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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Rundu, Rehoboth, Khorixas, Otavi and Keetmanshoop are among the top five towns in Namibia facing dry taps due to skyrocketing water debt. These local authorities are scrambling to address their debt with the Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) after they were…
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“Because of our disability, they think we can’t do the same work as everyone else.” Shekupe Niilenge, a jobseeker, uses a wheelchair. She says most companies overlook people with disabilities for employment. Niilenge has applied for internships at two companies…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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… President says nation was just beginning to heal from Geingob’s loss when death struck again For another consecutive year, February has been a month of grieving for Namibia. It has been described as a diffcult time for president Nangolo…
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