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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

Mobile Telecommunications Limited — Namibia's most profitable public enterprise, providing telecommunications services including retail outlets and digital offerings nationwide.

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

  1. March 2026

  2. Informanté

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Botswana Fibre Networks (BoFiNet)

    Source

    “NAMIBIA's Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) and Botswana Fibre Networks (BoFiNet) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at enhancing cross-border connectivity and collaboration between the two nations.”

    MTC and Botswana's BoFiNet sign MOU
  3. February 2026

  4. New Era

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited ran national campaign encouraging customers to switch to eSIMs

    Source

    “The winners won an all-expenses-paid trip after entering the draw linked to MTC's national campaign encouraging customers to switch to eSIMs.”

    MTC eSIM winners set for Soweto derby experience

  5. New Era

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) is main sponsor of the event

    Source

    “Appreciation was extended to the main sponsor, MTC; the co-sponsor, Pstbet; the Namibia Tourism Board; and additional partners yet to be confirmed.”

    Energy to headline Nujoma boxing tribute

  6. Informanté

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) provided N$450,000 for procurement of 4,000 reusable shopping bags and awareness campaign

    Source

    “THE Mobile Telecommunications Ltd (MTC) has provided N$450,000 for the procurement of 4,000 reusable shopping bags and for the rollout of an awareness campaign under the "Go Green, Skip the Plastic" initiative, which seeks to reduce reliance on single-use plastic bags and encourage residents to adopt more sustainable and environmentally friendly habits.”

    MTC sponsors the ‘Go Green, Skip the Plastic' initiative

  7. Informanté

    MTC has supported City of Windhoek's Clean City initiatives with more than N$1 million

    Source

    “Over the past few years, MTC has supported the City of Windhoek's Clean City initiatives with more than N$1 million.”

    MTC sponsors the ‘Go Green, Skip the Plastic' initiative

  8. New Era

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited sponsors Namibia Horse Racing Association through current agreement

    Source

    “The horse racing association confirmed that its current MTC sponsorship lasts until the end of September this year.”

    Namibia Horse Racing maps out racing season

  9. New Era

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has pledged N$450 000 to support Go Green, Skip the Plastic campaign

    Source

    “Mobile Telecommunications Ltd (MTC), in collaboration with the City of Windhoek, has pledged N$450 000 to support a new environmental campaign called Go Green, Skip the Plastic.”

    MTC donates N$450 000 for reusable bags campaign

  10. New Era

    Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) received by the municipality 4 000 reusable shopping bags valued at more than N$300 000

    Source

    “As part of the campaign, the municipality received 4 000 reusable shopping bags valued at more than N$300 000 from the Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC).”

    CoW mayor pushes public waste management

  11. Informanté

    Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) appointed Trophimus Hiwilepo as new Board Chairperson since 13 February 2026

    Source

    “THE Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) has, since 13 February 2026, a new Chairperson of the Board of Directors.”

    Hiwilepo is MTC's new Board Chairman

  12. The Namibian

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) signed an agreement with Botswana Fibre Networks to strengthen cross-border digital connectivity

    Source

    “The Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) and Botswana Fibre Networks have signed an agreement to strengthen cross-border digital connectivity between Namibia and Botswana.”

    MTC and Botswana sign expansion agreement
Business

MTC opens 40th retail store at Okongo

The News

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 →

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 →

  4. MTC retains position as Namibia's most profitable public enterprise

    MTC recorded profits of N$1.45 billion in the 2025 financial year, reinforcing its status as Namibia's most profitable public enterprise in the 2026 IJG Public Enterprise Governance Ranking. Other state-owned enterprises including NamPort, NamPower, and NamibRe showed mixed financial performance, with NamPort emerging as a strong turnaround performer with profits rising to N$864.5 million.

