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Otto Gotlieb

Otto Gotlieb


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Experts say Starlink could reduce Namibia’s high data costs

The Economic Policy Research Association says the entrance of service providers like Starlink in Namibia’s telecommunication industry would improve the sector. Last month, the association published a report titled ‘Satellite Internet and Namibia’s Red Tape’, which recommends encouraging private sector…

Otto Gotlieb

Over 1.1 million cyberattacks on Namibia

Namibia experienced over 1.1 million cyberattacks and incidents in 2024. Certified fraud examiner Melanie Meiring says these incidents involved businesses, government entities and individuals who fell victim to fraud, phishing scams and ransomware attacks. “In 2024, Namibia recorded over 1.1…

Otto Gotlieb

Parliament says no to tabling communal land bill last minute

Lawmakers have stood up against agriculture, water and land reform minister Calle Schlettwein after he tabled the communal land bill at “the last moment”.Official opposition leader McHenry Venaani and Swapo backbencher Tjekero Tweya oppose Schlettwein’s tabling of the bill.The bill…

Otto Gotlieb

All eight GBV shelters operational – ministry

The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare has refuted claims that none of their eight government shelters for gender-based violence (GBV) are operational. The ministry’s spokesperson, Lukas Haufiku, yesterday said all shelters are operational despite staff shortages…

Otto Gotlieb

Committee: AR’s foreign land bill hurts investment, violates Constitution

The parliamentary standing committee on natural resources has raised red flags over the Affirmative Repositioning (AR) bill on foreign land ownership, saying it is unconstitutional and will affect Namibia’s investor friendliness. The committee has had public hearings with the government,…

Otto Gotlieb

NamWater on verge of cutting Rundu’s water

The Rundu Town Council is on the verge of facing water cuts after accumulating debt of N$333 million with the Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater). NamWater spokesperson Lot Ndamanomhata on Monday highlighted the Rundu Town Council’s escalating debt, which stood at…

Otto Gotlieb

BoN pours cold water on World Bank fears of uncompetitive industry

The Bank of Namibia (BoN) says the local banking industry has a modern, financially sound, and stable financial system. Central bank spokesperson Kazembire Zemburuka says the central bank has launched several strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing access to financial services…

Otto Gotlieb

Victory Fest unites Christian community in Windhoek

People from all walks of life gathered at the Echo Centre in Windhoek on Saturday evening for EfDee Music’s sixth edition of the Victory Fest, an annual gospel concert that brings together both local and international gospel musicians. Concertgoers included…

Otto Gotlieb

Uncertain future for genocide reparations deal

Negotiations over reparations for the 1904 to 1908 genocide are currently in limbo due to uncertainty over Germany’s new government. German ambassador to Namibia Thorsten Hutter this week said he does not know which way negotiations will go. This is…

Otto Gotlieb

Diamonds worth N$40m recovered from Namdia heist

The Namibia Desert Diamonds (Namdia) has said the police have recovered diamonds worth N$40.6 million after the N$350 million heist that took place in January. After a period of silence following the incident, the company issued a press statement on…

Otto Gotlieb