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MARIENTAL, 22 May 2026 (NAMPA)-The Hardap leadership visited the Wit Huis settlement to inform them of permanent clean water installation on the way

(Photo: Joe-Chintha Garises)
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Hardap leadership moves to end Wit Huis water crisis

MARIENTAL, 22 MAY (NAMPA) – Residents of the Wit Huis settlement outside Mariental will soon have access to clean drinking w...

Garises Joe-chintha

WINDHOEK, 20 MAY 2026 - Helena Angula graduated with a certificate in Food Preparation in Windhoek on Wednesday, overcoming significant challenges as a student with special needs. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

UANDARA AND ANGULA DEFY ODDS TO FIND SUCCESS IN TECHNICAL TRAINING

By Uakutura Kambaekwa (NAMPA FEATURES SERVICE) WINDHOEK, 21 MAY (NAMPA) – Traditional education appeared to have closed its...

Uakutura Kambaekua

LÜDERITZ, 01 May 2026 - Vice President Lucia Witbooi, officially opening the 19th Annual Lüderitz Crayfish Festival. (Photo: Contributed)

Witbooi champions mandatory employee wellness in work environments

WINDHOEK, 20 MAY (NAMPA) – The well-being of workers should be considered mandatory and must be part of organisations’ ope...

WINDHOEK, 20 May 2026 - Vice President Lucia Witbooi on Wednesday celebrated 696 learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who received their vocational certificates accredited by the Namibia Qualifications Authority in Windhoek. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

Witbooi urges 700 vocational graduates to create opportunities

WINDHOEK, 20 MAY (NAMPA) – Vice President Lucia Witbooi on Wednesday celebrated 696 learners with Special Educational Needs ...

Uakutura Kambaekua

JOHANNESBURG, 20 March 2022 - Namibia's wheelchair shot-put athlete Johanna Amukoto while in action during the 2022 SASAPD Championships in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

‘LIFE IS A JOURNEY, YOU DON’T END IT BECAUSE IT HAS CHANGED’: AMUKOTO

By Hesron Kapanga (NAMPA FEATURES SERVICE) WINDHOEK, 21 MAY (NAMPA) – In the quieter corners of north-western Windhoek, whe...

WINDHOEK, 19 May 2026 - Representatives from the Ministry of Health, World Health Organisation (WHO), and various speakers at the official opening of the International Society of Pharmacovigilance (ISoP) Africa Chapter meeting in Windhoek. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

ISoP Africa Chapter meeting opens in Windhoek

WINDHOEK, 19 MAY (NAMPA) – The International Society of Pharmacovigilance (ISoP) Africa Chapter meeting officially opened in...

Justina Shuumbwa

MUZII, 04 April 2026 - Teaching has resumed at three schools in the flood-prone Kabbe South Constituency in the Zambezi Region following a successful relocation exercise over the Easter weekend. (Photo: Contributed)

Assessment to determine return of flood-affected Zambezi schools

KATIMA MULILO, 19 MAY (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Education will lead a flood assessment exercise in July to determine when th...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Windhoek, 17 May- Jason Kamuwa before graduating. (Photo contributed). NAMPA

OSHIKOTO BARBER BEATS THE ODDS TO GRADUATE WITH HONOURS DEGREE

By Eba Kandovazu (NAMPA FEATURES SERVICE) WINDHOEK, 20 MAY (NAMPA) – From charging N.dollars 5 for plaiting hair in a small...

ONGWEDIVA, 16 May 2026 - Founder of the International University of Management (IUM), David Namwandi during the winter convocation of 1 225 students at Ongwediva on Friday. (Photo: Contributed)

IUM to open 120-bed private hospital near Ondangwa in 2027

OSHAKATI, 17 MAY (NAMPA) – Founder and Chairperson of the International University of Management (IUM), David Namwandi has a...

OVINYANGE, 28 April 2026 - Team three leader Anna Namwandi vaccinates a child at Ovinyange village during polio campaign in Kunene Region. (Photo by: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

Government considers fourth polio vaccinations if 80 per cent target is missed

WINDHOEK, 15 MAY (NAMPA) – The government has said that if polio vaccination coverage falls short of the 80 per cent target,...

