insert_link NamibiaCRAN reviews 1,180 public submissions on Starlink licence application Starlink Texas factory (Photo by Advanced Technologies) The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has received 1,180 written public submissions on Starlink’s application for a telecommunications licence, with the overwhelming majority supporting the bid as regulators continue to assess compliance, ownership requirements, and broader national interest considerations. According to CRAN, 1,164 submissions were in favour of Starlink entering the Namibian market, while 16 opposed the application. The regulator says both […] today16 December, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsNamibia ranks fifth in Africa for low financial-crime risk Namibia has strengthened its position in the global fight against money laundering, according to the 2025 Basel Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Index. The country’s score improved from 4.89 in 2024 to 4.78 in 2025, placing it fifth among African nations in terms of low exposure to financial crime risk. The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) said the improvement reflects stronger national systems, enhanced enforcement, and closer coordination among regulators, law enforcement, and […] today15 December, 2025
insert_link NamibiaCouncils owe NamPower N$912 million Electricity Control Board CEO Robert Kahimise (Photo: ECB) Local authorities, state-owned enterprises, and electricity distributors owe NamPower a combined N$912 million, according to the Electricity Control Board (ECB), with more than half of the amount linked to breached repayment agreements. ECB Chief Executive Officer Robert Kahimise said N$557 million relates to agreements that have not been honoured. Mariental Municipality is the largest debtor, owing N$233 million, followed by Gobabis, Karasburg, […] today15 December, 2025
insert_link AfricaAngola opens bidding for a long-term concession to operate Namibe rail and port corridor Angola Benguela railway cargo train near Lobito April 2021 (Photo: International Railway Journal) The Angolan government has launched an international public tender for the concession to operate, manage, and maintain the Namibe Corridor, a key transport route linking southern Angola to regional markets. The Ministry of Transport said bids for the concession, which runs for an initial 30 years and can be extended to 50, will close on 4 May […] today15 December, 2025
insert_link NamibiaPress Release: NAC secures new aerodrome certifications Flysafair lands in Windhoek, Photo supplied Tuesday, 09 December 2025 - HOSEA KUTAKO AND WALVIS BAY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS ACHIEVE RECERTIFICATION, A MAJOR MILESTONE FOR AVIATION SAFETY AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) proudly announces the successful re-certification of Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) and Walvis Bay International Airport (WBIA), each achieving an 83% Effective Implementation (EI) score. The aerodrome certificates were issued by the Namibia Civil Aviation […] today11 December, 2025
insert_link WorldHong Kong high-rise fire kills 55 and nearly 300 are missing A massive fire engulfed a high-rise apartment building in Hong Kong on Wednesday, killing at least 55 people and leaving nearly 300 residents missing, officials confirmed. Firefighters have struggled to reach the upper floors, with smoke and debris making rescue operations increasingly difficult. Local media, including the South China Morning Post and RTHK, reported that residents were trapped as flames spread rapidly through the tower. Authorities have pointed to unsafe […] today27 November, 2025
insert_link NamibiaWindhoek Council launches pothole repair plan ahead of rainy season The Windhoek Municipal Council has approved a new action plan aimed at speeding up pothole repairs ahead of the rainy season. City officials say the initiative is intended to improve road safety and protect municipal infrastructure while longer-term maintenance challenges are addressed. According to City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya, the city faces a staggering N$2.67 billion backlog in road maintenance, a problem that has worsened over the years due to budget […] today27 November, 2025
insert_link South AfricaSouth Africa rejects Trump’s G20 claims Photo by: Frederic Sierakow (EU) South Africa’s Presidency has pushed back against remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, calling his comments “unwarranted insults” and insisting that the country’s democratic processes remain robust and independent. Trump claimed this week that South Africa would be excluded from next year’s G20 summit over what he described as “human rights abuses” against white South Africans, allegations widely discredited over the years by Reuters, […] today27 November, 2025
insert_link AfricaRegional bodies condemn military coup in Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo (Photo by: Amanuel Sileshi, AFP/Getty Images) The African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have sharply condemned the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, describing it as a “blatant threat” to democratic governance in a region already strained by recurrent coups. The condemnation followed Wednesday’s sudden power seizure by officers identifying themselves as the High Military Command for the Restoration of Order, […] today27 November, 2025
