insert_link Local Capricorn Foundation commits N$1.6 million to enhance access to quality dducation The Capricorn Foundation remains dedicated to enhancing access to quality education for the Namibian child, as part of its primary focus area, Education, and one of its priority UN SDGs, Quality Education (SDG 4). The Capricorn Foundation kick-started the year with a commitment of N$1.6 million to three education initiatives, namely Amos Meerkat Syllabus, EduVision, and Karstveld Academy. This funding supports learning materials and infrastructure for early childhood development […] today29 January, 2026
insert_link Africa Botswana Vaccine Institute supports regional response to FMD outbreak 23 January 2026 - The Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI) has reaffirmed its commitment to regional animal health as Southern Africa faces an escalating Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak across several SADC member states. Acknowledging the scale and urgency of the situation in a press release, BVI says it has activated technical support deployments as part of its customer value proposition and long-standing role in regional disease control. A technical […] today26 January, 2026
insert_link Local Old Mutual wealth manager calls for realistic financial planning for women (Photo by: Old Mutual Namibia) Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - We talk a lot about empowering women with money, yet real progress happens when we move past slogans and into structure. According to Old Mutual Wealth Manager, Veruscka Gertze, the financial system was not designed with women’s life patterns in mind. Career breaks for caregiving, pay gaps that compound over time, longer life expectancy, and higher odds of outliving a partner […] today21 January, 2026
Local Standard Bank and NIFA host Market Access & Trade Opportunity Evening for entrepreneurs By: Hertha Ekandjo Standard Bank Namibia, in partnership with the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy (NIFA), on Thursday hosted the Market Access & Trade Opportunity Evening, an interactive session aimed at empowering Namibian entrepreneurs and MSME’s with the tools, knowledge, and connections needed to expand into regional and international markets. The event forms part of the bank’s Blue Growth Series, a flagship programme designed to promote SME development, financial inclusion, […] today17 November, 2025
Local President urges Namibians to strengthen ties with residents of neighbouring countries By: Maria Namupala President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibians to value and strengthen ties and cooperation with citizens of neighboring countries. She made the remarks during her arrival at Ondangwa’s Andimba Toivo ya Toivo airport from Luanda on Tuesday. She attended the 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations of the Republic of Angola on Tuesday. Nandi-Ndaitwah said it is important to build relationships with neighbouring countries, to be able to assist […] today12 November, 2025
Local Current laws and policies do not recognise informal sector By: Hertha Ekandjo The 2025 Diagnostic of Informality in Namibia report has found the informal sector is challenged with invisibility and lack of recognition by current laws and policies. Launched on Tuesday by the Bank of Namibia, finance ministry and the United Nations, the report pointed out that the laws in Namibia do not recognise the informal economy which is also not reflected in the various acts and national frameworks. […] today12 November, 2025
insert_link Local Travel smart, stay safe and plan ahead this festive season The holiday season is almost here, and for many Namibians, that means road trips to the North, relaxing at the coast, or crossing the border for a well-deserved holiday. As we get excited about travelling, packing, and spending time with loved ones, there’s one important thing we shouldn’t forget: staying safe and prepared for the unexpected. The reality is that accidents, breakdowns, and theft can happen when we least […] today12 November, 2025
insert_link Press Releases Crypto boom exposes Africa cyber risk Allan Juma, Technical Lead for ESET East Africa, an internet security solutions company. Juma oversees the company’s technical issues on security products. Cryptocurrency in Africa has evolved rapidly from a fringe financial activity into a major economic force - and cybercriminals are taking notice. Between July 2024 and June 2025, the continent recorded USD $205-billion in on-chain transactions, making it the world's third-fastest-growing crypto market. Driven by economic volatility and a […] today12 November, 2025
insert_link Local Paratus Group launches Paratus 500 Pan African telecommunications network services provider, Paratus Group, has announced the launch of “Paratus 500”, a defining milestone following the Group’s expansion into seven additional African markets earlier this year, including Eswatini, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. Paratus is now licensed to operate in 15 African countries, and with this expansion, the Group becomes one of the first pan African telcos to cover over 500 million people […] today10 November, 2025
