Telecom Namibia has activated the Equiano submarine cable, which provides faster and more reliable 5G internet to the country and southern Africa. As Telecom Namibia marked 32 years of its existence, the state-owned enterprise also celebrated the activation of the Equiano cable and the inauguration of the cable station at Swakopmund. Telecom co-landed the undersea […]
Swanu of Namibia has declared its readiness for the upcoming elections despite internal conflicts. President Evilastus Kaaronda told the media in Windhoek that the extraordinary central committee meeting held last week, as a result of the High Court ruling, confirmed the nullification of Charles Katjivirue’s leadership and the unlawful status of previous meetings. Kaaronda says […]
The National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN) has announced the successful applicants for its 2024 cycle two grant, valued at N$521,624.30. After a thorough selection process, 15 projects were chosen to receive funding. In an interview with Nampa on Tuesday, NACN Administrator, Gretta Gaspar said that 15 out of 98 submissions were selected for funding, […]
The Ministry of Mines and Energy announced on Tuesday that fuel prices for August will remain unchanged. In a statement released on Tuesday, the ministry’s spokesperson, Eshioshange Hasheela said the price of petrol will remain at N$22.20 per litre, diesel 50 ppm remains at N$21.57, while diesel 10 ppm remains at N$21.67. According to Hasheela, […]
The Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group has announced the successful acquisition of the remaining 49.9% shares in Broll Namibia, formerly owned by the Broll Property Group (Pty) Ltd. This transaction, which became effective on 1 July 2024, makes O&L the sole shareholder. O&L Group Executive Chairperson, Sven Thieme, said on Tuesday in Windhoek that the […]
The Road Fund Administration has increased its budget for road infrastructure for local authorities from N$160 million to N$430 million in this financial year. Speaking during a ground-breaking ceremony on the Auas Road in Windhoek , the Chief Executive Officer of the Road Fund Administration, Ali Ipinge, explained why they increased the funding. “This year, […]
After walking away as the Rugby Africa Cup bronze medalists, Namibia’s rugby national coach, Allister Coetzee, reflected on the recent encounters they faced in Kampala, Uganda. Namibia faced Zimbabwe in the Rugby Africa Cup semifinal. They started strong but eventually fell short, losing the game 32-10. Coach Allister Coetzee reflected on how the game plan’s […]
The MTC Dome in Swakopmund will once again host the 2024 Namibia Sports Expo, scheduled to take place from October 17 to 20 this year. The Namibia Sports Commission, in collaboration with the MTC Dome, recently launched the 2024 Namibia Sports Expo in Swakopmund. This year’s event is part of an agreement between the MTC […]
Capricorn Group has extended its partnership with the Senior National Women’s Cricket Team, the Capricorn Eagles, for another two years. Speaking at the sponsorship extension for Women’s Cricket, Cricket Namibia CEO Johan Muller expressed satisfaction with the partnership’s positive impact on the sport. Muller emphasized that the over three-year partnership has contributed to the growth […]
The Police Inspector General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, has called upon commanders in regions bordering with neighbouring countries to initiate joint efforts. These include joint patrols and awareness-raising campaigns along the borders to curb the transnational trafficking of people. Lieutenant General Shikongo made the call during the commemoration of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons […]
