Also known as: executive Tim Ekandjo
Tim Ekandjo — MTC's chief of brand, marketing, communications and sustainability, named Africa's most influential chief marketing officer at 2026 Brand Africa Awards.
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The Namibian
MTC spokesperson Tim Ekandjo said CSI Mukopano identified seven priority areas including youth employment, education, and health
“Speaking on behalf of the Mukopano partners, MTC spokesperson Tim Ekandjo said the initiative had identified seven priority areas, including youth employment and skills development, education, water and sanitation, health, food security, enterprise development and infrastructure.”
Start giving back, president tells corporatesThe Namibian
Tim Ekandjo said the president's participation highlights the importance of collective collaboration
“Speaking ahead of the event on behalf of Mukopano partners, MTC spokesperson Tim Ekandjo said the president's participation highlights the importance of collective collaboration in advancing developmental agenda.”
Nandi-Ndaitwah to headline inaugural Namibia CSI MukopanoWindhoek Observer
Tim Ekandjo said the company's investment was driven by commitment to empower young Namibians, not promote its brand
“MTC chief brand, marketing, communications and sustainability officer Tim Ekandjo said the company's investment was driven by a commitment to empower young Namibians rather than promote its brand.”
MTC invests N$1.6 million in Bloomberg Finance LabThe Namibian
Tim Ekandjo said businesses have a responsibility to contribute to Namibia's development through partnerships and knowledge sharing
“MTC spokesperson Tim Ekandjo says businesses have a responsibility to contribute to Namibia's development through partnerships and knowledge sharing.”
Namibia launches first social investment partnershipThe Namibian
MTC spokesperson Tim Ekandjo told The Namibian promotional bundles are not a permanent fixture
“"The previous bundles have been paused while MTC runs a promotion on proposed new bundles. At this stage the promotional bundles are not a permanent fixture," MTC spokesperson Tim Ekandjo told The Namibian yesterday.”
MTC raises Aweh prices, adds data bonusesWindhoek Observer
Ekandjo revealed that MTC and co-sponsors invested more than N400 million
“Ekandjo revealed that MTC and its co-sponsors invested more than N400 million.”
YOUNG OBSERVER | MTC hands over the NAMAs to youth ministryThe Namibian
MTC spokesperson Tim Ekandjo confirmed that the company met with the regulator to discuss the concerns
“MTC spokesperson Tim Ekandjo has confirmed that the company met with the regulator to discuss the concerns, which he said were not unique to Namibia but a challenge facing telecommunications companies across the continent.”
MTC, Cran to probe ‘disappearing’ dataThe Namibian
Tim Ekandjo stated MTC and co-sponsors invested over N$100 million over 10 years and handed over a brand worth over N$400 million
“"MTC and its co-sponsors have invested over N$100 million over 10 years, and today handed over a brand name that is over N$400 million," says MTC chief brand, marketing, communication and sustainability officer Tim Ekandjo.”
MTC hands over Namas awards to education ministryThe Namibian
Tim Ekandjo was named Africa's most influential chief marketing officer
“MTC chief of brand, marketing, communications and sustainability Tim Ekandjo was named Africa's most influential chief marketing officer.”
MTC wins five prizes at 2026 Brand Africa AwardsThe Namibian
Tim Ekandjo said the development will help MTC respond to changing needs of Namibian businesses
“MTC chief brand, marketing, communications and sustainability officer Tim Ekandjo said on Monday that the development will help the company respond to the changing needs of Namibian businesses.”
MTC joins Huawei’s enterprise partner networkPresident 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 →
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 →
Namibia's Brave Warriors World Cup campaign generated N$2.33 million in income over 10 months and ended with a N$243,667 balance, according to the final report submitted to the Namibia Football Association. The campaign, established to rally public and corporate support for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification bid, succeeded in raising public enthusiasm and securing sponsorship through events including a fundraising gala dinner.
13 August 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will deliver a keynote address at the inaugural Namibia Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Mukopano in Windhoek on 3 September, an event bringing together corporates, government, NGOs, funders and development partners to strengthen collaboration on sustainable socio-economic development.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
MTC has invested N$1.6 million in the Bloomberg Finance Lab, a new initiative featuring 12 Bloomberg terminals that provide young Namibians access to real-time global financial data, analytics and educational resources. The lab was officially launched in Windhoek and aims to equip learners with financial knowledge, analytical skills and investment literacy.
