Social media platform used in Namibian commerce, scam warnings, and youth welfare policy debates.
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The Namibian
Facebook account enabled registration to work when used to register
“I had a bit of trouble with this because it refused to 'confirm' my bio, but after using my Facebook account to register, it worked like a dream.”
OneNam – Your One-Stop Shop For Local ServicesThe Namibian
Facebook serve billions across the globe
“The agreement is to be concluded this month, and aims to force the social media platforms to develop 'back doors', with both entities serving billions across the globe.”
Social Media Under Threat?The Namibian
Facebook has a 'going live' feature that allows recording in real time
“Most prominently on Facebook and Instagram, this feature allows you to record yourself in real time and talk about anything under the sun while your followers comment or ask questions.”
You're About To Go LiveThe Namibian
Facebook is available as login option for BraaiTime app
“After creating an account or logging in with your Facebook profile (where you are required to have an email), you're ready to go.”
New Namibian Apps on the MarketThe Namibian
Facebook is criticized by Apple's Safari upgrades and privacy focus
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 →
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 →