Justicia ShipenaÂ
Telecom Namibia and the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) are working toward a national broadband standard of at least 25 Mbps for both download and upload speeds.
This goal is part of a shared push to expand fast and equal internet access across the country and boost digital capacity.
This was one of the key focus areas during a recent visit by Audrin Mathe, MICT’s executive director, to Telecom Namibia’s head office.
Mathe led a high-level delegation that was received by Telecom CEO Stanley Shanapinda and his executive team.
The meeting reaffirmed a shared commitment to strengthen the country’s ICT sector. Both parties discussed how to deepen collaboration between MICT and Telecom Namibia in support of national development goals.
They reviewed progress on infrastructure projects, including the OSS/BSS Billing System, Fixed Mobile Core, FTTX, and RAN rollouts.
These projects aim to enhance Telecom Namibia’s network to satisfy the increasing need for dependable connectivity.
Cybersecurity was another priority. Both MICT and Telecom Namibia emphasised the need to improve data protection systems and build stronger digital defences in response to growing cyber threats.
Telecom Namibia confirmed that all new mobile base stations being deployed are 5G enabled.
This upgrade is part of efforts to prepare the country for next-generation mobile networks.
The MICT delegation also toured Telecom Namibia’s data centre and billing server room.
The visit gave the ministry a closer look at the systems supporting Namibia’s digital services.
“This visit by Dr Mathe and the MICT delegation marks a significant milestone in our collective journey to build a robust and secure digital future for Namibia,” said Shanapinda.
“Our discussions today have laid a strong foundation for intensified collaboration, ensuring that together, we can empower every Namibian through cutting-edge ICT.”
