The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) strives for the operationalisation of the Universal Service Fund (USF). The USF in Namibia is a funding mechanism designed to expand communication services to underserved areas and populations. The mechanism is financed primarily through contributions from mobile network operators and telecommunications companies. The fund ensures contributions benefit citizens and...
Author: Maihapa Ndjavera (Maihapa Ndjavera )
Cran makes financial turnaround … significant surplus driven by spectrum revenue
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) has announced a substantial financial turnaround, reporting a total comprehensive surplus of N$32.8 million for the fiscal year. This is a 293% increase compared to the previous year’s N$17 million loss. This growth is largely attributed to increased spectrum revenue from a successful spectrum auction, and a positive...
Namibia leads Africa in biogas renewable energy … billion-dollar project launched in Maltahöhe
MALTAHÖHE – Namibia is poised to become the first African nation to harness renewable energy from the cactus plant, thanks to a pioneering Nopal Carbon Farming project launched in Maltahöhe last week. This project marks a step forward in converting arid lands into productive bioenergy sites. The project, located on farm Namseb in partnership with...
Nujoma architect of business growth
The passing of Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s founding president, has sent ripples through the business community. As a pivotal figure in the country’s struggle for independence from apartheid South Africa, Nujoma laid the groundwork for a stable and inclusive economic environment. Many stated that his leadership was crucial in fostering national reconciliation and economic stability after...
High radiation threatens Stampriet basin
Concerns over elevated radionuclide levels in the Stampriet Water Basin have reignited debates about the environmental risks posed by uranium exploration in the Leonardville area. Uranium One, through its Namibian subsidiary Headspring Investments, confirmed that water samples from the aquifer revealed high concentrations of radionuclides, which could pose serious health risks. “We found elevated levels...
Green hydrogen already transforming Lüderitz …N$62 million has been committed to specific projects
The usually sleepy town of Lüderitz is going through a major transformation to accommodate the promising and ambitious green hydrogen sector with over N$60 million worth of contracts awarded so far. The ultimate goal is to transform towns in the //Kharas region, particularly Lüderitz and Aus, to accommodate the emerging industry as well as a...
Railway theft costs TransNamib over half-a-million …straining resources, risking safety and operational efficiency
In a concerning trend, railway theft has resulted in financial losses for the national service provider TransNamib, with costs exceeding N$500 000 last year alone. This figure, however, does not account for additional expenses related to lost revenue due to operational interruptions, or the broader safety concerns posed by these thefts. The thefts not only...
Lüderitz mayor warns development time is ticking
Once a sleepy harbour town, Lüderitz is now a bustling hive of activity as it prepares for significant expansion driven by emerging sectors in oil and gas, as well as green hydrogen. The town’s mayor Phillippus Balhao recently highlighted the challenges and opportunities this growth presents. “Town expansion is taking a lot of our attention,...
Germany affirms prominence in cooperation funding
Germany’s commitment to Namibia as a key partner in development cooperation was reaffirmed during a recent media engagement in Windhoek, where Thorsten Hutter, Germany’s ambassador to Namibia, highlighted the historical ties that shape this relationship. “Because of our past, Namibia is one of the development partners in terms of per capita funding. Despite Namibia being...
Ensuring market access for small-scale farmers
Farmers in the Hardap region are facing severe challenges in accessing markets for their produce. These obstacles are leading to substantial losses for already-struggling farmers in the region. Unomasa Kavita, an entrepreneur in collaboration with Impact Tank, is spearheading an initiative aimed at bridging the accessibility gap for local smallholder farmers. Launched in 2022, this...