Business / EconomicsGlobal Cloudflare Outage Hits Major Websites Several major platforms, including X, ChatGPT, and the Namibian Stock Exchange, went offline yesterday due to a worldwide disruption at Cloudflare. Downdetector was also briefly affected, while Local Digital Expert Nrupesh Soni weighed in on the crucial role Cloudflare plays in managing and securing web traffic. today19 November, 2025
Business / EconomicsCybercriminals Don’t Spare SMEs, Expert Warns Speaking at the International Cybersecurity Conference currently underway on Windhoek, Nrupesh Soni, the CEO of Facilit8 Solutions Namibia, cautioned that small and medium enterprises are increasingly in the crosshairs of cyber attackers. While often lacking the budgets of larger firms, SMEs must still prioritize resilience, Soni urged, as they are no less vulnerable to sophisticated threats. today18 July, 2025
insert_link NamibiaNamibia Ranked Among World’s Slowest in Internet Speed Namibia ranks 143rd out of 152 countries in the this year's Speedtest Global Index by Ookla, making it one of the slowest globally for internet speed. Additionally, the country performs poorly in digital quality, e-security, and e-governance, according to Surfshark’s 2024 index. Tannan Groenewald is the Head of Data & Analytics at Cirrus Capital, he weighed in on this: We also spoke with Texpert Nrupesh Soni for his opinion […] today25 February, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsParatus Namibia Reports Cybersecurity Breach as expert weighs in Paratus Namibia has confirmed a cybersecurity breach compromising its internal IT systems, raising concerns over data security within the telecommunications sector. In a statement to the Namibia Securities Exchange, the company disclosed that unauthorized activity had been detected, prompting an immediate investigation. As cybersecurity threats intensify globally, technology expert Nrupesh Soni underscores the urgent need for businesses to fortify their digital defenses against potential breaches. today21 February, 2025
