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Mobile Telecommunications Limited

Also known as: MTC · Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) · Mobile Telecommunications Limited Namibia · Mobile Telecommunications Ltd · Mobile Telecommunications Company · Mobile Telecommunications Ltd (MTC) · Mobile communications company MTC · MTC Branding and Marketing Excellence Awards · MTC 4 Life 2026 · MTC board · MTC users · Mobile Telecommunication Limited · Mobile Telecommunication Company · MTC Namibia · MTC Kasivibe Festival · MTC Leadership Team

Mobile operator sponsoring events including the Simply You Awards and MTC KasiVibe Festival, and operating mobile networks in Namibia.

2018-07-272026-09-06
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What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. August 2026

  2. The Namibian

    MTC rejected the claim of stealing customers' data

    Source

    “Speaking during the discussion, MTC data adviser Tadeus Kalola rejected the claim that the mobile operator 'steals' customers' data, saying MTC can account for how data is consumed.”

    We don’t steal your data – MTC

  3. The Namibian

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) renewed its backing as primary sponsor for Simply You Magazine Lifestyle and Fashion Awards 2026

    Source

    “The Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has renewed its backing as the primary sponsor for the Simply You Magazine Lifestyle and Fashion Awards 2026, securing a three-year sponsorship deal aimed at driving long-term support for Namibia's creative sector.”

    Simply You expands award categories for 2026

  4. Windhoek Observer

    MTC has been a major sponsor of the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair for more than two decades

    Source

    “MTC has been a major sponsor of the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair for more than two decades.”

    Ongwediva trade fair outgrows venue as demand surges

  5. Namibian Sun

    MTC called on government to subsidise smartphones before 2G and 3G networks are phased out

    Source

    “MTC has called on government to subsidise smartphones before 2G and 3G networks are phased out, warning that the transition could leave some customers in limbo.”

    MTC suggests smartphone subsidies before 2G, 3G shutdown

  6. Informanté

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited had power cables damaged at MTC tower in Onepandaulo village valued at N$30 000

    Source

    “The police said that the suspect used pliers to cut and damage three DC power electrical cables valued at N$30 000, with the intention to steal them.”

    Police probe malicious damage cases in Rehoboth and Endola

  7. The Namibian

    MTC is a service provider helped by Universal Service Fund to erect radio towers

    Source

    “The fund helps service providers like Telecom Namibia, MTC and Paratus to erect radio towers.”

    Free Wi-Fi at Hospitals?

  8. The Namibian

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited came on board as a sponsor of the MTC Hopsol Youth League

    Source

    “The football youth league has steadily grown since being launched by Hopsol in 2017, while Mobile Telecommunications Limited came on board as a sponsor three years later.”

    MTC Hopsol Youth League nears knockout stages

  9. The Namibian

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) defines the term "Mukopano" as meaning a gathering of minds and stakeholders in Silozi

    Source

    “The term "Mukopano", according to the Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC), means a gathering of minds and stakeholders in Silozi.”

    Nandi-Ndaitwah to headline inaugural Namibia CSI Mukopano

  10. The Namibian

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited provided a sponsorship of N$1 million to Namibia Volleyball Federation

    Source

    “during his tenure as NVF president, those principles enabled the federation to strengthen its institutional positioning and secure a sponsorship of N$1 million from Mobile Telecommunications Limited.”

    Imbuwa takes Namibia’s volleyball lessons global

  11. Windhoek Observer

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has completed its fibre network from Gobabis to Buitepos border

    Source

    “Theofelus said Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has completed its fibre network from Gobabis to the Buitepos border, where it is directly interconnected with Botswana Fibre Networks (BoFiNet) at Charles Hill in Botswana.”

    Trans-Kalahari 4G rollout requires N$52m
Society

Youth urged to develop practical cybersecurity habits amid threats

The News

Namibia's Global Cybersecurity Initiative launch calls on young people to move beyond awareness and adopt practical habits to protect themselves, as the country recorded 161,547 cyber events and 513,921 vulnerabilities between April and June 2026. Cybersecurity experts stress that personal digital safety is now an everyday responsibility for individuals, not just IT departments, amid rising risks from phishing, data breaches, and compromised accounts.

5 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Yesterday

  1. Youth urged to develop practical cybersecurity habits amid threats

    Namibia's Global Cybersecurity Initiative launch calls on young people to move beyond awareness and adopt practical habits to protect themselves, as the country recorded 161,547 cyber events and 513,921 vulnerabilities between April and June 2026. Cybersecurity experts stress that personal digital safety is now an everyday responsibility for individuals, not just IT departments, amid rising risks from phishing, data breaches, and compromised accounts.

