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Namibian mobile telecommunications company investing in 5G expansion, netball development, and rural education; recently expanded 5G to five towns.
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Windhoek Observer
MTC enhances perceptions of Namibia's technological capabilities through recognition for innovation and excellence
“When MTC receives recognition for innovation and excellence, it enhances perceptions of Namibia's technological capabilities.”
Namibia’s Best Brands: Building a Brand-Led Economy for the FutureWindhoek Observer
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) filed a formal application for reconsideration after CRAN declined earlier requests for spectrum in the 2300–2400 MHz and 3600–3900 MHz bands
“Meanwhile, Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has filed a formal application for reconsideration after CRAN declined its earlier requests for spectrum in the 2300–2400 MHz and 3600–3900 MHz bands.”
CRAN spectrum decisions draw scrutiny from industry playersThe Namibian
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has registered as a Huawei enterprise partner
“The Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has registered as a Huawei enterprise partner.”
MTC joins Huawei’s enterprise partner networkInformanté
Mobile Telecommunications Limited delivered higher revenue and maintained strong cash generation in first half of 2026
“MOBILE Telecommunications Limited (MTC) delivered higher revenue and maintained strong cash generation during the first half of its 2026 financial year, but rising operating costs limited profit growth, prompting analysts at Simonis Storm Securities to lower their earnings forecasts and downgrade the stock from a "buy" to a "hold".”
MTC revenue grows, but rising costs weigh on profitabilityThe Namibian
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) is a core sponsor of the boxing event
“Special thanks go to MTC and core sponsor Pstbet for their unwavering commitment and the opportunities they provide to develop the sport of boxing across the country.”
Nangolo to trade blows against experienced ZambaWindhoek Observer
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) is set to open a new retail outlet in Okongo, bringing total to 40 stores
“Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) is set to open a new and its first retail outlet in Okongo, bringing the total to 40 stores countrywide.”
MTC set to expand retail footprintThe Namibian
Mobile Telecommunications Limited generated almost N$2 billion in revenue
“Mobile Telecommunications Limited will pay a N$358.35-million interim dividend in July after generating almost N$2 billion in revenue and increasing its subscriber base to 2.37 million.”
MTC’s revenue hits almost N$2 billionThe Namibian
Mobile Telecommunications Limited will pay N$358.35-million interim dividend in July
“Mobile Telecommunications Limited will pay a N$358.35-million interim dividend in July after generating almost N$2 billion in revenue and increasing its subscriber base to 2.37 million.”
MTC’s revenue hits almost N$2 billionThe Namibian
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) announced that it will discontinue the free SMS benefit on airtime recharges
“The Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has announced that it will discontinue the free SMS benefit currently offered to customers when they recharge airtime.”
MTC to stop free SMSs on rechargesThe Namibian
Mobile Telecommunications Limited has budgeted N$624.9 million for network improvement and expansion in 2025/26
“Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has budgeted N$624.9 million during the 2025/26 financial year to improve its network, build more towers and expand coverage to remote parts of Namibia.”
Namibia asset company hits N$23b in 30 yearsMTC has invested more than N$12 million in developing and professionalising Namibian netball since 2021, with annual sponsorship of the Namibia Netball Premier League increasing to N$3.4 million in 2026.
12 October 2026 · New Era →
MTC has invested more than N$12 million in developing and professionalising Namibian netball since 2021, with annual sponsorship of the Namibia Netball Premier League increasing to N$3.4 million in 2026.
12 October 2026 · New Era →
A 15-year-old from Onheleiwa village in Omusati was arrested and remanded in custody after being accused of attacking and killing 60-year-old Frieda Nakakalepo Hamufungu during a robbery at her home. The Outapi Magistrate's Court postponed his case to 29 October.
8 October 2026 · Informanté →
A fraud case in which former Prime Minister and current Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila was defrauded of N$159,000 has been withdrawn by the State. Three suspects—Phillipus Iipinge, Lott Sakaria and Simon Simon—who were arrested and charged with fraud and alternatively theft, have had their bail refunded and been released after the investigating officer indicated a missing document from MTC.
6 October 2026 · Informanté →
Best female gospel artist Udochi Nwagboso and best gospel rap winner Leopold 'Dee'A' Vatilifa have called for greater opportunities, stronger industry structures, and continued investment in Namibian gospel music following the return of the Namibia Gospel Music Awards, held on Saturday at the University of Namibia's Hage Geingob Campus in Windhoek. The awards marked their third edition after a seven-year break.
5 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's NSX Local Index rose 0.11% while the NSX Overall Index fell 0.27%, with gains from Capricorn Group, FirstRand Namibia, SBN Holdings, and Mobile Telecommunications Limited. South African markets declined, with the JSE All Share Index falling 0.85% and the Top 40 Index down 0.92%.
