Paratus Namibia wants to respond effectively to the growing demand for customer connectivity. The company has entrusted Star Solutions with the task of strengthening its network with its Sonata EPC solution, which has been successfully tested at various pilot sites. It should be commissioned in November. Internet connectivity provider Paratus has chosen Star Solutions, the provider of...
The Telecom Namibia (TN) Board of Directors this week concluded the consultation with the Namibia Post and Telecommunication Holdings and received endorsement from the shareholder to proceed with the formalities of appointing the successful candidate. The Board of Directors announced that Dr Stanley Shanapinda emerged as the successful candidate for the CEO Vacancy. “We are...
Namibia’s first telecommunications company, MTC, is leading the way in rural electrification. According to MTC spokesperson, Tim Ekandjo, the mobile giant has invested over N$85 million over the last two years and will invest a further N$11 million to build power lines to various rural areas across the country. “As part of phase 1 of...
The increase in internet data usage during lockdowns and the roll-out of its infrastructure throughout the country played in the interest of listed telecommunications operator, Paratus Namibia in the financial year ended June 2020. According to the financials released this week, Paratus Namibia recorded N$431,9 million in revenue and profit after tax of N$25,4 million...
THE status of the country’s plans to roll out e-government procurement is challenged because available internet bandwidth for the process is not known. According to the Namibia e-Government Procurement Readiness Assessment Score determined last year, signal strength, internet speed and reliability within participating entities have not been identified. This was detailed in a presentation by...
LISTED information and technology holding company Paratus Namibia Holdings Limited has announced that their 2020 financial year is expected to yield a 30% increase in earnings. This, it says, is mainly due to the increase in the profitability of its main subsidiary, Paratus Telecommunications, which rests on the back of revenue growth and improved operating...
Namibian born Joshua Nghaamwa has created a device that many people believe is as an information communication technology (ICT) solution for the African continent at large. The local innovator, who once made continental news in 2015 after creating a digital smart device that amplifies cellular coverage and Wi-Fi signals for areas with poor coverage, unveiled...
Mobile Telecommunications (MTC), Namibia’s largest mobile network operator (MNO) by subscribers, has launched the ‘Free SIM Swop Campaign’ offering pre-paid customers using 2G/3G SIM cards a free upgrade to a 4G SIM. Customers identified as using a 2G/3G card in a 4G device will be notified via SMS about the special offer, and those who upgrade to 4G will qualify for 3GB...
Digital enabler, MTC this week announced that it will allow prepaid customers the opportunity for a one-time FREE sim (2G/3G) upgrade to a 4G sim card. MTC Manager Retail: Infrastructure and Development, Alan Krohne, said that “the campaign will run from 15 September to 15 December 2020, and customers who swaps their sim during this...
Telecom Namibia has upgraded its VSAT hub to ensure faster and reliable connectivity for users in remote areas and will soon begin deploying remote terminals to various areas across the country following successful pilot installations. Lukas Shuuya, Acting Chief Technical Information Officer, noted in a press release that the VSAT service, dubbed ‘Satlink’, is an ideal solution for those...
