For the 2025 financial year, Mobile Telecommunications Limited - MTC recorded an impressive 14,4% increase in revenue, growing from N$ 3,2 billion in 2024 to N$ 3,7 billion this year.

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) and the Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) signed a collaboration agreement reaffirming the importance of fostering informed citizen participation and democratic governance. 

The MoU was signed in Windhoek today. 

As his tenure at the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation draws to a close, Director General Stanley Similo urged staff members to remain united and to embrace change as the organisation moves forward.

The Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has commended the staff for a job well done in keeping the nation informed and up to date as the Regional Council and Local Authority Elections unfolded. 

Of the 752,43 voters registered for the local authority election, only 272,942—representing 36.29%—cast their ballots. 
Ballots rejected were 3,512. 

 The Swapo Party secured 52.40% of the votes. IPC came in second with 15.01%, while LPM followed with 5.85%. 

The 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authority Election recorded low turnout.

Over 1.4 million voters were registered for the regional council elections, but only 609,000, representing 40.7%, voted, while over 5,000 ballots were rejected. 

There is a power balance in the majority of Local Authorities, but the Swapo Party still dominates.  

In the Aranos Local Authority, the Swapo Party and Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) gained 3 seats each and PDM 1. 

The Electoral Commission of Namibia has announced the final results for 12 more local authorities, bringing the total number of verified and declared local authority election results to 35 out of 59.

The Chairperson of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation's Board, Lazarus Jacobs, says the public broadcaster remains committed to providing the nation with verified and trustworthy election updates as events unfold.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has reminded Namibians of the importance of voting, saying it's a fundamental right that is a crucial aspect of democracy because it influences policy decisions, ensures accountability, and contributes to a more just and equitable society.