Also known as: Telecom Namibia Sports Club
State-owned telecommunications company undergoing strategic transformation and facing leadership changes and service disruptions in mid-2026.
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The Namibian
Telecom Namibia suffered a massive data breach affecting approximately 600 000 citizens in 2024
“In 2024, Telecom Namibia suffered a massive data breach affecting approximately 600 000 citizens.”
Theofelus criticised after blaming pensioners for falling victim to online scamsNew Era
Telecom Namibia Sports Club will host 2026 Southern African Telecommunications Games in Swakopmund from 3 to 6 April
“Telecom Namibia Sports Club will host the 2026 Southern African Telecommunications Games (SATeG) in Swakopmund from 3 to 6 April.”
Swakopmund to host SATeG gamesThe Namibian
Telecom Namibia has announced a N$2,3 billion upgrade plan
“Telecom Namibia alone has announced a N$2,3 billion upgrade plan, and past experiences suggest this usually comes straight from the taxpayers' pockets, as the government has to provide bailouts.”
Cover the Technology Basics FirstThe Namibian
Telecom Namibia operates tower infrastructure through separate subsidiary PowerCom
“While MTC is not pursuing the model, Telecom Namibia already operates its tower infrastructure through a separate subsidiary, PowerCom.”
MTC rules out immediate telecom tower spin-offNew Era
Telecom Namibia has embarked on one of the most ambitious network modernisation drives in its history
“Telecom Namibia has embarked on one of the most ambitious network modernisation drives in its history, committing hundreds of millions of Namibian dollars to overhaul ageing infrastructure, expand fibre and mobile coverage, and position the country for a more competitive digital future.”
Telecom avails millions for network overhaul …positioning Namibia for a more competitive digital futureNew Era
Telecom Namibia has earmarked approximately N$300 million in additional capital expenditure for priority network upgrades
“For the current financial year, Telecom Namibia has earmarked approximately N$300 million in additional capital expenditure for priority network upgrades.”
Telecom avails millions for network overhaul …positioning Namibia for a more competitive digital futureThe Namibian
Telecom perennially relies on government for bailouts
“Companies like Namibia Wildlife Resorts, Meatco or Telecom, which operate in otherwise traditionally profitable sectors, perennially rely on the government for bailouts.”
Demand for Shares is MisguidedThe Namibian
Telecom Namibia employs Joseph 'Blaz' Kashamako as wireless access engineer
“Former national hockey team captain Joseph 'Blaz' Kashamako is employed in the engineering department of Telecom Namibia.”
Former hockey star now ensures internet accessThe Namibian
Telecom Namibia is run by the educated elite
Gobabis is conducting a mass clean-up campaign to remove litter from townships ahead of the Miss Namibia pageant on 1 August. The town's leadership attributes the widespread littering problem to resident behaviour and plans to enforce fines against those found dumping rubbish.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Gobabis is conducting a mass clean-up campaign to remove litter from townships ahead of the Miss Namibia pageant on 1 August. The town's leadership attributes the widespread littering problem to resident behaviour and plans to enforce fines against those found dumping rubbish.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Telecom Namibia has confirmed that customers unable to receive contracted services due to company failures can cancel their contracts.
21 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Telecom Namibia has appointed Armando Perny as acting CEO effective 1 July 2026 for one month, following the resignation of Dr Stanley Shanapinda. The company is also managing departures of its Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Finance Officer as it begins recruiting a permanent CEO.
30 June 2026 · Informanté →
Telecom Namibia has appointed Armando Perny as acting chief executive officer following the resignation of Stanley Shanapinda earlier this month. The chief commercial officer and chief financial officer have also resigned, with departure dates in June and September respectively.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Telecom Namibia has appointed Armando Perny as acting chief executive officer from 1 July following Stanley Shanapinda's resignation. The company's Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Finance Officer have also resigned, with departures scheduled for June and September respectively.
29 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The City of Windhoek says it may seek legislative amendments to the Local Authorities Act after the Supreme Court ruled the municipality lacks legal authority to provide telecommunications services. The city views fibre commercialisation as essential to its smart city ambitions.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Supreme Court has ruled that the City of Windhoek does not have the power to provide telecommunication services to its residents, finding that the Local Authorities Act does not grant local authorities in Namibia such powers. The judgment upheld the High Court's 2023 decision to set aside the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia's award of a comprehensive telecommunications licence to the city.
22 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Telecom Namibia has rolled out a strategic transformation and repositioning programme aimed at modernising its operations, improving customer experience and restoring public confidence.
16 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Telecom Namibia has signed an agreement with Angola's GGPEN to pilot the Angosat-2 satellite to assess its technical performance, service capabilities, and commercial viability for reaching remote communities, lodges, farms, schools, mining operations, and businesses.
12 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Telecom Namibia has appointed Synercap Capital to lead a strategic transformation and restructuring programme aimed at repositioning the state-owned company in the digital economy. The programme will assess the company's organisational structure, infrastructure, operations and finances, and develop a strategy focused on improving customer experience, introducing new products and services, and identifying new revenue opportunities.
10 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Dr Stanley Shanapinda, outgoing CEO of Telecom Namibia since 2021, has been appointed Executive Secretary of the Communications Regulators' Association of Southern Africa (CRASA), a SADC-based organisation mandated to promote regulatory harmonisation among regional communications regulators. During his tenure at Telecom Namibia, he led transformation initiatives including network modernisation, digital infrastructure investment, and implementation of the 2023–2027 Strategic Business Plan.
4 June 2026 · Informanté →
Shanapinda, who led Telecom Namibia for six years, has been appointed to lead an organisation responsible for promoting regulatory harmonisation and cooperation among communication regulators in the Southern African Development Community. A new chief executive will be recruited once Telecom Namibia's new board starts on 3 June.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Telecom Namibia CEO Dr Stanley Shanapinda will step down from the state-owned telecommunications company on 1 July after accepting a senior regional appointment with CRASA (the Communications Regulators Association of Southern Africa).
3 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Telecom Namibia is executing a nationwide network modernisation programme under its 2027 Integrated Strategic Business Plan, upgrading core infrastructure, backup power systems, and mobile and fixed broadband services to improve reliability and speed, despite acknowledged recent disruptions.
26 May 2026 · Informanté →
Telecom Namibia has been summoned by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia following repeated nationwide broadband disruptions affecting businesses, institutions and households. The company attributed the outages to infrastructure-related problems and system faults, and said it will provide a full briefing on technical causes and measures to restore stability.
26 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The chief of the Namibian Revolutionary Transport Union has criticised long delays at border posts, blaming slow processes within the Namibia Revenue Agency and calling for contingency plans. A truck driver cited extended waits during verification and inspection at Oshikango Border Post.
12 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
National Council member Nestor Sheimi raised concerns that the lack of mobile network coverage along the road between Rosh Pinah and Oranjemund leaves motorists vulnerable, warning that lives could be lost if accidents occur. He called on the ministry and MTC to urgently install network towers capable of covering long distances and provide 5G services in the area.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Telecom Namibia and Angola Telecom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Commercial Terms Agreement to strengthen regional digital connectivity, enabling Angola Telecom to access international bandwidth via Namibia's Equiano Subsea Cable landing station in Swakopmund. The agreement aims to enhance cross-border connectivity, improve network resilience, and support development of a more integrated digital economy along Southern Africa's west coast.
27 April 2026 · Informanté →
An opinion piece reflects on a Big Ben concert at Zoo Park, describing a chaotic but emotionally connected crowd that sang along enthusiastically, with moments including a live proposal, though the artist struggled with lyrics and the performance was imperfect overall.
25 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
23 April 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →