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Kunene Gets 66th 4G Broadband Tower
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus One of Namibia’s least connected regions, the Kunene, has received its 66th network tower, equipped with 2G/GSM for voice and 4G/LTE for mobile broadband services. Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) commissioned the new broadband tower in Otjinungua Village, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to enhance connectivity in remote areas. […]
Speculation Grows Around Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Cabinet Appointments
By: Justicia Shipena The composition of President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Cabinet remains uncertain as Swapo faces significant challenges following its diminished performance in the just ended National Assembly elections. The ruling party secured only 51 of the 96 seats, raising questions about the makeup of the incoming administration and the direction of governance in […]
Borders Closed for Most Vegetable Imports This Month
By: Loise Shiimi The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has announced that the country’s borders will be closed to nearly all vegetable imports throughout December. From 1 to 31 December, the importation of 15 out of 20 specially controlled crops is prohibited. Only one crop, sweet potatoes, can be imported without restrictions, while four […]
Corruption a Significant Challenge in Regional Governance
By: Annakleta Haikera Corruption remains a major obstacle in regional governance, undermining public trust and affecting various sectors. This was highlighted by Rundu Rural Constituency councillor Paulus Mbangu during the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) anti-corruption conference held on Tuesday in Rundu, Kavango East region. Mbangu pointed to the lack of internal […]
Namibia’s Exports Decline While Imports Surge
By: Kavee Vezemburuka Namibia’s export revenue for October 2024 declined by 3.8%, falling to N$8.7 billion from the N$9.0 billion recorded in September, as detailed in the Namibia Statistics Agency’s latest Merchandise Trade Statistics Bulletin. On the other hand, the country’s import bill increased by 11.5% to reach N$16.5 billion, up from N$14.8 […]
Observer Missions Recommends Improvements in Namibian Elections
By: Dwight Links Four African observer missions delivered their preliminary statements in Windhoek on 29 November regarding the Presidential and National Assembly elections that occurred across the country. While extended voting took place on Friday and Saturday, 29 and 30 November, as per President Nangolo Mbumba’s proclamation on Thursday, the observer missions forged ahead […]
Trump Threatens BRICS With Tariffs Over De-Dollarisation
By: Dolly Menas US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs to BRICS countries as well as bar them from selling into the US economy should they move ahead with plans to establish a BRICS currency. “The idea that the BRICS countries are trying to move away from the dollar while […]
Banking Sector Liquidity Rises to N$6.7 Billion
By: Staff writer The overall liquidity level for the banking sector in Namibia grew by N$800 million in two months after averaging N$6.7 billion in October 2024 from the N$5.9 billion recorded in September 2024. The Bank of Namibia attributed the rise in market cash balances primarily to cash inflows from coupon […]
Choppies Fined N$2,2 Million for Backdoor Acquisition of Supermarket
By: Nghiinomewa-vali Erastus The Namibia Competition Commission has fined Choppies Retailer N$2.2 million for acquiring Grootfontein Supermarket and Grootfontein Bottle Store without notifying the regulator. Choppies was fined after the Commission’s investigation found that they contravened Section 44 read with Sections 51 and 53 of the Competition Act. According to NaCC, Choppies and […]
Cabinet Approves Local Content Policy for Petroleum Sector
By: Dolly Menas Cabinet has approved the National Upstream Petroleum Local Content Policy. The policy aims to promote economic sovereignty and reduce Namibia’s dependency on foreign expertise and build its local capacity. Cabinet has also mandated the Minister of Mines and Energy to share the policy with industry players and stakeholders in all […]