    5 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. President urges Namibian businesses beyond symbolic corporate donations

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibian companies to move beyond symbolic corporate social investment donations and instead create lasting socio-economic benefits for communities, measuring impact through outcomes like improved education, healthcare, and youth empowerment rather than announcement visibility.

    5 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Bank Windhoek Cancer Apple Project raises record N$4 million

    Bank Windhoek's Cancer Apple Project raised a record N$4 million this year for the Cancer Association of Namibia, bringing total contributions since 2000 to N$42.4 million. The funds will support cancer awareness, screening, outreach and patient support as the 26-year campaign addresses Namibia's rising cancer burden.

    5 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 30 August

  1. MTC denies stealing customer data at trade fair discussion

    MTC's data adviser said the mobile operator does not steal customer data and charges consumption-based on actual usage. He attributed rapid data depletion to video streaming on platforms like YouTube and TikTok, and advised customers to reduce video quality or use data-saving features.

    30 August 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Police warn of fraudsters exploiting villagers in SIM card scams

    Namibian police say fraudsters recruit vulnerable people to register SIM cards using their identities, which are then used for fraud in urban areas. Police inspector Petrus Sakaria warned against allowing others to register SIM cards using personal details, citing cases involving fake wallet scams, investment scams, and identity theft.

    30 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Bank of Namibia to launch digital money via phones by June

    The Bank of Namibia plans to introduce digital money on mobile phones by next June to expand financial inclusion and improve instant payments, with initial use for government-to-person transactions followed by person-to-person transfers. The central bank governor said the digital system will help formalise the informal economy by creating transaction histories that businesses can use to obtain loans from banks.

    27 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 24 August

  1. Simply You awards expand to 17 categories, backed by MTC

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited has renewed a three-year sponsorship of the Simply You Magazine Lifestyle and Fashion Awards, scheduled for 24 October 2026 in Windhoek. The 2026 edition expands award categories from 12 to 17 to better represent Namibia's growing media, beauty and creative industries.

    24 August 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Ongwediva trade fair exceeds capacity, expansion urged

    The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair received 1,872 applications for exhibition space in its 25th edition but could only accommodate 485 exhibitors, prompting President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to call for expansion of the venue. The President noted the fair has grown from a local authority exhibition into a major platform for trade promotion and enterprise development.

    24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  3. President warns youth to align education with labour market demand

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged young Namibians to align their qualifications and skills development with labour-market demand and emerging industries, warning against pursuing education without considering job prospects. She said Namibia's future growth in oil and gas, renewable energy, green hydrogen, logistics, technology, agriculture and manufacturing will require new skills.

    24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 20 August

  1. MTC urges government smartphone subsidies ahead of 2G, 3G shutdown

    MTC told parliament's ICT committee that government should subsidise smartphones before 2G and 3G networks are phased out, to prevent customers being left without compatible devices as the frequencies are reassigned to 4G and 5G.

    20 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Monday 17 August

  1. Police investigate property damage in Rehoboth, Endola

    The Namibian Police are investigating two separate cases of malicious damage: a fire truck was damaged by stones thrown by a group in Rehoboth's Block E on Saturday, and a 40-year-old man was arrested in Endola's Onepandaulo village for allegedly vandalising an MTC tower and cutting three electrical cables valued at N$30,000.

    17 August 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 15 August

  1. Cran's universal service fund brings free Wi-Fi to state hospitals

    The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) established a Universal Service Fund in March 2025 with approximately N$135 million allocated over three years to enhance digital connectivity by subsidising radio access network infrastructure. The fund supports the National Broadband Policy's goal of bringing internet speeds of at least 2 Mbps to 80% of the population, beginning with public spaces including schools, libraries, hospitals, and clinics.

    15 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 13 August

  1. MTC Hopsol Youth League approaches knockout stages

    The MTC Hopsol Youth League, launched in 2017 and now in its 10th year, continues with more than 120 teams from 26 clubs competing across age groups from under-nine to under-19, with player numbers growing from about 800 to more than 2,300 since inception.

    13 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. President Nandi-Ndaitwah keynotes inaugural Namibia CSI Mukopano event

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will deliver a keynote address at the inaugural Namibia Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Mukopano in Windhoek on 3 September, an event bringing together corporates, government, NGOs, funders and development partners to strengthen collaboration on sustainable socio-economic development.

    11 August 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Imbuwa appointed FIVB expert, brings southern African perspective

    Hillary Imbuwa has been appointed as an International Federation of Volleyball (FIVB) sport management and administration expert. He says the role allows him to share knowledge from international experiences with southern African federations while bringing regional perspectives to the global volleyball community.

