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24 April 2026
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Mobile Telecommunications Limited

Also known as: MTC · MTC Branding and Marketing Excellence Awards · MTC 4 Life 2026 · Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) · MTC Namibia · MTC Maris · Mobile Telecommunications Limited Namibia · Mobile Telecommunications Ltd · Mobile Telecommunications Company · Mobile Telecommunications Ltd (MTC) · Maris

Mobile Telecommunications Limited — Namibian telecom operator and corporate sponsor investing in marketing events, sports, youth skills programs, and media awards.

Business

MTC Marketing Indaba returns to Windhoek April 8–10

The News

The second annual MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba will bring African marketing and communications professionals to Windhoek in April under the theme "Marketing From the Heart," featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions and networking focused on authentic storytelling, nation branding, and digital communication strategies.

25 March 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 25 March

  1. MTC Marketing Indaba returns to Windhoek April 8–10

    The second annual MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba will bring African marketing and communications professionals to Windhoek in April under the theme "Marketing From the Heart," featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions and networking focused on authentic storytelling, nation branding, and digital communication strategies.

    25 March 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Lawyer criticizes local providers after Starlink rejected

    Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo has criticized local internet service providers as "unreliable monopolies" following the government's rejection this week of Starlink's application to operate in Namibia, citing the company's failure to meet legal and regulatory requirements. Amoomo argued that Namibians are "stuck" with expensive and unreliable services from Telecom and MTC, while the regulatory authority Cran has warned the public against purchasing or subscribing to Starlink services as they are illegal under Namibian law.

    25 March 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 19 March

  1. MTC opens flagship mobile shop at Grove Mall

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited has opened a new flagship store at Grove Mall in Windhoek offering products, services and self-service points. The company plans further expansions to Okongo and Kuisebmund in coming months as part of a strategy to decentralise service delivery and reach over 41 stores nationwide.

    19 March 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 16 March

  1. Nine-year-old Namibian karting champion pursues professional racing dream

    Russell Josephat, a two-time Namibian national karting champion who started racing at five, is establishing himself as a promising name in southern African motorsport. With support from sponsors and his father, he is now competing in the more challenging Mini class and dreams of becoming a professional driver, inspired by Lewis Hamilton's 2021 Brazil comeback.

    16 March 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Minister criticized for blaming pensioners targeted by online scams

    Minister Emma Theofelus drew criticism from consumer activists after stating that pensioners falling victim to online scams bear responsibility for protecting themselves, while activists argue the government should run awareness campaigns and opponents point to legislative gaps in data protection and cybercrime laws.

    16 March 2026 · The Namibian

  3. Swakopmund hosts regional telecom games in April 2026

    Telecom Namibia Sports Club will host the 2026 Southern African Telecommunications Games (SATeG) in Swakopmund from 3–6 April, bringing together telecommunications operators from six Southern African countries to promote sportsmanship, collaboration and industry unity through sporting competitions, cultural activities and networking.

    16 March 2026 · New Era

Sunday 15 March

  1. Family of missing man demands answers after two months

    Beatus 'Tuna' Iiyambo went missing on 11 January after travelling to Windhoek for a job. His family has staged a demonstration demanding answers from police and the businessman who employed him, claiming discrepancies in accounts of his movements and noting his phone was last used on 11 January despite claims he called days later.

    15 March 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 13 March

  1. MTC Volleyball National League third season starts in Otjiwarongo

    The MTC Volleyball National League kicks off this weekend in Otjiwarongo with both men's and women's competitions featuring new teams and squads. Federation CEO Festus Hamukwaya credits MTC's partnership with driving volleyball's growth and notes the league serves as a pathway for national team development.

    13 March 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Arts ministry consults on reviving dormant Namibian music awards

    The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has invited industry stakeholders to help shape the return of the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs), which have been dormant since MTC withdrew funding in 2020. A stakeholder engagement session is scheduled for 14 March to strengthen the awards' credibility and gather input on award categories, industry development needs, and future direction.

    10 March 2026 · The Namibian

  2. MTC HopSol Youth League resumes for tenth anniversary season

    The 2026 MTC HopSol Youth League will commence on Thursday, marking its 10th anniversary with 115 teams expected to participate. The league, which has grown from 800 players in its first year to over 2,000 last year, aims to develop youth talent and has produced players who have progressed to the Premier League, tertiary institutions, and the national teams.

    10 March 2026 · New Era

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