Category: Technology
Kunene Gets 66th 4G Broadband Tower
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus One of Namibia’s least connected regions, the Kunene, has received its 66th network tower, equipped with 2G/GSM for voice and 4G/LTE for mobile broadband services. Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) commissioned the new broadband tower in…
Telecom Plans N$27 Million Fibre Network Expansion
By: Mercy Kulobone Telecom Namibia has announced plans to invest an additional N$27 million in the 2024/25 financial year to further expand its fibre network and enhance connectivity nationwide. This follows the completion of eight fibre (FTTx) projects…
First AI and Robotics Lab Launched to Boost Students’ Career Prospects
By: Dolly Menas The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), in partnership with the Bank of Namibia (BON), has launched the country’s first Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Accelerator (AIRA). This state-of-the-art laboratory aims to equip students with…
Cyberattacks Rising in Public Sectors Across the Global South
By: Dwight Links Cybersecurity firm Positive Technologies reports that public sector institutions in countries like Russia and regions such as Asia, Africa, and North America have become prime targets for cybercriminals. The report, covering data from 2022 through…
Coding to Empower the Youth
By: Loise Shiimi David Sebulon, founder of the ELYAMBALA project, has taken steps towards promoting digital literacy in Namibia by equipping young people with essential technical skills. His initiative focuses on empowering youth by teaching computer skills that…
NamPost Launches Digital Banking …assets rise to N$8.1 billion
By: Staff writer Namibia Post Limited (NamPost) has gone digital, launching its MyNamPost Banking App and Internet Banking platforms last week. The move aims to give customers convenient, real-time access to financial services from anywhere. The new digital platforms will…
GIPF Goes Fully Digital and Remote for Beneficiary Verification
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In a move to reduce travel costs and inconvenience for its beneficiaries, the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has fully digitalised its verification services. The Fund recently launched its Biometric Verification Mobile Application and Biometric…
MTC Launches Branchless Mobile Money Service
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Windhoek General Administrator (WGA), a fintech subsidiary of Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC), has launched a mobile phone-based money transfer and payments service called MTC Maris. The service was unveiled last Friday, marking MTC’s entry into the…
About 100 Namibians Targeted by Scammers Daily
By: Annakleta Haikera, Loise Shiimi and Ndahafa Happy Juju Approximately 100 Namibians are targeted daily by scammers asking for personal banking details, according to Kavango West Police Chief Inspector Raimbert Muronga. The rise in scamming incidents coincides with the…
Opinion: Starlink’s Debut Offers Opportunities and Drawbacks for Local Businesses and the Economy
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama Although Namibia seems stuck with underdevelopment in many sectors, there are opportunities for the country to industrialise, pursue inclusive growth, and draw in investment by utilising technological advancements. Recent news about Startlink’s potential operating…