The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) hosted a joint Regional Preparatory Workshop and Postal Committee Meeting of the Communications Regulators’ Association of Southern Africa (CRASA) from 27 to 29 October 2025 in Windhoek. This significant gathering brought together regional regulators, industry stakeholders, partners and development agencies committed to advancing the postal sector and fostering...
Namibia has done it again! The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) has announced that the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has been selected as the Winner in the WAIPA Investment Excellence Awards 2025, under the Innovative Investment Promotion Campaign category. This prestigious recognition was conferred during the awards ceremony, on the...
Airlink, Southern Africa’s privately-owned airline, is scheduled to launch its new Johannesburg-Zanzibar route in June 2026. Tickets are now on sale for flights to the Tanzanian island, which is famous for its spices, beaches, forests and marine life and resorts. Its Unesco-listed historical Stone Town with its maze of streets featuring mosques, churches, bazaars, villas,...
Hilma Nalupe Born in Windhoek and raised in Tsandi, David Katoma’s journey to volleyball success began unexpectedly. His early sporting life revolved around basketball, which he played from grade 1 to grade 7. But when he changed schools in grade 8, there was no basketball court, only a volleyball net. That moment sparked the beginning...
Iuze Mukube A resident of Luderitz, who is accused of killing his four-month pregnant wife by allegedly stabbing her with a kitchen knife and kicking her, will be expected to appear in the High Court today for the allocation of a trial date and judge. Johannes Swartbooi is facing a charge of murder, read with...
Omoda and Jaecoo, the marques comprising South Africa’s Brand O&J division, have posted impressive third-quarter sales results, demonstrating sustained momentum. September and year-to-date figures underscore the brand’s continued growth in southern Africa’s automotive landscape. Between July and September, Brand O&J sold 2 472 vehicles, which is a 26% increase over the second quarter and a...
Minista wemona Ericah Shafudah okwa holola omutengenekwafaneko woshimaliwa shopokati komudo 2025/2026 shi fike pobiliona N$1,2 onghela meumbo lomutumba wopashiwana. Minista okwa li nale a ninga omutengenekwafaneko womudo 2025/2026 mo27 Maarsa 2025 weebiliona N$106.3. Ouministeli wehongo, oungoba, omaudano novanyasha ou li umwe womeeministeli odo da pewa oshimaliwa shi li pombada. Ouminsteli wehongo owa pewa oshimaliwa...
Hilma Nalupe The Namibia women’s football team, Brave Gladiators, showed remarkable determination but were edged out 4-2 by Zambia’s Copper Queens in the first leg of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) second-round qualifier on Wednesday at the Dobsonville Stadium in Johannesburg. Zambia started strongly, with Racheal Kundananji opening the scoring early in...
Chery Group and UNICEF this week announced the renewal of their global partnership in education, launching a new three-year collaboration to transform the lives of children world-wide, especially the most vulnerable, by enabling them to access quality education. Building on its initial contribution of US$6 million for 2023-2025, Chery Group has pledged an additional US$6...
Heather Erdmann REHOBOTH- In the low-lying area of Rehoboth – between the town’s famous hot springs and Reho Spa – stands a quiet miracle; a small school that turns natural heat, love, and perseverance into hope for children with disabilities. The Lebensschule in Rehoboth’s Block C is a small centre that continues to restore dignity...