Making its global debut at the 2025 Shanghai International Auto Show, the all-new Jaecoo J5 is a striking new crossover that expands the brand’s presence with a more accessible and compact offering. Positioned below the J7, the more compact J5 brings the Jaecoo marque within reach of Namibians seeking a premium SUV experience at a more accessible price point. Despite its smaller footprint,...
Tara Rally kicks off tonight at Tony Rust …setting the stage for an adrenaline-filled weekend
Namibia’s most iconic motorsport event, the oldest known rally in Africa and perhaps the toughest rally on the continent, kicks off tonight at Windhoek’s Tony Rust track. The year’s event, which has secured major corporate backing from Shell V-Power and JAC Motors as the headline partners, has attracted 17 entries to set the stage for an adrenaline-filled racing weekend. “The...
Trump says deal with Xi ‘extremely hard’
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump yesterday said it was “extremely hard” to reach a deal with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, but the European Union (eu) touted progress in its own trade talks with Washington even though the United States (US) president doubled global metal tariffs. Trump’s latest trade moves came as ministers from Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries...
Telecom confirms uninterrupted service
“Bro, I’m lagging bro”, is not what gamers using Telecom Namibia’s internet services will be saying to each other while the West Africa Cable System (WACS) undergoes essential maintenance from 1 to 12 June 2025. The maintenance work is being carried out on the essential maintenance of the high-capacity broadband undersea internet cable system linking Southern and West Africa to...
NIP embarks on innovation hub for laboratory consumables
In a landmark event this week, the Namibia Institute of Pathology Limited (NIP) unveiled a state-of-the-art innovation hub for laboratory consumables in Swakopmund’s New Industrial Area. This development marks a transformative leap toward Namibia’s healthcare self-reliance and industrial innovation. The facility, inaugurated by Dr Vaino Shivute, NIP board deputy chairperson, positions Namibia as a regional leader in medical manufacturing while...
MICT, Telecom deepen strategic collaboration
In a pivotal step towards accelerating Namibia’s digital transformation, Audrin Mathe, executive director in the information and communication technology ministry (MICT), recently led a high-level delegation to Telecom Namibia’s head office. The delegation was welcomed by Stanley Shanapinda, CEO of Telecom Namibia, and his executive committee. The visit reaffirmed a shared commitment to advancing the country’s information and communication technology...
US$5b needed for local oil refinery …long-term regional offtake agreements required
Fully benefitting from any substantial oil discoveries made off the Namibian coast will entail refining the extracted raw material. This means transforming raw crude oil into usable products, such as petrol, diesel or jet fuel. It is achieved by separating and modifying the various components. Refining oil is a crucial step for the petroleum industry because it converts the oil...
Unemployed teachers drop demands at govt’s door … ‘stop education entries for five years’
Auleria Wakudumo OSHAKATI – Unemployed qualified teachers from the Oshana region took to the streets of Oshakati on Tuesday to register their frustrations. They said their qualifications are collecting dust, with the graduates facing dire economic circumstances. The protesters in Oshakati demanded immediate action from the education ministry, particularly to reform the recruitment process. The protest was sparked by what...
Fabupharm ordered to recall oral medicines
Lahja Nashuuta Pharmaceutical giant Fabupharm has been ordered to recall all oral liquid products and suspend manufacturing on the affected production line. The order, which is effective immediately, will stand until Fabupharm fully complies with pharmaceutical safety standards. The move by the Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC) on Monday is aimed at protecting the public. A document signed off by...
Caprivi secession resurrects … UDP demands self-determination
KATIMA MULILO – After years of dormancy, calls for the independence of the former Caprivi region – present day Zambezi – resurfaced yesterday after the banned United Democratic Party (UDP) staged a demonstration in Katima Mulilo. The UDP was defiant, demanding self-determination and the withdrawal of Namibian forces from the region. The demonstration resurfaced tensions between Caprivian secessionist groups and...