Network towers infrastructure and ICT solutions provider, Powercom, has commissioned 25 network towers country-wide at a cost of 40 million dollars.

The cabinet has taken two key decisions during its 18th decision-making meeting. 

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister Emma Theofelus says one of the two is the hosting of the Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units plenary meeting in Namibia in July 2027. 

ICT infrastructure and equipment provider Powercom this afternoon commissioned a total of 25 network towers: two in Omusati, four in Erongo, seven in |Khomas, two in Otjozondjupa, two each in Kavango East and West, one in  ||Kharas, one in Oshana, one in Oshikoto, and three in the Zambezi Region.

Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba has expressed gratitude to the Namibian people for their well-wishes and continued support over the decades.

In an interview with NBC News at his Okanghudi residence, Pohamba reflected on his life journey.

Defence and Veterans Affairs Minister Frans Kapofi, Presidential Advisor Christine ||Hoebes, and Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge were amongst the high-ranking officials who visited the family of the late Solomon Hawala this morning at his homestead in Ohakweenyanga village near Ondangwa in the Oshana Region. 

The supplementary voter registration, which began on August 4, has seen a total of 2,195 voters registered in the Oshikoto Region.

The Oshana Education Directorate has launched and held its first-ever Afrikaans Festival aimed at promoting the language and cultural heritage among the learners.

Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba has called on Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa to remain steadfast and resolute in her leadership, urging her to become a force for positive transformation in the region.

Preparations are underway for hosting the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF), which is set to take place from August 24 to 30, and the organisers have promised a landmark event.

A total of N$5.6 million is spent annually during the week-long trade fair.

Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge has reaffirmed that the country's set developmental agenda remains an anchor towards delivering development and speaks to the needs of the people.

Iipinge cited accountability and reaffirmation of shared values as responsible for a renewed sense of purpose in development.