3 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited has connected Grootfontein, Mariental, Okahandja, Otjiwarongo and Tsumeb to its 5G network in the second phase of its rollout, which includes 19 new sites across nine regions and additional capacity in Windhoek and Walvis Bay. The expansion is part of MTC's strategy to increase network capacity and reliability as demand for mobile connectivity grows, with funding also being deployed via the Communications Regulatory Authority's Universal Service Fund to extend coverage to underserved areas.
28 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Desert Jewels netball team qualified for next year's Netball World Cup in Sydney after finishing fourth at the Africa Cup in Nairobi. The team clinched their spot after reaching the semi-finals, marking their third World Cup appearance and first in 31 years since 1991 and 1995.
28 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's national netball team has qualified for the upcoming Netball World Cup, a milestone MTC says reflects the dedication of players, coaches and stakeholders and underscores the growing strength of women's sport in Namibia.
25 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Teachers and learners from Elambo Combined School in Oshikoto have contributed money towards medical expenses for Grade 6 learner Vilio Nekongo, who was severely burnt in July and is admitted at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital. Staff have contributed N$3,700 and the school's 770 learners were asked to contribute N$5 each to help cover his ongoing medical care.
24 September 2026 · New Era →
Data services generated N$944 million in revenue during the second quarter of 2026, making it the largest source of income for Namibia's telecommunications sector. Total telecommunications revenue was N$1.9 billion between April and June, a 12% increase from the previous quarter, with mobile data usage rising to 30.8 million gigabytes, an 11% increase from the previous quarter.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Veteran lawyer and former MTC board chairperson Dirk Conradie was fined N$200,000 or five years in prison, and Sarah Damases was fined N$60,000 or two years, following their conviction in February on corruption-related offences linked to a N$60 million MTC advertising contract awarded in 2012. The ACC said the sentencing demonstrates that abusing entrusted authority carries serious consequences.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
High Court judge Thomas Masuku convicted Dirk Conradie of abusing his position as MTC chairperson by attempting to use a multimillion-dollar contract promise to persuade an advertising company to take a friend on as a black economic empowerment partner. Conradie was sentenced to pay a fine of N$200,000 or serve five years in prison.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
High Court Judge Thomas Masuku sentenced prominent lawyer Dirk Conradie to a fine of N$200 000 or five years' imprisonment, and businesswoman Sara Damases to a fine of N$60 000 or two years' imprisonment, after they were convicted of contravening the Anti-Corruption Act by allegedly attempting to bribe Mark Bongers and Kim Fields with an MTC advertising contract in exchange for accepting Damases as a black economic empowerment partner.
15 September 2026 · New Era →
High Court Judge Thomas Masuku sentenced veteran lawyer Dirk Conradie to a fine of N$200,000 or five years' imprisonment, and Sarah Damases to N$60,000 or two years' imprisonment, for corruption charges related to allegedly offering to use influence over MTC's board to secure a N$60 million advertising contract in exchange for BEE partnership.
14 September 2026 · Informanté →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited Namibia has announced nominees for the 2026 MTC Content Creator Awards across 24 categories, with each category featuring four nominees. Public voting has begun, and organizers say voting will be more secure this year and judges will not be part of sponsors.
14 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Judge Thomas Masuku convicted veteran lawyer Dirk Conradie on two charges under the Anti-Corruption Act stemming from a 2012 MTC advertising tender and sentenced him to pay N$200,000 or serve five years in prison. His co-accused Sara Damases was convicted on the same charges and received a fine of N$60,000 or two years imprisonment.
14 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Veteran lawyer Dirk Conradie has been sentenced to pay N$200,000 or serve five years in prison on two Anti-Corruption Act charges. Judge Thomas Masuku found Conradie and co-accused Sara Damases guilty of corruptly soliciting gratification—specifically, Conradie asking an advertising company to hire Damases in exchange for his promised influence to secure them an MTC advertising contract worth about N$60 million.
14 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The CSI Mukopano platform, launched in July with an inaugural conference in September, brings together corporate Namibia, civil society and the public sector to coordinate strategic, impact-driven investments aimed at community well-being and socioeconomic progress, marking a shift from siloed partnerships to more collaborative approaches.
10 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Three remote schools in Erongo region have received new classroom blocks and storerooms, plus renovations to existing facilities worth N$3.2 million, delivered through MTC's Rural Schools Project in partnership with the MVA Fund. Each school received a newly constructed block with two classrooms and a storeroom alongside structural refurbishments.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →