Amazon

Also known as: Protected Amazon

2018-02-092026-08-21

What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

December 2025
8 DecThe Namibian
Amazon will make book available 'Iniquity' for delivery worldwide
Source
“In South Africa, where the author is based, and around the world, the book will be available for delivery on Amazon and Takealot.”
Hambuda debuts new Namibian thriller
November 2025
24 NovThe Namibian
Amazon hosted nations gathering in Belem to commit to climate ambitions
Source
“Over the last two weeks, nations gathered in Belem, the heart of the Amazon, to commit to new climate ambitions.”
Intervention by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the G20 Leaders Summit
17 NovThe Namibian
Amazon is described as the lifeline of humanity
Source
“I congratulate president Lula da Silva and the government of the Federative Republic of Brazil for hosting this COP30 summit and the choice of Belém, the heart of the Amazon, the lifeline of humanity.”
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Address at COP30
September 2023
29 SeptThe Namibian
Amazon depends on APIs for secure payment processing and efficient order fulfillment
Source
“Amazon and PayPal depend on APIs for secure payment processing and efficient order fulfilment.”
What are APIs?
August 2023
24 AugThe Namibian
Amazon offers Kwaima and the Mysterious Tree at US$14
Source
“'Kwaima and the Mysterious Tree' is available on Amazon at US$14 (approximately N$266) and will soon be available in Windhoek bookstores.”
Magic and timeless wisdom in ‘Kwaima and the Mysterious Tree’
February 2023
17 FebThe Namibian
Amazon laid off 18,000 employees
Source
“Since the end of the pandemic hiring spree, large numbers of employees have been fired from major tech companies, including Alphabet (12 000 employees), Amazon (18 000), Meta (11 000), Twitter (4 000), Microsoft (10 000) and Salesforce (8 000).”
Why is Big Tech firing employees by the thousands?
May 2021
11 MayThe Namibian
Amazon made available 'A Brainy Affair' by Hector Mawonga
Source
“'A Brainy Affair' is available on Amazon.”
Delving Into Mental Health with Hector Mawonga

Business

Namibia must embrace innovative business models for growth

The News

Namibia's long-term economic growth and sustainable job creation depend on adopting innovative business models rather than relying solely on natural resources. While the economy has traditionally anchored in mining, agriculture, and fishing, many aspiring entrepreneurs pursue saturated ventures such as bars, construction, cash loans, or logistics instead of rethinking how organisations create, deliver, and capture value.

13 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 13 July

Namibia must embrace innovative business models for growth
Namibia's long-term economic growth and sustainable job creation depend on adopting innovative business models rather than relying solely on natural resources. While the economy has traditionally anchored in mining, agriculture, and fishing, many aspiring entrepreneurs pursue saturated ventures such as bars, construction, cash loans, or logistics instead of rethinking how organisations create, deliver, and capture value.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 4 July

Okahandja grave incident reignites debate on ritual beliefs
Reports that unknown individuals burnt a snake on the grave of one of three murder victims in Okahandja have revived debate about ritual practices, occult beliefs and "money medicine". The article notes that while graves, fire and snakes carry spiritual symbolism in African belief systems, there is no scientific evidence supporting such beliefs and incidents remain matters for criminal investigation.
4 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Saturday 18 April

Namibian creators struggle to monetize global online reach
Namibian content creators face systemic barriers to monetizing their work despite reaching global audiences, including exclusion from payment platforms like PayPal, affiliate marketing programmes and freelance work sites that are unavailable or restrict access from Namibia. The author argues this reflects how the global digital system was designed with structural inequality, leaving Namibian creators with viewers but limited income opportunities.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 8 February

Washington Post chief executive steps down after workforce cuts
The Washington Post's chief executive William Lewis has stepped down days after the newspaper announced it was cutting a third of its workforce, including its entire Middle East staff and Ukraine correspondent. The cuts, intended to bring stability and reverse financial losses, have drawn criticism from journalists, subscribers, and former editors.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 7 January

Nvidia announces Vera Rubin AI chip platform at CES
Nvidia unveiled its latest AI platform, Vera Rubin, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, promising five times greater efficiency than previous offerings. The platform will be available from partners in the second half of 2026 as the company faces rising competition from AMD, Intel, and major customers like Google and Microsoft developing their own chips.
7 January 2026 · New Era →