Category: Technology
Paratus Group and BSO Forge Bond to Revolutionise High-Speed Connectivity
By: Dolly Menas Paratus Group has joined forces with BSO, a global infrastructure and connectivity provider for financial institutions, to herald a new era of connectivity with Paratus’ newly launched Express Fibre Route. This collaboration marks a significant…
Paratus Group Completes Fastest Fiber Route Linking Johannesburg to Europe
By: Dolly Menas Paratus Group has announced the completion of the fastest fibre express route from Johannesburg to Europe, marking a significant step forward in bolstering connectivity between Africa and Europe. Spanning 1,890 kilometres and linking Johannesburg, Botswana,…
Agreement for Dual-Fuel Hydrogen-Diesel Locomotives Nearly Finalised
By: Justicia Shipena The Chairperson of the Green Hydrogen Council, ObethKandjoze, has announced the completion of contract negotiations for Namibia’s groundbreaking green hydrogen initiative, the HyRail project. Led by the consortium HyRail, spearheaded by hydrogen application development company…
Siemens Energy Eyes Namibian Electrolyser Assembly Facilities … As Namibia gets selected for global programme for hydrogen industry
By: Justicia Shipena Siemens Energy, a leading German energy company, has expressed strong interest in exploring opportunities to establish electrolyser assembly facilities in Namibia. This development was revealed by James Mnyupe, the Green Hydrogen Commissioner, in a press…
Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Project Receives German Boost
By: Justicia Shipena During the 10th Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) in Germany, Namibia’s collaboration with Germany in its green hydrogen project achieved another milestone. The German government issued a Letter of Intent to Enertrag SE, affirming the…
Govt Allocates N$20 Million to Combat Cyber Attacks
By: Ludorf Iyambo The government has pledged N$20 million in funding for the period spanning from the 2023/24 to the 2025/26 financial years in a bid to fortify the nation’s cybersecurity defences. This allocation, directed towards the Communications…
Technology and Innovation Aid Conservation Efforts in Namibia
By: Dwight Links The recently concluded Global SMART User Conference in Windhoek from March 10-14 saw representatives from various nations gather to understand the unique introduction of these technologies. The SMART acronym stands for the Spatial Monitoring and Reporting…
MTC Launches eSIM for International Travelers
By: Dolly Menas In a move aimed at revolutionising connectivity for international travellers, the Mobile Telecommunications (MTC) officially launched its Electronic Subscriber Identity Module (eSIM) solution. This cutting-edge service represents a significant leap forward, offering unparalleled convenience and flexibility…
Keetmanshoop, MTC Ink Smart Partnership
Staff writer The Municipality of Keetmanshoop and the Mobile Telecommunication Company (MTC) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which will see the two parties provide digital service solutions to the town’s populace. The agreement was prompted by the…
With 44 Days Left, Over Half a Million MTC SIM Cards Remain Unregistered
By: Ludorf Iyambo A recent update on SIM card registration from Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) reveals that out of the 1.9 million prepaid SIM card customers, only 1.3 million SIM cards have been registered thus far. This leaves 34% of…