NTB, FNB Namibia host tourism entrepreneurship workshop

The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) in collaboration with First National Bank (FNB) Namibia is hosting a two-day tourism training and financial literacy workshop for small and medium-sized enterprises in Windoek.( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Ngurare warns public officials against hindering business growth

OSHAKATI, 21 MAR (NAMPA) - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has underscored the critical role of the business community in driving Namibia’s economic independence, while cautioning public officials against obstructing access to government services. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Kapofi calls for national unity as Namibia marks 36 years

WINDHOEK, 21 MAR (NAMPA) - Namibia marked its 36th Independence Day this year by transitioning from a national celebration to regional events. The Khomas Region gathering in Windhoek featured the Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Frans Kapofi, as the keynote speaker, who called for unity and stressed that the country's ethnic diversity, traditions, and cultures should not divide the nation. (Video: Simsolia Kambonde)

Festive mood builds in Oshakati ahead of Independence Day celebration

OSHAKATI, 21 MAR (NAMPA) - Members of the public in the Oshana Region were streaming into the Independence Stadium in Oshakati on Saturday as the region prepared to host Namibia’s 36th independence anniversary celebrations, marked by a blend of official ceremony and cultural performances. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Iipinge: Independence remains cornerstone of Namibia’s unity and progress

OSHAKATI, 21 MAR (NAMPA) – Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge on Saturday said Namibia’s independence remains a cornerstone of national identity, symbolising the hard-won freedom, peace and stability that citizens continue to enjoy 36 years after liberation. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Ngurare highlights infrastructure, investment gains in Oshana

OSHAKATI, 21 MAR (NAMPA) - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has highlighted significant government investment and infrastructure development in the Oshana Region, saying these projects reflect the tangible benefits of Namibia’s independence. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Witbooi calls for action to accelerate socio economic transformation

KARASBURG, 21 MAR (NAMPA) - Vice President (VP) Lucia Witbooi has called on Namibians to move from reflection to action to accelerate socio-economic transformation and ensure no citizen is left behind. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

Youth dominate early Independence Day turnout in Windhoek

WINDHOEK, 21 MAR (NAMPA) – The atmosphere at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek was vibrant Saturday morning as large crowds started gathering for the Independence Day celebrations. (Video: Simsolia Kambonde) NAMPA TV

//Kharas celebrates independence with rest of the country

KARASBURG, 21 MAR (NAMPA) – The independence celebration for the //Kharas Region officially commenced at the Karasburg Sports Ground early on Saturday.

Oshana police tighten security ahead of Independence day celebrations

OSHAKATI, 20 MAR (NAMPA) - Oshana Police Regional Commander, Commissioner Naftal Sakaria, says security has been intensified ahead of Namibia’s Independence Day celebrations, with comprehensive measures in place to ensure public safety at the Oshakati Independence Stadium. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Iipinge hails decentralised independence celebrations

OSHAKATI, 20 MAR (NAMPA) – Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge has commended President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for what he described as a “bold and people-centred” decision to decentralise Namibia’s 36th independence anniversary celebrations to all 14 regions on Saturday. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

VP honours late Rev Konjore at ǂGabes

ǂGABES, 20 MAR (NAMPA) – Vice President Lucia Witbooi on Friday described the late Reverend Willem Konjore as a stalwart of Namibia’s freedom and independence. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

Steenkamp calls for synergy in education sector

KEETMANSHOOP, 19 MAR (NAMPA) - Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to ensure high standards of service delivery within Namibia’s vocational education sector. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

Gertze calls for economic resilience through skills

KEETMANSHOOP, 19 MAR (NAMPA) - Governor of the ||Kharas Region, Dawid Gertze, on Thursday said the inauguration of the Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre (KVTC) will strengthen the region’s economic resilience and expand opportunities for youth skills development. Gertze made the remarks during the official opening of the training centre in Keetmanshoop. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

Witbooi inaugurates Keetmanshoop VTC

KEETMANSHOOP, 19 MAR (NAMPA – Vice President Lucia Witbooi on Thursday inaugurated the Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre (VTC) in the ||Kharas Region. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

Swapo seeks eviction of war veterans from headquarters

The Swapo Party has filed an urgent application in the Windhoek High Court seeking the eviction of 56 Namibian war veterans and their children from its headquarters.( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Senegal stripped of AFCON title, Morocco declared champions

Senegal say they will appeal after they were sensationally stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) instead declared Morocco champions, two months after their chaotic final.(Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

Pickering sworn in as acting High Court Judge

Gladice Pickering was sworn in as an Acting Judge of the High Court on Monday during a ceremony officiated by Deputy Chief Justice Petrus Damaseb. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Namibia, Russia reaffirm commitment to strengthening trade, economic cooperation

WINDHOEK, 16 MAR (NAMPA) – Namibia and the Russian Federation have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and economic cooperation, following the conclusion of the 11th Session of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation between the two countries. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

NamPol apprehend seven cannabis suspects in Zambezi

KATIMA MULILO, 15 MAR (NAMPA) – The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in an operation on Friday at Katima Mulilo, arrested seven suspects at different spots for possession of cannabis. (Video: Simsolia Kambonde) NAMPA TV

Nandi-Ndaitwah, AR hold State House talks

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah hosted a high-level consultation meeting with a delegation from the Affirmative Repositioning (AR) Movement, led by its leader, Job Amupanda, at State House on Friday. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Namibian businesses urged to partner with Russia to boost agriculture and food production

WINDHOEK, 13 MAR (NAMPA) - Namibia’s private sector is calling for stronger partnerships with Russian investors to boost agricultural production, technology transfer and food security. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

Theofelus: Film industry must share skills to grow

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has urged professionals to share specialised skills and mentor others, warning that in an industry like Namibia’s, keeping niche expertise to themselves slows national development.( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Rundu secures 2026 Public Enterprises Games

WINDHOEK, 12 MAR (NAMPA) - The Public Enterprises Chief Executive Officer’s Forum (PE CEOs’ Forum) announced on Thursday that Rundu will host the 2026 Annual General Meeting and sports tournament. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

Namibia, AfDB launch US.dollars 1.78 billion industrialisation blueprint

WINDHOEK, 11 MAR (NAMPA) – The Namibian government and the African Development Bank (AfDB) on Wednesday launched a N.dollar 28.5 billion partnership designed to overhaul national infrastructure and break the country’s dependence on the mining sector. (Video: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA TV

UDF leadership engages President on rural development concerns

Leader of the United Democratic Front (UDF), Hendrik Gaobaeb, on Monday met with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House, where discussions centred on housing shortages, unemployment, rural development and human-wildlife conflict. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

Man arrested for rape, assault at Kongola

KATIMA MULILO, 08 MAR (NAMPA) - The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in the Zambezi Region have arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with alleged rape and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. (Video: Simsolia Kambonde) NAMPA TV