By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala
For the 2026/27 financial year, one of the telecommunication service providers, Mobile Telecommunications Ltd (MTC), will invest more than half a billion Namibian dollars in various telecommunication and digital infrastructure.
The company made the capital expenditure (CAPEX) budget of N$624.9 million commitment during the ICT High-Level Stakeholder engagement held in Oshakati.
Telecommunication and digital infrastructure have become one of the critical economic enablers of economic activities through digital platforms and fast internet.
Various sectors, such as banks, have aggressively moved to digital and internet tools for their banking services, closing down a number of branches across the country, while the concept of e-commerce is also taking shape in the country and in the region.
The government has also made various commitments to roll out internet-related services which are yet to take shape.
Highlighting the need for more telecommunication and digital infrastructure around the country.
According to MTC’s Chief Brand, Marketing, Communications, and Sustainability Officer, Tim Ekandjo, the investment will fund several key projects aimed at enhancing network performance, expanding connectivity, and enabling future-ready digital services across the country.
He explained that the more than half-a-billion capital allocation is supporting initiatives such as network optimisation and modernisation, information and communication technology (ICT) upgrades, and transmission expansion.
It is also being used for the construction of new network towers and power infrastructure investments for network sites.
“In line with our strategic rollout plan, we will continue constructing new network towers and expanding transmission infrastructure to support increasing data demand and improve nationwide connectivity,” Ekandjo noted.
Ekandjo added that the particular allocation is important in extending network coverage to underserved and remote areas, ensuring broader access to reliable telecommunications services for all Namibians.
While adding that to ensure resilient and sustainable operations, MTC will also invest in power infrastructure initiatives aimed at improving operational continuity and strengthening network resilience across its footprint.
Ekandjo stated that through the infrastructure investment, the telco continues to cement its position as an enabler and driver for digital transformation and socio-economic development.
The telecommunication sector is currently expanding with other companies such as Paratus expanding their services across the country, while some low-orbit satellite services have also been approved for operation.
