In a related development, Paratus Namibia has confirmed that the hacking was carried out by the Akira cybercriminal group. In a statement, the company says that approximately 84 Gigabytes of internal data had been compromised. However, the company says customer back-ups in its cloud-hosted solution remain encrypted by default, reducing the risk of unauthorised access. […]
The Mashi Traditional Authority leader, Fumu Joseph Tembwe Mayuni, has said the late Dr. Sam Nujoma leaves behind a legacy of unity, reconciliation, and freedom for all. The Mashi Fumu made the remarks on Thursday at a memorial service held at the Mashi Traditional Authority in honour of the late Founding President. Fumu Mayuni emphasized […]
A memorial service in honour of the late Namibian leader was held at the Namibia High Commission in Accra, Ghana, to reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Sam Nujoma, the first President of Namibia. Mourners gathered to remember a leader whom they described as having given dignity to Africans through his exemplary life […]
The Nazareth Greenwood College in the Otjozondjupa Region has joined in remembering and honouring the legacy of the late Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, particularly his call for all children to have access to education. College Director Leonard Simushi stated that achieving political freedom in the country was challenging, and many relied on Nujoma for […]
As a legal dispute comes to an end, there is clarity on the suspension of three Swapo Party councillors in the ||Kharas Region. The parties involved in the ongoing litigation have reached a settlement, paving the way for the reinstatement of the suspended councillors, Lazarus Nangolo, Taimi Amakali, and Suzan Ndjaleka, as per the court […]
The Deputy Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Faustina Caley, says quality education outcomes are the cornerstone of national development. Faustina Caley was speaking at the Zambezi Regional Engagement for Academic Improvement for the 2024 National Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) and Namibia Senior Secondary Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) for school managers and regional education management […]
Paratus Namibia has dismissed an earlier nbc News report that quoted a cybersecurity expert saying the company “appears to still be in the dark” about the extent of the data compromised. Paratus Namibia’s legal advisor, Bernice Keet, dismissed this as misleading and unsubstantiated, stressing that Paratus has had no direct contact with the nbc or […]
The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Lucia Witbooi, has tabled a motion in the National Assembly for Namibia to ratify the SADC Protocol on the Inter-State Transfer of Sentenced Offenders. The protocol, approved by the SADC Summit and signed by Namibia in August 2019, aims to allow sentenced offenders to serve […]
The Prime Minister’s office has rejected claims that the distribution of drought relief rice to the Oshikoto Region was influenced by tribal factors. There is a shortage in the number of rice bags to be distributed in the region compared to the needy households identified. The public expressed dissatisfaction with Oshikoto being the sole beneficiary […]
As poverty and hardship persist, more children in Windhoek are being seen begging on the streets or selling goods instead of being in school. Many parents, struggling to make ends meet, are resorting to this practice, which not only affects their children’s education but also keeps them from taking part in recreational activities essential for […]
