Telecom Namibia and Angola Telecom have signed a deal that will expand international bandwidth and improve network resilience along the west coast.
The agreement gives Angola Telecom access to international capacity through the Equiano subsea cable landing in Swakopmund, reducing reliance on single connectivity routes and improving redundancy across the region.
It also lays the groundwork for linking Angola’s SARSSy subsea cable system with Namibia’s infrastructure, creating an integrated west coast digital corridor.
Speaking at the signing, Namibia’s Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, said the deal goes beyond infrastructure.
“Connectivity is no longer a luxury, but a critical enabler of economic growth, service delivery and regional integration. By leveraging the Equiano subsea cable, Namibia is strengthening regional interconnection and laying the foundation for a more resilient and digitally inclusive Southern Africa,” she said.
Angola’s Minister of Telecommunications, Information Technology and Social Communication, Mário Augusto da Silva Oliveira, said the partnership will deepen economic links between the two countries.
“This is a project of vision and of the future, one that connects infrastructure, integrates markets and brings people closer together. It will enhance regional connectivity, strengthen communications security and support a more competitive and resilient digital economy,” he said.
Telecom Namibia Chief Executive Officer Stanley Shanapinda said the agreement positions Namibia as a key transit point for regional data traffic.
“By leveraging the Equiano subsea cable and working with Angola Telecom, we are strengthening network resilience, expanding international bandwidth and positioning Namibia as a key digital transit hub for the region,” he said.
Angola Telecom Chief Executive Officer Adilson Miguel dos Santos said the deal supports the company’s long-term infrastructure strategy.
“This collaboration enables us to extend the reach and resilience of Angola’s international connectivity. By linking SARSSy with Equiano through Swakopmund, we are strengthening Angola’s position in the regional digital ecosystem and ensuring reliable capacity for the future,” he said.
The deal establishes a long-term commercial framework for cooperation between the two operators, including access to capacity, operational alignment and phased implementation.
Swakopmund is emerging as a key digital gateway, with multiple subsea cable landings supporting industries that depend on high-speed connectivity, including mining, logistics, ports and energy.
The agreement is aligned with Namibia’s Vision 2030 and national development plans, which place digital infrastructure at the centre of economic growth.
