simeon) NAMPA TV

Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasises Namibia’s role in advancing green hydrogen and industrialisation

WINDHOEK, 04 SEP (NAMPA) – Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised the need for Namibia to continue playing an active role in advancing green hydrogen and industrialisation. Nandi-Ndaitwah was speaking at the official opening of the inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit in Windhoek on Wednesday. (Video: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA TV

Alweendo emphasised the need for Green Hydrogen to have one global standard

WINDHOEK, 04 SEP (NAMPA)-Minister of Mines Energy, Tom Alweendo emphasised that if Green Hydrogen is going to be a global commodity,  both producers and consumers must agree on what the standards for Green Hydrogen should be, as opposed to different standards.  He made the remarks earlier this morning after the European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson revealed the European Union has set clear standards of what they regard as Green Hydrogen, which in turn gives visibility to investors. (Video: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA TV

Namibian company partners with Indonesia's Mensa Group in N$9 million deal

BALI, 04 SEP (NAMPA) - Namibian company Future Image Investment CC has signed a business agreement of N.dollars 9 million that will see Indonesian products enter the Namibian market. The agreement with Indonesian pharmaceutical company Mensa Group was signed in Bali, Indonesia on Tuesday during the second Indonesia-Africa Forum. The forum started on 01 September under the theme ‘The Bandung Spirit for Africa’s Agenda 2063’, with 29 African countries represented. It ended on Tuesday. (Video by: Josephina Simeon) NAMPA TV

Matundu and Indonesian counterpart discuss bilateral cooperation

BALI, 03 SEP (NAMPA)-Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Jenelly Matundu, held bilateral talks with her Indonesian counterpart, Pahala Nugraha Mansury. The closed-door meeting took place on Tuesday during the second Indonesia-Africa Forum, held in Bali from September 1 to 3, 2024. (Video by: Lydia Pitiri)

Namibia joins Indonesia’s call to strengthen global south cooperation

BALI, 02 SEP (NAMPA) – Namibia is among the African countries that have joined Indonesia’s call to strengthen the global south through shared cooperation and partnership. Chairing the Joint Leaders Session of the High-Level Forum on Multi-Stakeholder Partnership and the second Indonesia-Africa Forum in Bali on Monday, Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo called on developing countries to unite in addressing common challenges, including economic slowdowns, unemployment and inflation, as well as related ongoing geopolitics that have resulted in many casualties and disrupted global supply chains.(Video: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA TV

NamPol policy development workshop commences in the capital

WINDHOEK, 02 SEP (NAMPA) – The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) is hosting a policy development training workshop to equip officers with essential skills and knowledge necessary for the formulation and implementation of effective policies in Windhoek this week. NamPol Inspector-General, Lieutenant-General Joseph Shikongo at the opening of the week-long workshop said the training will cover various aspects of policy development, including strategic planning and procedural guidelines to ensure that officers are equipped to handle evolving challenges within the law enforcement field. (Video: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA TV

Nampa and Sputnik sign MoU to increase news coverage

WINDHOEK, 02 SEP (NAMPA) – The Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) and Russian State-owned news agency Sputnik News inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday, intending to increase news and information cooperation between the two countries. The agreement will facilitate the exchange of news coverage between the two news organisations regarding events in Namibia and Russia. Under the MoU, both news agencies will share news stories to provide broader coverage of events in their respective countries. (Video: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA TV

NUDO suspends 12 of its members

WINDHOEK, 31 AUG (NAMPA)- The National Chairperson of the National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO), Elia Kandjii, announced the suspension of twelve members during a media briefing at the National Council Meeting on Saturday in the capital. Mr. Kandjii stated that these members would be subject to charges and summoned before the party's disciplinary committee, in accordance with the party's constitution and code of conduct. (Video: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA TV

NUDO Announces Leadership Extension Amidst Safety Concerns

WINDHOEK, 31 AUG (NAMPA)-The National Ch NUDO National Chairperson, Elia Kandjii during a media briefing the National Council Meeting on Saturday, held in the capital, announced the suspension of 12 members. Kandjii indicated that these members would face charges and be summoned before the party's disciplinary committee in accordance with the party's constitution and code of conduct. (Video: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA TV

Team Namibia set to compete in 47th World Skills Competition in France

WINDHOEK, 30 AUG (NAMPA) – President Nangolo Mbumba on Thursday officially sent off Team Namibia to compete at the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France. (Video: Sheila Perestrelo) NAMPA TV

Duinesig win big at Erongo Education awards

WALVIS BAY, 30 AUG (NAMPA) – Duinesig High School in Walvis Bay scooped three awards at the Erongo Governor’s Education Excellence Awards held in Walvis Bay on Wednesday. (Video: Sheila Perestrelo) NAMPA TV

Nghipondoka: NCE IP much needed for education transformation

SWAKOPMUND , 28 AUG ( NAMPA ) - The National Conference Education Implementation Plan ( NCE - IP ), approved by Cabinet in 2023 , will serve as a guiding tool to bring about much - needed transformation in education , Education , Arts and Culture Minister Anna Nghipondoka has said . Nghipondoka was addressing the 12th Namibia National Teachers Union ( Nantu ) National Congress , which coincided with the launch of the Continuous Professional Development ( CPD ) Training Academy , at Swakopmund on Wednesday . (Video: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA TV

President Mbumba officially send-off team Namibia to compete in France

WINDHOEK, 29 AUG (NAMPA) - President Nangolo Mbumba officially sent-off 14 experts in different areas of skilled trade to compete at the 47th World Skills Competition held in France, on Thursday. (Video: Sheila Perestrelo) NAMPA TV

Nandi-Ndaitwah urges AU states to draw on Amani Africa high level panel report

WINDHOEK, 28 AUG (NAMPA) – Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged African Union (AU) member states to draw on the recommendations of the Amani Africa high-level panel of experts’ report on Africa and the reform of the multilateral system. The report examines the sources and manifestations of the historical injustice Africa suffered in the multilateral system as it was designed and operated thus far, including within the United Nations (UN) system. Nandi-Ndaitwah made the remarks during the virtual launch of the report in Tsumeb on Tuesday. (Video: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA TV

Irimari: Nampa an important player in regional and community development

ONGWEDIVA, 29 AUG (NAMPA) – The Governor of the Oshana Region, Elia Irimari, said that the Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) remains a vital player in both regional and community development, serving as the primary news source of other media outlets. (Video: George Hendricks) NAMPA TV