Victory Fest, Namibia’s premier Urban Gospel Music Festival, will return this year with an inspiring mission. Founded by Leopold Vatilifa known as Dee’A and Franklin Shitaleni AKA North Side Robbie, Victory Fest has been a beacon of hope, creativity and unity since its inception in 2018. After a hiatus in 2020 due to the global...
The College of the Arts (COTA) on Wednesday paid tribute to the late Founding President of Namibia, Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma by showcasing 17 artworks through an exhibition. One of the creatives, Petrus Shiimi (34), said his artwork, a hardboard sculpture of the late founding president, took him about seven days to make. ™I started making...
Kavetja Ngaizuvare Social media has become an undeniable part of our daily lives. It connects, entertains, and informs us, but beneath the polished filters and seemingly perfect lives, a much deeper reality lies. The pressure to maintain a perfect version of life online has created unrealistic expectations, leading to anxiety, self-doubt, and comparison. At the...
Telecom Namibia on Wednesday joined the Namibian nation in mourning the passing of the Founding President and Father of the Namibian Nation Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma while celebrating his enduring legacy with a heartfelt candlelight ceremony. Telecom Namibia’s management and staff gathered at the company’s headquarters in Windhoek for a ceremony to remember Nujoma not with...
In a remarkable display of financial acumen, the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) of Namibia has significantly impacted domestic tax collection efforts. A recent report revealed that the FIC’s diligent monitoring and enforcement of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) regulations have substantially increased capital tax revenue. This achievement is a testament to the organisation’s...
Capricorn Group delivered a strong financial performance in its interim financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2024. The figures, released yesterday, show that Capricorn›s profit after tax increased by 28.4% to N$1.06 billion, compared to N$827.6 million during the same period last year. This translates to a 29.1% rise in earnings per...
Namibia stands at a crucial juncture in its development journey. Joining the BRICS Plus community offers immense potential to advance its socio-economic goals. As a country rich in resources and poised for growth, Namibia can significantly benefit from the collaboration, innovation and global influence that BRICS Plus represents. One of the most compelling reasons for...
As we mourn and remember one of Africa’s greatest liberation icons – the likes of Sam Nujoma and Kenneth Kaunda – I vividly remember Tatekulu Nujoma’s visit to Lüderitz in 1998, when we celebrated the importance of children under the theme ‘Putting children first’. As senior youth officer in the then-Ministry of Youth and Sport,...
Initially launched in 2016 in Hangzhou China, Electronic World Trade Platform (eWTP) is a private sector-led stakeholder initiative to promote public-private collaboration and dialogue in support of inclusive global trade. The eWTP has been working with partners to share experiences and deploy advanced technology and policy consultation in support of global trade. By doing so,...
Imagine driving a car without ever checking the brakes. It works until one day, it does not, and the consequences are catastrophic. The same holds for cybersecurity oversight. Recently, Telecom Namibia reported a “cyber incident,” and investigations are allegedly ongoing. This incident once again highlights a critical need for stronger cybersecurity governance. For Namibian boards,...