Minister of international relations and trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi says Namibia is a safe investment environment that provides access to the entire southern African market. Speaking on Monday at the Namibia-China business forum as part of the president’s state visit to China, Ashipala-Musavyi said Chinese companies should consider Namibia for investments in clean energy technology, battery…
Namibia’s communications regulator said on Monday it dismissed an appeal by Starlink against the rejection of its licence applications, reaffirming that Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider failed to meet local ownership requirements. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) rejected Starlink’s applications for a telecommunications service licence and radio spectrum access licence in March, citing…
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has urged French businesses to invest in Namibia, saying the country has made major progress in diversifying its economy beyond traditional sectors such as mining and agriculture. Witbooi made the call during a meeting with French businesses and the MEDEFI delegation on yesterday morning in Nairobi, Kenya, as part of the…
Namibia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Walde Ndevashiya, has outlined plans to strengthen economic cooperation between the two nations, with a focus on expanding partnerships across key sectors. The diplomat said his mission will prioritise economic diplomacy. Ndevashiya placed strong emphasis on trade, investment and sector cooperation. He stressed the importance of leveraging the African Continental Free…
Starlink has hit back at Namibia’s decision to reject its licence application, calling the regulator’s characterisation of its non-compliance “misleading” and urging Namibians to request a formal appeal. In a statement published on its website, the satellite internet provider owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX said it had made clear over the past three years its…
Namibia declined licence applications from Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider Starlink for failing to satisfy ownership and compliance criteria, the country’s telecommunications regulator said on Wednesday. A notice in the Southern African country’s Government Gazette on Monday showed Starlink’s applications for a telecommunications service licence and access to radio spectrum had been turned down. The…
Namibia has turned down applications from Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider Starlink for a telecommunications service licence and access to radio spectrum, a notice in the Southern African country’s government gazette showed. The notice, dated 23 March, did not say why Starlink’s applications were declined. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia could reconsider the decisions…
Addis Ababa — On the margins of the African Union Summit, Namibia, through its Mission in Addis Ababa, co-convened a high-level Presidential Fireside Conversation under the theme “Beyond Barriers: Women Leaders Reshaping African Governance.” The dialogue on February 13th brought together continental institutions, global partners, and Africa’s current and former female Heads of State to…
Namibia has been ranked as the most trustworthy and stable country to start a new company in Africa. The ranking came from the StartupBlink Innovators Business Environment Index (IBEI) 2026, ranking first in Africa in the market perception pillar. Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board spokesperson Catherine Shipushu says the ranking highlights the country’s strong…
Namibia is set to host the International Cybersecurity Conference & Exhibition (NICSC), slated for 22 to 24 April. According to conference spokesperson Lloyd Sikeba, the timing of the event is critical for the continent. “As Africa accelerates its digital transformation, cybersecurity is no longer a purely technical issue, It is an economic, social and national…
