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RUNDU, 07 April 2025 - The Rundu State Hospital. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Rundu records 10 malaria deaths, 2 092 cases

RUNDU, 17 APR (NAMPA) – As of January 2025 to 14 April 2025, the town of Rundu has reported 10 deaths out of 2 092 malaria c...

WINDHOEK, 04 September 2018 - The Namibian Institute of Public Administration and Management (Nipam) and India’s Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LSBNAA) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding towards enhancing institutional capacity and better service delivery. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Nipam strengthens stakeholder engagement in Oshikoto

OMUTHIYA, 16 APR (NAMPA) – The Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (Nipam) sought to strengthen engage...

ONGWEDIVA, 16 April 2025 - Former President and Chancellor of the University of Namibia, Nangolo Mbumba congratulates a graduate during the 8th graduation ceremony of UNAM. (Photo: Maria David) NAMPA

Over 860 students graduate from UNAM northern campuses

ONGWEDIVA, 16 APR (NAMPA) - A total of 864 students from the University of Namibia (UNAM)’s northern campuses on Wednesday g...

RUNDU, 04 April 2025 - Learners at Ndama East Primary School in Rundu taught under trees. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Ombudsman investigates learning conditions at Ndama East school

RUNDU, 14 APR (NAMPA) – Officials from the Office of the Ombudsman, led by Ombudsman Basilius Dyakugha, recently visited the...

WINDHOEK, 13 April 2025 - National Unity Democratic Organisation Parliamentarian, Vetaruhe Kandorozu. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Stop selling education: Kandorozu

WINDHOEK, 13 APR (NAMPA) – The Namibia Unity Democratic Organisation parliamentarian Vetaruhe Kandorozu, said it is the gove...

Zebaldt Ngaruka

NKURENKURU, 09 April 2025 - A classroom at the Kaguni West Junior Primary School in Kavango West Region.
(Photo: Lylie Joel)
NAMPA

DILAPIDATED KAVANGO WEST SCHOOLS DESPERATE FOR HELP

By Lylie Joel (NAMPA FEATURES SERVICE) NKURENKURU, 16 APR (NAMPA) - In the Kavango West Region, two rural schools are on the ...

OSHIKUNDE, 10 April 2025 - Former Ohangwena Governor Usko Nghaamwa engage with learners during the Oshikunde Combined School award ceremony. (Photo: Maria David) NAMPA

Nghaamwa advocates for education as foundation for Namibian progress

OSHIKUNDE, 10 APR (NAMPA) - Former Ohangwena Governor, Usko Nghaamwa, has called on all Namibians to seriously invest in educa...

OTJIWARONGO, 23 May 2019 - The floating trophies which were handed over on Thursday to the schools and teachers who performed well in the Grade 10 and 12 examinations last year. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Oshikoto seeks to retain high learner performance

OMUNTELE, 11 APR (NAMPA) - The Oshikoto Regional Directorate of Education, Arts and Culture has introduced interventions to im...

RUNDU, 10 April 2025 - Vice chancellor of the University of Namibia, Professor Kenneth Matengu (second from left) flanked by Chancellor of the University of Namibia Nangolo Mbumba and Minister of Gender and Child Welfare Emma Kantema. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Universities are stakeholders in regional development: Matengu

RUNDU, 10 APR (NAMPA) - Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia, Professor Kenneth Matengu, says universities are establi...

KEETMANSHOOP, 08 April 2025 - ǃNamiǂNûs Constituency councillor, Suzan Ndjaleka and Petrofund CEO Nillian Mulemi pictured with the students that benefitted from Petrofund scholarships. (Photo: Contributed)

Petrofund awards scholarship worth over N.dollars 1 million to TVET students at Keetmanshoop

KEETMANSHOOP, 09 APR (NAMPA) – The Petrofund has awarded partially-funded Technical and Vocational Education and Training (T...

Suzith Tjitaura

KATIMA MULILO, 08 April 2023 - Unam Vice Chancellor, Professor Kenneth Matengu speaks at the graduation ceremony of students from the UNAM Katima Mulilo Campus on Tuesday.
(Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Over 240 graduate from UNAM Katima Mulilo campus

KATIMA MULILO, 09 APR (NAMPA) – A total of 246 students graduated from the Katima Mulilo Campus of the University of Namibia...