    14 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  5. MTC achieves perfect score in 2026 public enterprise governance rankings

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) scored 20 out of 20 in IJG Securities' 2026 Public Enterprise Governance Ranking, which assessed public enterprises over five years on annual report publication, profitability, fiscal transfer reliance, and CEO stability. NamPort, Agribank, and NamibRe placed second with 19 points each, while NamPower and NamWater tied for fifth with 18 points.

    14 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 13 July

  1. Namibian authorities warn public against rising vishing scams

    Despite mandatory SIM registration, Namibians face an increase in vishing (voice phishing) scams, in which scammers use phone calls to manipulate individuals into disclosing sensitive information or transferring money. Regulatory authorities including Cran, MTC, and the Bank of Namibia stress that while SIM registration improves accountability, it cannot fully address advanced social engineering tactics.

    13 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Namibia launches first social investment partnership platform

    Four leading corporate organisations — MTC Namibia, Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, FNB Namibia, and Capricorn Foundation — have partnered to launch Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Mukopano, the country's first social investment partnership. The inaugural event, to be held in Windhoek on 11 August, aims to bring together companies, policymakers, development partners, educators and entrepreneurs to coordinate social investment initiatives and community development projects.

    9 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Ongava appoints Amos Shiyuka as board chairman

    Ongava has appointed businessman and former Brave Warriors captain Amos Shiyuka as board chairperson of Ongava Game Reserve and Ongava Hai//om Tourism, citing his leadership, strategic insight and commitment to conservation as key factors in the decision.

    7 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. NSX closes marginally higher on banking sector gains

    The Namibian Securities Exchange closed marginally higher on 6 July, with the NSX Local Index rising 0.04% and the NSX Overall Index advancing 0.63%, driven by gains in banking and investment counters including SBN Holdings, Capricorn Group, and FirstRand Namibia.

    7 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 6 July

  1. MTC pledges N$350k to 2026 Ongwediva Trade Fair

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited pledged N$350,000 to the 2026 Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair, the largest cash contribution at a fundraising gala dinner on Saturday. The gala raised a total of N$2,168,450 through cash pledges and in-kind contributions from corporate partners ahead of the fair scheduled for 21–29 August.

    6 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 3 July

  1. MTC transfers NAMAs intellectual property to youth ministry

    Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) has handed over all intellectual property, copyright, audio, and visual material of the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) to the ministry of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture, marking the end of MTC's and the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation's decade-long management of the awards.

    3 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. MTC and Cran to investigate customer data depletion complaints

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has acknowledged customer concerns over rapid data depletion and billing issues, and confirmed it is working with the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) to address the matter. MTC spokesperson Tim Ekandjo noted the issue is not unique to Namibia but affects telecommunications companies across the continent.

    1 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. MTC transfers Namas music awards to government ministry

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has handed over the intellectual property and multimedia archives of the Namibian Annual Music Awards (Namas) to the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture. MTC invested over N$100 million in the awards over ten years; the brand is valued at over N$400 million, and the ministry will now manage the event going forward.

    1 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. MTC investigated over rapid data depletion complaints

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited customers have filed complaints with the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) over alleged rapid data depletion and billing issues. Cran and MTC have agreed to conduct a joint technical testing and verification exercise involving affected consumers to examine their data depletion claims using technical information and charging records.

    30 June 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. CRAN engages MTC over consumer data depletion complaints

    The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia has engaged Mobile Telecommunications Limited over consumer concerns about data disappearing faster than expected and billing transparency issues. CRAN and MTC have agreed to launch a technical testing and verification initiative involving affected consumers, with findings to guide interventions and possible relief.

    30 June 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 29 June

  1. MTC Content Creation Awards overhauls voting after security breach

    The MTC Content Creation Awards 2026 has changed its voting process following a security breach last year when winners were leaked before the official ceremony. The organisers have introduced external judges and tightened security measures to rebuild public trust after the incident triggered criticism from creators on social media.