30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
MTC Namibia has raised Aweh package prices by 7.6%, with the cheapest seven-day package increasing from N$15 to N$17, while offering data bonuses as part of a promotion running until 29 September. The company says the increases reflect higher costs of providing telecommunications services since 2017, though a consumer analyst calls for greater transparency on cost justification.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited announced a N$624.9 million capital investment for 2025/26 to modernise network infrastructure, expand coverage to remote areas, upgrade ICT systems, build new towers, and invest in power infrastructure and strategic business initiatives.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
MTC has commissioned a temporary containerised mobile retail outlet in Okuryangava, expected to operate for four months while a permanent facility is constructed and due for completion by end of September 2026. The expansion responds to growing demand for telecommunications services in Windhoek's high-density areas, where population is projected to grow by around 17,600 people annually.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
John Nzundamo from Katima Mulilo has won a Jetour Dashing Deluxe SUV as the first grand prize winner of MTC's Fan Cup Trivia, a national campaign combining daily football trivia with customer rewards for MTC users. Three more luxury SUVs remain available until 19 July.
18 May 2026 · Informanté →
A Windhoek resident submitted a 161-page dossier to the Security Commission in April 2025 requesting President Nandi-Ndaitwah remove inspector general Joseph Shikongo from office, alleging corruption, criminal interference, intimidation and abuse of state institutions. Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed major general Anne-Marie Nainda as acting inspector general, though the president did not publicly state reasons for the suspension.
8 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited is calling on companies and institutions to create more internship opportunities for young Namibians through the Namibia National Internship Programme, which was launched in 2019 to help graduates enter the job market. MTC contributes N$2 million annually to the programme, which placed 332 interns in 2025 across more than 40 fields.
7 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
MTC's Branding and Marketing Indaba, running until 10 April in Windhoek, involves N$4.6 million in investment from delegates and the company. The event, themed 'Marketing From the Heart', brings together marketing experts and aims to build meaningful connections, with government backing branding as key to Namibia's global positioning.
9 April 2026 · The Namibian →
MTC's flagship corporate social investment program, launched in 2022, equips young Namibians aged 18–35 with vocational training in trades including baking, hairdressing, and cell phone repair, providing each trainee with N$5,000 in startup support and tools. Since launch, the initiative has trained 161 youth countrywide and invested approximately N$6 million.
8 April 2026 · New Era →
The MTC Branding and Marketing Excellence Awards announced nominees across 15 categories, with 44 nominees selected from 109 entries following a merit-based vetting process. The inaugural awards ceremony will take place on 10 April at the Windhoek Country Club Resort to celebrate creativity and innovation in Namibia's marketing industry.
4 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The 2026 MTC Branding and Marketing Excellence Awards announced finalists on Tuesday, with 44 selected from 109 entries across 15 categories spanning traditional media to social media influencers. Winners will be crowned at a gala dinner in Windhoek on 10 April.
1 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namib Mills has partnered with MTC to sponsor baking training as part of the MTC 4 Life 2026 programme, contributing N$5,000 per trainee and providing baking expertise and equipment. The initiative aims to equip 30 unemployed and self-employed young people aged 18–35 in the ||Kharas region with practical, income-generating skills, with training to commence in April 2026.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia rejected Starlink's application for an operating licence after the company failed three of six required criteria, including local ownership requirements (51% local stake), regulatory compliance, and legal standards. Cran found that Starlink is entirely foreign-owned, had previously operated without a valid licence, and ignored compliance concerns raised by the authority.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Telecommunications company MTC rewarded Namibia's national women's football team with N$300 000 following their triumph at the Cosafa Women's Cup, with each player and technical team member receiving N$10 000. Officials emphasised the importance of corporate partnerships in strengthening women's football and called for continued private-sector support.
6 March 2026 · New Era →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has announced N$300,000 to be shared among players and technical staff of the Brave Gladiators following their 2-1 defeat of South Africa to win the 2025 Cosafa Women's Championship. Corporate sponsors and government officials have called for professionalization of women's football and greater corporate investment in the sport.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
MTC's MTC 4 Life project is launching in the ǁKharas region to provide 30 unemployed and self-employed youths aged 18–35 with seven-day vocational training in trades including hairdressing, barbering, baking, leatherwork, sewing, and cellphone repair, along with professional toolkits and N$5,000 seed grants to start micro-enterprises.
4 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Mobile Telecommunications Ltd has provided N$450,000 to support the "Go Green, Skip the Plastic" initiative, which will distribute 4,000 reusable shopping bags and run an awareness campaign to reduce single-use plastic and encourage sustainable habits among Windhoek residents.
25 February 2026 · Informanté →
Mobile Telecommunications Ltd and the City of Windhoek have partnered on a "Go Green, Skip the Plastic" campaign, with MTC pledging N$450,000 to purchase 4,000 reusable shopping bags and run awareness initiatives aimed at reducing single-use plastic and encouraging environmental protection among residents.
23 February 2026 · New Era →