SIM card holders whose numbers have been deactivated after registration are seeking answers from MTC in Katima Mulilo.

They claim that their numbers were registered, only to find that their cards seem to have been blocked.

A long queue of both senior citizens and young people was observed in the morning, with many frustrated about their SIM cards not working. 

The majority stated that they had registered with MTC agents who visited their villages last year and did not understand the current disconnection.

The extension of SIM card registration has resulted in a decline in individuals' queuing up to register their numbers at mobile homes.

The deadline initially set for December 31, 2023, saw long queues as people rushed at the last minute to register their SIM cards.

However, since the announcement of the extension by the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Dr. Peya Mushelenga, to March 31st, the once-flooded mobile homes are now literally empty.

At some stations, employees could be observed eagerly waiting for the next customer.

In Keetmanshoop, a last-minute surge has seen scores of residents line up at the MTC office, eager to register their SIM cards.

The scene underscores a sense of urgency, with some locals reporting waits of over three hours in long queues.

SIM card holders have until December 31st to register their numbers or face suspension.

Long queues can be observed as people rush at the last minute, although the message was transmitted 12 months ago.