insert_link Namibia MultiChoice Namibia Launches ‘Partners Against Piracy’ to Safeguard Creative Industry MultiChoice Namibia, in collaboration with NIPDB, Bipa, CC Hub, the Namibia Film Commission, and the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, launched the 'Partners Against Piracy' initiative in Windhoek on Tuesday. This campaign aims to protect the creative industry by raising awareness about copyright and intellectual property rights.Multichoice Namiba Managing Director Roger Gertze. todayJune 12, 2024 40
insert_link Namibia ICT Minister Urges SIM Card Registration to Prevent Number Loss ICT Minister, Emma Theofelus, has urged mobile users to register their SIM cards by June 30, 2024, to avoid permanent cancellation and resale of their numbers. Despite a grace period following temporary disconnections, many users remain unregistered. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia previously suspended close to 600 thousand unregistered SIM cards. Paratus Telecommunications and UCOM have fully registered their clients, while Telecom Namibia and Mobile Telecommunications Limited have reached […] todayJune 12, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Australia into Super Eights with nine-wicket crushing of Namibia Australia marched into the Super Eights phase of the T20 World Cup with a nine-wicket demolition of Namibia at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Tuesday. Adam Zampa led the rout with figures of 4-12 as the outclassed Namibians were bundled out for just 72 off 17 overs. Australia then sped to their target in just 5.4 overs for the loss of one wicket, Travis Head finishing […] todayJune 12, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Debmarine Namibia Donates Haemodialysis Equipment to Oshakati Hospital Debmarine Namibia contributed haemodialysis equipment worth N$1,764,069 to Oshakati Intermediate Hospital, easing the burden on resources. Health Minister, Kalumbi Shangula noted 133 new haemodialysis cases managed in 2023/24, with equipment aiding treatment. The donation includes machines, tables, chairs, and a reverse osmosis machine. Shangula emphasized the equipment's role in enhancing patient care. Debmarine CEO Willy Mertens highlighted the vital importance of haemodialysis machines in treating severe kidney failure and expressed […] todayJune 11, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia The annual Standard Bank Winter Xtrail Series kicks off with the K-H Xtrail The Standard Bank Winter Xtrail Series kicked off this Sunday, 9 June, in the stunning mountains of the Khomas Hochland, at Farm Godeis. This is the 9th year that Standard Bank has been sponsoring the event and OTB SPort have hosted the event. More than 380 people entered to test their mettle on the rough and tough trails of the Khomas Hochland. #1 in the Standard Bank Series, the K-H Xtrail, consists of single track, steep climbs and […] todayJune 11, 2024 28
insert_link Business / Economics PowerCom Enhances Connectivity in Namibia PowerCom CEO, Beatus Amadhila announced plans to improve connectivity in Namibia by installing 80m guyed lattice towers in several regions. Two towers are already built, with more planned in Ikumwe, Nakabolelwa, Mutikitila, and additional locations. PowerCom aims to construct 29 towers at a cost of N$32.5 million in 2023/24, aiming to achieve 70% of this plan. These efforts will boost network capabilities and digital access across communities. todayJune 11, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia Meyer happy with team’s performance against Samoa Senior national women’s netball team head coach, Julene Meyer, says that participating in the Pacific Netball Series in Brisbane, Australia will aid in the team's development. The Pacific Netball Series, hosted by Netball Australia, is an international tournament that offers teams from Australia, the Pacific, and other regions the chance to compete for world-ranking points. The senior national netball team, known as the Debmarine Desert Jewels, lost their […] todayJune 11, 2024 23
insert_link Namibia Arysteq/Simonis Storm Singles series marked by upsets and classy table tennis The fourth instalment in the Arysteq Asset Management and Simonis Storm Schools Tournament Series took place on 8 June 2024 at Wanderers, Pioneers Park in Windhoek. The players contested in under 11, 13, 15, 17 and 19 age groups with no restrictions in terms of participation in the number of qualifying age groups. The number of overall participants were less than expected due to the school holidays. […] todayJune 11, 2024 15
Namibia Namibian Correctional Service introduce community service orders in Khomas https://youtu.be/TzB_0hVkWGw By Josia Shigwedha The Namibian Correctional Service (NSC) has expanded its community service orders programme to the Simeon Shixungileni court in Windhoek for offenders serving sentences between one to 12 months. This programme will be implemented at what is locally known as the traffic court located at the corner of Sam Nujoma Drive and Simeon Shixungileni street. With this expansion, the correctional service has […] todayJune 11, 2024 14