Namibia encouraged by Angola on datacentre establishment
On a visit to Angola’s recently inaugurated national datacentre, Namibia’s ICT minister Emma Theofelus has drawn inspiration as her ministry embarks on plans to establish its own sovereign datacentre.
Telecom Namibia expedites fibre rollout to deter copper theft
Telecom Namibia to accelerate its transition from theft-prone copper-based infrastructure to fibre.
Namibia PSC pushed to digitise services
Minister urges public service reforms to replace manual systems and improve efficiency.
Telecom Namibia boosts backbone capacity
Operator targets vandalism and ageing equipment with fibre expansion and network upgrades.
Huawei launches Namibia digital skills drive
Huawei has unveiled two digital skills initiatives in Namibia aimed at empowering women and training 1,000 students in emerging technologies.
Angola, Namibia's dynamic connectivity partnership
A new partnership between national operators will boost digital connectivity and resilience along Africa's west coast.
Bank Windhoek unveils WhatsApp banking
The new channel allows customers to conduct balance enquiries and transfers via the messaging app.
Namibia invests in rural connectivity renaissance
Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia is deploying new telecoms infrastructure across underserved regions, aiming to expand digital access, connect schools and clinics.
Namibia qualifications agency digitalises services
The agency said it identified the need to use technology to its benefit and want to make its processes more seamless.
Namibia leads the charge in digital health innovation
Government attributed the milestone to strong governance, effective interoperability and a sustained commitment to digital transformation.
Namibia puts foot down against Musk's Starlink
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia has rejected Starlink’s licence bid, echoing similar resistance in South Africa and spotlighting growing tensions between foreign tech giants and local ownership laws.
Namibia commences regulating e-hailing sector
The meeting agreed that e-hailing platforms must ensure full compliance of their operators or drivers within 28 days, with an additional 28 days for the two ministries to assess adherence before implementing any austerity measures.
Data rewrites Namibia telecoms future
Mobile data revenue climbed to $52 million in Q4 2025, cushioning operators as voice income continued to decline, with subscriber growth and broadband demand reshaping Namibia’s telecom landscape.