insert_link 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: today16 December, 2025
insert_link Local PRESS RELEASE : Yango reiterates its commitment to safety and wellbeing of partner drivers and passengers in Namibia FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – September 22nd, 2025 – Yango Ride, part of global technology company Yango Group, is setting a new standard for safe and reliable transportation in Namibia. With services available in Windhoek and at the coast, Yango's commitment to safety is a fundamental pillar of its platform, focusing on both passenger and partner driver well-being. The company's multifaceted approach prioritises continuous innovation, strict driver verification, and […] today26 September, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Telecom Forms Strategic Partnership for Smart Housing Development Telecom and the National Housing Enterprise. have formed a partnership to advance Namibia’s housing sector by focusing on smart housing. Chief Exec Stanley Shanapinda says the Memorandum of Understanding outlines collaboration in ICT infrastructure, digital services, and affordable housing, combining TN's tech expertise with NHE’s housing solutions. today29 January, 2025
insert_link Science & Technology Rise of digital activism in Africa as smartphone adoption surges By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency From just making calls, to taking pictures and light browsing, to engaging in e-commerce transactions to, recently, engaging in digital activism, the way Africans are engaging with their smartphones is fast evolving. This is happening against the backdrop of a surge in smartphone usage across the continent, according to three recent reports. Three different reports show that […] today3 July, 2024
Africa Somalia plugs 5G into its economic rebound By Seth Onyango, bird story agency Somalia has received its first 5G installation, cranking up a series of reforms to revamp its economy after joining the East Africa Community (EAC). Hormuud Telecom Somalia Inc., its largest telco, rolled out faster internet speeds last month, signalling budding growth in the country's digital services industry. "As Somalia strides towards stability, the launch of 5G services by Hormuud Telecom emerges as […] today2 April, 2024
