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WALVIS BAY, 02 May 2024 - The Cleanergy Solutions Hydrogen production and refuelling station at Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Daures Green Hydrogen Village to start operating in September

OSHIKANGO, 05 March 2021 - Some of the young men from Angola camping under a tree at Oshikango in the Ohangwena Region seeking for possible domestic and farm employment opportunities in Namibia. (Photo by: Mathias Nanghanda) NAMPA

National Minimum Wage to positively impact informal economy

Sheila Perestrelo

WINDHOEK, 04 September 2024 - Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah speaking at the inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit in Windhoek on Wednesday. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah highlights need for balance between economic development and ecological preservation

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 15 July 2019 - Chairperson of the High Level Panel on the Economy, Johannes !Gawaxab pictured at a media conference. (Photo by: Shelleygan Petersen) NAMPA

BoN reduces repo rate to 7.25 per cent

KEETMANSHOOP, 07 October 2021 - Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Johannes !Gawaxab. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Managing climate-induced inflation requires fine balancing act: !Gawaxab

Suzith Tjitaura

LÜDERITZ, 22 October 2024 – Plans are in the pipeline to construct a shopping centre at Lüderitz. (Photo: Contributed)

Construction of new shopping centre for Lüderitz starting next year

Nailonga Siilie

OSHIKUKU, 29 October 2024 - Residents of Oshikuku held a street parade for the official opening of the town's trade fair on Tuesday. (Photo: Contributed)

Government committed to ensuring economic development: Shiimi

WINDHOEK, 09 September 2024 - President Nangolo Mbumba opening the five-day 25th Annual Meeting of the Council of Traditional Leaders in Namibia. (Photo: Contributed)

Mbumba formally opens the Windhoek-Okahandja highway

WALVIS BAY, 15 November 2024 - Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources Derek Klazen, Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope and Managing Director of Cadilu Fishing, Jose Luis Reyero during a tour onboard Embwinda Fishing’s newly acquired fishing vessel MFV Oukaume. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Embwinda’s new vessel creates over 30 jobs

ARANDIS, 19 November 2024 - Minister in the Presidency Christine //Hoebes, Green Hydrogen Commissioner James Mnyupe and co-founder of HyIron-Oshivela Johannes Michels pictured during a site visit to the green iron plant in Arandis. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

HyIron signs first take-off agreement with German auto-tech company

WINDHOEK, 19 September 2019 - Bank of Namibia's Deputy Director for Corporate Communications, Kazembire Zemburuka. (Photo by: Shelleygan Petersen) NAMPA

Namibian economy to grow by 3.5 per cent in 2024

Bank of Namibia unveils 2025-2027 strategic plan

Namibia hosts Africa’s first high-level ocean panel

||Kharas, Hardap entrepreneurs receive equipment

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 14 January 2025 - Namibia Development Trust Executive Director Ronny Dempers. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Civil society to actively engage in green industry

MARIENTAL, 15 January 2025 - The Hardap Irrigation Scheme. (Photo: Contributed)

Hardap Dam to resume irrigation water supply

Charmaine Boois

KEETMANSHOOP, 16 January 2025 - The Homs Ai Community Market at Keetmanshoop. (Photo: Contributed)

NIDA’s municipal debt hampers Homs Ai Community Market reopening

Suzith Tjitaura

ONDANGWA, 05 February 2025 -Ondangwa Town Council Chief Executive Officer Ismael Namgongo speaking during an event on Thursday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Construction of Ondangwa stadium progressing well: Namgongo

WINDHOEK, 15 June 2022 - BoN Governor Johannes !Gawaxab. (Photo by: Maqonda Ndlovu) NAMPA

BoN lowers repo rate to 6.75 per cent

WALVIS BAY, 21 February 2025 - Employees of Namport attending a special memorial service in honour of the late Founding President, Dr Sam Nujoma, who died on 08 February 2025. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Namport lauds Nujoma’s role in ports’ success

ONGWEDIVA, 28 August 2024 - Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus speaking at the MTC-OATF Tech Hub Conference at Ongwediva on Wednesday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

MICT invests millions in network infrastructure

NKURENKURU, 05 March 2025 - The Nkurenkuru expo hall, open market and fire station were officially inaugurated on Wednesday. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

Nkurenkuru expo hall, fire station officially inaugurated

SWAKOPMUND, 10 March 2025 - Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope and Executive Director in the Office of the Prime Minister I-Ben Nashandi, alongside managers in the office, photographed at the opening of the Annual Planning Workshop on Monday in Swakopmund, which focuses on finalising the 2025/26 Annual Plan and crafting the Strategic Plan (2025–2030) aimed to align with Namibia’s development goals. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

