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Telecom Namibia set to launch 5G in 2026 Telecom Namibia says it plans to introduce commercial 5G services in targeted areas by 2026 to deliver faster speed, lower latency, and enhanced capacity. The telecommunications operator CEO Stanley Shanapinda, PhD 😷 said the company is set to begin trial deployments in Otjozondjupa and Omaheke regions in 2025, complying with CRAN requirements, as a precursor to full-scale 5G rollout. https://lnkd.in/dC_jPxAx #namibia #5G #telecommunication #telecomnamibia #networkspeed CRAN Playing by the Rules

GIPF identifies 155 members with unclaimed pension benefits The GIPF - Government Institutions Pension Fund(GIPF) says it has identified approximately 155 members who have unclaimed benefits. GIPF General Manager of Marketing and Stakeholder Engagemen Edwin Tjiramba says in terms of the GIPF rules, benefits become “unclaimed” when members or beneficiaries fail to claim them for five years after the date on which they become payable. https://lnkd.in/deYR7Z9d #namibia #pension #pensionbenefits #unclaimedbenefits

UN to aid over 163,000 people in drought-stricken Namibia The United Nations (UN) has allocated N$53.3 million (US$3 million) from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to assist more than 163,000 people in Namibia impacted by the worst drought in 100 years. UN Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Stéphane Dujarric, said the drought has already exhausted 84% of Namibia's food reserves, with nearly half of the population expected to face severe food insecurity between July and September. https://lnkd.in/dKFYs8sa #namibia #UN #drought #foodaid #foodsecurity

Eos Capital buys into Namibia Berries, project to expand beyond 500 hectares Namibia Berries plans to expand its blueberry project on the outskirts of Divundu to over 500 hectares within the next five to seven years. The project, which covers over 1,000 hectares, is initially focusing on establishing a 200-hectare blueberry farm located along the Kavango River in Namibia. This comes as Eos Capital, through its Euphrates Agri Fund, has acquired a 15% stake in Namibia Berries, strengthening the company's growth trajectory. https://lnkd.in/dbKUiiQR #namibia #berries #investment Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) Loxworth Capital Michael Rodenburg Etuna Hango Evaristus Evaristus Immanuel Kadhila Nangula Nelulu Uaandja Zach Kauraisa Justine Shikomba, FMVA®

Protecting Namibia's environment amid socio-economic development By Marco Raffinetti Namibia is one of the few countries in the world where protection of the environment is enshrined in its highest law, the Constitution. This clear indicator shows how seriously the Government of the Republic of Namibia (GRN) takes preservation of its natural environment. Article 95 (l) of Namibia’s Constitution provides the basis for environmental protection to guide and formulate policies, legislation and programmes which aim to preserve and maintain biodiversity and ecosystems, and sustainably use Namibia’s natural resources for the benefit of all Namibians – now and in the future. https://lnkd.in/g2zf8f_8 #namibia #environment #greenhydrogen #development Green Hydrogen Namibia Tom Alweendo Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) James Mnyupe, CA(SA)(Nam), CFA, CFP

Savanna Beef launches N$6.5m private placement Savanna Beef Processors Ltd (SBPL) has launched its fourth private placement, offering the remaining N$6.5 million of its share capital to producers. This final phase aims to increase producer ownership in the company from 96.8% to 100%. Savanna Chairperson, Meiki Schneider, said shares will be sold in batches of N$4,000 for each preferential slaughter cattle. https://lnkd.in/dnURf8-j #namibia #famers #shares #beef #abattoir Rowland Brown Romé Mostert

Savanna Beef launches N$6.5m private placement Savanna Beef Processors Ltd (SBPL) has launched its fourth private placement, offering the remaining N$6.5 million of its share capital to producers. This final phase aims to increase producer ownership in the company from 96.8% to 100%. Savanna Chairperson, Meiki Schneider, said shares will be sold in batches of N$4,000 for each preferential slaughter cattle. https://lnkd.in/dnURf8-j #namibia #famers #shares #beef #abattoir Rowland Brown Romé Mostert

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FlyNamibia expects passenger volumes boost from Qatar Airways, Airlink deal FlyNamibia expects to see increased passenger volumes as Qatar Airways' acquisition of a stake in South Africa’s Airlink is expected to enhance regional connectivity and attract more travellers to its routes. FlyNamibia’s Managing Director Andre Compion said the airline, which is 40% owned by Airlink, has an important role to play in the provision of scheduled air services domestically and regionally where they are the sole provider of such a service. https://lnkd.in/dPUMm2KW #namibia #qatarairways #airlink #flights #passengers #travel #aviation #tourism ch-aviation travelnews.ge Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) Namibia Aviation and Connectivity Forum Jon Howell ✈