Namibia

Namibia launches telecom towers rollout project

This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide in the unserved and underserved areas of Namibia by providing access to connectivity, according to the government.
Mthulisi Sibanda
1:30
19 Mar

Namibia launches historic 5G tech trials

Mobile Telecoms Company launched its 5G trials yesterday, while Telecom Namibia unveiled over 50 3G and 4G sites.
1:40
11 Mar

ABSA spends 25% of expenses on IT

The bank’s Audit and Compliance Committee observed that technological, cyber, and information security hazards increased across the business in the year.
1:30
Feb 20, 2024

Telecom Namibia commits millions on network upgrades

The spend is part of the Namibian company's turnaround strategy, which is detailed in its 2027 integrated strategic business plan.
1:30
Jan 5, 2024

Namibia SIM registration exercise drags on

According to the government, 62.5 percent of active SIM card users had registered by the end of 2023. Out of a total population of 2.38 million, this amounts to 1.49 million registered people.
3:00
Oct 25, 2023

Govt, regulatory support ‘critical’ for improving Africa’s 4G performance

Authorities are being pushed to promote efficient spectrum use by releasing historical bands, refarming existing ones, and implementing technology-neutral spectrum licencing.
3:20

The Paratus road king

After a short sabbatical, Colwyn van Rensburg has returned to the Paratus Group as chief development officer.
2:20
Jul 11, 2023

Paratus, Ceragon partner to provide offshore comms in Africa

The companies say they will now be able to provide solutions for offshore operations that need high capacity to transmit data at high speed and with low latency.
1:40
Jun 22, 2023

Pan-African microfinance Letshego ramps up digital plan

Letshego intends to facilitate 80% of customer loan applications through digital channels in the next 24 months.
3:10
Jun 13, 2023

Equiano cable activated in Namibia

Equiano has landing points in Lisbon, Benin, Nigeria, St Helena, Namibia and South Africa.
3:40

Namibia looks to ICT sector for economic recovery

Country's Prime Minister and ICT Minister believe that ICT sector can help to revive economic fortunes.
1:40
Jun 30, 2017

Namibia readies to capitalise on 5G technology

Country's industry regulator says success of 5G will depend on collaboration, innovation involving all telecommunication industry players.