Escalating copper theft needs urgent intervention: Shanapinda

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2026-03-17

WINDHOEK, 17 March 2026 - Attendees at the MICT meeting with Telecom Namibia and PowerCom in Windhoek engage on sector challenges and infrastructure development. (Photo by: Mathilde Kudumo)NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 17 MAR (NAMPA) – Telecom Namibia has warned that the escalating copper theft is threatening critical telecommunications infrastructure and putting lives at risk, calling for stronger law enforcement and government intervention.
Telecom Namibia Chief Executive Officer Stanley Shanapinda, during a strategic engagement meeting between the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), Telecom Namibia and PowerCom (Pty) Ltd on...

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