Staff Reporter
THE Ministry of Information and Communication recently launched the PowerCom Goreangab Tower in Windhoek, with the aim of enhancing accessibility to information and communication technologies.
The successful completion of the PowerCom Goreangab Tower was lauded as a remarkable milestone in the information and communication technology sector by Dr. Peya Mushelenga, the Minister of Information and Communication. He emphasized that this would not only streamline business operations but also enhance transparency and accountability among public officials.
Mushelenga further stressed the importance of communities harnessing technological advancements to improve their access to information and communication technologies, underscoring that access to IT services and facilities has become a necessity rather than a luxury.
According to Mushelenga, considering the growing role of ICT in the daily lives of the less privileged, the regulatory body is compelled to ensure the availability of affordable communication solutions and protect consumers from excessive costs typically imposed by service providers. As a result, the government closely monitors the sector, gauging customer satisfaction with regard to the quality, accessibility, and affordability of services.
“The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology is committed to provide a regulatory framework that enables operators to provide IT services and enhance the digitalisation capacity in the country. It is, thus, pleasing to note that Power Com is optimising on its licence to serve the country, by provide the highest quality services to citizens. As a public corporate citizen, PowerCom is obliged to fulfil national responsibilities, and ensure that the country’s technical needs are met and many people have access to information and services, irrespective of their location or social status,”
Besides the launch of the PowerCom Goreangab Tower, the minister said that his ministry has made significant strides in improving access to information and communication technologies. He highlighted Namibia’s significant progress in enhancing online financial accessibility, fostering economic opportunities for women, and increasing patent applications as examples.
“While these achievements are commendable, there is room for refinement in specific areas such as mobile app development, e-commerce policies, mobile broadband internet traffic, and income inequality. Identifying these improvement areas is essential for propelling the country’s continued growth and development,” he added.
