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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…
Angula Assumes CEO Role at Letshego
By: Staff Writer Former Chief Commercial Officer of Mobile Telecommunication Company (MTC), Melvin Angula, has officially taken on the role of CEO at Letshego Micro Financial Services Namibia. Angula, renowned for spearheading digital transformations and delivering top-notch customer…
Farmers Told to Keep Livestock Out of Town at Opuwo
By: Uankutura Kambaekua The Opuwo Town Council has issued a pressing warning to livestock owners, urging them to maintain proper fences and prevent animals from straying beyond the town’s boundaries. Opuwo continues to face challenges with an expanding…
Unconventional Thoughts: Is Inflation the Real Monster, or Are We Just Not Producing Enough?
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka and Joseph Jeremia Many Namibians, as well as people around the world, must be wondering what inflation is and what causes the monthly rapid rise in prices of goods and services. Every time you walk into…
Opinion: The Importance of Stakeholder Management
By: Mignon du Preez Stakeholder involvement is becoming more and more prominent in the complex world of modern business; it’s a dynamic interaction that goes beyond boardrooms and spreadsheets. It’s an acknowledgment that companies are part of a web of…
Namibia-Germany Tensions Unlikely to Affect Projects Valued at N$12.9 Billion
By: Justicia Shipena Developmental projects under implementation in Namibia with the help of the German government are expected to remain unaffected amid diplomatic tensions between the two states. President Hage Geingob recently criticised Germany’s decision to support Israel…
Neckartal Dam Not Expected to Reach Full Production in the Next Five Years
By: Dolly Menas, Justicia Shipena Agriculture Minister Calle Schlettwein anticipates that the Neckartal Dam Project in the ||Karas region will be operational in the next three to four years, offering 15,000 job opportunities. However, Schlettwein does not expect…
Parents Struggling With Expensive Pupils Stationery Lists
By: Juliana Iikela and Joseph Jeremia Many parents are struggling with the affordability of stationeries and other school supplies for their children despite having been given ample time to purchase them. Although schools handed out lists of required…
NAMFISA Manager Joins Global Risk-Based Solvency Implementation Forum
By: Staff Writer NAMFISA’s General Manager for Insurance and Medical Aid Funds, Erich Gariseb, has been appointed to serve on the International Association of Insurance Supervisors’ (IAIS) Risk-Based Solvency Implementation Forum. The forum focuses on supporting Emerging Markets and…
Trustco Group Sets Sights on N$2.4 Billion Capital Infusion
By: Justicia Shipena Trustco Group Holdings Ltd has outlined plans to raise N$2.4 billion from shareholders, signalling its commitment to harness Namibia’s economic potential. In a media release on Tuesday, the group announced ongoing negotiations with significant investors,…