    11 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 10 August

  1. Namibia and Botswana plan Trans-Kalahari 4G expansion

    Namibia and Botswana have identified 13 additional telecommunications sites needed to close connectivity gaps along the Trans-Kalahari Corridor, with the infrastructure upgrade estimated to cost about N$52 million. The two countries signed a memorandum of understanding on ICT cooperation aimed at strengthening digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital skills.

    10 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. Namibia and Botswana sign ICT cooperation agreement

    Namibia and Botswana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen digital partnership, focusing on digital transformation, cybersecurity, connectivity, and emerging technologies. The agreement, signed by the countries' respective ICT ministers, establishes a framework for collaboration in ICT infrastructure, innovation, digital skills development, and cybersecurity.

    10 August 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. President opens MTC KasiVibe Festival celebrating youth entrepreneurship

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah opened the 2026 MTC KasiVibe Festival, themed "Building Opportunities for Namibia's Youth through Entrepreneurship and Innovation," commending founders Willibard and Salmi Shigwedha for creating a platform that empowers young people to showcase entrepreneurial ventures, creative talents, and services.

    5 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 2 August

  1. Kunene man loses N$4,500 to fake MTC prize-scam call

    A 59-year-old resident of Etanga Village received a call from someone claiming to be an MTC employee saying he had won N$30,000 for regular cellphone recharges. After providing his bank card details, N$4,500 was withdrawn from his account via OTP notifications.

    2 August 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 →

  2. Presidential platforms must prioritise national interest

    An editorial argues that every presidential engagement should advance national interest, citing debate over President Nandi-Ndaitwah's appearance at the MTC Kasi Vibe Festival and noting concerns from NUDO and PDM leaders about how the Presidency's time and authority should be deployed.

    31 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  3. NUDO MP criticizes President's attendance at MTC Kasi Vibe Festival

    A NUDO member of parliament has argued that the President should not officiate community and fundraising events like the MTC Kasi Vibe Festival, saying such engagements should be handled by ministers or regional leaders to preserve the dignity of the presidency.

    31 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  4. President calls for support to strengthen young entrepreneurs

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for greater support to enable young entrepreneurs to access funding, education, digital infrastructure, mentorship, and markets needed to build sustainable businesses, speaking at the opening of the MTC Kasivibe Festival on youth entrepreneurship and innovation. She emphasized that while government plays a role, the private sector, financial institutions, and communities must also contribute to supporting local enterprises.

    31 July 2026 · Informanté →

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 →

Friday 24 July

  1. Namibia urged to leverage continental digital partnerships

    Namibians have been urged to take greater advantage of continental partnerships and knowledge-sharing platforms to accelerate digital transformation and strengthen its position in Africa's digital economy. According to MTC's Head of Digital Transformation, Africa's digital future will depend on collaboration among governments, technology companies, innovators and policymakers rather than countries working in isolation.

    24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 16 July

  1. MTC opens 40th retail store at Okongo

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited has opened a mobile home at Okongo, its 40th retail store nationwide, offering customers access to SIM registration, contract applications, account payments and other services without travelling long distances. The expansion is part of MTC's efforts to improve telecommunications access across Namibia, with additional planned outlets in Walvis Bay, Okuryangava, Omaruru, Otjinene and potentially Outjio.

    16 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Corporate social investment must be coordinated, not isolated

    Namibia's social challenges require coordinated, evidence-led corporate social investment rather than fragmented goodwill efforts. The Capricorn Foundation backs the Mukopano initiative, a platform that convenes funders, implementers and communities to coordinate social investment across the country.

    16 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Corporate social investment must shift toward coordinated collective action

    The Capricorn Foundation argues that Namibia's social challenges require coordinated, evidence-led corporate social investment rather than fragmented giving, and supports the Mukopano initiative as a platform for funders, implementers and communities to collaborate on social investment across the country.

    14 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Capricorn Group share price rises 32.45% over past year

    Capricorn Group, which owns Bank Windhoek and Capricorn Asset Management, has been a top performer on the Namibia Securities Exchange with a 32.45% share price increase over the past 12 months. The NSX Overall Index rose 1.06% over the latest trading week, with mixed performance across listed companies.

    14 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Digital ID rollout in September 2026 raises security and trust concerns

    Namibia's government plans to introduce electronic identity cards storing biometric and demographic information in September 2026, but public concerns have emerged about data security and whether citizens have received clear information about data collection, storage, and use. Global examples show digital ID systems are vulnerable to breach, and Namibia's cybersecurity readiness remains uncertain.

    14 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

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