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Business / Economics

CRAN launches universal service fund to bridge Namibia’s digital divide

By: Staff Reporter The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has launched the Universal Service Fund to enhance digital connectivity across. Announced in Windhoek on March 19, 2025, this initiative aims to bridge the digital divide by improving access to information and communication technology (ICT) nationwide. Dr. Tulimevava Mufeti, Chairperson of CRAN’s Board, highlighted the importance of connectivity as a necessity for education, healthcare, and economic development. The fund will […]

today19 March, 2025

Local

Temporary water supply interruption in Walvis Bay

By: Adolf Kaure NamWater has announced that water supply to Walvis Bay has been temporarily affected due to a power outage in the Kuiseb area. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, NamWater Head of Public Relations and Corporate Communications, Lot Ndamanomhata, said that this comes after the NamWater Kuiseb Artisans Team reported a power outage at 9:00 this morning. “Upon investigation, it was confirmed that the outage originated from […]

today19 March, 2025

Local

Opposition leaders praise Mbumba’s leadership

By: Envaalde Matheus Opposition political parties have commended outgoing President Nangolo Mbumba for his leadership, describing him as resilient, unifying, selfless, and a father figure. Party leaders shared their sentiments in Parliament on Tuesday during Mbumba’s final address before Parliament dissolves on Thursday. Opposition leaders said they were inspired by Mbumba’s leadership, especially in guiding the nation through the difficult period following the passing of former presidents Hage Geingob and […]

today19 March, 2025

Namibia

Professor Namwandi encourages originality as IUM commences 2025 academic year

By: Selma Taapopi The International University of Management (IUM) founder, Professor David Namwandi, has cautioned the higher learning institution's first-year students against plagiarism and instead opt for originality in the pursuit of their qualifications. Professor Namwandi made the call at IUM's opening ceremony of the 2025 academic year. Professor Namwandi, who is also the chairman of the IUM governing council, informed the first years that the institution believes in originality […]

today19 March, 2025

Business / Economics

Mbumba signs off new benefits for retired political office bearers

  Outgoing President Nangolo Mbumba has signed off the post-retirement benefits of the specified public office-bearers. The government will pay for the retiring office bearers' cooks, drivers, security personnel, fuel and a vehicle grant. The benefits apply to four categories, with the vehicle grant pegged at N$700,000 and N$600,000. Mbumba said he signed off the benefits under the powers vested in him by section 8 of the Public Office-Bearers (Remuneration […]

today18 March, 2025

Lifestyle

If I open up, you’ll all start crying – Mbumba when he bade farewell to State House staff

You think it's easy? The remains of Dr Nujoma were on that plane. The family members of Dr Nujoma were on that plane. If something had happened, where were you going to put me? At my age, I no longer run - Mbumba By Wonder Guchu In every family, there is that unlikely person who ends up being the pillar of comfort and stability. President Nangolo Mbumba is one such […]

today17 March, 2025