The Namibian government has announced funding for the rollout of new radio access network (RAN) sites to strengthen ICT infrastructure in underserved and unserved communities nationwide.
The announcement was made by Linda Aipinge-Nakale, Interim Executive Director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), during a quarterly engagement with Chief Regional Officers in Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region.
This initiative is a strategic step toward expanding mobile and broadcasting services while advancing the government’s decentralization agenda. By prioritizing connectivity in remote areas, the project seeks to ensure that all citizens can participate in, and benefit from, the digital economy. The meeting with regional officers also provided a platform to exchange updates on key ministerial initiatives and align regional priorities with national goals.
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The funding complements ongoing government commitments to ICT development. Previously, in May 2025, Namibia established RAN sites through the Universal Service Fund to bridge the urban-rural digital divide.
Minister of Information, Communication and Technology, Emma Theofelus, said:
“This will support the deployment of mobile broadband and voice networks at 15 sites, prioritizing 22 schools and 2 clinics in line with the Universal Policy and Regulations.”
These allocations have since supported network expansion and high-speed internet access in rural communities, schools, and health facilities. These efforts underline Namibia’s determination to close the digital gap and move closer to its vision of a digitally inclusive society.
