Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has chronicled Namibia’s fight against corruption and warned that new and evolving challenges are emerging, including the increasing use of technology in illegal schemes.
Author: Paheja Siririka (Paheja Siririka)
Banks urge clients to register SIM cards
AS the deadline for the mandatory registration of SIM cards draws near, Namibians have been encouraged by banks to avoid the discomfort and inconvenience that may be associated with being disconnected.
Mkusa: Resurging African coups a concern
THE chairperson of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council Emilia Ndinelao Mkusa says the latest wave of coups d’état poses challenges that have hampered Africa’s development.
SADC bets on diplomacy for peace
WHILE the Southern African Development Community grapples with security challenges, especially in the DRC and Mozambique, the region will continue to pursue diplomatic solutions to bring lasting peace to those countries.
Dire fishing sector working conditions saddens Nujoma
Labour minister Utoni Nujoma says although the fisheries sector plays an important role in Namibia’s economy, it has been marred by challenges, including issues relating to decent work, occupational health, and safety, forced labour, violence and harassment on some vessels using Namibian ports.
MTC, Huawei launch 5G trial
Mobile Telecommunications Company and Huawei conducted the country’s official and first-ever 5G trial, clocking a speed of 1.4 Gigabit per second (Gbps).
Youth involvement in road crashes worrisome
Namibian males between 18 and 35 years accounted for the highest number of people involved in crashes, injuries and fatalities during the 2022/2023 period, the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund CEO has said.
Mbumba pledges unity with international community
PRESIDENT Nangolo Mbumba has pledged to continue strengthening bilateral relationships with the international community.
BY4 stripped of dignity by Namibian event promoters
After brazing their melodies and energetic dance moves from 1 to 10 December 2023, By4 Music Group from South Africa are still fighting tooth and nail with local event organisers for their pay.
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