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Govt to Install 14 Network Towers for Free Wi-Fi in Schools
By: Justicia Shipena Deputy Minister of Information Modestus Amutse has revealed plans to introduce free Wi-Fi in schools to promote equitable access to AI tools and digital resources. “This year, we are setting up 14 network towers to enhance connectivity, with a focus on rural and underserved areas,” Amutse revealed. The initiative, supported […]
IPPs Allocated 120MW for Solar Energy Generation
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The government has announced plans to generate an additional 330 MW of solar energy, with 120 MW allocated for private sector development. This is part of the country’s domestic energy generation targets for the next five years, announced by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, in line with the 2022 National Integrated […]
HDF to Generate 142 GWh of Green Baseload Electricity
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Hydrogène de France (HDF), a French-owned company, plans to generate 142 GWh of green baseload electricity annually using green hydrogen and Namibia’s renewable energy resources. This development was revealed in the latest report on green hydrogen initiatives, published by the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme. The report, titled Traction II: Namibia’s […]
Bank of Namibia to Drive Digital Finance and Economic Growth by 2027
By: Staff Writer The Bank of Namibia has introduced its 2025-2027 Strategic Plan, aiming to spearhead digital transformation, financial inclusion, and economic diversification to modernise the nation’s financial system. This ambitious strategy seeks to establish Namibia as a global leader in financial innovation while fostering a resilient economy. The plan emphasises inclusivity through […]
CRAN Can Enhance Green Hydrogen Landscape
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has expressed its readiness to support Namibia’s green hydrogen (GH2) ambitions by creating a regulatory framework that fosters investment, innovation, and collaboration with other government entities. According to Helene Vosloo, CRAN’s Executive for Economics and Market Development, the regulatory framework will streamline processes, […]
Kunene Gets 66th 4G Broadband Tower
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus One of Namibia’s least connected regions, the Kunene, has received its 66th network tower, equipped with 2G/GSM for voice and 4G/LTE for mobile broadband services. Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) commissioned the new broadband tower in Otjinungua Village, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to enhance connectivity in remote areas. […]
Cyberattacks Rising in Public Sectors Across the Global South
By: Dwight Links Cybersecurity firm Positive Technologies reports that public sector institutions in countries like Russia and regions such as Asia, Africa, and North America have become prime targets for cybercriminals. The report, covering data from 2022 through mid-2024, reveals that ransomware remains the most common attack method, although its overall use has declined […]
Active SIM Cards Decline by 5%
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The total number of active SIM cards in Namibia decreased by 5% during the second quarter of 2024 (1 April to 30 June), according to the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN). This decline was primarily due to a 6% drop in prepaid SIM cards. Helene Vosloo, CRAN’s Executive of Economics […]
HDF says its Green Hydrogen Power Plant Could be Namibia’s Backup Energy Source
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus A company called HDF Energy Namibia’s which is venturing into the production of green hydrogen and related technologies says it is implementing a project with the potential of becoming the country’s quick-response power reserve. It says its project will potentially replace current carbon-intensive coal and diesel-driven backups. During a recent […]
Telecom Seeks Ban on Second-Hand Copper Trade
By: Justicia Shipena Telecom Namibia’s CEO, Stanley Shanapinda, announced that discussions are underway to ban the second-hand trade of copper and to impose stricter penalties for related offences, including higher fines and longer prison sentences. The initiative comes in response to the ongoing theft of copper cables, which Shanapinda says is severely disrupting […]