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MTC has announced a collaboration with Inceptus, the commercial arm of the University of Namibia (UNAM), to supply the university’s students with monthly data.
Telecom Namibia plans to invest over N$2.3 billion in the next five years to modernize its network and improve quality of service.
Letshego Africa is enabling instant digital access to wellness and affordable health solutions via its LetsGo Digital Mall, a multichannel digital platform, in partnership with healthcare Group, Brandmed.
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has temporary suspended the awarding of new Telecommunication and Broadcasting Service Licences for a period of one year, with effect from the 1st of October 2022.
Local ride-hailing company, LEFA has received a N$250 000 sponsorship from Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL).
Namibia’s Cylon Accounting is among nine African startups that have been selected by Startup Wise Guys for its accelerator program, securing N$1.1 million (65 000 euro) in funding, with potential of securing an additional N$4 million (250 000 euro).
Paratus Namibia Holdings Ltd (PNH) says its after-tax profit increased by 18.4% to N$19.6 million for the interim period ended 31 December 2021.
The digital transformation of financial services gives rise to a set of important policy issues regarding competition, regulatory perimeters and ensuring a level playing field. These developments have the potential to make markets more diverse, competitive, efficient, and inclusive, but could also increase concentration.
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) and Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) have concluded a connectivity agreement that will see the Ministry benefit in terms of connectivity and various communication solutions.
MTC has successfully rolled out its Business Support System , as the company streamlines business processes to enhance customer satisfaction.
FNB Namibia has warned against the growing trend of targeted phishing e-mails, also known as business email compromise fraud.
Public Enterprises minister Leon Jooste has met with Telecom Namibia’s CEO and board over on-going network disruptions currently faced by the government owned telco.
Economic advisory firm Simonis Storm (SS) has warned that the shortage of global chip (semiconducter) will impact Namibia’s vehicle sales growth.
Namibia is yet to implement telecommunications number portability two years after publishing the regulations.