Category: National
4G and 5G Will Enhance Connectivity – Tech Analysts
By: Loise Shiimi In light of the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) announcing its decision to phase out 2G and 3G networks over the next four years, a technological shift is underway. Tomas Shigwedha, a computer…
Residents Encouraged to Turn Waste into Income
By: Mathias Hangala The City of Windhoek (CoW) has encouraged residents to turn waste into income through recycling initiatives spearheaded by the city. Speaking at the Mayoral Clean-Up Campaign launch in Windhoek over the weekend, CoW spokesperson…
ScaleUp Namibia Officially Opens Office
By: Hee-Dee Walenga ScaleUp Namibia (SUN) officially opened its offices in Windhoek on Friday afternoon. The office, located in the FNCC building, is free to use for Namibian entrepreneurs seeking to accelerate their growth and gain access to…
Young Cyclists Shine at 40th Nedbank Cycle Challenge
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The 40th Nedbank Cycle Challenge, dubbed the “Greatest Ride Under the Sun” took place in Windhoek on Sunday morning with hundreds of cyclists of all ages and skill levels taking on 25km, 60km, and 100km…
MTC Wants 4,000 Reusable Plastic Bags
As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability, Mobile Telecommunications Ltd (MTC), will procure 4,000 reusable shopping bags and roll out its awareness campaign under the Go Green, Skip the Plastic initiative. As part of this initiative, the…
Corridor Diversification No Longer Optional – Corridor Group
As regional cargo flows expand, supply chain resilience and predictability have become critical decision factors for cargo owners, mining houses, freight forwarders, and transporters. As a result, corridor diversification is no longer optional; it is a strategic necessity, according…
Rehoboth Receives its Own Build It
The Rehoboth community, contractors and households have received their own building material retailer, Build It, last week. The store opened its doors to the community on 16 February 2026, ahead of its official launch taking place on 27…
Meatco Paid Producers N$1.2 Billion in Last Financial Year
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala For the financial year of 2024/2025, which ended in January last year, Meatco has paid N$1.2 billion to local producers (cattle suppliers) from the south and north of the redline, according to an update from…
Parliament Requests for More Time With the National Budget
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Budget and Finance has called for the government to revise the Parliamentarian Orders that include the budget process timeline within Parliament. The Committee requests for 60-90 days to scrutinise…
Electricity Supply Industry Rules to be Modernised
By: Dwight Links The Electricity Control Board (ECB) and industry stakeholders recently held the second workshop on the review of Tariff Methodology, Net Metering and Economic Rules in Windhoek. Various chapters of these sections were placed under…