insert_link Business / Economics 2026 Set for ICT Growth as per CRAN The Communications Regulatory Authority says 2026 will be a pivotal year for the ICT sector, building on milestones from 2025, including the launch of 5G, e-SIM technology, and the Universal Service Fund. CRAN notes that 5G is already transforming sectors like transport, logistics, and mining, with more industries expected to adopt private 5G networks this year. Mufaro Nesongano is CRAN’s Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations: today28 January, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics IMF raises 2026 global growth forecast to 3.3% The International Monetary Fund on Monday revised its global economic growth forecast for 2026 to 3.3 percent, reflecting continued resilience as the world adapts to shifting trade conditions and robust investment in artificial intelligence and technology sectors. The updated projection, released in the IMF’s World Economic Outlook update, marks a 0.2 percentage point increase from estimates published last October. The pace matches the 3.3 percent growth the IMF now expects […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics Telecom and ICT Sectors Grow According to CRAN Telecom and ICT sectors grew July–September, with SIM cards up 3%, mobile broadband 6%, and dongle/router subscriptions surging 30%. Mobile data use increased, fixed-line subscriptions fell 2%, and pay-TV rose 3.5%. Postal services stayed stable. Mufaro Nesongano, CRAN’s Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations: today16 December, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Bank of Namibia Talks Fintech Forum on Youth and Jobs The Bank of Namibia hosted the Fintech Thought Leadership Forum under the theme “Unlocking Youth Potential and Job Creation Through Innovations of Tomorrow.” The event gathered leaders from government, business, and academia to explore how technology can promote inclusive economic growth. Naufiku Hamunime, Acting Deputy Director for Corporate Communications and Sustainability at BoN: today21 October, 2025
insert_link World Nobel Prize in economics awarded to trio (Photo: REUTERS) Three economists, Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt, have been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for their pioneering research on how innovation and the process of “creative destruction” fuel long-term economic growth and raise living standards around the world. Announced in Stockholm on Monday, the award, which was formally known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, caps this […] today14 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia hosted its first Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship Breakfast in Windhoek. CRAN highlighted technology as the main driver for business growth. Mufaro Nesongano, CRAN’s Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations, said 4G coverage now reaches 91% of Namibians. He added that new satellite technologies are expanding access in remote areas, creating more opportunities for entrepreneurs. today9 September, 2025
insert_link Africa Energy leaders converge in London for Africa Energies Summit Energy leaders from across the globe have gathered in London for the Africa Energies Summit, hosted by the Frontier Energy Network. The three-day event, running until Thursday, 15 May, brings together industry experts, government representatives, and key stakeholders to discuss the future of energy in Africa, focusing on market opportunities, the energy transition, and technological advancements in the oil and gas sector. Africa Energies Summit, London 2025 - Shakwa Nyambe […] today15 May, 2025
insert_link Namibia Namibia 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 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
