NamWater to cut water for unpaid bills

Allexer Namundjebo  Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) has started a campaign to disconnect water supply to customers whose accounts are more than 60 days in arrears. The campaign is part of a nationwide debt collection effort. The campaign began on 25 March, targeting overdue accounts across the country. On Wednesday, NamWater's head of public relations and corporate communications, Lot Ndamanomhata, said the move followed a rise in unpaid bills, which has affected its operations and limited its ability to expand water infrastructure. “The intervention forms part of the corporation's ongoing efforts to strengthen financial sustainability, uphold the cost recovery model, and…

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Allexer Namundjembo The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) has withdrawn a previously published spectrum application notice involving Click Cloud Hosting Services CC.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…