OSHAKATI, 13 May 2026- Oshana Regional Health director Johanna Haimene during the during International Nurses Day commemorations on Tuesday at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital. (photo: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

Haimene condemns poor patient treatment

OSHAKATI, 13 MAY (NAMPA) – Oshana Regional Health Director, Johanna Haimene has urged nurses to confront poor patient care a...

RUNDU, 12 May 2026 - The nursing choir of the Rundu State Hospital singing during the International Nurses Day commemoration at Rundu on Tuesday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Over 20 Rundu nurses trained in specialised fields

RUNDU, 12 MAY (NAMPA) - The Ministry of Health and Social Services has awarded scholarships to 24 nurse practitioners at the R...

KATIMA MULILO, 12 May 2026 - Some of the nurses demonstrating how the oath for the profession is administered as they recite over it at the Katima Mulilo Open Market during the celebration of the International Nurses Day on Tuesday.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA O

Kabende pays tribute to nurses

KATIMA MULILO, 12 MAY (NAMPA) - Katima Mulilo Mayor Kabende Kabende has said nursing is a calling built on humanity, compassio...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Nanso urges Kunene youth to prioritise safety during school holidays

OPUWO, 12 MAY (NAMPA) – The Namibia National Students Organisation (Nanso) in the Kunene Region has urged young people in th...

Kaviveterue Virere

NANKUDU, 11 May 2026- Nankudu maternity ward renovation nears oompletion.

(Photo: Lylie Joel)
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Nankudu maternity ward renovation nears oompletion

NANKUDU, 11 MAY (NAMPA) – Kavango West Health Director, Fransiska Hamutenya, said renovation of the maternity ward at Nankud...

KATIMA MULILO, 11 May 2026 - Health and Social Services Minister, Dr. Esperance Luvindao has acknowledged that for far too long the residents of the Zambezi Region living with kidney disease have faced daunting challenges forcing them to seek dialysis services outside the region or at private healthcare services placing an enormous financial and emotional burden on them. The minister made these remarks at the official inauguration ceremony of the dialysis unit at the Katima Mulilo District Hospital on Monday.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Luvindao inaugurates dialysis unit at Katima Mulilo

KATIMA MULILO, 11 MAY (NAMPA) - Health and Social Services Minister, Dr Esperance Luvindao has inaugurated the dialysis unit a...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KAPAKO, 17 October 2025 - The Kavango West Regional Education Director, Pontianus Musore, pictured at a symposium held at Leevi Hakusembe Secondary School.. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

Musore calls for coordination as school dropout, teenage pregnancy rates increase

By Lylie Joel NKURENKURU, 11 MAY (NAMPA) – Kavango West Director of Education, Pontianus Musore is calling for urgent, coord...

Nandi-Ndaitwah urges NUST graduates to drive Namibia’s development through innovation

WINDHOEK, 08 MAY (NAMPA) – The Namibia University of Science and Technology continues to play a critical role in advancing N...

OKANGHUDI, 02 May 2026 - The Ohangwena regional governor Kadiva’s Hamutumwa during the courtesy visit to the former president Hifikepunye Pohamba at Okanghudi village on Saturday. (Photo: presidency)

Ohangwena health workers urged to uphold professionalism, accountability

OSHAKATI, 08 MAY (NAMPA) – Ohangwena Region Governor, Kadiva Hamutumwa has called on healthcare workers in the region to str...

One Economy hosts media summit on ethical reporting

WINDHOEK, 08 MAY (NAMPA) – The One Economy Foundation on Friday held a media summit aimed at educating journalists on ethica...

OSHAKATI, 30 April 2026- The First National Bank (FNB) handed over a block of classrooms to Erundu Combined School in Oshakati as part of efforts to improve the learning environment for learners on Friday at the value of N. dollars 50 000. (photo: contributed.)

FNB upgrades Erundu Combined School classroom block

OSHAKATI, 30 APR (NAMPA) - First National Bank (FNB) Namibia on Friday handed over a refurbished classroom block to Erundu Com...

