Usakos is poised to become one of Namibia's most digitally advanced towns, following the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding between Telecom Namibia and the Usakos Town Council.

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, in collaboration with key partners, has prioritized specific areas in the Omaheke region where mobile and broadcast network coverage needs upgrading.

The government has announced urgent measures to restore road infrastructure following severe damage caused by recent heavy rains. 

A bridge on the B1 road between Windhoek and Rehoboth suffered extensive damage, which prompted emergency interventions from the Roads Authority.

There are still parts of Namibia without access to telecommunication networks. 

Mupini village, in the Kavango West Region, is one of the areas earmarked for the construction of a telecommunications tower. 

Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, will be joined by the Finnish Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Ville Skinnari, in officiating the opening of the Aviation and Connectivity Forum taking place in Windhoek between Wednesday and Friday.