Category: Technology
Opinion: Starlink’s Debut Offers Opportunities and Drawbacks for Local Businesses and the Economy
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama Although Namibia seems stuck with underdevelopment in many sectors, there are opportunities for the country to industrialise, pursue inclusive growth, and draw in investment by utilising technological advancements. Recent news about Startlink’s potential operating…
Billing Discrepancies and Poor Service Quality Plague Telecommunication Sector
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Between 1 February 2022 and 31 January 2023, the Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) received 23 complaints from consumers regarding telecommunication service providers. The majority of these complaints were centered around billing discrepancies, substandard…
Digital Marketing Can Help Overcome Dependency Syndrome
By: Mathias Hangala Andrew Allison, Chief Commercial Officer for Red and Yellow South Africa, has highlighted digital marketing as a key opportunity for entrepreneurs and business-minded individuals to reduce their dependence on government support. Speaking at the launch…
Africans Participate in International Cybersecurity Camp
By: Dwight Links An international cybersecurity camp, organised by Positive Technologies with support from the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, was recently held in Moscow. The engagement aimed to equip 70 cybersecurity specialists from around the world with…
AI Poses Risks to Humanity and Security, Warns Expert
By: Dwight Links Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents significant risks to humanity, including the potential for weaponization and loss of human control, according to Professor Anicia Pieters, CEO of the National Commission of Research, Science and Technology. Speaking on…
Active SIM Cards Decline by 5%
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…
Paratus Drives National Data Usage Growth in Second Quarter
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia’s mobile data usage reached 33.4 million GB by the end of the second quarter of 2024, marking a 2% increase from 32.9 million GB in the first quarter. This data comes from the Quarterly Statistics…
HDF says its Green Hydrogen Power Plant Could be Namibia’s Backup Energy Source
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….
Telecom Partners with Marintel JV to Modernise Maritime Safety
By: Fransina Nghidengwa Telecom Namibia has announced a partnership with Marintel JV to upgrade the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) infrastructure along the Namibian coastline. This modernisation, unveiled on Monday, aims to provide continuous coverage for…
Opinion: How To Ensure Child Online Protection In The Digital Age
By: Hilya Mhani In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, offering enormous opportunities for learning, connection, and entertainment. For children, the digital world opens doors to endless possibilities, from…