Chamwe Kaira
Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) has announced a new strategy aimed at shifting the company from a traditional mobile operator to a regional digital powerhouse.
MTC’s managing director Licky Erastus unveiled the plan on Monday during the presentation of the 2025 annual results. He said the company has identified seven key pillars to protect its core business and expand into new digital markets.
The roadmap focuses on protecting mobile revenue, winning the home market, growing enterprise services, building digital platforms, scaling fintech solutions, establishing a national data centre and expanding into local and regional markets.
Erastus said the strategy represents one of the most significant shifts in MTC’s 30-year history.
MTC said the aim is to deepen digital inclusion and strengthen its position in a fast-changing telecommunications environment.
With a dominant market share, wide broadband coverage, and 2.3 million subscribers, the company believes it is prepared to implement the new strategy.
The announcement follows strong financial results for 2025. Revenue increased by 14.4%, enterprise services grew by 36.4%, and data traffic rose by 26.6%, driven mainly by 4G usage. The company recorded a net profit after a tax margin of 27.7%. A total of N$722 million was paid to shareholders.
MTC’s fintech brand, MTC Maris, launched in 2024, continued to expand its services. The platform provides digital financial solutions to unbanked and underbanked communities through wallets, payments, bill settlements, and microloans.
Erastus said the company will now intensify investments in digital platforms and infrastructure. This includes commercialising a national data centre to support cloud services and strengthen regional digital integration.
The new strategy, according to Erastus, aims to secure long-term growth, enhance customer value, and fortify MTC’s role in shaping Namibia’s digital economy.
“We have connected with Namibians for over 30 years. Now, we step into a future where we don’t just connect them; we empower them,” Erastus said.
He added that MTC’s first priority is to safeguard its core mobile business, which requires strong network quality, seamless customer experiences, and reliable service. “We defend the core so we can climb higher,” he said.
Erastus said Namibian households are changing and data consumption is rising fast.
He stated that MTC aims to become the digital hub of every household, encompassing everything from streaming to smart appliances.
With MTC Maris gaining momentum, the strategy calls for rapid growth in digital financial services, including wallets, payments, and microloans. The company also plans to establish a national data centre.
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MTC board of directors toasting after the announcement of the 2025 annual reports.
- Photo: Chamwe Kaira
