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Epangelo tali twikile nokutungila oshiwana omaumbo
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Epangelo tali twikile nokutungila oshiwana omaumbo

Taimi Haihambo  Epangelo laNamibia ola ti otali twikile nokutungila ovamoni voyuuyemo i li pedu omaumbo kondado i shi okulididimikilwa momukalo woku va yambidida navo va kale ve na omalukalwa.  EdiodapopiwakOmupresidente waNamibia Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah.  Neudo vati epangelo ola dula okuyandja omaumbo e li 362 moWindhoek, osho yo e li 26 mOpuwo omanga omaumbo e li...

Moody’s upgrades Turkey’s long term debt rating
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Moody’s upgrades Turkey’s long term debt rating

NEW YORK – Moody’s has raised Turkey’s long-term debt rating one notch up, from B1 to Ba3, with a stable outlook, though it remains in speculative territory, the rating agency said. Moody’s justified its decision on Friday by citing effective economic policies that have helped restore investor confidence in the Turkish lira. It also highlighted...

Starlink internet sees hours long global outage
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Starlink internet sees hours long global outage

WASHINGTON – SpaceX chief Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service experienced an hours-long global network outage last week, which executives attributed to a key software issue.  The service interruption was announced on X at about 20h00 GMT on Thursday by Starlink’s official handle. Users in the United States and Europe began reporting problems with the...

Safeguarding cybersecurity to prevent digital crimes
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Safeguarding cybersecurity to prevent digital crimes

David Adetona The Namibia International Cybersecurity Conference and Exhibition 2025 recently took place in the capital to address and combat digital threats.  The event brought together industry experts, government representatives, and technology professionals to discuss emerging trends, challenges, and innovations in cybersecurity. Key topics addressed included cyber threat intelligence, harmful virus, data protection regulations, and...

Marketers urged to diversify approaches
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Marketers urged to diversify approaches

Rudolf Gaiseb Local marketers have been urged to broaden their marketing tools and strategies for their brands to survive and thrive in the era of digital dominance. This was said during the second Annual Namibia Marketing Renaissance Conference hosted in Windhoek on Wednesday. Tulip Media Consultancy founder Albertina Kashuupulwa said many local businesses still opt...

Asoli to engage youth through music 
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Asoli to engage youth through music 

Monika Amunyela  Namibian political association Asoli is collaborating with a group of established and rising local artists to create an official anthem and other party songs that promote political awareness among the youth. The project, currently in its initial phase, will feature a diverse line-up of talent and deliver Asoli’s message through the energetic sounds...

Opinion – Remembering Isaiah Kavendjii 
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Opinion – Remembering Isaiah Kavendjii 

It is with both a heavy heart and a deep sense of gratitude that I write these words in memory of a dear brother, comrade and Pan-African revolutionary, Comrade Isaiah Kavendjii.  He was not only a proud son of the Land of the Brave, Namibia.  To us in Zimbabwe and, indeed, across Southern Africa, he...

When life throws you a bone… Katutura residents turn cattle bones into trade
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When life throws you a bone… Katutura residents turn cattle bones into trade

Kaviveterue Virere Residents in the bustling Katutura township have turned cattle bones into a thriving trade for survival.  This trade has become a vital lifeline for groups of unemployed residents. The bones have become a delicacy among customers, who frequent the business spots.  Scenes of large black pots lining up the tiny pavements, walkways and...

NSFAF to list defaulters on credit bureaus
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NSFAF to list defaulters on credit bureaus

Rudolf Gaiseb Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (Nsfaf)’s decision to begin sharing payment history of its loan beneficiaries with credit bureaus has come under fire. In a public notice last week, Acting CEO Kennedy Kandume stated that, in line with the National Credit Bureau Regulations (2014), credit information providers in Namibia are required to submit...

Sankwasa takes on Gobabis …Ombundsman report findings centre of focus  
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Sankwasa takes on Gobabis …Ombundsman report findings centre of focus  

Lahja Nashuuta  Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa wants to meet the leadership of the Gobabis Municipality today for an urgent intervention.  This follows a damning report by the Ombudsman that exposed severe governance failures, mismanagement, and internal strife within the local authority.  In a letter addressed to Gobabis mayor Melba Tjozongoro, Sankwasa outlined...