Today, if we look at our social media platforms and every social interaction, it is amazing how every second conversation would be about Trump and Iran. It is also funny how everyone seems to pick a side in this war, as if any of us had ever seen the intel on which these warring sides...
Namibia’s creative industry is gaining traction, with increased film activity creating jobs and bringing new income into the economy. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said in her state of the nation address that, between April 2025 and March 2026, Namibia attracted 59 foreign film projects, while local filmmakers produced 36 films. “These activities created 1 240 temporary...
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) continues to advance Namibia’s digital inclusion agenda by implementing the Universal Service Fund (USF) Phase 2 project. This initiative directly supports the priorities of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), which identifies digital infrastructure and universal connectivity as key enablers of inclusive economic growth, improved public service delivery...
PPS Insurance Namibia has allocated a record N$367.3 million to members’ PPS Profit-Share Accounts. This is the highest Profit-Share allocation in the history of PPS Insurance Namibia and adds to the accumulated N$1.8 billion in Profit-Share to members during the last decade. The PPS Profit-Share Account reflects the accumulated value of annual profit allocations made...
Namibia has sent a high-level team to China this week as part of efforts to grow its renewable energy sector and support green industrial development. The visit to China is funded by the Global Wind Energy Council, an international body that represents more than 1 500 companies in over 80 countries. The delegation was led...
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has moved to overhaul how bid evaluators are appointed. This was done by introducing stricter procedures in what appears to be a direct response to mounting public pressure for transparency, accountability and delays in the country’s public procurement system. In a statement issued this week, CPBN spokesperson Johanna...
Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower), in partnership with its two co-lead arrangers, Cirrus Securities and Nedbank Namibia Limited, yesterday successfully listed a N$5 billion Domestic Medium-Term Note (DMTN) Programme on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX). The N$5 billion medium-term note programme has been specifically designed to allow a range of notes to be issued under it. ...
WASHINGTON – US House Democrats introduced six articles of impeachment against Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, accusing him of “high crimes and misdemeanours” including waging war on Iran without congressional approval. The impeachment resolution is led by Yassamin Ansari, a Democratic Congresswoman from Arizona, and has slim chances of passing due to the Republican...
With an estimated 5 000 jobs expected from the development of Namibia’s offshore oil resources, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah yesterday hosted Mike Sangster, Vice President of TotalEnergies, at State House. The President pushed for urgent public awareness as the company reported progress on major offshore discoveries expected to transform the country’s economy. The high-level engagement comes...