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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Organization

Telecom Namibia

Also known as: Telecom · TN · Telecom Namibia Sports Club

Telecom Namibia — telecommunications operator undertaking infrastructure modernization and network expansion, recently implementing upgrades following April 2026 outages.

Business

CRAN allocates N$42.1 million for rural mobile network expansion

The News

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.

Why it matters

CRAN's N$42.1 million rural mobile expansion directly advances Namibia's digital inclusion and national development targets for internet penetration.

21 hours ago · Informanté →

Yesterday

  1. 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.

    21 hours ago · Informanté →

Tuesday 21 April

  1. Telecom Namibia CEO apologizes for April network outages

    Telecom Namibia CEO Stanley Shanapinda apologized for network disruptions that occurred between 15 and 16 April, attributed to international connectivity failures, copper theft, and vandalism. The company is implementing infrastructure upgrades, enhanced security, and collaboration with law enforcement to prevent future outages.

    21 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 20 April

  1. Telecom Namibia CEO apologizes for April network outages

    Telecom Namibia CEO Dr Stanley Shanapinda apologized for extended fixed and mobile internet service outages on 15–16 April 2026, caused by failure of two high-capacity international links to South Africa. He attributed the extended recovery time to structural vulnerabilities where legacy and modern network systems intersect, and announced plans to accelerate modernization programmes and upgrade border routing infrastructure.

    20 April 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Telecom Namibia begins phased network upgrades through 2027

    Telecom Namibia is rolling out infrastructure upgrades to strengthen network resilience and modernize systems, including core routing improvements, fixed-mobile convergence, and billing platform modernisation, with projects continuing through early 2027. The company plans to invest more than N$2.3 billion over coming years for fibre-to-the-home expansion, mobile network upgrades to 4.5G and 5G preparation, and improved international connectivity, supported by a N$405 million social loan from RMB Namibia.

    20 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 18 April

  1. Telecom Namibia restores service after international route failure

    Telecom Namibia confirmed that recent network disruptions were caused by a technical fault on external international connectivity routes, leading to slower speeds and intermittent access. The company's teams responded immediately and implemented corrective measures including traffic redirection and equipment upgrades to restore and stabilize services.

    18 April 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 17 April

  1. 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 →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Telecom Namibia rewards Brave Gladiators with 30 smartphones

    Telecom Namibia has given the Brave Gladiators women's football team 30 smartphones worth approximately N$100,000 following their COSAFA Women's Championship victory, with the CEO citing the team's historic achievement and commitment to supporting women's sport in Namibia.

    1 April 2026 · New Era →

Monday 30 March

  1. Namibia Cyber Team Confirms NAC Data Breach Publication Online

    NAM-CSIRT has confirmed that data stolen in a cyberattack on Namibia Airports Company has been published online, with preliminary assessments indicating the leaked data may include airport permit records, parking management information, engineering documentation, financial records, and internal reports. The attack, detected on 6 March 2026, involved approximately 500GB of data and is linked to the INC Ransomware Group, marking the second known attack by this group in Namibia.

    30 March 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 27 March

  1. RMB grants Telecom Namibia N$405m for digital infrastructure upgrade

    Rand Merchant Bank Namibia has extended a N$405 million seven-year loan to Telecom Namibia to fund its five-year transformation strategy, aimed at improving broadband access and mobile network capacity nationwide to ensure citizens have access to reliable and affordable digital services.

    27 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 26 March

  1. RMB Namibia funds Telecom's N$405m infrastructure upgrade plan

    RMB Namibia has provided Telecom Namibia with a N$405 million seven-year social loan to upgrade infrastructure and expand connectivity, particularly to underserved areas, through fibre-to-the-home rollout and mobile network upgrades. The investment aims to improve digital access across the country and reduce the connectivity gap between urban and rural areas.

    26 March 2026 · New Era →

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