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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Science & Technology

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Namibia

NUST’s research funding surpasses N$1b

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)’s research funding has surpassed more than N$1 billion over the last five years, coupled with the graduation of more than 4000 postgraduate students, including honours, master's and PhD students. The institution’s revenue has surpassed N$1 billion consecutively over the past two years. Speaking during the institution’s official opening of 2025 academic year, NUST Vice-chancellor Erold Naomab said NUST has […]

today12 March, 2025 99

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Namibia launches scaleup initiative to boost startup growth

By: Hertha Ekandjo The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST), the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), and various stakeholders have launched ScaleUp Namibia (SUN), a strategic initiative aimed at fostering innovation, accelerating startup growth, and positioning Namibia as a global leader in emerging solutions. The initiative responds to challenges businesses face in Namibia’s startup ecosystem, particularly difficulties in scaling beyond domestic markets. Limited commercialization platforms, restricted […]

today9 March, 2025 64

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Namibia Ranked Among World’s Slowest in Internet Speed

  Namibia ranks 143rd out of 152 countries in the this year's Speedtest Global Index by Ookla, making it one of the slowest globally for internet speed. Additionally, the country performs poorly in digital quality, e-security, and e-governance, according to Surfshark’s 2024 index. Tannan Groenewald is the Head of Data & Analytics at Cirrus Capital, he weighed in on this: We also spoke with Texpert Nrupesh Soni for his opinion […]

today25 February, 2025 71

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Namibia ranks among slowest for Internet speed, experts weigh in

Image contributed by: Cirrus Capital Namibia has been ranked among the world's slowest for internet speed, placing 143rd out of 152 countries in the 2025 Speedtest Global Index by Ookla. The country also performs poorly in digital quality, e-security, and e-governance, according to Surfshark's 2024 Digital Quality of Life Index. Technology and economic experts say the ranking reveals long-standing issues in the country’s internet infrastructure, with concerns over limited competition […]

today24 February, 2025 111

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Paratus Confirms Akira Ransomware Attack

  Paratus has confirmed in its latest statement that it fell victim to a ransomware attack by the cybercriminal group Akira on 13 February this year. The attackers reportedly accessed approximately 84GB of internal company data, but Paratus assured customers that cloud backups remain encrypted and secure. The company syas it is currently working with international cybersecurity experts to assess the extent of the breach and implement necessary countermeasures.  

today24 February, 2025 98

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Paratus Namibia Reports Cybersecurity Breach as expert weighs in

Paratus Namibia has confirmed a cybersecurity breach compromising its internal IT systems, raising concerns over data security within the telecommunications sector. In a statement to the Namibia Securities Exchange, the company disclosed that unauthorized activity had been detected, prompting an immediate investigation. As cybersecurity threats intensify globally, technology expert Nrupesh Soni underscores the urgent need for businesses to fortify their digital defenses against potential breaches.  

today21 February, 2025 102

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TikTok Returns to US App Stores After Ban Postponed

TikTok is back on app stores in the United States today after President Donald Trump postponed enforcing a ban of the popular social media platform. The proposed law — passed by Congress, signed by former President Joe Biden, and upheld by the Supreme Court — had ordered TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance to sell the application, or else face a ban in the US. From there, Benji Hyer reports.

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