CRAN says no extension for SIM card users

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 116

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 22

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 56

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Oshiwambo

Eshangitho lyuukalata woongodhi itali lelepekwa-DR Audrin Mathe

Omunambelewa kuluntu guuministeli womauyelele nomakwatathano gopaungomba Dr Audrin Mathe okwa tseyitha kutya eshangitho lyuulakata woongodhi dhopeke itali lelepekwa konima yesiku lyahugunina,nonando uukalata woongodhi woo % dha konda 50 inau shangithwa. Nokwali ta popi momutumba gwiikundaneki nena moshilandopangelo opamwe nomunambelewa kuluntu go Telecom Namibia Dr Stanely Shanapinda,ngoka ta kwathele onga omunambelewa kuluntu mo MTC Patience Kanalelo,nomunambelewa kuluntu ta kwathele mo CRAN Jairus Kapenda. Mathe tiindiile oshigwana shi longithe ethimbo ndyoka lya […]

December 15, 2023 10 8

Namibia

Ministry officials inspect SIM card registration points in Windhoek

Executive Director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Dr Audrin Mathe, and representatives from the Communication Regulatory Authority today visited SIM card registration points at Black Chain Mall in Katutura and Telecom Namibia’s mobile shop in the central business district in Windhoek. Here is the Ministry's spokesperson, Shoki Kandjimi.

December 13, 2023 41

Local

24 days to deadline for mandatory SIM card registration!

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) herewith informs all stakeholders that the deadline for mandatory SIM card registration is on 31 December 2023. Furthermore, SIM card registration is a national initiative aimed at facilitating the investigation of crimes committed with the aid of telecommunications devices and enhancing e-commerce activities and online trading. Moreover, there are also benefits and use cases that are directly facilitated by the registration of digital […]

December 7, 2023 21

Uncategorized

5G and Health Concerns

By Kristof Itana, Manager: Technology and Standards, CRAN The next generation of wireless communication networks and services is in our midst. New figures from Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) Intelligence shows that the journey of commercial deployment of the fifth generation of wireless broadband, known as Fifth Generation (5G) wireless technology has already begun in the sub-Sahara Africa with South Africa being the first country in the region […]

December 7, 2023 29

Business / Economics

Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia launches 5G consumer awareness campaign

The 5G consumer awareness campaign has been launched by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia with the aim of educating the public about the implementation of 5G technology. In addition to highlighting opportunities for industry, and addressing myths and misinformation. CRAN's Chief Executive Officer Emilia Nghikembua.

November 29, 2023 10