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Uncertainty Surrounds EVMs for Future Elections
By: Justicia Shipena The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) remains undecided on whether it will reintroduce electronic voting machines (EVMs) in the 2029 elections or continue using ballot papers. In February 2020, the Supreme Court ruled that EVMs…
Opinion: Beyond Compliance: The Strategic Imperative of Sustainability in Business
Laina Likius Sustainability is rapidly becoming a focal point in global business and policy conversations as companies recognise the necessity of balancing environmental, social, governance (ESG), and economic considerations. In Namibia, however, the integration of sustainability into business operations remains…
CRAN Can Enhance Green Hydrogen Landscape
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…
Traditional Authorities Trust Launches Drought Relief Food Drive for 2 300 Families
By: Dolly Menas The Namibia Traditional Authorities Trust (NTAT) has launched a nationwide Drought Relief Food Drive to provide food packages to over 2,300 families affected by severe drought. The initiative with support from its business arm, Oonani Investment…
FNB Wins Best Bank Award
By: Kavee Vezemburuka The First National Bank of Namibia (FNB), won the Banker’s Bank of the Year Award 2024 for the Best Bank in Namibia. The award celebrates the best in global banking and acknowledges outstanding achievements within…
Khomas Residents Top the List of Loan Defaulters
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus As of September 2024, 42.9% of non-performing loans (loans unpaid for over three months) in Namibia were held by individuals, according to data from the Bank of Namibia. Non-performing loans (NPLs) currently stand at 5.9%,…
Kunene Gets 66th 4G Broadband Tower
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…
EU Becomes Namibia’s Top Export Market Over Three Years
By: Justicia Shipena The European Union (EU) has emerged as Namibia’s largest export market over the past three years, according to a recent study. This coincides with a stakeholder workshop hosted by the EU Delegation to Namibia in…
IPC to Challenge Final Election Results in Court
By: Dolly Menas The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has confirmed its decision to contest the recently announced final election results in court. This follows the party’s earlier statement that it would wait for the final results before…
Welwitchia University Strengthens Regional Collaboration Through MoA
By: Kavee Vezemburuka Welwitchia University has formalised a partnership with Mutare Polytechnic in Zimbabwe meant to internationalise skills training and foster innovation in higher education. The signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was held last month…