Staff Reporter
THE Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, is set to commission the first telecommunications network tower under the Universal Service Fund (USF) in Epinga village, Omundaungilo constituency, Ohangwena Region, later this week.
“The Government has committed a total of N$145 million over three years as seed funding for the USF, a flagship initiative aimed at expanding connectivity in remote areas, prioritising underserved and unserved communities,” said Ngaevarue Heuva, the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology’s Senior Public Relations Officer.
Heuva confirmed that the commissioning of the first telecommunications network tower under the USF in Epinga will take place on 19 November 2025. She revealed that priority has been given to the Kavango West, Kavango East, Kunene, Ohangwena, and Oshikoto regions. She added that 16 schools and four clinics have been selected to receive uncapped Wi-Fi under this initiative.
“The Epinga tower was among the selected sites that previously had no telecommunication coverage. The site now provides 4G broadband data and voice services to community members and critical public institutions, including Shimbode Primary School and Epinga Clinic,” Heuva said.
