CRAN calls for action to ensure digital safety for youth

CRAN calls for action to ensure digital safety for youth

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia has called for unified efforts to ensure a safer digital environment for the youth. The Manager for Consumer Relations and Advocacy at CRAN, Hilya Mhani, highlighted several risks that children may face online, including exposure to inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and online predators. She emphasized the importance of being vigilant about these dangers while still allowing young people to benefit from digital technologies.

September 9, 2024 32

Business / Economics

Enhancing Quality of Service within the Postal Sector in Namibia

By Progress Enkali The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) regulates postal services in Namibia, designating Namibia Post Limited (NamPost) as the National Postal Service Operator in Namibia. CRAN oversees the implementation of the license conditions subject to the Designated Postal Operator license issued to NamPost in terms of 96 (2) of the Communications Act (No. 8 0f 2009). CRAN aims to improve the efficiency, reliability, and accessibility of postal […]

August 15, 2024 49

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Africa

CRAN attends 25th Africa Telecommunications Union Administrative Council

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia represented Namibia at the 25th Session of the Africa Telecommunications Union Administrative Council in Kinshasa from 8 to 10 July 2024. CRAN spokesperson Mufaro Nesongano says that over the three-day session, the Council reviewed the financial, technical, administrative, and other activities of the Union.

July 11, 2024 45 2

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Oshiwambo

Efiku lefilonghenda la xuuninwa oku shangifa oukalata vee ngodi do peke olili pokufika, Thofelus tati.”

Minister wo mauyelele no makwatafano opau Technology (ICT) Emma okwa ulika eudo nawa laye momukalo wo malishangifo oukalata vee ngodi do peke oo ta weende nawa. Oshinyangadalwa sho malishangifo oukalata vee ngodi do peke osha ho velele mo 2021, ngaashi shi li pa mulandu veta wo shikondo sho makwatafano. Minister ta popi kutya, ehangano li nasha ne tonatelo lo makwatafano moshilongo lo (CRAN) okwa li la te tamo pa […]

June 12, 2024 38 2 3

Namibia

The role of regulatory investigations in the ICT industry

As Namibia joins the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry starts to have a significant impact on the country’s economy, promoting equality of opportunity, industrial development, economic growth, and poverty eradication. The Namibian government has put laws in place to encourage the growth of ICT due to its importance to economic development. Through the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), the Ministry […]

May 22, 2024 25

Oshiwambo

O Telecom Namibia ya tetamo uukalata wa thika 191 0000 mboka inaawu shangithwa

O Telecom Namibia omandaaha oya tetemo uukalata woongodhi mboka inaashu shangithwa uli 191 598,okwiiyutha nelombwelo lya tulwapo kolutu kondololi lomakwathano o CRAN. Shika osha hololwa momushangwa gwiikundaneki komukuluntu gomakwatathano mo Telecom Namibia Nomvula Kambinda. Tati etokolo olya landula eitulemo lyo Telecom Namibia okwiiyutha kiipumbiwa yeshangitho lyuukalata woongodhi dhopeke,ngaashi ya tulwapo ko CRAN. Kambinda tati okuthika mo 31st March,o TN oya dhidhilika uukalata uli 442 410,naasho ya tetemo mboka inaau shangithwa,nena […]

April 3, 2024 27

Namibia

CRAN says no extension for SIM card users

With no further extension given to SIM card users beyond 31 March 2024, we contacted Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia spokesperson Mufaro Nesongano about the way forward for those who have missed the deadline.

April 2, 2024 126

Opinion Pieces

Harnessing 5G for Entrepreneurs

The arrival of Fifth Generation (5G) technology signals a new era of connectivity set to empower entrepreneurs and businesses across Namibia. As the world transitions into greater digitalisation, 5G stands poised to radically transform how enterprises operate, innovate, and thrive. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) recognises the immense potential of 5G to activate entrepreneurship and cultivate startups within the nation.1 With unmatched speeds, ultra-low latency, and expanded bandwidth, […]

February 1, 2024 25

Business / Economics

CRAN revokes UCOM Mobile’s spectrum licences

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia has revoked the Spectrum Licences of UCOM Mobile Namibia formerly MTN Business Namibia due to its failure to settle over N$19.3 million license fees arrears. CRAN’s Jairus Kapenda, the Manager of Communication and International Relations.

January 16, 2024 70