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O Starlink oyati oyiitulamo oku iyutha komalelo ga Namibia oku gandja omayakulo go internet

O Starlink moshinyangangidhwa ko website yawo oyati onkee yiitulamo oku iyutha kiipumbiwa yo Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia,noku tanununamo ekwatatakanitho,nonando o licence yawo ya tindwa. O Starlink meyamukulo lyomasiku 30 March oya patakene omipopyo kutya itali iyutha kiipumbiwa yo CRAN. Ehangano hali gandja omayakulo go internet olyati ohali gandja omayakulo go internet miilongo ya konda 160,nolya mona eyambidhidho lyoshigwana lina oonkondo pethimbo lyoonkundathana.

1 April, 2026

Namibia

Namibia draws the line on foreign tech control with Starlink rejection

CRAN CEO Emilia Nghikembua The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia this week turned down an application by Starlink to operate in Namibia, rejecting both its telecommunications service licence and spectrum licence. CRAN says the application did not meet provisions of the Communications Act, with no local shareholding indicated—something that cuts against the country's long-standing push for majority local ownership in strategic sectors. The regulator has, however, left the door open, […]

26 March, 2026

Oshiwambo

O Starlink ya tindwa mo Namibia

Namibia okwa tindi eindilo lya Elon Musk opo o Starlink yi gandje omayakulo galyo go internet mo Namibia,naandika olili etindo etiyali lyehangano muumbangalantu wa Africa. O Africa news oya lopota kutya O Starlink oya ningi eindilo lyo licene oku ptila moshitayi shawo shomo Namibia sho Starlink Internet Services Namibia,ashike o Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia,CRAN inayi gandja etompelo oku tinda eindilo lyo Starlink. Ehangano lya America ohali gandja o internet […]

24 March, 2026

Business / Economics

2026 Set for ICT Growth as per CRAN

The Communications Regulatory Authority says 2026 will be a pivotal year for the ICT sector, building on milestones from 2025, including the launch of 5G, e-SIM technology, and the Universal Service Fund. CRAN notes that 5G is already transforming sectors like transport, logistics, and mining, with more industries expected to adopt private 5G networks this year. Mufaro Nesongano is CRAN’s Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations:

28 January, 2026

Namibia

CRAN reviews 1,180 public submissions on Starlink licence application

Starlink Texas factory (Photo by Advanced Technologies) The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has received 1,180 written public submissions on Starlink’s application for a telecommunications licence, with the overwhelming majority supporting the bid as regulators continue to assess compliance, ownership requirements, and broader national interest considerations. According to CRAN, 1,164 submissions were in favour of Starlink entering the Namibian market, while 16 opposed the application. The regulator says both […]

16 December, 2025

Business / Economics

Telecom and ICT Sectors Grow According to CRAN

Telecom and ICT sectors grew July–September, with SIM cards up 3%, mobile broadband 6%, and dongle/router subscriptions surging 30%. Mobile data use increased, fixed-line subscriptions fell 2%, and pay-TV rose 3.5%. Postal services stayed stable. Mufaro Nesongano, CRAN’s Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations:

16 December, 2025

Namibia

Phase Two of Connectivity Project Underway Says CRAN

The Communications Regulatory Authority has allocated more than 42 million dollars in subsidies to advance Phase Two of the Universal Service Fund, focusing on improving mobile broadband and voice coverage in underserved regions. Mufaro Nesongano, Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations at CRAN, highlighted that schools and health facilities benefiting from the new infrastructure will enjoy free services for seven years.

21 November, 2025

Namibia

Communications Regulatory Authority Steps Up to Close Digital Divide in Rural Areas.

Rural and underserved communities face limited access to technology and digital resources. Ms. Hilma Ingo, Officer for Consumer Relations and Advocacy at the Communications Regulatory Authority, highlighted that digital literacy depends on functional internet services and devices. To address this, the Communications Regulatory Authority donated eight computers and improved internet speeds to 50 Mbps at !Gochas and Koës Libraries, supporting enhanced connectivity and digital learning.

10 October, 2025

Namibia

Court Rules Against Exclusive Fibre Deal

The High Court has ruled in favour of the Communications Regulatory Authority, invalidating a clause in a 2012 fibre lease agreement between NamPower, MTC, and Telecom Namibia. The clause had given operators exclusive access to NamPower’s dark fibre with automatic renewal. Mufaro Nesongano, Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations at CRAN, said the decision supports fair competition in the telecom sector.

25 September, 2025