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2018-04-202026-06-25
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What’s been said

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

  1. February 2019

  2. The Namibian

    Facebook has a 'going live' feature that allows recording in real time

    Source

    “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 Live
  3. June 2018

  4. The Namibian

    Facebook is available as login option for BraaiTime app

    Source

    “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 Market

  5. The Namibian

    Facebook is criticized by Apple's Safari upgrades and privacy focus

    Source

    “It's a clear dig at Facebook.”

    An Overview of Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference
Business

PM urges DBN to improve feedback to youth entrepreneurs

The News

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.

Why it matters

The Prime Minister's intervention at the Development Bank calls for faster feedback and reduced bottlenecks in youth entrepreneurship funding.

4 June 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 4 June

  1. PM urges DBN to improve feedback to youth entrepreneurs

    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 →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. University of Namibia hosts media industry lecture day

    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 →

Wednesday 25 March

  1. Lawyer criticizes local providers after Starlink rejected

    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 →

Sunday 8 March

  1. Namibia debates social media ban for children under 15

    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 →

Saturday 21 February

  1. Public warned of fake Facebook accounts impersonating Minister Zaamwani

    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 →

Wednesday 28 January

  1. Gold hits record highs amid US policy uncertainty

    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 →

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