Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN)

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📢 BID INVITATION
Provision of Consultancy Services for the Development of a Digital Transformation Strategy for CRAN

Reference: SC/RP/CRAN-05/2026
Closing: 07 July 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Request your bidding documents at [email protected].

No late submissions will be accepted.

📊CRAN Quarterly Statistics Bulletin for Q1 2026 is now available, covering the period January to March 2026.
This edition highlights continued growth and investment across the communications sector.

Read the full report at https://zurl.co/NJpBA
You can also download it from our website at https://zurl.co/pja8B

CRAN was honoured to welcome 29 Student Officers from the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) Signal Officers Course to our offices today.

The visit provided the officers with valuable insight into the role of the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) in regulating and managing the country’s communications sector, particularly in the areas of radio frequency spectrum management, telecommunications, broadcasting, postal services and technical standards.

The engagement also provided an opportunity to discuss the critical role that communications technologies—including Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) systems, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), radio communications and other modern connectivity solutions—play in supporting national security, defence operations and digital transformation.

CRAN is proud to contribute to the development of Namibia’s future defence communications leaders by fostering a greater understanding of the regulatory environment and the importance of efficient, secure and interference-free communications.

We thank the Namibian Defence Force for the visit and look forward to continued collaboration in advancing a resilient and connected Namibia.

📢 CRAN is looking for a Temporary Corporate Service Administrator [B3] to join our team in Windhoek.

If you are driven, organised, and ready to contribute to Namibia's regulatory environment, this opportunity is for you.

Closing date: Tuesday, 30 June 2026 at 17h00
Location: Windhoek, Namibia
Apply: https://zurl.co/SQUMk

CRAN visited the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority NAMFISA for a valuable benchmark session between our communications teams.

As fellow regulators, we share a common challenge: taking complex, technical information and translating it into messages that every Namibian can easily understand.

For NAMFISA, this means simplifying financial information through consumer education. For CRAN, it means breaking down technical communications content in the same accessible way. The session allowed both teams to share best practices and explore exciting areas of collaboration.

A sincere thank you to the NAMFISA team for the warm welcome and the rich exchange of ideas.🙌

CRAN is pleased to announce the nomination of Kristof Itana, Manager: Technology & Standards, to serve on the 2026/2027 NMC Board of Trustees. He holds a Masters in Engineering (MEng) - Telecommunications, a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Information Technology.

💡 What if innovators could test new technologies before bringing them to market, with a regulator guiding the way? That is exactly what a regulatory sandbox offers. CRAN is building the framework to make this a reality in Namibia. 🇳🇦

Read more https://zurl.co/S2OU2

REGULATORY SANDBOXES: UNLOCKING NAMIBIA’S DIGITAL FUTURE As the telecommunications, broadcasting and postal sector continues to evolve, driven by rapid technological changes, digital transformation, and increasing demand for connectivity, the role of the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) remains pivotal and goes beyond regulation. The

Strong ICT infrastructure is not just about connectivity. It is the backbone of Namibia's emerging oil and gas industry. As Namibia steps into a new energy era, digital readiness will make all the difference.

Read more in our latest feature article https://zurl.co/4hzT1

NAMIBIA’S DIGITAL OIL REVOLUTION: POWERING A NEW ENERGY FRONTIER Namibia stands at the threshold of a transformative era. With major oil and gas discoveries in the Orange Basin, the country is rapidly emerging as a global energy frontier.