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Justicia Shipena  Fishrot accused Ricardo Gustavo has opposed an application by co-accused Otniel Shuudifonya for leave to appeal a court ruling that refused a lengthy delay of the trial. Gustavo, together with Namgomar Pesca Namibia (Pty) Ltd, is challenging Shuudifonya’s attempt to appeal the postponement ruling. Shuudifonya, through his lawyer Joas Neemwatya, is seeking permission to appeal a decision delivered on 21 January 2026 by High Court judge Marelize du Plessis.  The court granted only a limited postponement of about six weeks instead of the six to seven months requested. In his application, Shuudifonya argues that the six-week preparation period…

The second edition of the MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba kicked off in Windhoek on Wednesday.  The indaba brings together over 400 delegates from across Namibia and Africa. Held under the theme “Marketing from the Heart", the three-day event brought together professionals in branding, marketing and communications.  The Indaba focused on storytelling, building brands and improving communication strategies in a changing digital space. Participants took part in discussions on how to shape narratives and strengthen brand identity across the continent.  The event positioned itself as a growing platform for industry players to share ideas and learn from each other. MTC…

Allexer Namundjembo The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) has withdrawn a previously published spectrum application notice involving Click Cloud Hosting Services CC.  Cran opened a new application and tariff submission for public comment. Cran revealed this in a government gazette dated 2 April. Cran confirmed the withdrawal of an earlier notice issued in February. “The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia hereby withdraws the following spectrum application notices."  In a February notice Cran had informed the public of a spectrum licence application by Click Cloud Hosting Services CC and invited comments on the proposed use of radio frequencies. By withdrawing…

Allexer Namundjebo  The chief executive officer of the Roads Authority (RA), Hippy Tjivikua, has opposed an urgent High Court application by former executives Sidney Boois and Richard Milinga.  Tjivikua says the duo is trying to create urgency where there is none. An internal disciplinary process found the duo guilty of misconduct, leading to their dismissal in February 2026. In court papers filed before the High Court, Tjivikua said their appeal is already underway within the institution. “The applicants are attempting to bypass established labour processes, despite the fact that an appeal is already underway,” Tjivikua said. He said an appeal…

Patience Makwele  Namdeb has signed an agreement that allows its employees to invest directly from their salaries.  The agreement was signed with Namitvest Investment Holdings (Namitvest) and the Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) on Tuesday.  It introduces a payroll deduction system that allows workers to voluntarily invest part of their income into shares. The scheme allows employees to invest through automatic deductions, making it easier to access investment products that often require higher capital and administrative steps. MUN acting president Poco-Key Mberiuana said the agreement marks a shift from wage demands to long-term financial planning. “For years we have fought…

Justicia Shipena  The Ministry of Education Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture will revise 31 Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) syllabuses.  This is as part of its curriculum review cycle, with changes set to take effect in 2029. The minister of education innovation, youth, sports, arts, and culture, Sanet Steenkamp announced the plan while presenting the 2026/2027 budget. “Curriculum revision is critical to ensure the relevance and currency of syllabuses. As society, technology and knowledge evolve, syllabuses must be updated,” she said. The announcement comes as the education budget increases to N$28 billion for the 2026/2027 financial year,…

Allexer Namundjembo  The appointment of new deputy ministers has triggered debate over whether formal qualifications should carry more weight in senior government positions. The criticism has focused on the newly appointed deputy minister of justice and labour relations, Theresia Brandt.  Brandt also serves as the councillor for Daures Constituency and a member of the National Council.  Her profile on the National Council portal does not list any formal qualification, prompting questions from some members of the public about her suitability for the portfolio. Former Omuthiya councillor Nghipudilo ya Shiindi is among those who publicly questioned the appointment. “We are not…