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Bank of Namibia to Drive Digital Finance and Economic Growth by 2027

13 December 2024

  By: Staff Writer   The Bank of Namibia has introduced its 2025-2027 Strategic Plan, aiming to spearhead digital transformation, financial inclusion, and economic diversification to modernise the nation’s financial system. This ambitious strategy seeks to establish Namibia as a global leader in financial innovation while fostering a resilient economy. The plan emphasises inclusivity through […]

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CRAN Can Enhance Green Hydrogen Landscape

10 December 2024

  By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus   The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has expressed its readiness to support Namibia’s green hydrogen (GH2) ambitions by creating a regulatory framework that fosters investment, innovation, and collaboration with other government entities. According to Helene Vosloo, CRAN’s Executive for Economics and Market Development, the regulatory framework will streamline processes, […]

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Kunene Gets 66th 4G Broadband Tower

9 December 2024

  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. […]

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Cyberattacks Rising in Public Sectors Across the Global South

4 November 2024

By: Dwight Links   Cybersecurity firm Positive Technologies reports that public sector institutions in countries like Russia and regions such as Asia, Africa, and North America have become prime targets for cybercriminals. The report, covering data from 2022 through mid-2024, reveals that ransomware remains the most common attack method, although its overall use has declined […]

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Active SIM Cards Decline by 5%

16 September 2024

By: Fransina Nghidengwa   The total number of active SIM cards in Namibia decreased by 5% during the second quarter of 2024 (1 April to 30 June), according to the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN). This decline was primarily due to a 6% drop in prepaid SIM cards. Helene Vosloo, CRAN’s Executive of Economics […]

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HDF says its Green Hydrogen Power Plant Could be Namibia’s Backup Energy Source

11 September 2024

  By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus   A company called HDF Energy Namibia’s which is venturing into the production of green hydrogen and related technologies says it is implementing a project with the potential of becoming the country’s quick-response power reserve. It says its project will potentially replace current carbon-intensive coal and diesel-driven backups. During a recent […]

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Telecom Seeks Ban on Second-Hand Copper Trade

3 September 2024

  By: Justicia Shipena   Telecom Namibia’s CEO, Stanley Shanapinda, announced that discussions are underway to ban the second-hand trade of copper and to impose stricter penalties for related offences, including higher fines and longer prison sentences. The initiative comes in response to the ongoing theft of copper cables, which Shanapinda says is severely disrupting […]

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Namibia Conducts First 5G Trial

27 August 2024

By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus   MTC, in collaboration with Huawei, has successfully completed Namibia’s first 5G trial, generating significant commercial interest. Despite this milestone, Namibia lags behind globally, with other regions already exploring 6G deployment. Namibia has not yet fully rolled out 4G across the country, which could impact its development agenda. 5G, the next generation […]

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Powercom Commits N$80 Million for 50 Network Towers Nationwide

21 July 2024

By: Loise Shiimi   Powercom has committed to investing approximately N$80 million over the next two financial years to construct 50 new network towers across Namibia. This announcement was made by CEO Beatus Amadhila during the groundbreaking ceremony for a new telecommunications tower in Mupini village, Kavango West region. Amadhila emphasised that this initiative is […]

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Paratus Group Completes Fastest Fiber Route Linking Johannesburg to Europe

18 April 2024

Dolly Menas   Paratus Group has announced the completion of the fastest fibre express route from Johannesburg to Europe, marking a significant step forward in bolstering connectivity between Africa and Europe. Spanning 1,890 kilometres and linking Johannesburg, Botswana, and Swakopmund, this achievement solidifies Paratus as a trailblazer in narrowing the digital gap between the two […]

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