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The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) officially launched the Universal Service Fund (USF), marking a significant step towards enhancing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility across the country. This initiative underscores a collective commitment to leveraging digital connectivity as a catalyst for national development. Dr. Tulimevava Mufeti, Chairperson ofContinue Reading

Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) this week hosted its annual bursary handover ceremony, awarding six students pursuing studies in Accounting, Television Production, Data Science, Computer Science, and Law. Valued at N$1.4 million, the bursary covers tuition fees, accommodation, transport, and pocket allowances for one year. Among the recipients, three are newContinue Reading

Namibia has taken a significant leap in financial education and market intelligence with the official launch of the Bloomberg Finance Lab at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST). A collaborative initiative between NUST, Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC), and the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy (NIFA), the Bloomberg FinanceContinue Reading

Namibia has a high prevalence of Congenital and Rheumatic Heart Disease, on average 40-50 children are seen in the outpatient clinics weekly. Additionally, neonatal units across the country admit new patients with structural heart conditions daily, placing significant pressure on the Namibian healthcare sector. FNB Namibia recognises and appreciates theContinue Reading

 By Hassan Engelbrecht Full disclosure is a fundamental principle in insurance, requiring policyholders to provide all relevant information when applying for a policy. This includes details about health, lifestyle, and financial status, which insurers use to assess risk and determine premium costs. Unlike many other industries where information is verifiedContinue Reading

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) plays a pivotal role in the management of the radio frequency spectrum, a vital resource that underpins the deployment of advanced telecommunications technologies and facilities. Thus, CRAN is committed to ensuring that the spectrum is utilised efficiently and effectively, enabling the deployment ofContinue Reading

Australian oil and gas company Woodside Energy has decided not to exercise its option for the farm-in to the PEL 87 block offshore Namibia, operated by Pancontinental Energy’s subsidiary. Pancontinental has received notification from Woodside Energy that the company has elected not to exercise its option to farm-in to theContinue Reading

Last week, Platonic Academy participated in this year’s Old Mutual Foundation Youth Indaba 2025. This significant event, themed “Closing the Gap Between Education and Skills Development” took place on March 14th, 2025, and brought together experts from government, industry, education, and entrepreneurship to discuss solutions to Namibia’s education and employmentContinue Reading

Namibia and Nigeria have initiated high-level discussions to establish direct flights between Windhoek and Nigeria. The talks, held between Namibia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Humphrey Geiseb, and Nigeria’s Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, underscore the mutual desire to restore seamless air travel and strengthen economic ties between theContinue Reading

SMA Altenso (Altenso), a subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology AG (SMA), is advancing the flexible use of renewable energy through innovative global projects. After successfully delivering and installing SMA inverter technology for Cleanergy Solutions Namibia’s hydrogen project, Altenso has now achieved a milestone of over 1 gigawatt (GW) in totalContinue Reading