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Miss Namibia 2025 Johanna Swartboi Windhoek, Namibia – Johanna Swartbooi, who was recently crowned Miss Namibia 2025, has become the center of heated debate following her win, with mixed reactions surfacing on social media. While many Namibians celebrated her historic achievement, others questioned her suitability for the crown, triggering a wider national conversation about representation, diversity, and national pride. The online criticism has only managed to draw attention to longstanding […]

  The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has concluded a high-level workshop in Windhoek to evaluate the country’s current telecommunications infrastructure sharing framework. The workshop brought together regulators, service providers, and key stakeholders to discuss a Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) report commissioned by CRAN in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The aim is to promote fair access to network infrastructure, reduce duplication of resources, and enhance connectivity […]

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Windhoek, Namibia — President Netumbo Nandi‑Ndaitwah delivered her national address this week, marking her first 100 days in office, outlining early achievements and future policy priorities. Yet, opposition leader Immaneul Nashinge of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) dismissed the speech on Monday as familiar rhetoric lacking real impact. He criticised the administration’s ambiguity on matters such as unemployment, healthcare, agriculture, and economic reform, warning that sound bites […]

The local car market saw a sharp rebound in June 2025, posting 1,313 units sold — a 29.9% jump from May and 32.2% higher than June 2024. According to Simonis Storm economist Almandro Jansen, the strong performance signals rising consumer confidence and an improved economic environment, making it the second-best month for sales this year. play_arrow Vehicle Sales Surge in June  Leonard Witbeen Views: 5The post Vehicle Sales Surge in […]

Social justice advocate Roob Parker is demanding answers over what he calls a troubling lack of transparency surrounding ReconAfrica’s operations in Namibia. In an interview, Parker questioned why a 2022 letter of intent — which proposed the sale of 5% of Namcor’s shares in ReconAfrica — never materialized into a completed transaction. “The shares were supposed to be sold at roughly $4 to $4.50 each, but here we are, years […]

Rob Parker, a prominent social justice activist, has cast doubt on the legitimacy of ReconAfrica’s operations, citing broken commitments and suspicious share activity. He demands full disclosure, especially on Namcor’s continued involvement in a project he claims lacks any tangible oil findings. play_arrow Parker Slams Lack of Clarity in ReconAfrica Oil Venture Leonard Witbeen Views: 5The post Parker Slams Lack of Clarity in ReconAfrica Oil Venture first appeared on Future […]

The Communications Regulatory Authority says it’s prioritizing regulatory effectiveness to ensure a safer and more sustainable digital space. As part of this drive, CRAN is promoting a responsible electronic waste disposal plan to protect public health, the environment, and support the digital economy, says spokesperson Jairus Kapenda. play_arrow CRAN Pushes for Safer Digital Future Leonard Witbeen Views: 5The post CRAN Pushes for Safer Digital Future first appeared on Future Media […]

By: Staff Reporter A 29-year-old man was arrested at Walvis Bay on Monday in possession of 11 small bags of skunk cannabis weighing 422 grams. The value of the drugs is estimated at N$ 21 100. According to Walvis Bay police, senior inspector Judith Shomongula, the arrest followed a tipoff from the public about a young man selling drugs on large scale. “Surveillance was kept on him and his premises. […]