Angie September

KATIMA MULILO, 07 April 2025 – During the commemoration of World Health Day at Katima Mulilo on Monday, Health and Social Services Minister, Dr Esperance Luvindao also launched the Ministry’s National Risk Communication and Community Engagement Strategy (NRCCE). (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Over 35 000 malaria cases recorded since December: Luvindao

KATIMA MULILO, 08 APR (NAMPA) – A total of 35 412 confirmed malaria cases were reported countrywide between December 2024 an...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

RUNDU, 07 April 2025 - The Rundu State Hospital. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Only caregivers with children below 7 are provided with meals- MOHSS

RUNDU, 10 APR (NAMPA) - Only caregivers of children seven years and below are eligible for meals at the Rundu State Hospital, ...

KATIMA MULILO, 07 April 2025 - Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao speaking during the commemoration of World Health Day at the Katima Mulilo Sports Complex on Monday. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

'No woman should die while giving birth': Luvindao

KATIMA MULILO, 07 APR (NAMPA) – Newly appointed Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao, says no woman...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 24 March 2025-Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Developed human resource prerequisite for national development: Kuugongelwa-Amadhila

WINDHOEK, 07 APR (NAMPA) – Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has said that a developed human reso...

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 06 April 2025 – Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund, Natalia Kanem. (Photo: Contributed)

Global midwife shortage stands at nearly one million: Karem

WINDHOEK, 07 APR (NAMPA) – The Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund, Natalia Kanem says while it is well...

Suzith Tjitaura

OMUTHIYA, 10 January 2025 - The directorate of health and social services head in the Oshikoto region, Joshua Nghipangelwa. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Over 900 malaria cases recorded in Oshikoto since November

OMUTHIYA, 07 APR (NAMPA) – The Oshikoto Region has recorded 917 malaria cases and nine deaths between November 2024 and Marc...

WINDHOEK, 29 January 2024 - Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Association of Namibia, Rolf Hansen. (Photo: Contributed)

Cancer Association of Namibia expands palliative care to Erongo

WINDHOEK, 04 APR (NAMPA) - The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has announced the expansion of its palliative care services...

KATIMA MULILO, 03 April 2025 - Zambezi Region Health Director, Woita Kapumburu. (Photo: Contributed)

More than 11 000 malaria cases reported in one month in Zambezi

KATIMA MULILO, 04 APR (NAMPA) – More than 2 000 new malaria cases on average are reported in the Zambezi Region weekly, acco...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Zambezi records more than 400 TB cases in 2024/2025

KATIMA MULILO, 03 APR (NAMPA) – A total of 403 Tuberculosis (TB) cases were recorded in the Zambezi Region between April 202...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KEETMANSHOOP, 03 April 2025 - Acting Chancellor and Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia, Kenneth Matengu. (Photo: Contributed)

UNAM southern campus holds graduation for 154 students

WINDHOEK, 03 APR (NAMPA) – A total number of 154 students graduated from the University of Namibia (UNAM) Southern Campus at...

Suzith Tjitaura

RIETFONTEIN, 13 September 2019 - The newly constructed training facility of the National Youth Service (NYS), which was funded by the Government of China. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

China’s ambassador to Namibia visits NYS centre at Rietfontein

RIETFONTEIN, 02 APR (NAMPA) – China’s Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Nationa...

Mulisa Simiyasa

WINDHOEK, 02 April 2025 - Minister of Education, Innovation, Sport, Youth, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Steenkamp wants ministry staff to accelerate implementation of mandates

WINDHOEK, 02 APR (NAMPA) – Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp has urged the...

WINDHOEK, 01 April 2025 - IUM lecturer Annaloice Pendula demonstrating how the MamaNatalie birthing simulators work. (Photo: Contributed)

MamaNatalie birthing simulators to reduce burden on facilities: Hamata

WINDHOEK, 01 APR (NAMPA) – Independent Midwives Association of Namibia (IMANA) president, Sylvia Hamata, has said MamaNatali...

OUTJO, 31 March 2025 - Members of the Outjo community in attendance during the awareness raising campaign on Mental health and suicide prevention, held at the Etoshapoort Community Hall. (Photo by: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

Health Ministry raising awareness about stigma against mental illness

OUTJO, 01 APR (NAMPA) – Dr Adelinu Celestinus, a medical doctor at the Windhoek Central Hospital mental health care unit, ca...

