Category: Technology
Powercom Commits N$80 Million for 50 Network Towers Nationwide
By: Loise Shiimi Powercom has committed to investing approximately N$80 million over the next two financial years to construct 50 new network towers across Namibia. This announcement was made by CEO Beatus Amadhila during the groundbreaking ceremony for a…
Common Ways People Become Cyber Threat Targets
By: Cornelia Shipindo In today’s digital era, the risk of cyber-attacks is a significant concern as bad actors aim to exploit vulnerabilities present in our online interactions. There are several ways in which individuals can inadvertently become targets for these…
City Moves to Commercialise Its 120 Km Fibre Network
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Windhoek municipality plans to optimise its 120 kilometres of underutilised fibre network by commercialising it as part of the City’s new Strategic Plan (2022-2027). This move marks the City’s entry into the internet provision market…
Telecom Pens ZTE Deal for 5G Roll Out
By: Staff writer Telecom Namibia has penned a three-year joint venture partnership with Chinese-based ZTE and Huafull International Limited to bolster its mobile network capacity and deploy 5G. The network provider aims to invest in the TN Mobile…
Telecom, MTC Attain 70%, 94% SIM Card Registration
By: Staff Writer Telecom Namibia and Mobile Telecommunications (MTC) have reached 70% and 94% SIM card registration, respectively. This information was disclosed by Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, on Tuesday. Paratus Telecommunications and UCOM have achieved…
Digital Rights and Inclusivity – A Long Path to the Goal
By: Dwight Links Digital rights remain a pressing issue as Namibia and the rest of Africa advocate for greater inclusivity across the continent. Jessica Uiras, a local digital rights advocate and enthusiast, recently spoke to Eagle FM about the…
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…