Namibia Press Agency

[2] The state owned agency is responsible for news distribution and picture services to local and international customers.

[3] Up until now, the agency offers text and picture services, but no audio or video material.

Aside from its Windhoek headquarters, the agency has offices in Swakopmund, Gobabis, Ongwediva/Oshakati, Opuwo and Rundu.

Most media in Namibia rely on the services of NAMPA, especially for international news.

[2] In October 2002, the Committee to Protect Journalists asserted that NAMPA has "...long practiced self-censorship on contentious issues", while also accusing the Agency of being a government mouthpiece.