Former CEO of Telecom Namibia (2021–2026) who resigned in June 2026 to become Executive Secretary of CRASA.
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The Namibian
Stanley Shanapinda resigned from chief executive position
“His appointment came after the resignation of Stanley Shanapinda.”
Telecom gives acting chief another six monthsInformanté
Dr Stanley Shanapinda resigned as Chief Executive Officer
“TELECOM Namibia has appointed Armando Perny as Acting Chief Executive Officer following the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Dr Stanley Shanapinda.”
Telecom Namibia appoints acting CEO following Shanapinda resignationThe Namibian
Stanley Shanapinda resigned as chief executive of Telecom Namibia
“This follows on the resignation of Telecom Namibia chief executive Stanley Shanapinda earlier this month.”
Telecom appoints acting CEO as more executives resignWindhoek Observer
Stanley Shanapinda resigned as CEO
“Telecom Namibia has announced the appointment of Armando Perny as acting chief executive officer following the resignation of Stanley Shanapinda as CEO.”
Telecom Namibia appoints acting CEO following leadership changesThe Namibian
Outgoing Telecom Namibia chief executive Stanley Shanapinda said programme is intended to build stronger Telecom Namibia
“Outgoing Telecom Namibia chief executive Stanley Shanapinda yesterday said the programme is intended to build a stronger Telecom Namibia that can better serve customers, support national development and compete in the digital economy.”
Telecom launches business overhaulInformanté
Dr Stanley Shanapinda has been appointed Executive Secretary of the Communications Regulators' Association of Southern Africa (CRASA)
“DR Stanley Shanapinda has been appointed Executive Secretary of the Communications Regulators' Association of Southern Africa (CRASA), marking a significant regional leadership transition in the Southern African telecommunications and ICT sector.”
Outgoing CEO Shanapinda takes up Communications Regulators Executive Secretary roleInformanté
Dr Stanley Shanapinda served as Chief Executive Officer of Telecom Namibia since 2021
“His appointment comes after serving as CEO of Telecom Namibia since 2021, during which the company implemented a wide-ranging transformation programme focused on network modernisation, digital transformation, customer experience improvements, and long-term sustainability.”
Outgoing CEO Shanapinda takes up Communications Regulators Executive Secretary roleThe Namibian
Dr Stanley Shanapinda takes up regional executive role
“The appointment follows a competitive regional recruitment process and will see Shanapinda lead the organisation responsible for promoting regulatory harmonisation and cooperation among communication regulators in the Southern African Development Community.”
Telecom CEO takes up regional executive roleThe Namibian
Shanapinda served as Telecom Namibia's chief executive since 2021
“Shanapinda has served as Telecom Namibia's chief executive since 2021, overseeing a period of transformation that included network modernisation, digital transformation initiatives, improvements in customer experience and the implementation of the company's integrated strategic business plan 2023–2027.”
Telecom CEO takes up regional executive roleNamibian Sun
Dr Stanley Shanapinda will step down from Telecom Namibia on 1 July
“Telecom Namibia CEO Dr Stanley Shanapinda will step down from the state-owned telecommunications company on 1 July after accepting a senior regional appointment with the Communicat...”
Shanapinda exits Telecom for CRASA roleTelecom Namibia has extended Armando Perny's appointment as acting chief executive for another six months, until 31 January 2027, to ensure continuity while the company implements strategic plans and improves operations.
31 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Telecom Namibia has extended Armando Perny's appointment as acting chief executive for another six months, until 31 January 2027, to ensure continuity while the company implements strategic plans and improves operations.
31 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Telecom Namibia has appointed Armando Perny as acting CEO effective 1 July 2026 for one month, following the resignation of Dr Stanley Shanapinda. The company is also managing departures of its Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Finance Officer as it begins recruiting a permanent CEO.
