insert_link Namibia 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 […] today16 December, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo President Donald Trump neume laye Elon Musk ota va ulafana omalaka ko malungula Omupresident wa US Donald Trump opamwe neume laye olo lali shikwetepo meyambidido lo ikonga yo mahoololo Elon Musk, okwa lopotwa veli taalela noita yo pakanya onghela ko malungula. Musk,oo eli oshipuna sha US no kuli yoo omunambelewa omukulunhu we hangano lo Tesla no kwali nale omuyandji mayele wa Donald Trump, okwa lopotwa aulika tanyane Trump momatokolo aye enasha nelongifo lo shimaliwa sho ishoshela yo kongulu no nghene oimaliwa yo shiwana […] today6 June, 2025
insert_link Namibia Namibia ranks among slowest for Internet speed, experts weigh in Image contributed by: Cirrus Capital Namibia has been ranked among the world's slowest for internet speed, placing 143rd out of 152 countries in the 2025 Speedtest Global Index by Ookla. The country also performs poorly in digital quality, e-security, and e-governance, according to Surfshark's 2024 Digital Quality of Life Index. Technology and economic experts say the ranking reveals long-standing issues in the country’s internet infrastructure, with concerns over limited competition […] today24 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics 13 November 2024 Morning Biz News: Key Business Developments In this edition of Biz News, we bring you a round-up of some key business developments from across the region and globally, with a focus on growth, innovation, and sustainability. Nictus Holdings Expands with Walvis Bay Acquisition Nictus Holdings Group of Companies has recently announced a significant acquisition: the Build IT branch in Walvis Bay. This move marks a key milestone in the company’s expansion strategy, reinforcing its […] today13 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Cheaper data beckons in Africa as satellite internet roll-out intensifies By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency A year after the introduction of commercial-scale satellite internet by Elon Musk’s Starlink in Africa, significant developments are beginning to reshape the continent's internet landscape, with cheaper and faster internet increasingly available in Africa as satellite infrastructure rollouts expand and competition among providers intensifies. In May, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a major internet player with a presence in 14 countries […] today29 July, 2024
insert_link Africa A mixed bag for Elon Musk’s space internet in Africa By Conrad Onyango, via bird story agency As Elon Musk-owned Starlink internet service reaches a new global milestone of 3 million users in nearly 100 countries, it's a mixed bag for its operations in Africa. "Congratulations to the @SpaceX team on passing 3 million customers in 99 countries! And thanks to you for buying @Starlink!" Musk recently thanked Starlink and users on X for the milestone. On its progress report, […] today27 May, 2024
insert_link Africa Rwanda pushes Africa towards universal smartphone access By Seth Onyango, via bird story agency Progressive policy reforms and the influx of budget-friendly smartphones are steering Africa towards complete digital connectivity in just over a decade. Rwanda's recently-announced, three-year target is the most ambitious on the continent, although statistics show that other nations are also rapidly closing in on similar milestones. As part of Kigali's innovative funding scheme, citizens can obtain handsets at the subsidised price of […] today22 January, 2024
