Category: Technology
Common Ways People Become Cyber Threat Targets
By: Cornelia Shipindo In today’s digital era, the risk of cyber-attacks is a significant concern as bad actors aim to exploit vulnerabilities present in our online interactions. There are several ways in which individuals can inadvertently become targets for these…
Investment in Science and Technology Research Crucial for Economic Growth
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia should devote much of its attention and resources towards improving research in science and technology to boost its economy, achieve food security and combating poverty. This is according to Nhlanhla Lupahla, the General Manager…
Ucom Mobile Namibia Spectrum Licence Revoked Over Non-payment
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has revoked the Spectrum Licences awarded to Ucom Mobile Namibia (Pty) Ltd (MTN) due to non-payment and allegations of spectrum hoarding. The company obtained its Spectrum Licences in…
Fact Check Group Disputes MICT SIM Card Registration Claims
By: Staff Writer Namibia Fact Check has raised concerns about the accuracy of statements made by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) regarding the mandatory registration of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards. Namibians had been urged citizens…
Govt’s Online Job Portal Down for a Month… Over 5,000 Job Seekers in Limbo
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus and Loise Shiimi The Namibia Integrated Employment Information System (NIEIS) has been offline for a month, causing distress for approximately 5,000 job seekers that flock to the site quarterly. The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations,…
MTC and TASA Join Forces for Innovative Tourism Solutions
By: Dolly Menas Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Tour and Safari Association of Namibia (TASA), aiming to revolutionize the travel and tourism sector with cutting-edge solutions. This partnership seeks to enhance the…
ECB Foresees Looming Crisis Over Pre-paid Meter Roll-Over
By: Staff Writer The Electricity Control Board of Namibia (ECB) has raised concerns about the low rollover rate of prepaid metres following the launch of its Token Identifier (TID). With a looming deadline less than a year away from the…
Africa’s Renewable Energy Capacity Expected to Reach 290 GW by 2035
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Africa’s renewable capacity is predicted to reach a modest 24 GW by 2023, primarily propelled by onshore wind and solar capacity. However, a substantial increase is anticipated around 2026, with onshore wind, solar, and hydrogen capacity leading…
Hyphen Gets N$95 Million Funding For Green Hydrogen
By: Justicia Shipena Hyphen, the company piloting the development of green hydrogen in Namibia has secured funding amounting to about N$95 million to propel engineering, environmental, and socioeconomic development initiatives associated with its projects. This followed the finalisation of a…
MTC Becomes Latest Victim of Infrastructure Vandalism
By: Loise Shiimi Despite warnings to cease with the illegal activity, members of the public in the Omusati region continue vandalising telecommunication infrastructure, causing disruptions in connectivity in the region. The most recent incident occurred when a network tower belonging…