Namibia

NIST-CSF 2.0 – A Namibian Pipedream or Reality?

Opinion Piece, by Tyrone Nashandi The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has made significant changes to its popular Cybersecurity Framework (NIST-CSF). That will leave organizations mulling over how this affects their cybersecurity programs. More specifically, my favorite - the new "Govern" function. As a result, organizations having tirelessly identified gaps, may have to reanalyze their existing assessments and remediation activities to dissect the impact of the framework […]

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Africa

Special Economic Zones are propelling Africa’s green hydrogen drive

By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency When Egypt, a prominent player in green hydrogen development in Africa, recently announced seven new upcoming projects worth US$40 billion to be rolled out over the next decade, it noted that the projects would be positioned in one location: a special economic zone (SEZ). The new projects announced by Egypt's cabinet in February, together with ongoing developments not only in […]

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Local

NIEC 2024: Unveiling the Future of Energy in Namibia with Premier Sapphire Sponsors RMB, Shell, and Chevron

The Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC), renowned as “The gathering” for energy sector deliberations in Namibia, proudly announces its Sapphire sponsors for the upcoming 2024 conference: RMB, Shell, and Chevron. This collaboration underscores the pivotal role of sponsorship in steering the conversations and innovations that will chart the future course of Namibia's energy sector. Selma Shimutwikeni, the founder of RichAfrica Consultancy and convener of the NIEC, extends a heartfelt thank […]

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Local

Spring Blood Donation Clinics: Save Lives with Unity

The power of unity is by donating blood and saving lives! The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia is urging all eligible and healthy donors to donate blood this Saturday to help ensure that lives are saved Blood products are used in many cases, not just for trauma and emergency patients in need of blood after a motor vehicle accident or other accidents. Mothers having complications during pregnancy and birth, premature infants, […]

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Business / Economics

Spotlight – 7 March 2024

Laimi finds out more about professional hunter and self-taught photographer, Jofie Lamprecht. https://iono.fm/e/1413366

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Namibia

UNESCO-Korea project enters third phase with Namibia

The "ICT Transforming Education in Africa" project Inception meeting is ending today. Funded by UNESCO and Korea, the project is entering its third phase, with Namibia newly added as one of the beneficiary countries. The meeting, according to Namibia's Ambassador to France and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Albertus Aochamub, is a platform for stakeholders to partner up.

March 6, 2024 38

Local

Pupkewitz Motors Introduces Charmaine Indongo as Head of Marketin

In the dynamic world of automotive marketing, Pupkewitz Motors proudly introduces Charmaine Indongo as the visionary Head of Marketing effective since 15 January 2024. A distinguished professional currently an MBA candidate, Charmaine holds a bachelor’s degree in business and a Postgraduate Diploma from the University of Cape Town. With an impressive 17-year career, she has left an indelible mark, spending thirteen impactful years in the downstream petroleum industry. Charmaine played […]

March 6, 2024 35

Sport

Capricorn Eagles Set to Soar at Debut Appearance in African Games

The Namibia women's cricket team, The Capricorn Eagles, is gearing up passionately to make its mark at the African Games hosted in Ghana. Scheduled from 7 to 13 March, this historic tournament marks cricket's grand entrance into the African Games. The Capricorn Eagles are looking forward to showcasing a good brand of cricket against formidable opponents from across the continent. Placed in Group A, alongside South Africa, Tanzania, and Nigeria, […]

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Namibia

Spotlighting employment opportunities in the agricultural sector

By Josef Kefas Sheehama Namibia still desperately needs to improve agricultural production systems and tackle the threats of climate change and uncertainty. Agriculture remains the backbone for sustained economic growth, to provide quality livelihoods, and high living standards for the population. The Agriculture, Land Reform, and Water Ministry have been allocated N$1.9 billion which is not sufficient. This includes N$50 million dedicated for land purchase to address the plight of […]

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