    29 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 26 June

  1. MTC launches 2026 Content Creator Awards with 24 categories

    MTC Namibia launched the Content Creator Awards 2026 in Windhoek on Thursday, introducing 24 categories including hair and beauty, fashion and lifestyle, with the workshop and main ceremony both scheduled for October. Organisers say the event aims to foster collaboration and professionalisation among creators while inspiring the next generation to create and monetise content.

    26 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 25 June

  1. MTC wins five prizes at Brand Africa Awards

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited won five prizes at the 16th annual Brand Africa Awards in Windhoek, including the top prize for social impact and sustainability. MTC's chief of brand, marketing, communications and sustainability Tim Ekandjo was also named Africa's most influential chief marketing officer.

    25 June 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Strong local brands position Namibia as economic and investment destination

    Namibian brands like Windhoek Beer and MTC serve as strategic national assets that enhance the country's international reputation, signal stability and competitiveness to investors, and demonstrate that Namibia is capable of innovation and value creation beyond resource extraction. Local marketing professionals have also gained recognition among Africa's most influential chief marketing officers.

    25 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Telecom operators seek spectrum allocation changes from CRAN

    MTC, Paratus Telecommunications, and Mainmast Electronics have filed applications with the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia seeking changes to their spectrum allocations. The public has fourteen days to submit written comments on the applications outlined in Government Gazette No. 8942.

    23 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 15 June

  1. MTC joins Huawei enterprise partner network

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited has registered as a Huawei enterprise partner, gaining access to Huawei's enterprise portfolio including connectivity solutions, cloud technologies, and digital infrastructure to strengthen its ability to provide technology solutions to Namibian businesses and institutions.

    15 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 11 June

  1. MTC revenue grows 7.1%, but costs cut profit gains

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited reported first-half 2026 revenue of N$1.95 billion, up 7.1%, driven by prepaid services and roaming; however, operating costs rose faster than revenue, causing EBITDA margin to decline from 49.4% to 47.4% and earnings to grow only 1.6%. Simonis Storm Securities downgraded MTC's stock from "buy" to "hold" and reduced its full-year earnings forecast and target share price to 1,035 cents.

    11 June 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Nangolo fights Zamba for national bantamweight title

    Bantamweight boxer Joy Nangolo will face experienced opponent Gabriel Zamba for the national bantamweight title at the Multipurpose Centre in Swakopmund on 24 July. Boxing Academy founder Nestor Tobias believes Nangolo has the talent to win and will gain valuable experience from the bout.

    11 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. MTC opens first retail outlet in Okongo in August 2026

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited is opening its first retail store in Okongo, Ohangwena Region, bringing its countrywide total to 40 stores. The new Mobile Home will offer SIM card replacements, contract applications, account payments, and other services to residents who currently travel nearly 100 kilometres to Eenhana.

    10 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. MTC revenue hits N$1.95 billion in first half of 2026

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited reported revenue of almost N$2 billion and increased its subscriber base to 2.37 million for the six months ending 31 March 2026. The company announced an interim dividend of N$358.35 million, with total revenue rising 7.1% and profit after tax increasing 1.6% compared to the same period last year.

    9 June 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. MTC discontinues free SMS benefit on airtime recharges

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) will discontinue free SMS messages previously offered to customers upon airtime recharge, effective 10 September.

    9 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 30 May

  1. Namibia Asset Management grows to N$23.1 billion

    Namibia Asset Management has grown its assets under management to N$23.1 billion over 30 years, with assets increasing by N$900 million year-on-year. The company reported an operating profit of N$9.4 million and revenue from contracts with customers rising 16.3% to N$43.7 million in the six months ending 31 March.

    30 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 29 May

  1. MTC commits N$624.9 million to network infrastructure expansion

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited has committed N$624.9 million towards upgrading telecommunications and digital infrastructure during the 2025/26 financial year. The investment will support network optimisation, tower construction, transmission expansion, and improved connectivity in underserved and remote communities.

    29 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

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