Rural Connectivity

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

MTC opens mobile home in Divundu

Mobile Telecommunications Company spokesperson, Erasmus Nekundi (Photo by: MTC) Residents in Divundu and nearby communities in Kavango East will no longer need to travel long distances for mobile services following the opening of a new MTC mobile home in the town. Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus said network coverage has improved across Namibia in recent years. She added that the government now requires all service providers to offer […]

18 November, 2025

Business / Economics

MTC rolls out rural network optimisation initiative

MTC Head Office in Olympia, Windhoek Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has rolled out a rural network optimisation project aimed at addressing coverage gaps and improving service quality in northern Namibia. The initiative follows an extensive 2,000-kilometre audit across Outapi, Oshakati, Rundu, and Katima Mulilo, targeting areas where connectivity has traditionally been weak. The project will focus on upgrading infrastructure and optimising network performance to ensure that residents and businesses in […]

19 August, 2025