Acting CEO appointed Farewell to a valued leader We are pleased to announce the appointment of Goliath Tujendapi as the acting chief executive of the LLPBN, effective 1 December 2025. Mr Tujendapi brings extensive experience, industry insight and a commitment to the LLPBN’s mission. We are confident that he will provide stable and capable leadership [...]
If foreign technology is the threat, Namibia’s entire telecommunications backbone is already compromised When the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) declined Starlink’s application for a Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service Licence in early 2026, it cited national defence and public security as a primary ground for refusal. The Authority argued that Starlink’s global network architecture, [...]
A few days after Mining Indaba concluded, one insight has stayed with me: even the most well structured perspective can shift in an instant when confronted with the full scale of industry discourse. There’s a familiar dynamic many leaders will recognise: you spend weeks interrogating an idea, refining the logic, shaping a coherent narrative. And [...]
Agentic AI and the quiet shift beneath market pricing Artificial intelligence capabilities continue to advance at speed, yet corporate adoption remains cautious. As a result, a significant portion of potential productivity gains is still unrealised. This disconnect has been visible in equity markets over the past year. In 2025, the software sector underperformed the broader [...]
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Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Namibia’s agricultural sector and climate resilience through the launch of a new drought adaptation project valued at approximately N$48 million. The launch took place in Otjiwarongo under the theme “Enhancing Resilience of Farming Communities Affected by Drought” and was attended by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water [...]
Access to reliable electricity plays a critical role in improving the quality of life in communities and driving socio-economic development. The electrification projects currently underway in the Hardap and ||Kharas regions aim to expand electricity access to underserved and peri-urban communities. These initiatives are expected to enhance living standards, stimulate local economies and reduce inequalities [...]
The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) under the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR) hereby informs the public of the immediate restriction. on the importation and in-transit movement of cloven-hoofed animals and their products including products intended for personal or household consumption from zone 1, 1a, 2a-2f, 3a,3b,3c,6a,6b,7 and 16. This measure follows [...]
The Capricorn Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to improving education outcomes in Namibia by expanding its support for Meerkat Learning’s Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) Programme. Building on its initial 2024 investment, which benefited 473 learners at D.F. Uirab Primary School in Khorixas, the Foundation’s support now reaches 1,200 learners and 200 [...]
Does the statement “Mining is a male-dominated industry” still hold true? Statistically, yes. Women make up only 15 to 19% of the global mining workforce, positioning the sector among the most underrepresented industries for women worldwide. Yet numbers alone do not tell the full story. The mining industry is evolving, and women are at the [...]
