insert_link Business / Economics Telecom Data Breach Occured In Late November According To Experts Digital expert Nrupesh Soni has shed light on the Telecom Namibia data breach, which he says actually occured late November and now has exposed sensitive customer information, including personal details, banking data, and contracts. The data was leaked after Telecom reportedly ignored ransom demands. Soni cautions that the breach poses significant risks. Local media reports reveal that a cyberattack on Telecom Namibia has led to the leak of […] todayDecember 16, 2024 47
insert_link Namibia Three people died in a car accident at Onekotale village Three individuals lost their lives in a car accident at Onekotale village in the Oshikoto Region on Saturday. The Namibian Police in the region have registered cases of culpable homicide, driving without a license, and reckless or negligent driving. Our correspondent on the ground is Maria Namupala: todayDecember 16, 2024 8
insert_link Business / Economics Hacking Group “God” Claims Attack on Health Ministry’s Pharmaceutical Systems The health ministry has deactivated some servers amid cybersecurity alerts following a Telecom Namibia hack. Executive director Ben Nangombe denied awareness of any direct attack or ransom demands but noted anonymized files circulating online. The hacking group Hunters International leaked 356 pages of sensitive data, including files from the Presidency, Prime Minister's Office, and Defence Ministry. A group, calling itself "God," claimed responsibility for targeting the health ministry's pharmaceutical systems. todayDecember 16, 2024 27
insert_link Health / Medical Last Blood Donation Clinics of the Year Set for December 14 The final Saturday clinics for the year will be held on tomorrow 14 December, in Windhoek, Walvis Bay, Okahandja, and Oshakati, with donations accepted from 08:00 to 15:00 at various locations. The Namibia Blood Transfusion Service encourages all healthy individuals aged 16 to 65 to donate, and in return, donors will receive a festive gift as a token of appreciation for their lifesaving contribution. NamBTS' Zita Tobin: todayDecember 13, 2024 17
insert_link Health / Medical HIV Testing Results in Oshikoto Show 449 Positive Cases in 2024 A total of 36,976 individuals were tested for HIV in the Oshikoto region from January 1 to October 31 this year, with 449 testing positive. Health expert Saara Uushona shared these figures during the World AIDS Day observance in Windhoek on Thursday. She noted that while 436 of those who tested positive have been linked to treatment, challenges such as stigma, side effects of medication, and forgetfulness remain barriers for […] todayDecember 13, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Namibian Police Deny Claims of Brutal Assault on Inmate in Okahandja Cells The Namibian Police have dismissed a viral video suggesting that an inmate in the Okahandja trial-awaiting cells was brutally assaulted. Here is Nampol's spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kaunapawa Shikwambi. todayDecember 13, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Former Ombudsman Calls for Judicial Protection Against Abuse of Power Former Ombudsman John Walters emphasizes the importance of the judiciary in safeguarding the rights of the poor from being oppressed by the wealthy through lawsuits that could suppress freedom of speech. Speaking to local media, he expressed strong confidence in Namibia's judiciary, describing it as the cornerstone of the country's democracy adding that If the judiciary fails, then our democracy fails. todayDecember 13, 2024 8
insert_link 2 Business / Economics Telecom Contains Cybersecurity Threat And Ensures Data Safety Telecom has provided an update on a recent cybersecurity incident, confirming that it has been successfully contained. The company says it detected a cyber reconnaissance mission, which was promptly addressed using their advanced monitoring systems and updated cybersecurity protocols. TN reassures customers and stakeholders that no third-party or personal data was compromised, and all systems have been restored. todayDecember 13, 2024 21 2
insert_link Business / Economics Bank of Namibia Affirms Financial Stability Following Recent Review Naufiku Hamunime, the Acting Director of Strategic Communications and International Relations, shared updates from the Bank of Namibia’s Macro Prudential Oversight Committee. After their December 5th meeting, she confirmed that the financial system remains stable, with both banking and non-banking sectors maintaining sufficient capital and liquidity to handle potential losses. todayDecember 13, 2024 17