Also known as: acting chief executive officer Licky Erastus · Dr Licky Erastus
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New Era
MTC Managing Director Licky Erastus said the telecommunications company views the festival as more than entertainment
“Meanwhile, MTC Managing Director Licky Erastus said the telecommunications company views the festival as more than entertainment, describing it as an investment in Namibia's economic future.”
Creative industry gets President’s backingThe Namibian
Mobile Telecommunications Limited managing director Licky Erastus highlighted MTC Maris, the mobile payment platform aimed at widening financial access for small vendors
“He also highlighted MTC Maris, the mobile payment platform aimed at widening financial access for small vendors and unbanked entrepreneurs across the country.”
To be creative you need to be innovative – presidentWindhoek Observer
MTC managing director Licky Erastus said digitally connected homes should become part of modern housing development
“MTC managing director Licky Erastus said digitally connected homes should become part of modern housing development.”
MTC and NHE sign connectivity dealInformanté
MTC's Managing Director Licky Erastus said the MOU aligns with MTC's strategic pillar of regional connectivity expansion
“"The agreement aligns with one of MTC's strategic pillars that prioritises regional connectivity expansion and the development of a robust digital corridor," said MTC's Managing Director, Licky Erastus, adding that the partnership provides the framework guiding MTC's transformation.”
MTC and Botswana's BoFiNet sign MOUThe Namibian
MTC managing director Licky Erastus says the agreement aligns with the company's strategic priority of expanding regional connectivity
“MTC managing director Licky Erastus says the agreement aligns with the company's strategic priority of expanding regional connectivity and developing a strong digital corridor.”
MTC and Botswana sign expansion agreementThe Namibian
Erastus says the Buitepos-Ngoma corridor is a key route to MTC's international expansion strategy
“"The Buitepos-Ngoma corridor is a key route to our international expansion strategy, providing an operational entry point into the Botswana wholesale ecosystem while reinforcing Namibia's position as a transit and digital gateway market," Erastus says.”
MTC and Botswana sign expansion agreementThe Namibian
Licky Erastus says total revenue climbed to N$3.7 billion, a 14.4% increase
“Managing director Licky Erastus says total revenue climbed to N$3.7 billion, a 14.4% increase compared to 5.8% in the prior year.”
MTC posts N$1.02 billion after tax profitThe Namibian
Licky Erastus said The MTC Innovation Centre is the first of its kind in Namibia
“"The MTC Innovation Centre is the first of its kind in Namibia," he said.”
Innovation Centres are the FutureMinister of Education Dr Sanet Steenkamp inaugurated the University of Namibia's Council, which will provide strategic direction, ensure good governance and oversee the institution's affairs. Steenkamp emphasised the Council's role in providing leadership, safeguarding institutional integrity and holding management accountable, while respecting the distinction between governance and management.
20 hours ago · Informanté →
Minister of Education Dr Sanet Steenkamp inaugurated the University of Namibia's Council, which will provide strategic direction, ensure good governance and oversee the institution's affairs. Steenkamp emphasised the Council's role in providing leadership, safeguarding institutional integrity and holding management accountable, while respecting the distinction between governance and management.
20 hours ago · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the creative industry has potential to create jobs, grow businesses and drive national development, and called on government, the private sector and communities to invest in young entrepreneurs and innovators at the opening of the MTC Kasi Vibe Festival.
31 July 2026 · New Era →
The MTC Kasi Vibe Festival, a three-day event running 31 July to 2 August at Paaltjies, Brakwater, aims to highlight Namibian youth culture, small businesses and creative talent. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed the opening, urging public and private sectors to support grassroots innovation and emphasizing that creative industries are vital economic sectors, not hobbies.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited and National Housing Enterprise have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand telecommunications infrastructure in NHE housing developments across Namibia. The partnership will include co-trenching opportunities for fibre installation and other telecommunications services, aiming to reduce costs and accelerate internet access for residents.
13 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A Windhoek resident submitted a 161-page dossier to the Security Commission in April 2025 requesting President Nandi-Ndaitwah remove inspector general Joseph Shikongo from office, alleging corruption, criminal interference, intimidation and abuse of state institutions. Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed major general Anne-Marie Nainda as acting inspector general, though the president did not publicly state reasons for the suspension.
8 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
MTC Namibia and Rössing Uranium Limited inaugurated a private LTE network at the Rössing mine with four dedicated sites, aimed at improving mobile voice and data connectivity for operational zones. The partnership supports digital transformation in Namibia's mining sector, enhancing safety, coordination, and decision-making.
6 May 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Mobile Telecommunications Limited and Botswana Fibre Networks have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cross-border fibre interconnection and digital infrastructure collaboration, establishing a structured framework for capacity exchange and IP transit through the Buitepos–Ngoma corridor to support regional digital transformation and economic integration.
2 March 2026 · Informanté →
MTC and Botswana Fibre Networks signed an agreement to strengthen cross-border digital infrastructure between the two countries, establishing a framework for capacity exchange and Internet Protocol transit collaboration, with a focus on the Buitepos-Ngoma corridor to enhance network resilience and support regional connectivity.
20 February 2026 · The Namibian →