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The Namibian
Facebook is a digital account platform musicians may leave behind as an asset containing digital content
“Most musicians today do not just leave CDs and old cassettes. They leave Google accounts, Facebook pages, Instagram, YouTube channels, streaming profiles, digital distributors, cloud storage, email accounts and hard drives.”
The Dead Musician’s Music and Digital EstateInformanté
Complainant had advertised items for sale on Facebook
“According to the police, the complainant had advertised items for sale on Facebook when a male suspect contacted him by phone and agreed to purchase the goods.”
Klein Windhoek man scammed of N$11,000 worth of gaming gearWindhoek Observer
Facebook was used for advertising items for sale by the complainant
“According to police, a 19-year-old man advertised items for sale on Facebook.”
Police warn of Facebook marketplace scam after N$11,000 theftInformanté
Facebook is the subject of a public warning about fraudulent accounts impersonating Minister Zaamwani
“THE public is being cautioned about fraudulent Facebook accounts impersonating the Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ms. Inge I. Zaamwani.”
Public warned against Facebook impersonation of Minister ZaamwaniThe Namibian
Facebook was the third most used platform
“WhatsApp accounted for the most used platform, followed by TikTok and Facebook.”
Namibians spend N$928 million on data in three monthsThe Namibian
Facebook was banned by Nepal's government for not complying with registration deadline
“When the government moved to ban 26 social media platforms, including Facebook and YouTube, protests erupted with thousands of young people storming parliament in the capital Kathmandu on Monday.”
Nepal lifts social media ban after 19 killed in protestsThe Namibian
Facebook is particularly desirable for scammers because of its broad user base and features like Groups and Marketplace
“"Facebook, with its broad user base, is particularly desirable for scammers. They exploit the platform's features, like Groups and Marketplace, to post fake job listings and approach potential victims."”
Social media job scams: Three ways you can avoid themThe Namibian
Facebook is alleged to have caused young people to suffer from mental health issues
“Experts say major social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok have caused young people to suffer from mental health issues.”
Why students harmed by addictive social media need more than cellphone bans, surveillanceThe Namibian
Facebook now allows users to create up to four extra profiles attached to main account
“Now you can have up to four extra profiles attached to your main Facebook account.”
Facebook will let you make up to four alternative profilesThe Namibian
Facebook lets users share their content across social media platforms
“Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, now rebranded as X, let users share their content across these social media platforms.”
What are APIs?Data services generated N$944 million in revenue during the second quarter of 2026, making it the largest source of income for Namibia's telecommunications sector. Total telecommunications revenue was N$1.9 billion between April and June, a 12% increase from the previous quarter, with mobile data usage rising to 30.8 million gigabytes, an 11% increase from the previous quarter.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Data services generated N$944 million in revenue during the second quarter of 2026, making it the largest source of income for Namibia's telecommunications sector. Total telecommunications revenue was N$1.9 billion between April and June, a 12% increase from the previous quarter, with mobile data usage rising to 30.8 million gigabytes, an 11% increase from the previous quarter.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Under Namibia's Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Protection Act of 1994, copyright in a musical work lasts for the author's lifetime and for 50 years from the end of the year in which the author died. Copyright can be treated as movable property and may pass through a will or the law governing the deceased estate, making a songwriter's catalogue a potential asset of their estate.
22 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A 19-year-old Klein Windhoek resident was scammed of gaming equipment (Xbox Series S, controllers, and headsets) after a buyer arranged a fake bank transfer via fake SMS notification and used a Yango driver to collect the items without paying. Bank Windhoek confirmed the SMS sender number was fraudulent, and the items remain unrecovered.
3 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian Police are investigating a theft by false pretenses in Klein Windhoek where a seller advertised items on Facebook and was tricked into handing goods to a Yango driver after receiving a fake SMS confirmation of N$11,000 payment from Bank Windhoek; the transaction later failed and the number used was not associated with the bank.
2 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Prime Minister Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare visited the Development Bank of Namibia to assess the National Youth Development Fund and urged officials to provide clear, constructive feedback to applicants whose submissions need improvement, rather than leaving them without guidance. He called for faster resolution of administrative bottlenecks and innovative outreach to fully utilise the N$500 million allocated to the fund.
4 June 2026 · Informanté →
The University of Namibia's media society held a lecture day on "The Reality of the Media Industry" for over 50 students. Keynote speaker Johnathan Beukes, editor of The Namibian, discussed systemic challenges in traditional journalism, including competition from social media platforms prioritizing speed over accuracy, financial pressures as newsrooms compete with global tech giants, and recovery from Covid-19 pandemic impacts and declining advertising revenue.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo has criticized local internet service providers as "unreliable monopolies" following the government's rejection this week of Starlink's application to operate in Namibia, citing the company's failure to meet legal and regulatory requirements. Amoomo argued that Namibians are "stuck" with expensive and unreliable services from Telecom and MTC, while the regulatory authority Cran has warned the public against purchasing or subscribing to Starlink services as they are illegal under Namibian law.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian lawmakers and child welfare experts are divided over whether to ban social media for children under 15, with supporters citing mental health and cyberbullying concerns while critics argue for evidence-based regulation rather than an outright ban. Experts also note that enforcement would be technically challenging given the ease of age verification manipulation.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The public is cautioned about fraudulent Facebook accounts impersonating the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ms. Inge I. Zaamwani. The Minister's official page is marked in red, and she will never contact citizens directly via Facebook for official matters or financial services.
21 February 2026 · Informanté →
Gold prices jumped to fresh records on Monday as investors worried about geopolitical tensions, US tariff threats, and potential government shutdowns, with the metal climbing above US$5,100 an ounce before retreating slightly amid growing global uncertainty sparked by US President Donald Trump's policies.
28 January 2026 · New Era →