Technology
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YYeni AI, PatientCare and GovRecruit win CRAN Tech Challenge out of 110 entries
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) received 110 submissions for its first-ever CRAN Tech Challenge,...
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Loc8 to launch 5G network in Namibia by early 2026
Namibian telecommunications company Loc8 has announced plans to launch its 5G network in the first quarter...
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Cyber threats surge as Namibia records over 843,000 attacks in Q2
The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT), housed at the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia...
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Namibia’s data revenue slips to N$821m as free offers erode growth
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) said data revenue reached N$821 million in the second...
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Namibia’s ICT sector attracts N$1.2bn investment, contributes 2.5% to GDP
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) says the country’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector...
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MTC removes limit on Aweh subscriptions
MTC has scrapped the limit on the number of concurrent prepaid Aweh subscriptions customers can hold....
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Paratus launches N$600m nationwide mobile network covering 50 towns
Paratus Namibia has launched a nationwide mobile network backed by a N$600 million investment, the first...
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Namibia’s Data Protection Bill to be tabled in September
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) will table a Data Protection Bill in September...
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Cabinet approves drafting of Space Science and Technology Bill
Cabinet has approved the drafting of a Space Science and Technology Bill, which will provide a...
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Telecom to roll out high-speed fibre in Usakos under smart city agreement
Telecom Namibia and the Usakos Town Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to roll...
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