Telecom Namibia has acknowledged recent service quality challenges that have left some customers frustrated with mobile and fixed data services, as well as roaming. “We assure our customers that we are actively working to stabilize network performance through continuous traffic optimisation and technical enhancements,” Telecom said about the service challenges over the past few weeks. ...
The Ministry of International Relations and Trade has announced the official launch of Namibia’s first export consignment under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework. The event is scheduled to take place today, at Walvis Bay and will be officiated by the Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi. This historic event will...
WALVIS BAY – Businessman Jose Luis Bastos has dismissed claims linking him to alleged irregular fishing dividend payments and a land deal involving the late Founding President Sam Nujoma. The allegations, published in the local daily of 24 and 27 June 2025, claim that Bastos paid fishing dividends from Emeritus Fishing (Pty) Ltd to Nujoma....
At a critical juncture for the world economy, over 1 700 global leaders from government, business, academia, civil society, international organisations and media gathered at the World Economic Forum’s 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2025. The event concluded in Tianjin, China, yesterday. Through high-level dialogues and action-oriented discussions, the meeting helped leaders navigate...
The Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group has confirmed the transitioning to a new chapter in Namibian retail that begins on 1 July 2025 with the launch of Model, a proudly home-grown retail brand. Due to franchise constraints, the switchover could not happen before this date, but from 1 July, the company gains complete operational independence,...
The domestic automotive scene continues to be electrified by the energy of Omoda and Jaecoo as the two brands officially unleash their latest vehicles on Namibian roads. Jaecoo and Omoda are two distinct automotive brands, both owned by Chery International and focused on global markets, particularly outside of China. The two brands share a similar strategy...
The MVA Fund has expressed deep concern about a marked increase in pedestrian-related crashes, injuries and fatalities across the country between January and June this year. Crash data compiled to date reveal that pedestrian-related crashes increased from 435 to 501 (up 15%), injuries from 406 to 464 (up 14%), and fatalities by a staggering 45%...
Chery Namibia is expanding its lineup of the Tiggo 7 CSH with the imminent arrival of a new Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) derivative of its popular Tiggo 7 SUV. Offered in two well-equipped trims, the Tiggo 7 CSH, which will soon grace local showrooms, combines the brand’s hallmark value-for-money proposition with the added benefits of...
The Capricorn Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to economic development and community upliftment by investing a further N$1.17 million in the RuralRevive Initiative in Maltahöhe, supporting two work packages: horticulture and waste management. This investment aligns with the foundation’s focus on economic advancement and strengthens its existing partnership with the Wolwedans Foundation. RuralRevive is an...
Gobabis hosted the eighth leg of the Bank Windhoek Grand Prix series last Saturday. The event took place at the Omaheke regional library, which was transformed into a vibrant battleground for 55 players from various regions, who came together for a day of intense and engaging chess. Among the participants were a few titled players,...