Ondangwa Town Council is seeking to boost its technological and innovation capabilities by collaborating with Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC).
Deputy Mayor, Ester Auala, accompanied by a delegation from the municipality, paid a courtesy call on MTC to introduce the vision of Ondangwa Town Council and to explore possible areas of collaboration, especially around sport, innovation, and smart city concepts.
According to Ismael Namuguongo, the Chief Executive Officer of Ondangwa, collaborative partnerships will be key in the delivery of urban services as the town implements its vision of becoming a town of choice for investment.
During the introductory meeting, MTC Managing Director, Dr Licky Erastus, pointed towards a possible collaboration, especially under the ambit of smart technologies and smart city concepts. A reciprocal effort visit will be conducted soon by MTC to engage further with the Ondangwa Town Council in the areas of technology and how MTC can best assist with the realization of a connected community of Ondangwa utilizing the various MTC services.
“We are extremely happy that Ondangwa Town Council has taken the time to engage us, and we stand ready to listen and where possible put synergies in place aimed towards collaborative efforts to reach some of its goals,” said Erastus. “There are definitely areas of interest and interrogation between our two institutions for further engagement.”
This partnership between Ondangwa Town Council and MTC is expected to boost innovation and technology in the town, as well as provide a platform for further collaboration in the future.
