Category: Technology
Namibian Universities Planning Their Own AI Policies
By: Dwight Links The University of Namibia (UNAM) and the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) are planning their own artificial intelligence (AI) policies in response to recent developments in its utilisation. AI has become the…
Ehomba Welcomes Second Communications Tower
Last Friday, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) inaugurated its second telecommunications tower in Ehomba, in the Kunene Region. This initiative forms part of the Universal Service Fund (USF) program. The launch of the Ehomba tower follows…
AI-Enabled Tech Is Africa’s Growth Catalyst, If the Continent Can Overcome Challenges
By: Dr. Jannie Zaaiman As Africa emerges as a digital powerhouse, global and local companies are increasingly investing in transformative fields like cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and information and communication technologies (ICT). This wave of innovation presents…
4 Low Earth Orbit Satellite Spectrum Licences Issued
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has issued spectrum licences for the deployment of low earth orbit (OneWeb) satellite services to four (4) operators during the first week of January 2026. These are Echo Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd, Oblixx Communications…
Windhoek Residents Warned About Scammers
Scammers are targeting Windhoek residents, threatening to cut off their various municipal services if funds are not transferred to settle them. City of Windhoek management issued this warning to its residents. “Please take serious note of this warning regarding…
Echo Namibia’s LEO (Low Earth Orbit) Receives CRAN Approval
Echo Namibia, in partnership with OneWeb, has been granted approval by the Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia to provide internet service in Namibia via a low-earth-orbit satellite. The company’s managing director, Christo Greeff, provided the update last week….
Vodafone Executives Make AI-Heavy Predictions for 2026
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Vodafone executives stationed across the world have released their yearly technology and connectivity outlook for 2026 with a particular focus on artificial intelligence and satellite connectivity. “As we look ahead to 2026, two technologies…
CRAN Coy on Starlink-Related Questions
By: Staff Writer The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) declined to directly answer questions from Eagle Media House regarding Starlink’s pending application to legally operate in Namibia. Starlink, which is owned and operated by South African-born multi-billionaire Elon…
Social Media Creators, Influencers Changing News Landscape
By: Dwight Links News creators and influencers are on the rise, parallel to the conventional news platforms and social media outlets, according to a report from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism and Oxford University released in November….
Holiday Season Fuels Africa’s Mobile Money Fraud
By: Allan Juma The festive season reveals both the strength and fragility of Africa’s mobile money ecosystem. The festive season is a time of giving, celebration, and connection. Across Africa, more money moves across borders, back home,…