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...
A business symposium held at Walvis Bay last week enabled industry leaders and key stakeholders to address challenges and opportunities of Namibia’s promising oil and gas sector. The symposium was hosted by the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), and took place under the theme “Championing Namibia’s Local Content for Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainable Economic...
ANKARA – Turkey plans to draw on its geographical position and an EU customs deal to entice Chinese investors keen to access European markets tariff-free, as it recently just did with carmaker BYD. The Chinese electric vehicle giant signed a billion-dollar deal with Ankara on Monday to open a plant in western Turkey, promising to...
Entering the professional world can feel like embarking on a vast, uncharted journey. For young professionals, emerging leaders and recent graduates, the path ahead often seems daunting. The pressure to succeed, coupled with the uncertainty of which steps to take, can be overwhelming. This is where the invaluable role of career mentorship comes into play....
The country’s non-banking financial institutions and financial services’ watchdog has appointed Imanuel Hawanga as general manager for capital markets. The appointment by the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) is effective from 3 June 2024. Hawanga holds a Master of Science in International Banking and Finance degree from the University of Salford, Manchester, a postgraduate...
Stock brokerage Simonis Storm (SS) projects that with stable consumption spending, the domestic economy could experience a more balanced inflationary environment, which would in turn foster sustainable economic growth for the remainder of the year. This is as the domestic annual inflation rate continues to ease more rapidly than anticipated. SS has maintained its forecast...