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Namibia’s digital transformation journey gains momentum

Namibia’s digital transformation journey gains momentum

Niël Terblanché Namibia is gearing up for a profound digital transformation, with an unwavering commitment to leveraging digitalization for prosperity. Audrin Mathe, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, stressed the crucial role of governance and strategic foresight in this digital evolution. Speaking at the official opening of a workshop earlier this week, Mathe reiterated that digitalization had moved beyond being a mere option; it was now an imperative for Namibia’s development. He stressed the significance of crafting a focused vision for the country’s digital future, laying the foundation for this transformative journey. One of the…
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Mayor unveils ambitious plans for Swakopumnd in 2024

Mayor unveils ambitious plans for Swakopumnd in 2024

Niël Terblanché The Mayor of Swakopmund Dina Namubes outlined the ambitious goals and plans that the Town Council has set in motion for the year 2024. The mayor called for unity, optimism, and a commitment to sustainable development in the coastal town. “As the mayor of our beautiful town of Swakopmund, I have the great pleasure of expressing our goals for 2024. I hope that we ring in the new year safely and with respect for everyone,” she said while the tone for a year of hope and progress. Namubes emphasized the importance of leaving the past behind and embracing…
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Do not turn a blind eye to mismanagement of school funds – Steenkamp

Do not turn a blind eye to mismanagement of school funds – Steenkamp

Do not turn a blind eye to mismanagementof school funds - Steenkamp Martin Endjala Sanet Steenkamp, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, has strongly criticized school leaders for their abuse of power and their failure to address issues of maladministration and mismanagement of school funds. She insisted on the need for school officials to take a stand against these issues rather than turning a blind eye to them. Steenkamp expressed her concerns about divisions within schools, which have escalated to a point where they demand the attention and expertise of educational authorities. She called on…
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Afrocat Sports Club is pioneering excellence and nurturing talent

Afrocat Sports Club is pioneering excellence and nurturing talent

Exclusive Interview with Founder Coach Ishitile How would you rate your performance last year (2023) Coach Ishitile : Afrocat Sports Club has been able to stamped its mark as a powerhouse in sports performances across multiple disciplines in 2023. And stepping into 2024, we plan to continues in our quest to achieve for sporting supremacy while embracing a commitment to talent development and community engagement. Can you share some achievement in 2023 Coach Ishitile : Our dominion in netball, volleyball, soccer, and tennis was felt across various courts and fields of Windhoek, Oshakati, Gobabis, and Rundu. Our netball teams displayed…
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FIFA Workshop to elevates NFA’s Strategic Vision

FIFA Workshop to elevates NFA’s Strategic Vision

The Namibia Football Association (NFA) is hosting a FIFA delegation for an extensive three-day workshop aimed at fortifying the relationship between the NFA and FIFA. Commencing on Monday, January 8th, and culminating on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024, the workshop embarked on an in-depth exploration of the alliance between the NFA and FIFA, crucial for the advancement of football in the country. During interactions with the media, NFA President Robert Shimoshiili emphasized the necessity of a governance induction workshop for the recently elected Executive Council. The objective was to bolster their understanding and expertise in the administration and management of football,…
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NAMCOR hits jackpot on another oil discovery

NAMCOR hits jackpot on another oil discovery

Martin Endjala The National Petroleum Corporation Company (NAMCOR), in partnership with Galp Energia Operators and Custos, made an exciting announcement yesterday, revealing a significant oil discovery in the Mopane-1X exploration well, located in PEL83, the Orange Basin, offshore Namibia. This exciting discovery comes on the heels of the initial announcement made on January 2, 2024. PEL 83 JV partners have now officially confirmed the presence of a substantial column of light oil in high-quality, reservoir-bearing sands within the Cenomanian-Turonian interval. This marks the second oil discovery in the Upper Cretaceous Orange Basin, showcasing a functional petroleum system in the Upper…
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Namibians exploited as drug mules

Namibians exploited as drug mules

Niël Terblanché Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, the Inspector General of the Namibian Police, has voiced his concern over the alarming trend of Namibian citizens being exploited as drug mules for international narcotics trafficking. The latest incident that has heightened these concerns involves a 27-year-old Namibian woman who was detained in Ethiopia for suspected drug trafficking. The woman was apprehended on 2 January 2024 at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa. She was arrested while travelling on an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Sao Paulo, Brazil, en route to Lusaka, Zambia, and was allegedly found in possession of approximately 4.7 kilogrammes of…
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Only 56 percent of Namibians have access to electricity

Only 56 percent of Namibians have access to electricity

Hertta-Maria Amutenja In a pivotal moment for Namibia’s digital future, a stark reality emerges as only 56 percent of the population has access to electricity, posing a significant hurdle to the nation’s ambitious digital transformation goals. This is according to the National Digital Strategy of Namibia for 2024-2028. “When disaggregating this national measure, vast disparities are observed between urban and rural electrification whereby about two-thirds of the rural population lacks access to electricity,” reads the strategy document. Executive Director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology Audrin Mathe, addressed the issue at the National Digital Strategy Workshop held in…
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NFA withdraws Brave Warriors official attire amid political controversy

NFA withdraws Brave Warriors official attire amid political controversy

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has decided to withdraw the official attire of the Namibia National Senior Men’s Football Team, the Brave Warriors, from the upcoming 2023 Total Energies AFCON. This decision comes in the wake of a public outcry over the team’s recent appearance in casual gear that raised concerns of political undertones. The NFA, in collaboration with the Namibia Sports Commission (NSC), in a joint statement reveals that they are seeking clarity on the attire worn by the Brave Warriors, which gained significant attention on social media platforms this week. “The NSC and NFA understand the…
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Horrific murder and rape in Rehoboth shock Namibia

Horrific murder and rape in Rehoboth shock Namibia

Niël Terblanché An incident during the early hours of Tuesday morning in Rehoboth where the 64-year-old Helena Wimmert was brutally raped, murdered and then robbed has sent shockwaves through Namibia. According to Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, the head of the Namibian Police’s Public Relations Division, the horrific crime occurred at the victim’s home in Rehoboth’s Block A sometime between midnight and 07:40. “The victim was raped before the suspect continued to cut her throat. Her home was then ransacked for valuable items before the suspect fled into the night with his loot,” she said. She said that the investigation into…
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