Author: Staff Writer
Treat Film and Creative Sectors as a Strategic Priority
During the premiere of Wrong Generation at local cinemas (Ster-Kinekor Grove Mall and Maerua Mall) last week, the Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Wenzel Kavaka, called for the film and creative sector to be treated as a…
Why Some of Africa’s Most Promising Routes Still Have No Flights
Southern Africa Tourism Alliance Two of Sub-Saharan Africa’s strongest unserved routes still have no direct flight: Johannesburg to Mumbai, and Brussels to Cape Town. Both appear in the Airbus Exploring the Horizons study among high-demand corridors where…
Namibia’s Cybersecurity Numbers Are Encouraging – But Don’t Get Comfortable Yet
By: Tanya Hopker The recent announcement by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) that cyber threat events dropped by 47% and cyber vulnerabilities by 31% during the first quarter of 2026 is undoubtedly good news. Any reduction…
The Power of an Enabling Ecosystem Part 2
Namibia Chamber of Commerce Ecosystem THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENTREPRENEURS One thing we have learned is that ideas are abundant. Every young person has an idea. The challenge is not ideas. The challenge is turning ideas into…
Regulatory Sandboxes: Unlocking Namibia’s Digital Future
By: Abraham Eita As the telecommunications, broadcasting and postal sector continues to evolve, driven by rapid technological changes, digital transformation, and increasing demand for connectivity, the role of the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) remains pivotal…
RFA Unveils Digital Services for Stakeholders
The Road Fund Administration unveiled its digital platforms on Thursday for Cross-Border and Fuel Levy payments and documentation management. At the launch, the company said this was due to the needs identified by customers and the need for digital on-the-go…
NamPower to Inaugurate Africa’s First Fully-Digital Substation
In September 2025, NamPower successfully commissioned and energised its new indoor 132/66/33kV Sekelduin Substation, located 8km east of Swakopmund. The Sekelduin Substation is distinguished as the first fully-digital substation on the African continent, with a total project investment of N$394…
Namibia Has $816 Million in Unrealised Trade Potential
A report on the Accelerated Industrial Development for Africa (AIDA) & the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) indicates that Namibia holds considerable trade potential. This potential is presented by unworked diamonds and foreign mackerel. The report states that Namibia…
China’s Eradication of Absolute Poverty: Philosophical Reflections and Practical Lessons for Africa
By: Jeronimo Kateya Poverty stands as one of the most pressing humanitarian, ethical, and socio-political challenges across 21st-century Africa. For decades, African leaders and scholars have sought effective solutions to layered deprivation, uneven livelihoods, and unbalanced development in…
Ally Tobias Returns with Ehangano Concert Vol. 2 – A Night of Heritage, Hymns, and Hope
Celebrated Namibian singer Ally Tobias has announced the highly anticipated Ehangano Concert Vol. 2, set for 4 July 2026 at the National Theatre of Namibia. Building on the success of previous editions, this year’s concert promises an unforgettable evening…