Category: Technology
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…
Opinion: How To Ensure Child Online Protection In The Digital Age
By: Hilya Mhani In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, offering enormous opportunities for learning, connection, and entertainment. For children, the digital world opens doors to endless possibilities, from…
Telecom Seeks Ban on Second-Hand Copper Trade
By: Justicia Shipena Telecom Namibia’s CEO, Stanley Shanapinda, announced that discussions are underway to ban the second-hand trade of copper and to impose stricter penalties for related offences, including higher fines and longer prison sentences. The initiative comes in…
Namibia Conducts First 5G Trial
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus MTC, in collaboration with Huawei, has successfully completed Namibia’s first 5G trial, generating significant commercial interest. Despite this milestone, Namibia lags behind globally, with other regions already exploring 6G deployment. Namibia has not yet fully rolled…
70% of MTC Network Sites Upgraded to 4G
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) has successfully upgraded 70% of its network towers from 3G to the faster 4G network, according to spokesperson Erasmus Nekundi. This upgrade is expected to significantly enhance internet speeds across…
Telecom Certifies 19 Technical Assistants as Electricians
Fransina Nghidengwa Telecom Namibia has certified 19 Technical Assistants and Senior Technical Assistants as qualified electricians, demonstrating the company’s commitment to employee development to address unemployment in the telecommunications sector. Telecom Namibia’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Stanley Shanapinda, highlighted…
City Secures N$80 Million for Prepaid Water Metres
By: Samuel Fillipus The City of Windhoek (CoW) has secured an N$80 million loan to acquire prepaid water metres aimed at enhancing water consumption management among residents. This announcement was made by the City’s acting strategic executive for finance…
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…