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Niël Terblanché The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has issued a vital reminder to all stakeholders regarding the approaching deadline for mandatory SIM card registration. The deadline is set for 31 December and the directive is in full accordance with Section 77 of the Communications Act (No. 8 of 2009). Katrina Sikeni, Executive of Communications and Consumer Relations at CRAN said that statistics reveal the progress made in SIM card registration over the past few months. She said that as of 15 June, Namibia had approximately 2,760,804 active SIM cards across all licensed networks, with 795,991 SIM cards registered,…

Niël Terblanché Namibia is gearing up to mark World Children’s Day (WCD) on 19 November 2023, joining the global community in celebrating this important occasion. This year, Namibia will host the sub-regional World Children’s Day event in Walvis Bay, under the theme “Renewing Our Promise for Children’s Rights.” According to Lukas Haufiku, the Chief Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, this year’s celebration holds special significance. He said that Heads of State from Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Zambia are expected to grace the event. This gathering follows on from regional engagements established…

Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism (MEFT) has raised concerns over the importation of live white rhinoceros from South Africa by registered Namibian game dealers for re-export to countries outside their natural distribution range. This issue has gained attention due to the persistent demand for white rhinoceros and the greater availability of these animals in South Africa. According to MEFT spokesperson Romeo Muyunda, South Africa has implemented stricter domestic measures that prohibit the export of certain wildlife species. In light of this, he cautioned Namibian private farmers, particularly registered game dealers, against engaging in such transactions, emphasizing…

Niël Terblanché Namibia has commenced its table grape export season, with the first shipments of this year’s Southern African harvest set to reach international markets. The country anticipates a robust export season, driven by favorable weather conditions and an array of new grape varieties. Harvesting of early table grape varieties is currently underway in Namibia, with the initial shipments already en route from the port of Cape Town. The nation is aiming for a similar export volume to last year, which saw approximately 10.5 million cartons of grapes sent abroad. Early indications suggest a high-quality crop, with a focus on…