Dr. Banda: Unsafe food causing 1.5 million deaths annually

WINDHOEK, 08 JUL (NAMPA) – The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that unsafe food causes about 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths globally each year, with children under the age of five carrying the greatest burden. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Theofelus warns biased AI threatens gains in gender equality

GENEVA, 07 JUL (NAMPA) – Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, while speaking at the closing session of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance on Tuesday, warned that biased Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems risk undermining progress made in advancing gender equality, particularly through the rise of technology-facilitated gender-based violence.

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GAC motor plant planned for Namibia

GUANGZHOU, 07 JUL (NAMPA) - Chinese automotive manufacturer GAC International plans to establish a vehicle assembly operation in Namibia, with the company saying it plans to enter the Namibian market before the end of 2026 as part of its expansion into Southern Africa. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Nandi-Ndaitwah: Namibia is open for business

GUANGZHOU, 06 JUL (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for a new era of economic cooperation between Namibia and China’s Guangdong Province, urging Chinese investors to partner with Namibia. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Namibia joins global talks on AI governance in Geneva

GENEVA, 06 JUL (NAMPA) – The Global Dialogue on AI Governance officially opened in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday. Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, who is attending the summit, said dialogues such as these provide Namibia with an opportunity to contribute to global discussions on the governance and responsible use of artificial intelligence.

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Guterres: No child should be a guinea pig for unregulated AI

GENEVA, 06 JUL (NAMPA) – The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has underscored the importance of ensuring safety, the protection of human rights, and transparency in the development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies. He stressed that no AI tool should be released without thorough safety testing, particularly where children are concerned. Guterres made the remarks during the opening of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Nandi Ndaitwah courts Guangdong investment to drive industrialisation

GUANGZHOU, 06 JUL (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has described her State visit to China as a strategic mission aimed at strengthening bilateral relations by attracting investment, promoting industrialisation, advancing technology transfer, and creating employment to support Namibia’s development priorities.( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Haaland knocks Brazil out of World Cup as Norway reach quarters

Erling Haaland scored two late goals to send Norway through to a first World Cup quarter-final with a stunning 2-1 win over Brazil that condemned the five-time champions to their earliest exit since 1990.(Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

Two stabbed to death over the weekend

WINDHOEK, 05 JUL (NAMPA) - A 19-year-old man was stabbed to death at Oluhwa village on Saturday. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Three deaths, housebreaking recorded in Hardap

MARIENTAL, 05 JUL (NAMPA) – Police in the Hardap Region recorded three deaths and a housebreaking case over the weekend. (Video: Maya Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Protesters demand faster processing of national documents

WINDHOEK, 29 JUN (NAMPA) - Hundreds of undocumented individuals staged a demonstration at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security in Windhoek on Monday, citing delays in the issuance of national documents following the 2024 nationwide mass registration campaign.( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Canada reach World Cup last 16 as late strike sinks South Africa

Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time winner fired Canada to a 1-0 win over South Africa on Sunday in the first match of the World Cup knockout rounds, as the co-hosts advance to the last 16 for the first time in their history.(Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

Minor arrested for alleged murder of 15 year old cousin

WINDHOEK, 29 JUN (NAMPA) – A 10-year-old boy was arrested in Windhoek’s Otjomuise residential area in connection with the alleged murder of his cousin on Saturday. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Parenting programme helps address challenges in raising children

WINDHOEK, 27 JUN (NAMPA) – Caregivers say a community parenting programme run by the One Economy Foundation has helped them improve communication with their children and to better understand positive discipline. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Prime Minister Ngurare: Government directed to procure school furniture locally

RUNDU, 26 JUN (NAMPA) - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says the government has directed that furniture for schools and other public institutions be procured locally, following an exemption granted through the Ministry of Finance. Ngurare made the announcement on Friday during the official handover of 12 newly constructed classrooms, an administration block and two ablution blocks at Ngcove Junior Primary school in Ndama. (Video: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA TV

Aranos Furnmart Joins Nationwide Employee Strike

Employees at the Furnmart branch in Aranos have joined a nationwide strike, making it the only participating outlet in the Hardap Region. Workers are demanding improved wages and benefits and say they will remain on strike until they receive feedback from the company's management. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Nujoma unveils bold roadmap for Khomas Region

WINDHOEK, 25 JUN (NAMPA) -Governor, Sam Nujoma has charted a new course for the Khomas Region, vowing to dismantle the 'silo mentality' that has historically hindered administrative efforts.(Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

Concern grows over Angolan children in Windhoek

WINDHOEK, 25 JUN (NAMPA) – Concerns over an influx of Angolan children on the streets of Windhoek were raised on Thursday by stakeholders, during the launch of the tourist’s arrival statistics report by the ministry of Environment Forestry and Tourism. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Ngurare launches Erongo desalination project

WINDHOEK, 25 JUN (NAMPA) – Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare on Wednesday launched the Erongo Sunam Desalination Project, describing the N.dollars 2.1 billion project as a strategic investment aimed at strengthening Namibia’s water security, supporting economic growth and creating long-term employment opportunities. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

ONDANGWA, 25 JUN (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday inaugurated the upgraded Rössing Foundation Ondangwa Digital Technology Hub and Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Science Exhibition Hall at Ondangwa in the Oshana Region

ONDANGWA, 25 JUN (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday inaugurated the upgraded Rössing Foundation Ondangwa Digital Technology Hub and Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Science Exhibition Hall at Ondangwa in the Oshana Region (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Namibian athletes to fly flag high at Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon

WINDHOEK, 24 JUN (NAMPA) – Three Namibian runners will carry the nation’s hopes and ambitions when they line up against some of Africa’s finest athletes at the prestigious Nelson Mandela Bay Half-Marathon in Gqeberha, South Africa this weekend. (Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

Kröhne: Mining must deliver value beyond uranium

WINDHOEK, 24 JUN (NAMPA) – Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Gaudentia Kröhne has said Namibia expects the mining sector to create lasting national value through skills development, local enterprise growth and environmental responsibility, beyond the extraction of mineral resources. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Beki-Kumata Fishing donates N.dollars 500 000 to community beneficiaries

WINDHOEK, 23 JUN (NAMPA) - Beki-Kumata Fishing (Pty) Ltd, on Tuesday donated N. dollars 500 000 among three beneficiaries under the theme 'Security for Longevity' as part of its Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Newly appointed NAMPA board undergo induction visit

WINDHOEK, 23 JUN (NAMPA) - The newly appointed board members of the Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA) on Tuesday visited the national news agency's head office in Windhoek to familiarise themselves with its operations, mandate and governance framework. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Uanguta: Grey list exit confirms Namibia’s financial credibility

WINDHOEK, 23 JUN (NAMPA) – Namibia’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list confirms that the country has taken the necessary corrective action and reinforces its standing as a credible, transparent and responsible participant in the global financial system. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Shafudah: Namibia’s grey list exit national milestone

WINDHOEK, 23 JUN (NAMPA) – Namibia’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list on 19 June 2026 reflects political commitment, national coordination, institutional discipline and sustained implementation to protect the country’s financial system, Minister of Finance Ericah Shafudah has said. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Nandi Ndaitwah hails Ghana, Tanzania visits as successful

WINDHOEK, 22 JUN (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has described her recent visits to Ghana and Tanzania as successful, saying the engagements strengthened Namibia's international relations and advanced efforts to address historical injustices against Africa. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV