Namibia and Angola sign MoU to deepen digital ties

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye

Namibia and Angola have taken a significant step toward deepening bilateral digital cooperation following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Commercial Terms Agreement between Telecom Namibia and Angola Telecom in Swakopmund.

The agreement was signed by Telecom Namibia Chief Executive Officer Dr. Stanley Shanapinda and Angola Telecom Chief Executive Officer Adilson Miguel dos Santos, in the presence of Namibia’s Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, and Angola’s Minister of Telecommunications, Information Technologies and Social Communication, Mário Augusto da Silva Oliveira. Angola’s Ambassador to Namibia, H.E. Pedro Mutindi, also attended the ceremony.

Speaking at the event, Theofelus said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to expanding access to reliable and affordable digital infrastructure, which she described as essential for economic growth, improved service delivery, and social inclusion.

Her Angolan counterpart noted that the agreement represents a strategic political decision to strengthen cooperation in digital infrastructure, positioning it as a cornerstone for economic development, regional integration, and long-term competitiveness. He added that the MoU provides a concrete pathway toward the development of a regional submarine cable system aimed at enhancing international connectivity, strengthening communications security, and supporting digital transformation in both countries.

The collaboration is expected to improve cross-border connectivity by leveraging existing and planned infrastructure, including the Equiano subsea cable and Angola’s Southern African Regional Submarine System (SARSSy). These investments are anticipated to enhance network resilience while unlocking new opportunities across multiple sectors.

The agreement underscores the growing partnership between Namibia and Angola as both countries work toward building a more connected and digitally inclusive Southern Africa.