Telecom Namibia CEO who led the company for six years before departing in July 2026 to take a senior role with CRASA.
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Telecom Namibia CEO Stanley Shanapinda said the Gladiators have inspired an entire nation with their achievement
“Speaking at the sponsorship handover, Telecom Namibia CEO Stanley Shanapinda said the Gladiators have inspired an entire nation with their achievement.”
Telecom rewards Gladiators with smartphonesThe Namibian
Telecom Namibia chief executive Stanley Shanapinda said the investment aligns with national development priorities and seeks to ensure citizens have access to reliable and affordable digital services
“Telecom Namibia chief executive Stanley Shanapinda says the investment aligns with national development priorities and seeks to ensure citizens have access to reliable and affordable digital services, in communication, education, healthcare and commerce.”
RMB bankrolls Telecom’sN$405m digital upgradeNew Era
CEO Stanley Shanapinda said the investment aims to improve access to essential digital services
“Telecom Namibia Chief Executive Officer Stanley Shanapinda said the investment aims to improve access to essential digital services.”
RMB Namibia loans N$405m to boost TelecomShanapinda, 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.
22 hours ago · The Namibian →
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.
22 hours ago · 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 →