In today’s digital era, the risk of cyber-attacks is a significant concern as bad actors aim to exploit vulnerabilities present in our online interactions. There are several ways in which individuals can inadvertently become targets for these threats, whether through negligence, lack of knowledge or simply by oversight. Cybercriminals utilise a variety of tactics to...
The Office of the Labour Commissioner recently conducted a stakeholders’ engagement on Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) as a comprehensive initiative to improve its service delivery. This initiative aims to address longstanding challenges, and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of labour dispute resolution in Namibia, while also providing stakeholders with a platform to identify bottlenecks that...
A young Namibian entrepreneur, Ndahafa Hapulile, was recently propelled to the forefront of African success stories when she was awarded a Royal African medal, and inducted into the Yoruba Royal Court in Nigeria. The award was bestowed on her as part of an initiative of the Royal African Young Leadership Forum (RAYLF), one of the world’s...
HONG KONG – Markets fluctuated yesterday as rising expectations that Donald Trump will return to the White House played up against fresh hopes that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at least once this year. Traders struggled to extend gains on Wall Street, where the Dow chalked up its first record since May, while...
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s most successful airline, was awarded the prestigious Global Recognition and Appreciation Award at the First International Post-Covid Conference held in Toronto. The accolade acknowledges Ethiopian Airlines’ pivotal role in distributing emergency gear throughout Africa during the Covid-19 pandemic, ensuring the delivery of essential medical supplies and saving countless lives. The conference was...
The Namibia Professional Communicators’ Forum was officially launched in Windhoek on Monday, 15 July. The forum, a new platform open to all, is designed to bring together industry leaders, seasoned professionals and enthusiastic newcomers, fostering collaboration, innovation and professional development in the field of communication. The forum aims to be a dynamic space where communicatios...
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) is hosting the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) meetings from 15 to 19 July 2024. The meetings include the first African Preparatory Meeting (APM26-1) for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference in 2026 (PP-26), and the second African Preparatory Meeting for the ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference in...
PRETORIA – South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirmed yesterday the coal-dependent nation’s commitment to moving towards renewable energy, but insisted that communities and workers must not lose out. Africa’s most industrialised economy is one of the world’s largest greenhouse-gas emitters, relying on coal for 80% of electricity-generation. The fossil fuel is a bedrock of the...
Hilya Mhani In today’s interconnected world, digital literacy is a fundamental skill required in all areas of life. As an Authority, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia recognises the transformative power of digital literacy. It extends beyond basic technology use to include critical navigation, evaluation and creation of information on digital platforms. Digital literacy encompasses...
Namibia yesterday assumed chairmanship of the oldest customs union summit in the world, the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). Namibia took over the reins at the SACU Summit, Council of Ministers and Commission, effective 15 July 2024 to 14 July 2025. Namibia took over from the Kingdom of Lesotho, who held the SACU chair from...