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Namibia Press Agency

Namibia Press Agency — news organization that partners with international media groups on journalism conferences and initiatives in Namibia.

2021-08-192026-06-25

What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. June 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) partnered with African Public Relations Association and China Media Group for Effective Communicators Conference 2026

    Source

    The African Public Relations Association (Apra) and China Media Group have joined the Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) as strategic partners for the Effective Communicators Conference 2026.

    Africa, China media groups join Nampa conference
  3. May 2026
  4. The Namibian

    Namibia Press Agency reported that the incidents took place at Otjiwarongo and Otavi military bases

    Source

    According to the Namibia Press Agency, the incidents took place at the Otjiwarongo and Otavi military bases, respectively.

    NDF mourns two soldiers after suspected suicides
  5. March 2026
  6. New Era

    Namibia Press Agency have unique mandate that cannot be outsourced to external platforms

    Source

    He said state media institutions, including the Namibia Press Agency, havea unique mandate that cannot be outsourced to external platforms.

    NEPC invests in skills, innovation
  7. New Era

    Namibia Press Agency is partnering with other organizations in the Khomas Uhuru march and cultural activities

    Source

    The event is in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, the Office of the Khomas Governor, the Khomas Regional Council, the City of Windhoek and the Namibia Press Agency.

    Khomas Uhuru march today
  8. The Namibian

    Namibia Press Agency will receive N$22.5 million in 2026/27, reduced from N$27.7 million

    Source

    State media enterprises New Era Publication Corporation (NEPC) and the Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) will have reduced allocations of N$22.5 million each in 2026/27, compared to N$27.7 million allocated to Nampa and N$27.5 million allocated to NEPC in the previous financial year.

    Budget 2026/27: Namibia state-owned enterprises face funding cuts as fiscal consolidation hits subsidies
  9. February 2025
  10. The Namibian

    Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) reported that Pohamba cautioned Namibians not to destroy what the late founding president built

    Source

    The Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) reported that Pohamba cautioned Namibians not to destroy what the late founding president built.

    Nujoma was unable to speak – Pohamba

Thursday 11 June

  1. Geingos tells young journalists journalism creates change long-term

    Former first lady Monica Geingos told fellows in the 2026 One Economy Foundation Media Fellowship Programme that journalism should be understood as a gradual process of shaping perspectives through consistent and accurate reporting rather than expecting instant change, and that storytelling must account for lived experiences, trauma and social context.

    11 June 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 7 June

  1. Apra and China Media Group partner with Nampa for 2026

    The African Public Relations Association and China Media Group have joined Namibia Press Agency as strategic partners for the Effective Communicators Conference 2026, with Apra noting the collaboration reflects commitment to improving communication across Africa and China Media Group seeking to strengthen media cooperation with Namibia.

    7 June 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 30 May

  1. NDF confirms deaths of two soldiers in separate incidents

    The Namibian Defence Force confirmed the deaths of two soldiers, Jonas Kambonde (27) and Patrick Kooper (30), in suspected suicides at Otjiwarongo and Otavi military bases on Thursday and Friday. Ministry spokesperson Petrus Shilumbu called for members to use available support services when facing personal challenges.

    30 May 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 10 April

  1. Independence Stadium feasibility study approved by CAF

    President Nandi-Ndaitwah announced that the feasibility study for upgrading Windhoek's Independence Stadium has been approved following consultations with the Confederation of African Football, with Namibia now awaiting a detailed report outlining the next steps to bring it to international standards. The government has also identified 121 community sports facility sites nationwide and decentralised construction responsibility to regional governors.

    10 April 2026 · New Era

  2. Retired fullback Uushona Hiskia: from football to media

    Uushona Hiskia, a former Tigers fullback and member of the club's golden generation, left professional football while still in his prime to pursue a career in media, working 13 years at Namibia Press Agency and 21 years at NBC before retiring to livestock farming. He expressed concern about Tigers' current relegation struggles, lamenting the decline of the historic club.

    10 April 2026 · New Era

Thursday 9 April

  1. Independence Stadium feasibility study approved by CAF officials

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced that the feasibility study for upgrading Windhoek's Independence Stadium has been approved following consultations with Confederation of African Football inspectors, with Namibia awaiting a detailed CAF report on next steps to meet international standards. The government has also identified 121 community sports facility sites nationwide, with designs completed for 28 sites and construction already underway in several regions.

    9 April 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 27 March

  1. NEPC invests in staff training, youth skills amid budget constraints

    The New Era Publication Corporation says it is committed to supporting government initiatives through staff training programmes and youth internships, including a hackathon for innovative problem-solving, while also introducing cybersecurity training and psychological support services. The corporation faces financial challenges after a three-percent cut to government subsidy, but the Information and Communication Technology minister encouraged revenue-building efforts.

    27 March 2026 · New Era

Friday 20 March

  1. Khomas hosts cultural festival ahead of Independence Day

    Windhoek will host the Khomas Uhuru march and Namfest@36, featuring a 1,000-person parade, innovation talent shows, and music performances by local artists, to celebrate national unity before the official Independence Day celebrations at Sam Nujoma Stadium tomorrow.

    20 March 2026 · New Era

  2. Namibian media evolves from SWABC monopoly to diverse digital landscape

    Namibia's media sector has expanded significantly from a single state broadcaster before independence to today's mix of state, private, and community outlets. While the country maintains strong media freedom protections and has weathered challenges including rising printing costs and the shift to digital publishing, new pressures from AI and ethical standards in online content present ongoing challenges for journalists.

    20 March 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 18 March

  1. Katjinakatji school garden provides practical agricultural learning

    At Katjinakatji Combined School in Kavango West, a revived school garden serves as a hands-on learning space where Grade 11 and 12 learners plant tomatoes, onions and peppers while conducting investigations on fertiliser effectiveness as part of their agricultural science curriculum. The teacher notes the garden bridges theoretical and practical learning, though the project faces challenges including salty water and resource constraints.

    18 March 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 3 March

  1. Government cuts funding to state-owned enterprises in 2026/27

    The finance ministry plans to reduce subsidies and capital transfers to state-owned enterprises from N$1.3 billion in 2025/26 to N$615.7 million in 2026/27, citing fiscal consolidation and high public debt. Several SOEs including TransNamib and the Agricultural Bank of Namibia will receive no government transfers, while priority support goes to the National Housing Enterprise and Road Fund Administration.

    3 March 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 29 January

  1. ICT parastatals face three-year budget cuts of three percent annually

    Information Minister Emma Theofelus announced that parastatals under the information ministry will have their subsidies reduced by 3% annually for the next three years, with government expecting them to develop alternative revenue streams and achieve greater financial independence while still meeting public service mandates.

    29 January 2026 · New Era

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