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Namibia Turns to Low-Earth Orbit Satellites to Bridge Digital Divide in Remote Regions

Namibia Turns to Low-Earth Orbit Satellites to Bridge Digital Divide in Remote Regions

(3 Minutes Read) The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) is turning to low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites to extend internet connectivity to remote and underserved...
Legally Binding Electronic Signatures

Namibia to Roll Out Legally Binding Electronic Signatures by February 2026

(3 Minutes Read)  The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has announced that electronic signatures will officially be launched in February 2026, marking a significant...
Mozambique’s Soaring Deficit in 2024 Highlights External Strain Amid FDI Boom in Extractives

Mozambique’s Soaring Deficit in 2024 Highlights External Strain Amid FDI Boom in Extractives

(3 Minutes Read) Mozambique’s external sector came under heightened pressure in 2024, with the combined current and capital account deficit widening to USD 2.23 billion,...
Namibia Finalises Carbon Trading Policy as Part of Sweeping Environmental Reforms

Namibia Finalises Carbon Trading Policy as Part of Sweeping Environmental Reforms

(3 Minutes Read) The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism is preparing to submit a draft Carbon Markets and Trading Policy to Cabinet, following comprehensive...
Ramaphosa Defends BEE Amid Rising Opposition, Calls for Inclusive Growth to Drive Economic Transformation

Ramaphosa Defends BEE Amid Rising Opposition, Calls for Inclusive Growth to Drive Economic Transformation

(3 Minutes Read) President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated his support for Black Economic Empowerment (BEE), emphasising that inclusive economic growth is essential for South Africa’s...
South Africa: Teraco’s JB5 Data Centre Nears Completion, 30MW AI-Ready Facility Built for the Future

South Africa: Teraco’s JB5 Data Centre Nears Completion, 30MW AI-Ready Facility Built for the...

(3 Minutes Read) Located along the R24 highway in Ekurhuleni, Teraco’s JB5 data centre is a commanding presence and a milestone in engineering excellence. Set...
In a landmark ruling, Lucky Majangandile Erasmus (36), a former employee of Ecentric Payment Systems, was sentenced last week to eight years in prison for violating South Africa’s Cyber Crimes Act. The Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Bellville handed down the sentence after Erasmus entered a plea agreement with the State, pleading guilty to multiple cybercrime-related offences, including cyber fraud, data theft, and attempted cyber extortion. Three of the eight years were suspended for five years on the condition that he does not reoffend.

Landmark Cyber Crime Conviction: Former IT Employee Sentenced to Eight Years Under South Africa’s...

(3 Minutes Read) In a landmark ruling, Lucky Majangandile Erasmus (36), a former employee of Ecentric Payment Systems, was sentenced last week to eight years...
Botswana’s Diamond Economy at Crossroads: Stress on Cutting and Polishing for More Export Realisation

Botswana’s Diamond Economy at Crossroads: Stress on Cutting and Polishing for More Export Realisation

(4 Minutes Read) To give the economy a small boost, Botswana's president has called for diamonds to be polished and cut locally. However, Botswana needs...
In its 2025 African Economic Outlook, the AfDB emphasised the need for Namibia to reduce its dependence on SACU revenues and volatile commodity exports by focusing on value addition in minerals, scaling infrastructure investment, and improving the business environment.

Namibia’s Growth Hinges on Reforms, Private Sector, and Value Addition – AfDB

(3 Minutes Read) The African Development Bank (AfDB) has urged Namibia to boost private sector participation and fast-track economic diversification to secure long-term sustainable growth....
Namibia Champions Practical EU-Africa Cooperation to Advance Agenda 2063

Namibia Champions Practical EU-Africa Cooperation to Advance Agenda 2063

(3 Minutes Read) Namibia has urged deeper cooperation with Europe on infrastructure development, industrialisation, and skills transfer during the Third EU-AU Ministerial Meeting, held in...

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