KEETMANSHOOP, 22 October 2024 - University of Namibia Vice Chancellor, Professor Kenneth Matengu, pictured while delivering his state of the university address at Keetmanshoop on Tuesday. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

UNAM inaugurates first campus pharmacy

WINDHOEK, 31 MAR (NAMPA) – The University of Namibia (UNAM) on Monday inaugurated its first campus pharmacy at the Hage Gein...

KEETMANSHOOP, 08 October 2024 - ||Kharas governor, Aletha Frederick. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

New forum established to protect children in ||Kharas Region

KEETMANSHOOP, 29 MAR (NAMPA) - ||Kharas Governor, Aletha Frederick, has urged stakeholders in her region to stand together in ...

Suzith Tjitaura

TSANDI, 28 March 2025 -Ministry of Health and Social Service Executive Director Ben Nangombe speaking during the World TB commemoration in Tsandi on Friday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Namibia gains ground in the fight against TB

TSANDI, 28 MAR (NAMPA) - Namibia has made significant strides in its ongoing battle against tuberculosis (TB), a disease that ...

WINDHOEK, 22 February 2014 - The coordinator of the one-day Khoekhoegowab review and consultative meeting Aletta Eises-Thanises speaking to Nampa in an interview here on Saturday. (Photo by: Esme Konstantinus) NAMPA

Oshikoto Education Directorate promotes reading with ‘Read One, Read All’ initiative

TSUMEB, 28 MAR (NAMPA) – The Oshikoto Region’s Directorate of Education, Arts and Culture (DEAC) has launched an initiativ...

OMUTHIYA, 26 March 2025 - Prospective artists and teachers pictured during an arts entrepreneurship competition held at the Museum of Namibian Music in Omuthiya on Wednesday. (Photo by Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Oshikoto Education Directorate promotes arts entrepreneurship

OMUTHIYA, 27 MAR (NAMPA) – The Oshikoto Region’s Directorate of Education, Arts, and Culture is actively promoting arts en...

KATIMA MULILO, 25 March 2025 - Kabende Kabende (R) on Tuesday facilitated the delivery of the first phase delivery of 50 kits of school uniforms for Singalamwe Combined School. Here he officially hands over the kits to principal Muchezi Lishokomosi as well as centre cluster principal, Benedict Nalisa and school board chairperson, Straten Muzizimbi.
(Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

PwC's Omuhoko Trust donates uniforms to Singalamwe Combined School

KATIMA MULILO, 26 MAR (NAMPA) – A donation of 50 school kits was handed over to learners at Singalamwe Combined School in th...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 24 March (NAMPA)- NCRST CEO Anicia Peters (third from right), BIPARTISAN Acting CEO Ainna Kaundu pictured with Intellectual Property Audit methodology workshop attendees. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu)

NCRST, BIPA host IP audit methodology workshop

WINDHOEK, 24 MAR (NAMPA)- The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) is hosting a three-day training ...

WINDHOEK, 23 March 2025 - Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp. (Photo: Contributed)

Omaheke celebrates Steenkamp's appointment as Education Minister

EPUKIRO, 24 MAR (NAMPA) – Sanet Steenkamp’s appointment as the Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and C...

Zebaldt Ngaruka

Nasria donates mattresses to Mburu-uru PS

NKURENKURU, 20 MAR (NAMPA) – Nasria on Wednesday donated 44 mattresses valued at N.dollars 50 000 to Mburu-uru Primary Schoo...

WINDHOEK, 19 March 2025 - Representatives of the MTC and bursary recipients pictured at the MTC Bursary Handover Ceremony in Windhoek on Wednesday. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

MTC awards bursaries to 11 students

WINDHOEK, 19 MAR (NAMPA) - Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) awarded bursaries worth N.dollars 1.4 million to 11 student...

Justina Shuumbwa

KEETMANSHOOP, 19 March 2025 - ||Kharas Governor, Aletha Frederick pictured with various stakeholders during the 'Thank a Trucker' event at the Keetmanshoop roadblock on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed)

Frederick urges truck drivers to refrain from illicit activities

KEETMANSHOOP, 19 MAR (NAMPA) - ||Kharas Governor, Aletha Frederick has urged truck drivers to remain vigilant against illicit ...

Suzith Tjitaura