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Kehad Snydewel Because of my profession, not a day goes by when people don’t ask me about Artificial Intelligence (AI); the buzz and excitement are inescapable. However, I temper clients’ expectations. AI is not a magic wand, especially for Africa. In Africa, we should be focusing on African Artificial Intelligence (AAI). A truly tailored version of AI for the African continent. The first thing to remember is that we cannot […]

Namibia’s under-19 boys’ and girls’ volleyball teams delivered standout performances at the AUSC Region 5 Youth Games, which wrapped up in Windhoek from 4 to 14 July. Competing against top youth squads across Southern Africa, both national teams ranked strongly and impressed organisers and fans alike. Veteran coach Aloisius Ishitile, who leads both indoor and beach volleyball development, praised the young athletes for their energy and focus. While detailed rankings have […]

The Northern Electricity Distributor (NORED) has cleared its N$341 million debt with NamPower, the national power utility, in June 2025. The repayment marks a critical financial milestone, given NORED’s role in supplying electricity across northern regions of the country. The move is expected to ease some pressure on the national grid and potentially help streamline regional energy distribution. Future Media’s Maria Namupala reports. play_arrow NORED clears N$341 million debt with […]

Namibia’s ability to monitor progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is under serious strain following the withdrawal of key international funding. The 2025 Sustainable Development Goals Report, compiled by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) and the United Nations, highlights that the termination of critical donor support — including USAID’s long-standing backing of the Demographic and Health Survey — has left significant data gaps in health, gender, poverty, and education. […]

Air Connect Namibia has announced the launch of Airlink’s second daily flight connecting Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) and Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), effective 4 July 2025. Namibia Airports Company’s Spokesperson, Dan Kamati, speaks about the development:  play_arrow Air Connect Namibia welcomes expansion of Airlink’s Walvis Bay–Johannesburg service Tonata Kadhila   From Johannesburg (JNB): Flight 4Z141 departs at 10:20; Flight 4Z143 departs at 14:05.              […]

Namibia has officially entered formal consultations with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as it advances plans to develop a nuclear power plant. This ambitious energy project is expected to span at least a decade, reflecting the complexity and scale involved. Executive Director at the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Ben Nangombe, said that the project will be developed under stringent international guidelines. Namibia must meet 19 critical infrastructure criteria […]

Inflation has climbed to 3.7% year-on-year in June, up from 3.5% in May, but still below the 4.6% reported in June last year. The increase marks a pause in the two-month slowdown trend observed earlier in the year.  According to Simonis Storm economist Almandro Jansen, the uptick was driven by modest price rises across food and non-alcoholic beverages (6.4%), alcoholic drinks and tobacco (6.9%), and housing and utilities (4.1%)—while transport […]

The Government Institutions Pension Fund has clarified that its Pension-Backed Home Loan Scheme is strictly intended to help members buy or build houses. The Pension Funds Act limits pension access to housing purposes only, ruling out business ventures or personal spending, According to CEO Martin Inkumbi: play_arrow Home Loans Only, Says GIPF on Pension Scheme Leonard Witbeen The post Home Loans Only, Says GIPF on Pension Scheme first appeared on […]

  The National Petroleum Corporation corruption saga has deepened, with the number of charges now standing at 71. NewsOnOne’s Envaalde Matheus reports that the state is firmly opposing bail for nine accused, citing risks they might abscond, tamper with evidence or derail further arrests. The alleged fraud has rocked the sector, involving a staggering N$480 million. play_arrow Petroleum Fraud Case Expands to 71 Charges Leonard Witbeen The post Petroleum Fraud […]