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Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has reaffirmed its commitment to Namibia’s digital transformation and enterprise development, highlighting a N$624.9 million capital expenditure investment for the 2025/26 financial year to expand telecommunications infrastructure across the country.
MTC chief technical and information officer Monica Nehemia made the remarks on Saturday during the official opening of the 25th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF), where she also reaffirmed the company’s long-standing support for entrepreneurship, innovation and business development.
Nehemia said MTC’s investment would support the expansion of network coverage, fibre connectivity, upgrades to existing infrastructure and the accelerated deployment of 5G technology.
She said digital connectivity is increasingly important to economic participation, particularly as businesses and communities rely on technology to access opportunities and markets.
“Digital inclusion remains central to MTC’s purpose, as connectivity extends beyond voice and data services to enabling businesses, linking communities to opportunities, and supporting national development,” Nehemia said.
The telecommunications company also used the occasion to reaffirm its support for the OATF, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
Nehemia congratulated the organisers for reaching the milestone, describing the trade fair as a national platform that has promoted entrepreneurship, innovation, investment and economic participation for a quarter of a century.
MTC has supported the OATF for more than 20 years, with Nehemia saying the partnership reflects the company’s belief that trade fairs are important platforms for connecting businesses, entrepreneurs, customers, investors and communities.
“MTC does not view sponsorship as simply branding. It is participation in national development and an investment in entrepreneurship, innovation, and the communities that sustain our economy,” she said.
The company said its support extends beyond the OATF, with MTC allocating at least N$1.2 million annually towards trade fairs and exhibitions across Namibia.
Nehemia said such platforms provide businesses with opportunities to showcase products, build relationships and participate in economic activity, while also creating spaces for entrepreneurs and communities to connect with potential markets and investors.
She further called on businesses operating in Namibia to strengthen their corporate citizenship through meaningful environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices and impactful corporate social investment programmes.
According to Nehemia, companies should measure success not only through financial performance and market share, but also through their contribution to communities and the opportunities they create for young people.
“True business success must be measured not only by balance sheets, profits, and market share, but also by the communities uplifted, the young people empowered, and the hope restored,” she said.
She said MTC believes ESG principles should be incorporated into the way businesses operate, arguing that companies have a responsibility to contribute to society beyond their commercial objectives.
The company’s focus on digital infrastructure comes as businesses increasingly depend on reliable connectivity to operate, communicate with customers and access digital markets.
MTC said its continued investment in network infrastructure, together with its CSI initiatives and partnerships, forms part of its broader contribution to Namibia’s socio-economic development.
MTC said it remains committed to supporting a connected, inclusive and sustainable Namibia in which innovation, enterprise and economic opportunities can continue to expand.
