Namibia Ranked Among World’s Slowest in Internet Speed

February 25, 2025

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,

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Zero tariffs will boost trade with Africa

China says Namibia could boost exports and attract manufacturing investment through its zero-tariff policy for African countries. Ambassador Zhao Weiping was speaking at a media briefing at the Chinese embassy in Windhoek today. He says the removal of import duties will make Namibian products, particularly agricultural goods, more competitive in […]

November 3, 2026

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SABC, CSIR take hands for validated election intel

SABC Group CEO Nomsa Chabeli says the broadcaster’s partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research is enhancing election coverage. She says the collaboration is helping provide voters with accurate information and quicker access to election-related content and insights. The initiative combines the SABC’s broadcast reach with the CSIR’s […]

November 3, 2026