The Namibian regulator has implemented several initiatives to improve the coverage of telecom services in the country. One of these initiatives provides for capacity building for telecom operators. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) last week launched the auction process for blocks of telecoms frequencies in the 700 MHz and 800 MHz bands. The new resources...
Namibia’s market-leading cellco Mobile Telecommunications (MTC) has announced the activation of its 1,000th network tower. The site in Okadhiya in the Oshana Region has been deployed as part of the operator’s NAD1.2 billion (USD69.8 million) 081Every1 project, launched in August 2017, which aims to extend network coverage to almost 100% of the population through the...
A large part of the Namibian population remains deprived of telecommunications services despite the acceleration of digital transformation. The regulator wants to give operators more technical capacity to better cover the population and meet growing demand. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has stated that it will make the 800 MHz and 700 MHz frequency...
The Namibian government has made information and communication technologies an essential part of the country’s development. The telecom regulator wants to guarantee access to telecom services for the entire population to accelerate the government’s development ambitions. Emilia Nghikembua, chief executive of the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), has called for more private sector investment to...
Paratus Namibia has appointed Genevieve Cloete as Executive: Sales, Danie Malan as Executive: Customer Service and Stefan Frank-Shultz as Executive: Technical, to support its expansion. Managing Director, Andrew Hall, who previously held the overall sales function responsibility for the business, has appointed Cloete to enable him to focus on the company’s expansion plans. According to...
Paratus Zambia has partnered Interactive Audio Visual Solutions to connect schools and make available online learning material. The network infrastructure and services company is looking to attract joint sponsors to replicate the Paratus Group’s success in Namibia and make it a reality in Zambia, particularly the success Namibian NGO EduVision achieved through its online e-learning...
Namibia’s market-leading cellco Mobile Telecommunications (MTC) has commissioned five new sites in the Ohangwena region to improve network coverage, New Era reports. The new 3G sites, which were activated in early September, are at Omhedi, Omahayi, Okatope ka Melila, Ondobe Yomunghudi and Oshiti sha Haihonya. MTC executive Tim Ekandjo noted the deployment forms part of the...
Telecom Namibia (TN) is inviting pre-paid mobile customers to register their SIMs before a mandatory national registration exercise kicks off next year. TN’s pre-paid customers can now complete the process at any of the company’s stores nationwide or through an approved reseller, using a valid ID card, driving licence or voter’s card and proof of...
Paratus Namibia officially launched its N$123-million Armada DC campus, the country’s first carrier-neutral datacentre, located on the outskirts of Windhoek. Paratus said the facility will offer various colocation services, from half-cabinets to multi-tenant rows and private cages. The company said the launch signals Namibia’s readiness to participate in the 4IR. The company released a statement...
Telecom Namibia plans to invest N$2.3-billion over the next five years in infrastructure development to lower the costs of connectivity and address low levels of tech and data services adoption. The company said it will invest in its fixed and mobile infrastructure, beginning with the national backbone to the core network and access technologies. CEO...
