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14 Jul

New study aims to reform Africa’s data policies

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Allexer Namundjembo A new research project has been launched to rethink data governance in Africa. The six-month project, led by Mozilla Foundation senior fellow Kiito Shilongo, brings together four researchers from across the continent. It is supported by the Mozilla Foundation and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). Launched in June 2025, the project investigates how data is collected, used, and protected in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia, and Eswatini. It aims to provide practical recommendations that can shape national policies and improve digital rights, privacy, and innovation. “This is not about copying models from elsewhere. It’s about building from the…

14 Jul

WHO guidelines endorse Gilead’s HIV injection

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Justicia Shipena The director-general of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Ghebreyesus, has endorsed new WHO guidelines recommending long-acting injectable lenacapavir for HIV prevention. He described it as a critical step in expanding access to a powerful tool that could prevent most HIV infections among at-risk populations. Lenacapavir, developed by Gilead Sciences, is a long‑acting antiretroviral for HIV prevention and treatment. “While an HIV vaccine remains elusive, lenacapavir is the next best thing,” Dr Tedros said in a statement. He said WHO is committed to working with countries and partners to ensure this innovation reaches communities as quickly and safely as…

14 Jul

MTC bags five awards for brand excellence

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Allexer Namundjembo Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) won five awards at the 2025 Brand Africa Awards held in Windhoek. The top award was the grand prix most admired African brand – telecommunications, which recognises the company's focus on innovation, customer empowerment, and its broader impact across Africa. MTC also received the awards for grand prix most admired Namibian brand, the most admired Namibian brand doing good for society and the environment, the most admired Namibian brand contributing to a better Africa, the most admired African brand (aided recall), and the most admired telecommunications brand in Namibia. Speaking after the announcement, MTC’s…

14 Jul

COSAFA course sharpens Namibia’s football admin team

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Erasmus Shaliahxwe The Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA), in partnership with the Namibia Football Association (NFA), has trained 30 football officials through a week-long administration and management course held in Windhoek. The NFA confirmed over the weekend that the participants included members from its regional associations and staff from the secretariat. The five-day course was facilitated by Ashford Mamelodi, a former FIFA development officer and a seasoned instructor accredited by both FIFA and CAF. NFA interim secretary general Cassius Moetie said the training was crucial for football personnel involved in the daily operations of football in Namibia. “This…

14 Jul

Welwitschias one win away from World Cup spot

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The national rugby team, the Welwitschias, are one win from qualifying the next Rugby Africa Cup final and book their place at the next Rugby World Cup. Head coach and director of rugby Jacques Burger said the team is focused and ready to finish the job. Burger spoke after Namibia beat Algeria 21–7 in the semi-finals over the weekend. The tournament is taking place in Kampala, Uganda. Namibia will face Zimbabwe in the final on Saturday. “The match was very tough. Big up to them. They came out and really took the game to us,” Burger said. “But…

14 Jul

Fuelgate: Namcor millions powered Elindi son’s firm

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Justicia Shipena Some of the funds misappropriated in the Namcor corruption and bribery case were used to finance operations of a company owned by the son of one of the Elindi brothers. This was revealed in court as the state laid out charges against Leo Nandago Stefanus, one of the accused in the high-profile money laundering and corruption case involving millions of dollars. The state alleges that the funds were used to support the activities of Erongo Petroleum CC and Quality Supplies CC. Erongo Petroleum is owned by Austin Elindi, son of businessman Peter Elindi, who has also been arrested…

14 Jul

NamRA rakes in N$19.9 billion in first quarter

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) collected N$19.9 billion in net revenue by 30 June. This represents 22.40% of the government’s total revenue target for the 2025/26 financial year. This was revealed in NamRA’s quarterly bulletin, NamRA in Numbers, which showed gross revenue for the first quarter stood at N$22.5 billion. After processing refunds of N$2.6 billion, the agency’s net collection came to N$19.9 billion against the annual target of N$88.99 billion. NamRA commissioner Sam Shivute has said the agency is intensifying efforts to increase domestic revenue through improved compliance and operational efficiency. In a previous update, he said…

14 Jul

Namibia proposes Africa-wide green industrialisation centre

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Justicia Shipena Namibia plans to establish an institute within six months to support African governments and companies in identifying and benefiting from green industrialisation opportunities. The institute called the African Sustainable Industrialisation Institute will be headquartered in Namibia. Green hydrogen commissioner James Mnyupe revealed this during the Namibia Parliamentary Green Investment Dialogue held in Walvis Bay over the weekend. “This will be a continental centre of excellence, headquartered in Namibia but tasked with helping African governments and companies understand and exploit the opportunities pre-created by green industrialization,” Mnyupe said. He said the institute will have two arms. One will focus…

14 Jul

Police still investigating stolen drought food

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Six cases are under investigation involving individuals accused of stealing food meant for the drought relief programme. The cases,reported in the Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa, Ohangwena, Kavango West, and Zambezi regions involve people who were entrusted with distributing food during the implementation of the programmme. Prime minister Elijah Ngurare revealed this in parliament recently. In May, three people were arrested in connection with defrauding the Namibian government of over N$4 million in a failed deal involving undelivered drought relief food and appeared in the Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court. The suspects are Jimmu Simataa, an employee of the Zambezi Regional Council,…

14 Jul

ECN to rent over 1 000 vehicles from public

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Justicia Shipena The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) is seeking 1 306 vehicles from private owners across the country. The vehicles will be used during the supplementary registration of voters, set to take place from 4 to 19 August 2025. According to the ECN, the vehicles will assist with voter registration operations in all 14 regions. Omusati requires the most vehicles at 136, followed by Ohangwena with 127, Kunene with 115, and Oshikoto with 111. Khomas and Kavango West need 100 each, while Otjozondjupa requires 85, Kavango East 81, and //Kharas 70. Erongo will need 69, Zambezi 61, Hardap 52,…