The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has dismissed an appeal by Starlink Internet Services Namibia against an earlier rejection of its licence application.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Telecom Namibia Dr Stanley Shanapinda's reign will come to an end on the 1st of July as he takes over as head of the Communications Regulators' Association of Southern Africa (CRASA).

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia proposed new regulatory levy fees for telecommunications licences, broadcasting and postal services.

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) aims to strengthen performance discipline within the organisation by 2030.

This was revealed by CRAN Communications and International Relations Manager Jairus Kapenda during an ICT stakeholders' engagement held at Oshakati.

Members of parliament in the National Council supported the vote for the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, commending the government for installing network towers in key village areas.

Telecom Namibia attributes last week's network disruptions to simultaneous failures in its international connectivity links through South Africa, coupled with ageing local infrastructure.

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has emphasised the need for satellite technology in Namibia due to its wide coverage. 

Currently, most of Namibia's services are running on terrestrial networks with a limited reach.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has defended the government’s handling of the telecommunications regulator’s decision not to approve a license for the US-owned satellite-based internet service, Starlink.

Minister of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) Emma Theofelus says Starlink's application to operate in Namibia was declined because the company did not meet ownership requirements.

Service providers in the ICT sector are intensifying efforts to expand infrastructure, aiming to bridge the digital divide and enhance connectivity.