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Allexer Namundjembo The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) has announced new tariff approvals for major telecommunications providers in a government gazette issued on 28 November 2025. The updates include changes to data and voice plans, fibre products, satellite services and spectrum applications for both business and individual customers. Mobile Telecommunications Limited has revised its Postpaid Mobiz Sky Voice Plans. The plans now offer data bundles from 10GB to 75GB, voice allocations between 300 minutes and 3 500 minutes and SMS bundles ranging from 200 to 3 000 messages. Prices range from N$199 to N$1 499 based on contract periods…

Renthia Kaimbi Otjozondjupa regional health director Timotheus Gerbardo is facing possible removal from his position after confirming cholera cases in Grootfontein to the media without first informing health minister Dr Esperance Luvindao. Sources in the health ministry said disciplinary steps were set in motion after executive director Penda Ithindi allegedly wrote to the human resources department (HR), reportedly on the minister’s instruction. The HR department then provided two formal options for Gerbardo’s removal. When contacted, Ithindi confirmed that disciplinary action took place but denied that Luvindao ordered Gerbardo’s removal. He said the director shared information with the public “without prior…

Moses Magadza  A panel discussion following the inaugural public lecture honouring the late chief Theresa Kachindamoto of Malawi stirred reflection, debate and renewed urgency for coordinated regional action to eradicate child marriage. The Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), with funding from Sweden and in collaboration with the National Assembly of Zambia, the University of Zambia’s School of Law, CARE International, and other partners, convened the public lecture on Monday last week. Moderated by gender advocate Lynn Chinene of CARE Zambia, the panel discussion brought together traditional leaders, legal experts, lawmakers, youth representatives and students as efforts intensified…

Chamwe Kaira The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has welcomed South Africa’s new inflation target, announced on 12 November, which lowers the previous 3 to 6% range to 3% with a 1% tolerance band. Director of strategic communications and international relations, Kazembire Zemburuka, said the decision will affect Namibia as a member of the common monetary area (CMA).  He said the lower target is expected to lead to lower inflation and a reduction in interest rates in South Africa over the medium to long term. He said BoN's analysis shows that a 3% target in South Africa will result in low…

Renthia Kaimbi A veldfire threatened the Okahandja–Von Bach corridor on Wednesday night, moving down a mountain slope toward a junction that connects Okahandja and Ovitoto.  The fire broke out around 20h00 and prompted an immediate emergency response. Firefighting teams carried out back-burning operations along the roadside to create containment lines.  Officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), the Namibian Defence Force (NDF), Von Bach Park staff, private landowners, and the Okahandja Municipality worked through the night to control the blaze. By Thursday morning the fire was under control.  “By this morning (Thursday), the fire had been successfully…