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CRAN allocates N$42.1 million for rural mobile network expansion

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The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia has allocated N$42.1 million under Phase 2 of the Universal Service Fund to MTC and Telecom Namibia to expand mobile and internet infrastructure into rural and underserved regions, including nine strategic RAN tower locations across five regions and connectivity to 15 public institutions. The project, 39% complete as of March 2026, supports Namibia's national development target of increasing internet penetration from 53% to 90% by 2030.

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Digital expansion: CRAN allocates N$42.1 million to expand rural mobile and internet infrastructure, supporting Namibia's target to raise internet penetration from 53% to 90% by 2030.

15 hours ago · Informanté →

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CRAN allocates N$42.1 million for rural mobile network expansion
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia has allocated N$42.1 million under Phase 2 of the Universal Service Fund to MTC and Telecom Namibia to expand mobile and internet infrastructure into rural and underserved regions, including nine strategic RAN tower locations across five regions and connectivity to 15 public institutions. The project, 39% complete as of March 2026, supports Namibia's national development target of increasing internet penetration from 53% to 90% by 2030.
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Namibian boxer Ndjolonimus faces Denmark's unbeaten Banks
Paulinus 'John-John' Ndjolonimus is set to fight Denmark's unbeaten champion Jacob Banks this Saturday for the WBO Global Super Middleweight title and a WBC world title eliminator. Ndjolonimus, the WBO Africa Super Middleweight Champion, enters with a 20-1 record while Banks is undefeated at 18-0.
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Friday 17 April

CRAN awards N$32m to MTC for rural connectivity expansion
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia has awarded Mobile Telecommunications Limited N$32.3 million through the Universal Service Fund Phase 2 project to deploy radio access network towers across five regions, extending connectivity to 15 public institutions including schools and clinics. The initiative supports the Sixth National Development Plan's digital inclusion priorities, with Phase 3 preparations underway for approximately N$65 million to benefit close to 16 communities.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Lüderitz prepares 19th annual Crayfish Festival in April 2026
The Lüderitz Crayfish Festival will run from 28 April to 3 May 2026 under the theme "Crayfish & Currents: Where Heritage Meets Innovation," blending the town's maritime traditions with its emerging status as an energy hub. The event will feature seafood, entertainment including musical performances and a beauty pageant, motor sports, and business networking opportunities.
17 April 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 14 April

MTC's 2026 Marketing Indaba budget rises to N$4.6 million
Mobile Telecommunications Limited increased spending on its second annual Branding and Marketing Indaba to N$4.6 million, up from N$4.4–4.5 million the previous year, primarily due to the introduction of Excellence Awards with N$20,000 prizes per category and an increase in delegates from 300 to 400.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 13 April

O&L BrandX wins Agency of the Year at MTC marketing awards
O&L BrandX was named Agency of the Year at the inaugural MTC Branding & Marketing Excellence Awards, while Namibia Dairies' MoreToLove campaign for Oshikandela won Advertising Campaign of the Year. The awards recognised 44 submissions across 15 categories at the second MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Boxing bonanza tribute to Founding President scheduled for May 9
The MTC Nestor Sunshine Boxing Academy will host the Tribute to Founding President Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma Boxing Bonanza on 9 May, featuring title defences by Fillipus Energy Nghitumbwa and Mateus Heita, alongside other top Namibian fighters. The event aims to celebrate Nujoma's legacy in sport development and position local fighters for world title opportunities.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibian boxer Nghitumbwa fights world title eliminator in May
Fillipus 'Energy' Nghitumbwa will defend his WBO Global super bantamweight title against Leonardo Carrillo of Colombia in a world title eliminator on 9 May at the Windhoek Showgrounds, as part of the 'Tribute to Dr Sam Nujoma Boxing Bonanza' event.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 9 April

ICT minister opens MTC marketing indaba on national branding
ICT minister Emma Theofelus opened the second MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba in Windhoek, emphasising the importance of marketing and branding professionals in shaping Namibia's global image. She called for stronger collaboration across the marketing and advertising sectors to position Namibia competitively as a destination for investment, tourism, talent and products.
9 April 2026 · New Era →
MTC hosts second marketing indaba with N$4.6m investment
MTC's Branding and Marketing Indaba, running until 10 April in Windhoek, involves N$4.6 million in investment from delegates and the company. The event, themed 'Marketing From the Heart', brings together marketing experts and aims to build meaningful connections, with government backing branding as key to Namibia's global positioning.
9 April 2026 · The Namibian →