insert_link Local DEADLINE FOR MANDATORY SIM CARD REGISTRATION The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) herewith reminds all stakeholders that the deadline for mandatory SIM card registration is 31 December 2023. SIM card registration is in accordance with Section 77 of the Communications Act (No. 8 of 2009). SIM card registration statistics 15 June 2023: Approximately 2,760,804 active SIM cards across all licensed networks in Namibia, of which 795,991 SIM cards were registered, signifying a 29% registration rate. […] todayNovember 6, 2023 10
insert_link Business / Economics Rinaani Musutua, an advocate for economic and social justice with the Basic Income Grant Coalition, provides her perspective on Namibia’s unemployment rate. https://youtu.be/kpiINO-03g0 Following the recent mid-term budget review, which saw a substantial increase in budgets for seventeen government offices, ministries, and agencies, totaling 2.5 billion Namibian dollars, Rinaani Musutua, an advocate for economic and social justice with the Basic Income Grant Coalition, provides her perspective on Namibia's unemployment rate. todayNovember 6, 2023 25
insert_link Local The Government of Indonesia Provides N$ 5,3M of Development Grant for Namibian Maritime and Fisheries Institute The Government of Indonesia through its Indonesia Agency for International Development (Indonesia AID) has agreed to extend a Development Grant for Namibian Maritime and Fisheries Institute (NAMFI). The grant amount approximately US$.288 thousand (equivalent N$ 5,3 million) shall be utilized to enhance capacity building for Instructors of NAMFI in the form of training of trainers International Maritime Organization (ToT IMO) Model Course 6.09. The training of trainers program for NAMFI’s […] todayNovember 6, 2023 9
insert_link APO International Lesotho to commemorate 200 years His Majesty King Letsie III is expected to launch the commemoration of the Lesotho’s 200 anniversary since King Moshoeshoe I founded the Basotho nation at the event to be held at Thaba-Bosiu Cultural Village on Wednesday. This, the Minister of Gender, Youth, Sports, Arts, Culture and Social Development, Mr. Pitso Lesaoana revealed during the press briefing held in Maseru on Monday. Mr. Lesaoana said the country will start with the Bicentennial […] todayNovember 6, 2023 4
insert_link APO International The Beauty of Shared Arts Premieres on CCTV-1, Telling Stories of Exchange and Mutual Learning Under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Amidst the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China Media Group (CMG) and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China jointly produced The Beauty of Shared Arts, a grand TV program focusing on international cultural exchanges, to showcase the charm of diverse cultures and promote their exchanges. Themed around the Cultural Silk Road, this program welcomes guests from BRI members and offers a panoramic view of […] todayNovember 6, 2023
insert_link APO International Mauritius Telecom unveils a new groundbreaking partnership with MultiChoice to bring DStv Stream to Mauritius Mauritius Telecom, the number one telecom operator in Mauritius, and MultiChoice (https://www.MultiChoice.com/), Africa’s leading entertainment platform, are pleased to announce their partnership to bring DStv Stream to Mauritius. A signing ceremony between Mauritius Telecom, represented by its CEO Kapil Reesaul and MultiChoice Africa, represented by Jose Escobar, Head of Corporate Strategy, was held on Friday 6th October at the Telecom Tower, Port Louis, Mauritius. This partnership between Mauritius Telecom and […] todayNovember 6, 2023 5
insert_link APO International Two Decades of Magic: Africa Magic Turns 20 As it marks twenty years of existence, MultiChoice’s (https://www.Multichoice.com/) Africa Magic channel celebrates two decades of significant expansion as a major platform for African content, and an engine for multiplying Africa’s creative talent. Launched as a single channel showing mainly Nollywood movies in 2003, Africa Magic has since grown to include seven channels for movies, sitcoms, soap operas, telenovelas, music, reality and magazine shows showcasing quality content by Africans for […] todayNovember 6, 2023 2
insert_link APO International African entertainment: A foundation for the continent’s success The entertainment sector provides a unique opportunity to uplift Africa’s people in various different ways. It can improve lives professionally, financially, psychologically, and ultimately even on a unified national level, writes Fhulu Badugela, Chief Executive Officer for MultiChoice Africa Holdings (www.MultiChoice.com). Entertainment is primarily fun and enjoyable, but it also reflects and creates culture, which binds people together. It is created by scores of highly skilled, talented people working in […] todayNovember 6, 2023 1
insert_link APO International Electrifying Line-Up for 2023 AFEST AFEST, Africa Tech Festival’s official opening party (https://apo-opa.info/46XGRVw) is back with a bang and a new venue and line-up in 2023 that is set to thrill delegates, investors and VIPS attending the African continent’s largest and most influential technology, telecommunications and digital enertainment festival. Taking place on Tuesday 14 November 2023, AFEST (https://apo-opa.info/3PUJUqg) will this year be hosted at the Old Biscuit Mill in downtown Woodstock, the lively location that is […] todayNovember 6, 2023 1