OPM embarks on strategic planning for Vision 2030

WINDHOEK, 16 April 2025 - Zambian candidate for the African Development Bank (AfDB) presidency, Samuel Maimbo, visited Namibia this week to meet with senior government officials and discuss his vision for the institution. (Photo: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA

Maimbo says US tariffs show Africa must trade more within the continent

WINDHOEK, 10 April 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressing State House staff on Thursday. (Photo: Contributed)

Energy sector key to economic diversification - Nandi-Ndaitwah

RUNDU, 20 May 2025 – Rundu residents and business owners have expressed concern that the town is being turned into a dumping site, especially along Maria Mwengere road and Riverside, harming the local economy and tourism. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Rundu residents raise concern over dirty town

MARIENTAL, 13 June 2025 ( NAMPA)- The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR), Inge Zaamwani-Kamwi visited the Roots agricultural project in Stampriet.
(Photo: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Roots project to join hands with government for food security

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 17 June 2025- Commonwealth Secretary-General, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey during her visit to Namibia for the first ever Commonwealth Minister Meeting and Commonwealth Business Summit outside London scheduled for 18 to 20 June 2025. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Digital trade, investment and partnerships discussed at summit

WINDHOEK, 22 February 2023 - The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development Natalia /Goagoses in an interview with Nampa immediately after the tabling of the Financial year 2023/24 Budget by Finance Minister Iipumbu Shimii at Parliament on Wednesday. (Photo by: Prime-Rose Harases) NAMPA

Former Erongo CRO returns as region’s first female governor

OSHAKATI, 09 July 2025 - Newly appointed governor Hofni Iipinge and former governor Elia Irimari during the welcoming ceremony of the governor on Wednesday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Iipinge outlines vision for Oshana

SWAKOPMUND, 11 July 2025 - The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) satellite office in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Western region businesses owe N.dollars 9 billion in taxes

SWAKOPMUND, 27 July 2024 - Minister of Urban and Rural Development Erastus Uutoni, the Mayor of Swakopmund Dina Namubes and other municipality officials as well as Quintessential Construction owners at the recent groundbreaking ceremony of the construction of over 140 houses in Swakopmund. The houses are to be constructed by the construction Company, through an agreement between them, the municipality of Swakopmund who approved land and the Development Bank of Namibia which gave the loan. (Photo by:Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Town councils urged to realign strategies with industry growth

EENHANA, 28 July 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah arriving during the official opening of the Eenhana Expo on Monday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah champions exposure for SMEs at Eenhana Expo

WINDHOEK, 30 JULY 2025- Ohlthaver & LIst (O&L) Group Management pictured with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for private sector-led economic growth

WINDHOEK, 21 July 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured during the launch of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6). (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

President calls for swift finalisation of minerals bill to attract investment

OMUTHIYA, 06 August 2025 - Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi.

One-hundred boreholes to be drilled in next decade in Oshikoto

WINDHOEK, 08 August 2025 - Former First Lady of Namibia and Executive Chairperson of the One Economy Foundation, Monica Geingos, pictured at the 10th anniversary celebration of the One Economy Foundation in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

One Economy Foundation raises nearly N.dollars 3.5 million

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 06 June 2025 - One Economy Foundation's #BeFree campus. (Photo: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

FNB Namibia reaffirms support for One Economy Foundation

WINDHOEK, 18 August 2025 - Tourism Board (NTB) Chief Executive Officer Sebulon Chicalu. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

NTB outlines five-year plan for inclusive sector growth

WALVIS BAY, 06 June 2025 - Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Inga Zaamwani and Minister of Justice and Labour Relations Wise Immanuel photographed with fishermen, union representatives and fishing companies at the end of the long awaited industry consultations at Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Fisheries industry indaba slated for 2026

Ondangwa launches LED strategy plans for FY2025/26

WALVIS BAY, 11 September 2025 - First runner ups of the Namport National School Debating Competition Erongo region who were defeated by winners Omusati Region. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Maritime education crucial for economic transformation: Ballotti

Namibia hails 99 per cent phase-out of ozone-depleting substances

Mathilde Kudumo

OMARURU, 18 September 2025 - Prime Minister Dr. Elia Ngurare refueling Namibia’s first hydrogen-powered bus during the inauguration of the Cleanergy Solutions, the country’s first-ever operational green hydrogen project at Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Namibia’s first hydrogen project inaugurated

WINDHOEK, 25 September 2025 - Professor of Molecular Biology and Genomics at Redeemer’s University, Christian Happi speaks during the first cancer genomics conference in Windhoek. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Africa need to create own vaccines: Professor Happi

WINDHOEK, 31 March 2025 - Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Johannes !Gawaxab (Photo: Contributed)

Government debt stock rises, loan guarantees decline: BoN

Preparations in full swing for Mariental Trade Festival

Charmaine Boois