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 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. today21 November, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Youth Invited to Participate in CRAN Tech Challenge Communications Regulatory Authority will kick off its first Tech Challenge starting today, targeting citizens aged 18–35. Participants can submit operational or prototype solutions in AgriTech, HealthTech, and freelance economy tools, promoting innovation, digital access, and youth engagement, according to spokesperson Mufaro Nesongano. today20 October, 2025
insert_link 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. today25 September, 2025
Namibia NAM-CSIRT PROVIDES UPDATE ON PARATUS CYBER INCIDENT AND URGES STRENGTHENED SECURITY MEASURES The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), which houses the Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT), acknowledged a significant cyber incident reported on 19 February 2025, involving Paratus Namibia Holdings Ltd. This incident was classified as a Level three (3) event, indicating a serious impact on the telecommunications sector and potential reputational damage at a national level. The breach was identified following a report from Paratus, which revealed that […] today28 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics CRAN Hosts Public Hearing on QoS Standards and Spectrum Strategy The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia held a public hearing in Windhoek on 14 November, focusing on two important issues: the Quality of Service standards for telecommunications and broadcasting, and the Spectrum Assignment Strategy for 2025 to 2027. The organizations's Mufaro Nesongano expands: today19 November, 2024
insert_link 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. today2 April, 2024
