insert_link LocalThree years on: Paratus has used Equiano to shape SADC connectivity landscape Paratus Group Executive Chairman, Barney Harmse, assists with the landing of the Equiano cable in Swakopmund, Namibia, 2022 14 July 2025 - Three years after the Equiano subsea cable landed in Swakopmund, Namibia, in June 2022, pan-African telco and network services provider Paratus Group has leveraged its capacity to reshape the connectivity landscape across Southern Africa. As the landing partner for Equiano in Namibia, Paratus was uniquely positioned to drive […] today14 July, 2025
insert_link WorldKing Charles to host U.S. President Donald Trump in September King Charles Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles III and Queen Camilla will host U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at Windsor Castle from 17 to 19 September. The official visit will mark Trump’s second trip to the United Kingdom, following his 2019 state visit during the reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II. U.S. media reports that while the visit is expected to include […] today14 July, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsBrand Africa unveils Namibia’s best brands 2025 Brand Africa, together with Paragon Investment, has published Brand Africa 100 | Namibia’s Best Brands 2025—a comprehensive ranking of the most admired brands in Namibia. Drawing from a broader pan-African survey reaching 31 countries and covering over 85% of the continent’s population and economic activity, the rankings reflect consumer admiration across generations and sectors. Key Findings Only 11% of the Top 100 most admired brands are Namibian or African—one […] today14 July, 2025
insert_link AfricaECOWAS lauds former Nigerian President Buhari as a distinguished statesman The Economic Community of West African States is mourning the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a distinguished statesman whose leadership advanced democracy and regional cooperation across West Africa. In a statement by ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touray said the organisation extended heartfelt condolences to Buhari’s family, Nigeria’s current president, and its citizens. Buhari first governed Nigeria as a military head of state in the 1980s […] today14 July, 2025
insert_link WorldHaiti’s gang violence crisis leaves thousands dead UN Human Rights Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani A United Nations report has revealed that nearly 5,000 people have been killed in Haiti since October 2024 amid escalating gang violence. UN spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani warns that the crisis is spreading beyond Port‑au‑Prince, amplifying displacement and trafficking threats. Shamdasani highlighted the crisis, pinpointing an October massacre in Port‑Saint‑Denis (Pont‑Sondé) as a turning point. She warned of escalating gang control extending beyond the […] today14 July, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsArrests rock NAMCOR: More charged in N$327 million corruption scandal The Anti‑Corruption Commission (ACC) has confirmed the arrest of nine individuals, among them four former senior executives of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR), the state-owned petroleum entity, in connection with alleged corrupt dealings that drained more than N$327 million from public coffers. ACC spokesperson Josefina Nghituwamata revealed the charges focus on unlawful credit extensions and a failed N$53 million attempt to acquire fuel storage facilities—facilities already owned by […] today14 July, 2025
insert_link NamibiaPolice issue warning over increase in fire incidents Windhoek, 9 July 2025 – The Namibian Police Force is investigating a worrying spike in fire-related incidents nationwide, many suspected to be arson, claiming both lives and property, tragically including children, police confirm. Chief Inspector Elifas Kuwinga revealed fires have occurred in residential and public spaces, including a deadly blaze at a police barracks last September that killed a K9 unit officer. Investigators have recovered CCTV footage in at least […] today9 July, 2025
insert_link NamibiaTrade union to engage Prime Minister over pension-backed home loan scheme Windhoek, 9 July 2025 – The Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA) has expressed serious concerns about the Government Institutions Pension Fund’s (GIPF) newly launched Pension-Backed Home Loan Scheme, scheduled to be rolled out via two intermediaries—Capital Housing Scheme and Kuleni Financial Services. TUCNA Secretary-General Mahongora Kavihuha warns that this restrictive approach could concentrate wealth in a few hands and deprive workers of full benefits. Last month, GIPF confirmed the scheme […] today9 July, 2025
insert_link NamibiaIndia’s Modi makes historic visit to Namibia to strengthen trade, tech, and diplomatic ties Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Namibia for a landmark state visit on Wednesday to deepen bilateral relations, with a strong focus on trade, digital innovation, and strategic cooperation in critical minerals. This marks the first visit by an Indian head of government to Namibia in nearly three decades and comes as both countries seek to bolster ties in sectors such as energy, diamond trade, fintech, and […] today8 July, 2025
