Telecom Namibia And Angola Telecom Sign Deal To Boost Regional Connectivity

By TechAfrica News
April 24, 2026

Telecom Namibia Limited and Angola Telecom signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Commercial Terms Agreement (CTA) in Swakopmund, marking a significant milestone in strengthening regional and international digital connectivity along Southern Africa’s west coast.

The agreement formalizes a strategic partnership between the national telecommunications operators of Namibia and Angola, enabling Angola Telecom to access international capacity via Telecom Namibia’s Equiano Subsea Cable landing in Swakopmund, while laying the groundwork for deeper collaboration linked to Angola Telecom’s SARSSy Subsea Cable System.

The signing ceremony was attended by senior government leaders and executives, including the Honourable Emma Theofelus, Minister of Information and Communication Technology of Namibia, Honourable Mário Augusto da Silva Oliveira, Minister of Telecommunications, Information Technology & Social Communication of Angola, the Mayor of Swakopmund, and executive leadership of both telecommunications operators.

Addressing the ceremony, the Honourable Emma Theofelus, Minister of Information and Communication Technology, highlighted the broader regional significance of the agreement:

“This agreement reflects our shared belief that connectivity is no longer a luxury, but a critical enabler of economic growth, service delivery, and regional integration. By leveraging the Equiano Subsea Cable, Namibia is strengthening regional interconnection and laying the foundation for a more resilient and digitally inclusive Southern Africa.”

– Honourable Emma Theofelus, Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Namibia

Also speaking at the signing ceremony, Honourable Mário Augusto da Silva Oliveira, Minister of Telecommunications, Information Technology & Social Communication of Angola, said the initiative marks a significant step forward in strengthening bilateral cooperation between Angola and Namibia. He described the project as “a project of vision and of the future, one that connects infrastructure, integrates markets, and brings peoples closer together,” noting that it would enhance regional connectivity, reinforce communications security, and support the development of a more competitive and resilient digital economy in Southern Africa.

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