Namibia ICT Minister engages Telecom Namibia and PowerCom on sector development

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye

Namibia’s Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has held consultations with the boards and executive management of Telecom Namibia and PowerCom to review progress and future plans within the country’s ICT sector.

The meeting, which took place in Windhoek, focused on strengthening the telecommunications landscape and advancing Namibia’s broader digital transformation agenda. Telecom Namibia highlighted the need for increased capital investment to modernise legacy infrastructure and improve service delivery nationwide.

PowerCom, which manages telecommunications infrastructure, presented its expansion strategy, including a planned five-year rollout of network towers aimed at enhancing connectivity and extending coverage to underserved areas.

As part of the engagement, the minister also interacted with employees of Telecom Namibia, providing an opportunity for staff to raise operational concerns. Among the key issues discussed was the persistent theft of copper cables, which workers said continues to disrupt telecommunications services and affect network reliability.

The discussions form part of ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology Namibia to build a more resilient and efficient telecommunications sector capable of meeting the country’s growing digital demands.