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Mobile operator sponsoring events including the Simply You Awards and MTC KasiVibe Festival, and operating mobile networks in Namibia.
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July 2026
The Namibian
Mobile Telecommunications Limitedmadea call for collaboration through the Mukopano initiative
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“This is why the Capricorn Foundation responded positively to the Mobile Telecommunication Limited's call for collaboration through the Mukopano initiative, a platform that convenes funders, implementers and communities to coordinate social investment across Namibia.”
Mobile Telecommunications Limitedhad share price increase by10.06% over the same period
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“Nictus Holdings recorded a 17.24% increase, while Namibia Breweries gained 11.25% and Mobile Telecommunications Limited's share price increased by 10.06%.”
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC)retained its position asNamibia's most profitable public enterprise in the 2026 IJG Public Enterprise Governance Ranking
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“Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) retained its position as Namibia's most profitable public enterprise in the 2026 IJG Public Enterprise Governance Ranking, with profits rising to N$1.45 billion in the 2025 financial year.”
MTCrecorded a profit ofN$1.44 billion for the year ended September 30, 2025
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“According to IJG Securities' analysis of annual reports from public enterprises, MTC recorded a profit of N$1.44 billion for the year ended September 30, 2025, up from N$1.09 billion in the previous financial year.”
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC)urgedcustomers to remain vigilant against vishing scams
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“Authorities including the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran), the Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) and the Bank of Namibia (BoN) have emphasised that while new registration requirements improve accountability, they do not fully address advanced social engineering tactics.”
MTC Namibiaorganised the inaugural CSI Mukopano event in partnership withthe Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, FNB Namibia and the Capricorn Foundation
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“The inaugural CSI Mukopano event, organised by MTC Namibia in partnership with the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, FNB Namibia and the Capricorn Foundation, will be held in Windhoek on 11 August.”
Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC)announced the transfer ofall intellectual property, copyright, audio, and visual material of NAMAs to MEIYSAC
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“Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) announced the transfer of all intellectual property, copyright, audio, and visual material associated with the awards to the ministry of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture (MEIYSAC).”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.