Namibia qualifications agency digitalises services

Government attributed the milestone to strong governance, effective interoperability and a sustained commitment to digital transformation.

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.

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.

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.

Ecosystem partners and policymakers gathered at the Accelerate 36 launch in Windhoek, discussing Namibia's new start-up to listing pathway.

The IDs enable the beneficiaries to access education, banking services, employment and other essential services that the Southern African country offers.

While African telecommunications providers spin off towers to raise capital and enable sharing, Namibia’s MTC has no immediate plans to separate its towers.

Government minister cited small population as is the reason for concern because it has a detrimental influence on local online creators' ability to commercialise material on social media platforms.

The CEO said the company will spend about N$20 million (US$1,246 million) a year on upkeep and operations for these sites.

Transporters in Namibia have welcomed the push for the adoption of body-worn cameras for police officers to improve transparency and enhance road safety.

The Southern African nation received a satellite data receiving ground station from China this week.

The regulator advised the government to make the 4G devices more affordable by providing tax breaks and incentives to local communities.