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CRAN 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 […]

16 December, 2025

Namibia

WHO commits N$2.1 million towards polio vaccination campaign

By: Selma Taapopi The World Health Organisation on Monday in Rundu contributed N$2.1 million to support an ongoing polio vaccination campaign. The campaign was launched in the Kavango East and Kavango West regions and is scheduled to run until the 18th of December. The ministry of health has commenced with the administration of the Novel Oral Polio Vaccine type 2 which is specifically designed to halt transmission and prevent outbreaks of the […]

16 December, 2025

Business / Economics

Labour Unrest Eases in 2025, Wage Concerns Linger

Labour analyst Sydwill Scholtz says 2025 recorded a noticeable decline in strikes and labour unrest, signalling improved worker stability. Speaking to NewsOnOne’s Envaalde Matheus, he noted that challenges around fair pay and adherence to the new minimum wage persist, with the magistrates’ strike exposing ongoing grievances among government employees.

16 December, 2025

Business / Economics

Telecom and ICT Sectors Grow According to CRAN

Telecom and ICT sectors grew July–September, with SIM cards up 3%, mobile broadband 6%, and dongle/router subscriptions surging 30%. Mobile data use increased, fixed-line subscriptions fell 2%, and pay-TV rose 3.5%. Postal services stayed stable. Mufaro Nesongano, CRAN’s Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations:

16 December, 2025

Business / Economics

Namibia-Botswana Rail Project on Track

Namibia and Botswana are advancing the Trans-Kalahari Railway connecting Botswana’s inland network to Walvis Bay port. Feasibility studies are being finalised, investors identified, and joint oversight ensures the project stays on schedule, with Transport ministers urging faster progress. Julius Ngweda, the Ministry of Works and Transport’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed the update.

16 December, 2025

Namibia

German research vessel Polarstern leaves Walvis Bay for Antarctica

By: Staff Reporter A German research vessel, Polarstern, departed from Walvis Bay for Antarctica on Monday. The vessel, which embarked on its research journey on 13 November from Bremerhaven, in Germany, is studying, among other aspects, how the ocean has changed. It docked at the coastal town on Friday and invited representatives from the German Embassy, including the ambassador to Namibia, Dr Thorsten Hutter, as well as Namibian journalists and […]

15 December, 2025

Business / Economics

Namibia 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 […]

15 December, 2025

Namibia

Councils 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, […]

15 December, 2025

Interview Transcripts

Interview: High Sugar Consumption in Baby Foods Sparks Health Alarm

Photo: NAFSAN Windhoek, Namibia — The Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) has raised urgent concerns about the rising consumption of sugar, particularly among young children, in an interview with director Ben Schernick. The issue, he says, goes beyond individual dietary preferences and has deep public health and economic implications. “One of our biggest concerns is the high level of sugar consumption, especially among children between the ages […]

15 December, 2025