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.

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.

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.