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.

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Lawyer criticizes local providers after Starlink rejected

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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 →

Wednesday 25 March

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 →

Monday 16 March

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 →
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 8 March

Namibia should prioritise 4G coverage before pursuing 5G rollout
An opinion piece argues that Namibia should focus on achieving universal 2G and 4G coverage before pursuing 5G technology, as large areas of the country lack basic connectivity and the financial burden of 5G rollout could worsen the national debt crisis.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 6 March

MTC rules out immediate telecom tower infrastructure spin-off
MTC says it has no immediate plans to separate its tower and passive infrastructure assets into a standalone company, despite the model gaining traction globally and being used to unlock capital and improve efficiency. The company does not rule out the possibility in future, while Telecom Namibia already operates towers through its subsidiary PowerCom.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 26 February

Kavango West leaders frustrated by Nored power outages
Kavango West leaders have accused the Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) of failing to provide reliable electricity to the region, citing constant power cuts and slow restoration times. The criticism came during a stakeholder engagement hosted by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, where local officials and businesses, including telecommunications operators and a tourism lodge, expressed concern about the outages and their economic impact.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 7 February

MP questions MTC and Telecom over data expiration policies
PDM parliamentarian Winnie Moongo has raised concerns with the ICT minister about prepaid data expiration policies imposed by MTC and Telecom Namibia, arguing that consumers lose paid-for data due to restrictive usage timelines and that this disproportionately affects low-income and rural Namibians. She called on the Communications Regulatory Authority to ensure these practices align with consumer protection principles and public interest.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 16 January

Telecom Namibia invests N$300m to modernize network infrastructure
Telecom Namibia is committing hundreds of millions of Namibian dollars to overhaul ageing infrastructure, expand fibre and mobile coverage, and modernize its telecommunications backbone through projects focused on 4G/4.5G rollout, fibre-to-the-x expansion, and cybersecurity improvements. The upgrades aim to improve customer experience, strengthen network resilience, and position the country for a more competitive digital future.
16 January 2026 · New Era →