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Licky Erastus

Also known as: acting chief executive officer Licky Erastus · Dr Licky Erastus

2019-11-292026-10-25

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  1. July 2026
  2. New Era

    MTC Managing Director Licky Erastus said the telecommunications company views the festival as more than entertainment

    Source

    “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 backing
  3. The Namibian

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited managing director Licky Erastus highlighted MTC Maris, the mobile payment platform aimed at widening financial access for small vendors

    Source

    “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 – president
  4. May 2026
  5. Windhoek Observer

    MTC managing director Licky Erastus said digitally connected homes should become part of modern housing development

    Source

    “MTC managing director Licky Erastus said digitally connected homes should become part of modern housing development.”

    MTC and NHE sign connectivity deal
  6. March 2026
  7. Informanté

    MTC's Managing Director Licky Erastus said the MOU aligns with MTC's strategic pillar of regional connectivity expansion

    Source

    “"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 MOU
  8. February 2026
  9. The Namibian

    MTC managing director Licky Erastus says the agreement aligns with the company's strategic priority of expanding regional connectivity

    Source

    “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 agreement
  10. The Namibian

    Erastus says the Buitepos-Ngoma corridor is a key route to MTC's international expansion strategy

    Source

    “"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 agreement
  11. December 2025
  12. The Namibian

    Licky Erastus says total revenue climbed to N$3.7 billion, a 14.4% increase

    Source

    “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 profit
  13. November 2019
  14. The Namibian

    Licky Erastus said The MTC Innovation Centre is the first of its kind in Namibia

    Source

    “"The MTC Innovation Centre is the first of its kind in Namibia," he said.”

    Innovation Centres are the Future
Society

Education Minister inaugurates new UNAM Council

The News

Dr Sanet Steenkamp, Minister of Education, inaugurated the University of Namibia's new Council, tasked with providing strategic direction, ensuring good governance and overseeing the institution's affairs. Steenkamp emphasized the Council's role in providing leadership and oversight while respecting the distinction between governance and management, and urged members to engage in robust debate while keeping the institution's interests above individual concerns.

11 September 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 11 September

  1. Education Minister inaugurates new UNAM Council

    Dr Sanet Steenkamp, Minister of Education, inaugurated the University of Namibia's new Council, tasked with providing strategic direction, ensuring good governance and overseeing the institution's affairs. Steenkamp emphasized the Council's role in providing leadership and oversight while respecting the distinction between governance and management, and urged members to engage in robust debate while keeping the institution's interests above individual concerns.

    11 September 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Education Minister inaugurates UNAM Council

    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.

    9 September 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 31 July

  1. President backs creative industry as economic driver

    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 →

Thursday 30 July

  1. MTC Kasi Vibe Festival opens, president urges youth enterprise support

    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 →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. MTC and NHE sign five-year connectivity partnership

    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 →

Friday 8 May

  1. 161-page dossier alleges fraud, corruption by police chief Shikongo

    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 →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. MTC and Rössing launch private LTE network at mine

    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 →

Monday 2 March

  1. MTC and Botswana's BoFiNet sign cross-border connectivity accord

    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 →

Friday 20 February

  1. MTC and Botswana sign digital connectivity expansion agreement

    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 →

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