Staff Writer
Telecom Namibia Limited and Angola Telecom have signed an agreement that allows Angola Telecom to access international bandwidth through the Equiano subsea cable landing in Swakopmund.
The agreement was formalised through a memorandum of understanding and a commercial terms agreement signed in Swakopmund.
The signing was attended by Namibia’s minister of information and communication technology Emma Theofelus, Angola’s minister of telecommunications, information technology and social communication Mário Augusto da Silva Oliveira, the mayor of Swakopmund and executives from both companies.
Theofelus said the agreement strengthens regional connectivity.
“This agreement reflects our shared belief that connectivity is no longer a luxury but a critical enabler of economic growth, service delivery, and regional integration. By leveraging the Equiano Subsea Cable, Namibia is strengthening regional interconnection and laying the foundation for a more resilient and digitally inclusive Southern Africa,” she said.
Oliveira said the project supports cooperation between the two countries.
“It is a project of vision and of the future, one that connects infrastructure, integrates markets, and brings peoples closer together,” he said.
He said the agreement will improve regional connectivity and support a more competitive digital economy.
Telecom Namibia chief executive Stanley Shanapinda said the deal follows a period of engagement between the two operators.
“Today’s signing marks the culmination of extensive engagement and negotiation, resulting in a balanced framework that supports long-term regional connectivity. By leveraging the Equiano Subsea Cable and working in partnership with Angola Telecom, we are strengthening network resilience, expanding international bandwidth, and positioning Namibia as a key digital transit hub for the region,” he said.
The agreement also supports Angola Telecom’s SARSSy subsea cable system, which aims to expand the country’s international connectivity.
Angola Telecom chief executive Adilson Miguel dos Santos said the partnership will extend Angola’s network reach.
“This collaboration with Telecom Namibia enables us to extend the reach and resilience of Angola’s international connectivity. By integrating SARSSy with Equiano through Swakopmund, we are strengthening Angola’s position within the regional digital ecosystem and ensuring scalable, reliable capacity for the future,” he said.
The agreement is expected to strengthen connectivity between Namibia and Angola and support regional digital links.
