Budget committee scrutinises 2026/27 national budget over inequality concerns

WINDHOEK, 03 MAR (NAMPA) – The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Budget and Finance said the 2026/27 National Budget must move beyond Physical balancing to actively dismantle Namibia’s high levels of social inequality and ensure equitable allocation of public resources. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

Nearly 400 foreigners exit Namibia under immigration amnesty

At least 379 foreign nationals have voluntarily left Namibia under the government’s immigration amnesty programme, with 55 per cent of this number from Zimbabwe and the majority of the remainder from Angola, China and other African countries.( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

President Praises Namibia women national football team

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Monday congratulated the Brave Gladiators on winning the COSAFA Women's Championship.( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Makanga rape-accused pleads not guilty

A 26-year-old Zambian man, Mayumbelo Maiba, entered a not guilty plea on Monday when he made his first appearance in the Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court following his arrest over the alleged rape of a minor. The rape incident allegedly took place in the Makanga area of the Linyanti Constituency in the Zambezi Region on Friday. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Prof. Katjaivivi meets NNN to chart Dr Geingob's centre's way forward

WINDHOEK, 02 MAR (NAMPA) - Professor Peter Katjavivi, former speaker of parliament and chairperson of Dr. Hage Geingob's Presidential Memorial Centre, met with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Monday to discuss possible collaboration with the government for Geingob's centre's success. (Video: Simsolia Kambonde) NAMPA TV

NIPDB launch Namibia investment guide

WINDHOEK, 02 MAR (NAMPA) – The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) on Monday officially launched the Namibia Investment Guide in Windhoek, a strategic publication aimed at showcasing Namibia’s investment potential and telling the country’s economic story to the world. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

Cabinet pushes global diplomacy and domestic reform

The government has stepped up international cooperation and domestic reform, with the cabinet endorsing key human rights, democratic and investment frameworks. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Suspect denied bail in Kahenge murder case as community mourns

NKURENKURU, 27 FEB (NAMPA) - Residents of Kahenge held a candlelight vigil on Friday for 39 year-old Rosalia Andonyo, who was allegedly murdered by a 22 year old man. (Video: Simsolia Kambonde) NAMPA TV

Govt awaiting IAEA report for Omaheke uranium mining decision

The anticipated future of uranium mining in the Omaheke Region depends on an independent assessment from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Environmental Commissioner Timoteus Mufeti has said. Mufeti made this statement while addressing the media on Wednesday regarding the pilot project for on-site leaching uranium mining in the Omaheke Region. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

Excise duties on alcohol, tobacco rise under SACU

SWAKOPMUND, 26 FEB (NAMPA) – Government has increased excise duties on alcohol and tobacco products for the 2026/27 financial year in line with Article 21 of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Agreement, effective 25 February 2026. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

Safety and Security receives second largest budget allocation

RUNDU, 26 FEB (NAMPA) – The Safety and Security sector received the second-largest allocation of N.dollars 17.0 billion, accounting for 19.5 per cent of total expenditure, excluding interest payments in the national budget. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

Social sector allocated N$54.3 billion

WINDHOEK, 26 FEB (NAMPA)- Finance Minister, Ericah Shafudah today announced that N$54.3 billion has been allocated to the social sector for the 2026/27 financial year.

The allocation, which represents 61.7 per cent of the total budget (excluding interest payments), is earmarked for key areas including education, health, social safety nets, and youth empowerment. According to the Minister, this prioritisation underlines the government’s commitment to human capital development and protecting the most vulnerable members of society. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

Serial copper theft suspect arrested again, granted bail

WINDHOEK, 26 FEB (NAMPA) - The Windhoek City Police have arrested a habitual offender allegedly linked to a wave of copper cable thefts targeting the capital’s critical infrastructure. (Video: Simsolia Kambonde) NAMPA TV

Regional heads share expectations ahead the National Budget

Regional Leaders share their expectations ahead of the 2026/27 National Budget tabling on Thursday. (Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Prestianni trains with Benfica despite suspension against Real Madrid

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni trains with his teammates ahead of the second leg of the Champions League play-off against Real Madrid, despite being provisionally suspended by UEFA after he was accused of racially abusing Vinicius Junior.(Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

Education outcome gap fuels persistent youth unemployment crisis

Namibia is failing to derive optimal value from its substantial investment in education due to significant learner attrition between Grades 8 and 10, economist and researcher, Salomo Hei, says. Video: Isabel Bento) NAMPA TV

Masake calls for inclusive, sustainable growth in salmon farming

WINDHOEK, 24 FEB (NAMPA) - Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Ruth Masake on Tuesday called for inclusive and environmentally responsible development of Namibia’s emerging salmon farming industry. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

NAMCOL to boost face-to-face student support

WINDHOEK, 24 FEB (NAMPA) – The Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL) on Tuesday announced efforts to intensify face-to-face support sessions through a new initiative called NAMCOL Connect. (Video: Simsolia Kambonde) NAMPA TV

Nandi-Ndaitwah appoints Tukuhupwele as High Commissioner Designate to India

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed retired Wing Commander Alex Lunyazo Tukuhupwele as Namibia’s High Commissioner-Designate to India on Monday, tasking the former air force officer with the responsibility of promoting and protecting the country’s interests. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Siblings drown at Sifuha

KATIMA MULILO, 22 FEB (NAMPA) – The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in the Zambezi Region on Sunday opened inquest dockets after two brothers aged seven and eight years reportedly drowned in a pond at Sifuha village in the Kabbe North Constituency. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

Rundu police on the hunt for possible serial rapist

RUNDU, 23 FEB (NAMPA) – The Namibian Police Force in Rundu has called for public assistance in locating a masked man suspected of raping eight women in separate, but possibly linked, attacks across the town’s residential areas. (Video: Paulina Stefanas) NAMPA TV

ReconNamibia invests N.dollars 5 million in 17 Kavango students

WINDHOEK, 20 FEB (NAMPA) - Reconnaissance Energy Namibia (ReconNamibia), in partnership with Petrofund, has invested approximately N.dollars 5 million in 17 students from Kavango East and Kavango West through its scholarship programme, with four beneficiaries now completing their studies in STEAM fields. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

Mutavati: Global pushback on gender equality policies a concern

WINDHOEK, 19 FEB (NAMPA) – The United Nations Women (UN Women) Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Anna Mutavati, has cautioned that growing global resistance to gender equality policies threatens progress achieved over the past decades. (Video: Simsolia Kambonde) NAMPA TV

BIPA aims to empower women entrepreneurs through Intellectual Property training

WINDHOEK, 19 FEB (NAMPA) – The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, on Thursday launched efforts to strengthen intellectual property (IP) skills and awareness among women entrepreneurs through the EntreprenHer programme. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

Repo rate maintained at 6.50% for third time

WINDHOEK, 18 FEB (NAMPA) – The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Namibia (BoN) has maintained the repo rate at 6.50 per cent for the third consecutive time, citing subdued domestic growth, contained inflation and the need to safeguard the currency peg. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

Benfica's Mourinho plays down Real Madrid return rumour before rematch

Benfica coach Jose Mourinho insisted he is capable of saying no to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez as he played down rumours of a return to the Spanish giants on Monday.(Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

Quadruple chasing Arsenal rout Wigan to reach FA Cup fifth roundQuadruple chasing Arsenal rout Wigan to reach FA Cup fifth round

Arsenal powered into the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in six years as the quadruple chasers crushed Wigan 4-0 on Sunday.(Video: Torres Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV