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Namibia records second fuel price hike in 2025 Namibia has recorded its second fuel price increase this year, with the latest hike set to take effect on Wednesday, 5 March 2025. The Ministry of Mines and Energy Namibia (MME) announced that petrol prices will increase by 50 cents per litre, while diesel 50ppm and diesel 10ppm will rise by N$1.20 per litre. Following the adjustment, fuel prices in Walvis Bay will be N$21.17 per litre for petrol, N$21.42 per litre for diesel 50ppm, and N$21.52 per litre for diesel 10ppm. Prices in other regions will be adjusted accordingly. https://lnkd.in/db9yvf83 #namibia #fuelpricehike #petrolprice #dieselprice

Sebulon Chical appointed CEO of Namibia Tourism Board The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) has appointed Sebulon Chicalu as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2025. Chical, who currently serves as the Director of Tourism and Gaming in the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, takes over a position that has been vacant since the departure of long-serving CEO Digu //Naobeb last year. //Naobeb had led the NTB since 2007. Chical replaces Charmaine Matheus, NTB’s Head of Marketing, who had been serving as acting CEO. https://lnkd.in/daVaP2rn #namibia #tourism #appointment #CEO Namibia Travel And Tourism Forum Jon Howell ✈ Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN)

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Namibian companies secure 86% of public tenders worth N$11.8 billion The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has awarded 86% of procurement contracts, amounting to N$11.8 billion, to local companies between April 1, 2017, and March 31, 2024. According to procurement data presented to the parliamentary standing committee on economics and public administration, CPBN awarded 193 contracts over the seven-year period. Of these, 177 contracts valued at N$11.8 billion went to Namibian companies, while five contracts worth N$974.9 million were awarded to joint ventures between Namibian and foreign firms. Foreign companies secured 11 contracts, representing 7% of the total contracts awarded, with a combined value of N$977.1 million. https://lnkd.in/gyNkhTzG #namibia #procurement #companies NCCI - Namibia Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Lüderitz awards bids worth N$80 million for transformation strategy Lüderitz has awarded contracts worth N$80 million as part of its transformation strategy aimed at improving infrastructure and services in the town. The projects include upgrades to the electrical and water supply systems, municipal service improvements, and urban planning initiatives. Lüderitz Mayor Phillippus Balhao told The Brief that the awarded contracts cover several key areas, including the supply and delivery of prepaid electrical and water meters, electrical services for residential areas in Nautilus, and the construction of municipal services in Nautilus and its extensions. https://lnkd.in/gEvEkS8m #namibia #luderitz #investment #contracts #transformation 

New ministry proposed to tackle Namibia’s housing crisis The Parliamentary Committee on Economics and Public Administration has recommended the establishment of a Ministry of Land Delivery and Housing Provision to tackle Namibia’s worsening housing crisis, which has left a backlog of 300,000 units. According to the committee, the proposed ministry would streamline housing and land development efforts, currently managed under the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development. It further called for collaboration with the National Planning Commission and the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises to ensure sustained budget allocations for housing projects over the next three years. https://lnkd.in/ggFx2tT2 #namibia #housing #landdevelopment

Namibia’s cybersecurity response team warns of rising threats after Paratus breach The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT), under the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), has warned of escalating cyber threats following a major security breach at Paratus Namibia Holdings Ltd. The cyberattack, reported on 19 February 2025, was classified as a Level 3 incident due to its significant impact on the telecommunications sector. The breach was traced to a compromised internal user account, which disrupted Paratus' 083 voice services and several cloud-hosted systems. Investigations linked the attack to the Akira ransomware group, which claimed to have accessed over 84GB of sensitive corporate data. However, no confirmed evidence of data leaks has been reported. “In light of this incident, NAM-CSIRT urges all organisations to prioritise their cybersecurity measures by implementing multifactor authentication for all accounts, regularly updating and patching systems to protect against known vulnerabilities, conducting routine audits of user accounts and access controls, and maintaining offline backups,” said Mufaro Nesongano, CRAN’s Executive for Communication & Consumer Relations. https://lnkd.in/gPitYNqE #namibia #paratus #cybersecurity

How boards in Namibia can effectively govern cybersecurity: Lessons from Telecom Namibia By Job Angula Imagine driving a car without ever checking the brakes—it works until one day, it doesn’t, and the consequences are catastrophic. The same holds true for cybersecurity oversight. Recently, Telecom Namibia reported a “cyber incident”. While investigations are allegedly ongoing and the nature and extent of the breach, this incident once again highlights a critical need for stronger cybersecurity governance. For Namibian boards, this incident should serve as a wake-up call. While businesses prioritize revenue and growth, they often overlook the invisible yet essential "brakes" of cybersecurity controls. Without effective governance, organisations are left vulnerable to operational, financial, and reputational damage. https://lnkd.in/gme-W2RQ #namibia #governance #cybersecurity

Namibia ranked in Tier 4 of Global Cybersecurity Index Namibia has been ranked in Tier 4 of the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) for 2024, scoring 37.93 out of 100. The classification, labeled as "Evolving," indicates that the country has established basic cybersecurity measures but still requires significant improvements. Countries in Tier 4 score between 20 and 55 points, demonstrating a commitment to cybersecurity but with substantial areas needing development. Namibia’s ranking was determined based on five key pillars: legal measures (5.66), technical measures (3.54), organisational measures (16.35), capacity development (4.57), and cooperation measures (6.81). https://lnkd.in/gTMWQChd #namibia #cybersecurity #InternationalTelecommunicationUnion CRAN Playing by the Rules

Namibia approves Universal Health Coverage policy The Namibian government has approved the Policy on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to ensure all citizens can access healthcare services without financial hardship. The policy, submitted by the Minister of Health and Social Services, aims to provide equitable healthcare access across the country, regardless of location or financial status. https://lnkd.in/dDMsgRdH #health #healthcare #UniversalHealthCoverage