Telecom Namibia invests in marine safety and security

The telco is contemplating a substantial infrastructure investment, including 500 base stations, with 5G testing scheduled for 2026.

Telcos MTC Namibia and Telecom Namibia both reported service problems this week.

The spend is part of the Namibian company's turnaround strategy, which is detailed in its 2027 integrated strategic business plan.

Last month, Namibia’s Minister at the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (MICT) Peya Mushelenga bemoaned low levels of access to internet and coverage provided by telecommunications companies.

Paratus Namibia, Telecom Namibia and Google have confirmed the development and have affirmed it will become fully operational in Q4 this year.

Paratus Group, together with Telecom Namibia, had been selected to build the cable landing station (CLS) for the Equiano subsea internet cable in Namibia.

Company’s subsidiary PowerCom will proceed with the US$365,000-backed project.

Equiano subsea cable project expected to bolster economic growth and telecommunications.

Officials tight-lipped on details, but current board will oversee company’s activities till May 2020.

This marks the first launch of Finnish company's device in Africa.

Plan in place to connect administrative capitals in 14 regions of the country.