Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile
Veronika Haulenga
Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile
Veronika Haulenga
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Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga
MTC customers with numbers in the 0813 range have been unable to make outgoing calls since midnight due to a technical issue. The Mobile Telecommunications Company confirmed the disruption, with spokesperson John Ekongo saying that its technical team is working to resolve the problem. MTC has assured affected customers that the issue is being attended to, though no timeline for restoration has been given. Users are […]
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.
In September last year, the Information and Communication Technology ministry officially announced reduced roaming charges between Namibia and Botswana, effective August last year. In her speech last week, the minister Emma Theofelus reiterated recently that the new tariffs aim to enhance cross-border communication and strengthen bilateral ties. Directed by CRAN and Botswana’s BOCRA, mobile operators like Telecom Namibia, MTC, BTC, Mascom, and Orange Botswana implemented the reductions. Theofelus highlighted […]
In Q3 2024, mobile outgoing minutes increased by 8%, and SMS usage rose by 11%, marking recoveries from previous declines, according to the Communications Regulatory Authority. Mobile data usage fell by 3%, suggesting a shift toward fiber-based internet. Fixed-line calls remained steady, but mobile-to-fixed-line calls grew by 38%, driven by communication with businesses and government offices. Telecom Namibia relied heavily on MTC for inter-network call routing, with only […]
The government has detailed its response to recent cybersecurity breaches targeting Telecom Namibia and the Ministry of Health and Social Services. Speaking at the Government Information Centre in Windhoek, Executive Director I-Ben Nashandi of the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) confirmed the government is investigating the scope of the attacks and implementing measures to prevent future incidents. Nashandi explained that initial findings indicate the breach primarily impacted information related […]
Prominent figures impacted by Telecom Namibia's data breach, which compromised the personal details of over 600,000 clients, raised alarm over cybersecurity lapses. Agriculture Minister Calle Schlettwein and PDM leader McHenry Venaani criticized the extensive storage of personal data by service providers, citing privacy risks. Activist Michael Amushelelo plans legal action against Telecom Namibia and has urged the CEO to step down. Concerns also extend to potential breaches of sensitive government […]
The government is investigating a massive data breach that compromised the personal information of over 619,000 Telecom Namibia clients, including sensitive records totaling 626 gigabytes. Among the leaked data are documents from the Office of the President, highlighting the severity of the incident. Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus called for an urgent need for stronger data protection laws, as the Data Protection Bill remains pending in Parliament. “Our […]
Digital expert Nrupesh Soni has shed light on the Telecom Namibia data breach, which he says actually occured late November and now has exposed sensitive customer information, including personal details, banking data, and contracts. The data was leaked after Telecom reportedly ignored ransom demands. Soni cautions that the breach poses significant risks. Local media reports reveal that a cyberattack on Telecom Namibia has led to the leak of […]
Telecom has successfully completed eight Fibre-to-the-X projects, investing around N$35.5 million to enhance the country’s communication infrastructure. CEO Stanley Shanapinda highlighted that these 2023-2024 projects aim to replace outdated copper infrastructure, which has been vulnerable to theft and damage, with more reliable and efficient fibre technology.
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