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Namibian logistics start-up Jabu has reported steady growth in the use of its e-commerce mobile app in South Africa.
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) and Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) have reached a settlement agreement, closing a 10-year legal dispute on the legality of regulatory levies for the period 31 March 2016 to 11 June 2018.
MTC has appealed to the government to lift the moratorium placed on 5G technology in the country.
MTC has launched MTCtv+, a premium on-demand music, lifestyle, sports fashion, education and entertainment streaming content platform.
Jabu, a Namibian start-up, is set to launch its own payments wallet, Jwallet, to bring many of the country’s unbanked population into the formal banking system, while bringing convenience to its operations.
Taxi-Connect has been selected as the overall winner of the Sanlam Bridge and scooped the N$ 50 000 award prize.
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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.