MTC, Telecom Namibia accused of abuse of market positions
Following an investigation by the country’s competition commission, it has been alleged that, over a 10-year period, Telecom Namibia and MTC abused their dominance of the local market, and, along with NamPower, contravened network sharing regulations.
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Cyber-attack disrupts Paratus Namibia
The company has initiated an investigation to ascertain the exact scope of the attack.
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Namibia engages SADC partners to standardise roaming fees
Namibia, Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe are seeking to standardise roaming rates in order to avoid additional expenses.
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Namibia advocates for tech to combat climate change
The region, which includes 16 countries, is one of the most severely affected by global climate change.
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Namibia rolls out digital devices to speed up pathology test result times
The tablets are part of the Institute of Pathology’s digital transformation aimed at improving services and operational efficiency.
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MTC Namibia partners U2opia on e-learning project
Namibia expands e-learning through cooperation between MTC Namibia and U2opia Mobile.
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Telecom Namibia invests in marine safety and security
The telco invested in a GMDSS system with 24-hour coverage, ensuring continuous monitoring and response to distress calls and safety alerts.
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Namibia’s data, cyber-crime bills nearing completion
Both the Data Protection and Cyber-crime Bills seek to protect citizens' personal information as technology advances rapidly.
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Namibia eager to showcase AI readiness
Capitalising on a recent ranking by the IMF, Namibia’s ICT ministry is keen to propel the country into AI, and will use its upcoming national ICT summit to do so.
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Telecom Namibia's 5G trials expected to start in 2026
The telco is contemplating a substantial infrastructure investment, including 500 base stations, with 5G testing scheduled for 2026.
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Namibia’s cyber strategy focuses on children
The Namibian government has formed an alliance with a child protection organisation to help warn the country’s minors about online dangers.
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DAMREV announces $330m deal to tokenise Namibian mine
This project, announced yesterday, will be implemented over a 24-month period and represents a significant milestone in both the mining and blockchain industries.
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Power outages leave Namibians without telecom network
Telcos MTC Namibia and Telecom Namibia both reported service problems this week.