30 June 2026 · Informanté →
Telecom Namibia has appointed Armando Perny as acting chief executive officer following the resignation of Stanley Shanapinda earlier this month. The chief commercial officer and chief financial officer have also resigned, with departure dates in June and September respectively.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Telecom Namibia has appointed Armando Perny as acting chief executive officer from 1 July following Stanley Shanapinda's resignation. The company's Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Finance Officer have also resigned, with departures scheduled for June and September respectively.
29 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Telecom Namibia has appointed Synercap Capital to lead a strategic transformation and restructuring programme aimed at repositioning the state-owned company in the digital economy. The programme will assess the company's organisational structure, infrastructure, operations and finances, and develop a strategy focused on improving customer experience, introducing new products and services, and identifying new revenue opportunities.
10 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Dr Stanley Shanapinda, outgoing CEO of Telecom Namibia since 2021, has been appointed Executive Secretary of the Communications Regulators' Association of Southern Africa (CRASA), a SADC-based organisation mandated to promote regulatory harmonisation among regional communications regulators. During his tenure at Telecom Namibia, he led transformation initiatives including network modernisation, digital infrastructure investment, and implementation of the 2023–2027 Strategic Business Plan.
4 June 2026 · Informanté →
Shanapinda, who led Telecom Namibia for six years, has been appointed to lead an organisation responsible for promoting regulatory harmonisation and cooperation among communication regulators in the Southern African Development Community. A new chief executive will be recruited once Telecom Namibia's new board starts on 3 June.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Telecom Namibia CEO Dr Stanley Shanapinda will step down from the state-owned telecommunications company on 1 July after accepting a senior regional appointment with CRASA (the Communications Regulators Association of Southern Africa).
3 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Telecom Namibia CEO Stanley Shanapinda apologized for network disruptions that occurred between 15 and 16 April, attributed to international connectivity failures, copper theft, and vandalism. The company is implementing infrastructure upgrades, enhanced security, and collaboration with law enforcement to prevent future outages.
21 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Telecom Namibia CEO Dr Stanley Shanapinda apologized for extended fixed and mobile internet service outages on 15–16 April 2026, caused by failure of two high-capacity international links to South Africa. He attributed the extended recovery time to structural vulnerabilities where legacy and modern network systems intersect, and announced plans to accelerate modernization programmes and upgrade border routing infrastructure.
20 April 2026 · Informanté →
Telecom Namibia is rolling out infrastructure upgrades to strengthen network resilience and modernize systems, including core routing improvements, fixed-mobile convergence, and billing platform modernisation, with projects continuing through early 2027. The company plans to invest more than N$2.3 billion over coming years for fibre-to-the-home expansion, mobile network upgrades to 4.5G and 5G preparation, and improved international connectivity, supported by a N$405 million social loan from RMB Namibia.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Telecom Namibia confirmed that recent network disruptions were caused by a technical fault on external international connectivity routes, leading to slower speeds and intermittent access. The company's teams responded immediately and implemented corrective measures including traffic redirection and equipment upgrades to restore and stabilize services.
18 April 2026 · Informanté →
Telecom Namibia has given the Brave Gladiators women's football team 30 smartphones worth approximately N$100,000 following their COSAFA Women's Championship victory, with the CEO citing the team's historic achievement and commitment to supporting women's sport in Namibia.
1 April 2026 · New Era →
Rand Merchant Bank Namibia has extended a N$405 million seven-year loan to Telecom Namibia to fund its five-year transformation strategy, aimed at improving broadband access and mobile network capacity nationwide to ensure citizens have access to reliable and affordable digital services.
27 March 2026 · The Namibian →
RMB Namibia has provided Telecom Namibia with a N$405 million seven-year social loan to upgrade infrastructure and expand connectivity, particularly to underserved areas, through fibre-to-the-home rollout and mobile network upgrades. The investment aims to improve digital access across the country and reduce the connectivity gap between urban and rural areas.
26 March 2026 · New Era →