Namibian schools and clinics under the coverage of towers built in the last two years will receive free internet access for 7 years.
Over the last two years, the Southern African country has invested N$80 million (US$4.98 million) in nine radio access network towers to improve connectivity in underserved areas.
Emma Theofelus, Minister of Information and Communication Technology, stated this during an annual Ministerial staff meeting in Windhoek on Monday.
The minister provided an update on the previous year’s ICT achievements as she welcomed staff members.
“Notably, schools and clinics within the coverage of these towers receive free internet for seven years,” the minister said in Windhoek. That is access delivered for the benefit of our people. The project is ongoing and we are expanding to the most remote corners of the country."
Theofelus told the staff push the country's ICT agenda, saying: "Let us take bold steps to innovate in a meticulous manner, being proactive and agile in the execution of our work, with commitment to the highest standards of performance, maintaining transparency."
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