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Martin Endjala Mobile Telecommunication Limited (MTC), on Tuesday launched the Electronic Subscriber Identity Module (eSIM) solution for its customers who travel internationally. MTC is the first to bring an exciting innovative service to Namibia. For now, the MTC eSIM technology solution will only be available as a data-only service, offering data-centric connectivity enabling online browsing, WhatsApp and other Application calls, and any other data-driven usage to its outbound customers, for example, customers travelling outside the country. MTC’s Acting Chief Commercial Officer Elton Katangolo explained that when people travel the world, without eSIM, they are required to buy a second physical…

Stefanus Nashama The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration Safety and Security, has announced the extension of the study permit application period for foreign students. Executive Director at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Etienne Maritz, announced the extension in a statement, last week in which he stated that the deadline for submitting study permit applications for foreign students has been extended to Friday, 8 March 2024. The extension has been granted to provide students with another opportunity to submit their applications and ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed on time, he stated. At the same time,…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe To address one of its main challenges, the Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) has added 18 more vehicles to its fleet to meet specimen transportation needs. The company announced last week that the addition of new vehicles is a significant milestone for its laboratories across the country, and it represents the ongoing commitment to invest in resources that will enable the organisation to deliver exceptional care to patients and healthcare partners in both the public and private industries. The acquisition of new cars will also reduce waiting times and increase efficiency by ensuring samples are picked up from…

Niël Terblanché At a campaign rally in Divundu, Kavango East, McHenry Venaani, the President of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), outlined a vision for transforming the agricultural landscape of the two Kavango regions into a thriving hub of prosperity for Namibia. Addressing supporters over the past weekend, Venaani stressed the untapped potential of the two regions and committed to allocating at least ten percent of the national budget to agriculture should PDM win the upcoming presidential and national elections in November. The PDM's ambitious plan for the country’s agricultural sector promises to create a plethora of job opportunities for the…

Niël Terblanché Namibia is poised to host the prestigious AviaDev Africa conference in June 2024, alongside the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) The conference will be a crucial platform for the local tourism sector to lure more visitors to Namibia. The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) announced the collaboration, spotlighting the nation's strategic efforts to enhance air connectivity within Africa and beyond. With the theme 'Igniting Connections and Propelling Growth,' AviaDev Africa has emerged as the premier platform for fostering air travel development. The NAC spokesperson, Dan Kamati, said that the potential of collective expertise from aviation leaders to produce impactful…