Telecom Namibia and the Usakos Town Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to roll out new fibre infrastructure in the town, as part of efforts to transform Usakos into a smart city.
According to a joint statement by the two parties, the partnership aims to improve digital connectivity, stimulate economic development, and enhance access to public services.
“The agreement outlines a joint commitment to build modern ICT infrastructure that will support the town council’s current and future development initiatives.”
The planned fibre network is expected to deliver high-speed internet and enable value-added services across several sectors, including education, healthcare and small business development.
“Partnerships with entities like Telecom Namibia are not just welcomed – they are essential. They lay the foundation for sustainable economic growth, improve public service delivery, and bring us closer to our vision of a connected, thriving Erongo Region,” Erongo Regional Governor Natalia /Goagoses said during the signing ceremony.
/Goagoses also urged the public to help protect telecommunications infrastructure from vandalism and theft, warning: “Damage to these systems carries a high cost and poses a serious threat to achieving development objectives.”
Telecom Namibia noted that the agreement builds on its ongoing smart city collaboration with OMDis in Oranjemund, where it deployed 67.6 kilometres of new fibre routes.
According to the company, the Oranjemund project contributed to expanding its national fibre network, which now spans more than 13,000 kilometres.
“Reliable connectivity is at the heart of any smart city,” said Telecom Namibia CEO Stanley Shanapinda.
“Our experience in Oranjemund has demonstrated how critical connectivity is to the success of a smart city ecosystem. We are confident that Telecom Namibia is the ideal partner to support Usakos in becoming a digitally advanced, inclusive, sustainable and thriving community.”
Usakos Town Council CEO Lesley Grand Goreseb described the partnership as a turning point for the town.
“This partnership with Telecom Namibia is a pivotal moment for Usakos. We are excited to embark on this journey to become a smart city, bringing unparalleled digital opportunities and a higher quality of life to our residents,” he said.
“This collaboration will undoubtedly unlock new avenues for economic growth and innovation within our community.”
According to Telecom Namibia, the fibre services to be rolled out in Usakos will be based on the Oranjemund model, with internet speeds ranging from 8 Mbps to 120 Mbps.
The telco said this model would serve as a blueprint for future smart city projects across Namibia.
“This project will set a benchmark for other towns.It will require closer cooperation between town councils and the ICT sector to realise smart homes and businesses. We are positioned and experienced to replicate this success in other towns, delivering significant value through future-proof fibre technology that offers lower maintenance requirements and increased speed capacity ,” Shanapinda added.
