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Lantronix Advances Platform Scaling Strategy With MediaTek-Based Embedded Compute Expansion

March 5, 2026

Strategic expansion strengthens multi-silicon platform strategy, broadens addressable market and accelerates growth across Industrial IoT and Edge AI IRVINE, Calif., March 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lantronix Inc. (Nasdaq: LTRX), a global leader in compute and connectivity IoT solutions powering Edge AI applications, today announced a significant strategic expansion of its embedded compute platform through […]

Women Key to Water Management and Conservation

March 5, 2026

Windhoek: Women play a critical role in water management and conservation, particularly in communities where they are primarily responsible for water collection and household use. Acting Deputy Executive Director at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisher…

Ngurare Calls for Institutional Cooperation to Combat Corruption

March 5, 2026

Windhoek: Prime Minister, Dr Elijah Ngurare, has emphasised the need for stronger cooperation among institutions in the fight against corruption, urging them to share intelligence and respond swiftly to emerging cases. Ngurare made the remarks in a sp…

Cattle Herder Drowns in Zambezi River While Driving Cattle

March 5, 2026

Kasika: A cattle herder allegedly drowned in the Zambezi River in the Kasika Area on Tuesday. The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in a crime report said an inquest was registered on Wednesday in connection with the death of the Zambian national.

Acco…

MVA Raises Road Safety Awareness in Oshikoto

March 5, 2026

Oshikoto: The Oshikoto Region recorded 32 crashes, 73 injuries, and five fatalities between January and March this year. This was revealed by Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund Senior Accident and Injury Prevention Officer Kaume Itumba at a community e…

Budget Proposes VAT Reforms and Relief for Priority Sectors: CDH

March 5, 2026

Windhoek: Government plans to introduce reforms to value-added tax (VAT) administration, including electronic invoicing and sector-specific relief measures, according to a legal analysis of the national budget released by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) o…

Ruacana Town Council Receives Adverse Audit Report for 2021

March 5, 2026

Ruacana: Auditor-general Junias Kandjeke has issued an adverse audit opinion on the financial statements of the Ruacana Town Council for the financial year ended 30 June 2021, citing significant financial management weaknesses and non-compliance with …

Capricorn Foundation Expands Education Programme in Kunene

March 5, 2026

Kunene: The Capricorn Foundation has expanded its support for a literacy and numeracy programme in the Kunene Region, increasing the initiative’s reach to 1,200 learners and 200 teachers.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the expansion forms part o…

MultiChoice Announces Discontinuation of Showmax Service

March 5, 2026

Ruacana: MultiChoice Namibia (MCN): MultiChoice Namibia (MCN) on Thursday announced the discontinuation of its Showmax service, following a review of its streaming operations.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the decision, taken by the Showmax Boa…

Oshakati Town Council Announces Dates for 2026 Totem Expo

March 5, 2026

Oshakati: The Oshakati Town Council has officially announced the 14th edition of the Oshakati Totem Expo, scheduled to take place from 29 May to 06 June 2026 at the Oshakati Independence Stadium.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the council’s publ…

MTC Avails N.dollars 300 000 to Gladiators

March 5, 2026

Windhoek: Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has rewarded the senior national women’s football team, the Brave Gladiators, with N.dollars 300 000 following their historic triumph at the Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women’s Championship on Sunday.

Accord…

Swapo Women’s Council Denounces Attacks on Nandi Ndaitwah

March 5, 2026

Kunene region: The Swapo Party Women’s Council in the Kunene Region has condemned recent remarks directed at President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and her family, labelling the allegations defamatory and unfounded.

According to Namibia Press Agency, regio…

Abuse of Power Dominates Corruption Complaints in 2024/2025

March 5, 2026

Windhoek: Abuse of power accounted for the largest share of corruption complaints reported to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) during the 2024/2025 financial year, constituting 45 percent of all cases received by the institution. This is contained…

Livestock Movement Restrictions Lifted in Ohangwena and Kavango West

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Lantronix Advances Platform Scaling Strategy With MediaTek-Based Embedded Compute Expansion

Women Key to Water Management and Conservation

Ngurare Calls for Institutional Cooperation to Combat Corruption

Cattle Herder Drowns in Zambezi River While Driving Cattle

MVA Raises Road Safety Awareness in Oshikoto

Budget Proposes VAT Reforms and Relief for Priority Sectors: CDH

Ruacana Town Council Receives Adverse Audit Report for 2021

Capricorn Foundation Expands Education Programme in Kunene

MultiChoice Announces Discontinuation of Showmax Service

Oshakati Town Council Announces Dates for 2026 Totem Expo

MTC Avails N.dollars 300 000 to Gladiators

Swapo Women’s Council Denounces Attacks on Nandi Ndaitwah

Abuse of Power Dominates Corruption Complaints in 2024/2025

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