The Filmmakers Association of Namibia (FAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to regional development and decentralised growth of the Creative and Cultural Industries (CCI) following recent engagements in the Omaheke region. FAN Chairperson Byron Gerome Joseph was in Gobabis recently on a separate assignment, during which he also met with regional film practitioners and FAN representatives. ...
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has identified a technical glitch in its Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS) that has resulted in duplicate tax returns for some taxpayers, prompting the agency to temporarily advise against submitting affected returns. In a statement issued yesterday, NamRA confirmed that the duplication issue was detected on Monday. The problem affects...
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has unleashed a new limited-edition Ranger XLT in an exclusive new exterior colour called Chill Grey. This unique colour was not previously available in southern Africa on any other Ranger derivative, thereby reinforcing its eye-catching appeal. With production capped at 250 units, the limited-edition Ranger XLT offers customers an...
Safety remains a key consideration for buyers in the compact SUV segment, particularly as expectations around real-world crash protection continue to rise. Developed with modern family mobility in mind, the Chery Tiggo 7 CSH combines independently verified safety performance, efficient electrified powertrains and everyday usability in a well-balanced package. The Chery Tiggo 7 has achieved...
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor), together with SBM Offshore and the Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF), recently organised an FPSO Masterclass to enhance skills and raise awareness in the oil and gas industry. The session focused on Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) units, which are key facilities used in offshore oil and...
The Old Mutual Foundation is scheduled to host its Youth Indaba 3.0 on 12 February 2026 at the UNAM Hifikepunye Pohamba (HP) Campus in Ongwediva, under the theme “From Learning to Earning: Creating Sustainable Futures.” Now in its third iteration, the Youth Indaba has become a flagship platform for meaningful engagement on youth development, economic...
The Namibia Ports Authority (Namport) has marked another key milestone in its port modernisation journey by investing over N$22 million in logistics support, including next-generation reach stackers, at the Port of Walvis Bay. The equipment was supplied by Forklift Allied Equipment, a long-standing strategic partner in Namport’s fleet modernisation programme. The newly delivered machines are...
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) on Friday launched the second telecommunications tower in Ehomba, Kunene region, under the Universal Service Fund (USF) initiative. The launch of the tower follows the successful inaugural USF tower deployment in Epinga, Ohangwena region, which was inaugurated in November 2025. These deployments exemplify the government’s unwavering commitment to...
Windhoek High Court Judge Essi Schimming-Chase has given Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa 90 days to resolve the Gciriku chieftaincy dispute and ensure the right claimant is installed as Hompa. On Friday, Schimming-Chase set aside the 12 September 2023 decision of former urban and rural development minister Erastus Uutoni to approve the designation...
Africell, a leading African mobile network operator providing mobile and digital services in Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, The Gambia, and Sierra Leone, has teamed up with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to provide better digital connectivity to UNDP’s Timbuktu University Innovation Pods (UniPods) in Sierra Leone and The Gambia. The partnership is expected...