India recently modernised its national nuclear energy strategy, which now complements Namibia’s Nuclear Industrial Strategy in terms of focusing on regulatory strength, human capital, and value addition in nuclear applications. This development means Namibia and India can deepen collaboration on uranium supply, fuel cycle services, and socio-economic development through nuclear technologies. India updated its...
Since the public and relevant stakeholders have shared their opinions on the application by Elon Musk’s Starlink to operate in Namibia, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) expects the official decision to be announced by the end of March this year. Starlink is Musk’s satellite internet network operated by SpaceX, which is designed to provide high-speed, low-latency...
When Rakkel Hamalwa talks about her business, she smiles easily and speaks proudly about her small business. For her, Journals by R is not just about paper and pages. It is about helping people feel less overwhelmed and more in control of their lives. Hamalwa is a qualified secondary school teacher with a bachelor’s degree...
ONGWEDIVA – Every morning at 6am, Petrus Iyambo, better known as Rasta Kapana, rises while the town of Ongwediva is still wrapped in the dawn silence. The streets are nearly empty, punctuated only by the distant hum of cars and the occasional footsteps of early commuters. The air carries a crisp chill, and the faint...
LAS VEGAS – AI juggernaut Nvidia unveiled its latest AI platform on Monday, as the world’s most valuable company works to maintain its leadership in supplying the chips that power the artificial intelligence revolution. The California-based company made its announcement at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote was...
ZURICH – Swiss food giant Nestle announced on Monday a recall of batches of infant formula in several European countries, notably France, Germany, Austria, Denmark, Italy and Sweden, as a precautionary measure. On its website, the group said it had detected a “quality issue” in an ingredient sourced from one of its major suppliers. “Nestle...
Monika Amunyela Artificial intelligence is becoming a powerful tool in solving everyday problems, and IT specialist Jaden Van Rensburg (20) from Rehoboth is using it to rethink how electricity can be managed in growing towns. Van Rensburg’s research project studies how AI can provide a reliable electricity power source. “The research explores how artificial intelligence...
Rudolf Gaiseb Newly appointed Intercontinental Youth Connect (IYC) ambassador for Namibia Tjipura Tjipura aims to localise global opportunities for Namibian youth, and to ensure that youth are at the forefront of the country’s economic and social transformation. Tjipura, a young Namibian activist and researcher who advocates for economic and social justice, has shared vocal support...
Popular internet streamer Darren Jason Watkins better known as iShowSpeed yesterday confirmed that Namibia remains a part of his 28-day African tour. This is amid challenges related to aviation permits. The 20-year-old content creator was anticipated to visit the country as part of his widely followed 28-day African tour anounced last year. However, the Namibia...
Monika Amunyela Designed as a community-based transport and school shuttle service, Londa Rides provide safe, affordable, and reliable transportation for students and young commuters in Namibia. What first started as a project in Rachel Lazarus’ Design thinking class, quickly transformed into a real-world solution tackling student mobility. The inspiration behind Londa Rides is deeply personal...