By:Staff writer June saw 584 more vehicles sold than during the same month last year, representing an 86.4% year-on-year increase in vehicle sales. For 2023 thus far, 7,700 vehicles have been sold, of which 3,797 were passenger vehicles, 3,451 were light commercial vehicles, and 452 medium- and heavy commercial vehicles. According to analysis by IJG […]

By:Staff writer The Information, Communications and Technology Ministers of Namibia and Botswana have agreed to work on a framework to reduce roaming charges between the two countries. ICT Minister Dr. PeyaMushelengaand his delegation arrived in Windhoek on Thursday after a working visit to neighbouring Botswana. Mushelenga and his neighboring counterpart, ThulaganoSegokgo, held extensive discussionsagreedthat the […]

By:Elizabeth Naftal Paratus Namibia will continue with its sponsorship of the Paratus Namibian Cycle Classic for the second consecutive year. This eagerly awaited cycling event is scheduled for 7 and 8 of October 2023, offering an unparalleled experience of achievement and thrill. Paratus has partnered with the Rotary Club Windhoek to showcase its dedication to […]

By:Hertha Ekandjo The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) has recorded a total revenue of N$36.3 million which was N$38.7 million – or 51.6% – less than the budget of N$75 million for 2022, according to its 2022 annual report. This variance is a result of the timing delays associated with the date when the […]

By:Staff writer Improvements in the tourism sector have helped the vehicle sales sector see its best performing second quarter of 2023 since the second quarter of 2017. This is after the vehicle sector saw a downward trajectory in previous months. Last month was the first monthly increase in sales this year. Previously, it was reported […]

By:Hilya Ngolo Debmarine Namibia has donated state-of-the-art endoscopy equipment to the Swakopmund District Hospital through the Ministry of Health and Social Services(MoHSS). Speaking at the official handover of the donation, Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula said the equipment will strengthen the provision of surgical care by providing reliable and timely diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedures for […]

By:Justicia Shipena Capturing of biometric data will no longer be required during subscriber identity module (SIM) card registration, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) has said. This comes after the legality of telecommunications company MTC collecting biometric data from citizens registering their SIM cards was called into doubt in January of this year. In […]

By:Justicia Shipena President Hage Geingob says the government is attempting to create jobs with the green hydrogen project and should be permitted to do so. Geingob made the remarks during the signing ceremony of the Feasibility and Implementation Agreement (FIA) with Hyphen Hydrogen Energy at the State House on Friday. Cabinet has already authorised the […]

By:Justicia Shipena The Namibian government has taken decisive action by mobilising an impressive sum of over €40 million (N$825.4 million) for the green hydrogen project, the Office of the Presidency has said. This substantial funding aims to strategically de-risk the government’s equity investment in the ambitious green hydrogen project. With a vision to establish a […]