NKURENKURU, 28 April 2026- The Directorate of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture in Kavango West Region in collaboration with National Commission on Research Science and Technology (NCRST) hosted an artificial intelligence (AI) engagement at Nkurenkuru. (Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NCRS hosts engagement to shape Namibia’s AI policy

NKURENKURU, 29 APR (NAMPA) - The National Commission on Research Science and Technology (NCRST) hosted an engagement at Nkuren...

WINDHOEK, 27 April 2026 - Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao, inaugurated the new Board of Directors of the Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) on Monday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

NIP's new board inaugurated

WINDHOEK, 27 APR (NAMPA) – Health and Social Services Minister, Dr Esperance Luvindao, on Monday inaugurated the new board o...

Uakutura Kambaekua

OMUTHIYA, 27 April 2026 - Oshikoto Regional Council Chairperson Sacky Nangula (L) administering the first polio vaccine for round three of the polio campaign. (Photo by: Max Henrich) NAMPA

Third round of polio vaccine campaign commences in Oshikoto

OMUTHIYA, 27 APR (NAMPA) - The Oshikoto Region Health Directorate officially launched round three of the polio vaccination cam...

OPUWO, 23 January 2026 - Jason Ndahepele, Chief Health Programme Officer of the Kunene Region. (Photo: Contributed)

Kunene intensifies polio vaccination campaign ahead of round three

OPUWO, 26 APR (NAMPA) – Health authorities in the Kunene Region have intensified preparations ahead of the third round of th...

Kaviveterue Virere

Epukiro secondary kicks off holiday school to prepare learners

GOBABIS, 26 APR (NAMPA) – Epukiro Secondary School commenced with its annual holiday school on Saturday in the Omaheke Regio...

Zebaldt Ngaruka

OMUTHIYA, 24 April 2026 - Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture Dino Ballotti (L) pictured with Omuthiya Constituency Councillor Erastus Nekomba (R) during the fundraising gala dinner of Omuthiya lipundi Secondary School. (Photo by: Max Henrich) NAMPA

Omuthiya residents pledge over N.dollars 96 000 for school hall

OMUTHIYA, 25 APR (NAMPA) – Residents of Omuthiya town have pledged a total of N.dollars 96 500 for the completion of the Omu...

UN launches ‘Building Brighter Tomorrows’ project in Mpungu

GAVA, 25 APR (NAMPA) – The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) and the Commonwealth in Namibia launched the ‘Building Brigh...

OSHAKATI, 22 April 2026 - The Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia (UNAM), Professor Kenneth Matengu pictured during the UNAM Northern Campuses graduation ceremony on Wednesday. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

UNAM northern campuses celebrate graduation of 901 students

OSHAKATI, 23 APR (NAMPA) – A total of 901 students graduated from the University of Namibia’s (UNAM) northern campuses on ...

OMUTHIYA, 26 January 2026 - Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi administering the first polio drops at Omuthiya clinic. (Photo by: Max Henrich) NAMPA

Over 70 000 children vaccinated against polio

OMUTHIYA, 21 APR (NAMPA) - The Oshikoto Health Directorate vaccinated 70 762 children during the second round of the national ...

Otjimuhaka Primary School left without clean water by flood

OPUWO, 19 APR (NAMPA) - Otjimuhaka Primary School in the Epupa Constituency is facing a severe water crisis after flooding alo...

Kaviveterue Virere

Fredricks calls on teachers to upskill for better learning outcomes

OPUWO, 18 APR (NAMPA) - Kunene Regional Director of Education Sofia Fredericks has urged pre-primary teachers and educators to...

Kaviveterue Virere

Kunene teachers graduate under School Readiness Initiative

OPUWO, 17 APR (NAMPA) – A total of 49 pre-primary teachers from the Epupa circuit, comprising six males and 43 females, grad...

Kaviveterue Virere

NIP donates computers to Onguti SS

OMUTHIYA, 17 APR (NAMPA) – The Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) Limited on Friday donated 10 computers to Onguti Seconda...

Okalongo Fishing donates classroom to Uahekua Herunga Primary School

OSHAKATI, 17 APR (NAMPA) – Okalongo Constituency Fishing has donated a new classroom and storeroom valued at N. dollars 300 ...

Subsidised tertiary education drives enrolment increase: Ngurare

RUNDU, 16 APR (NAMPA) – Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said making tertiary education more affordable has led to more student...