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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.

Windhoek Observer15 Jun 2026, 03:58 am
Unlocking Namibia’s digital future

ABRAHAM EITA

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.

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The Authority is committed to becoming a digital ecosystem builder, by shifting to functionality-based regulations. CRAN seeks to become a digital enabler by improving the adoption of emerging technologies through the establishment of regulatory sandboxes for new and emerging technologies and innovation.

What is a Regulatory Sandbox? A regulatory sandbox is when innovators, start- ups, researchers, and established businesses are given a controlled environment to test their products and services before they roll them out, supervised by a regulator, under flexible regulations.

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Originally published by Windhoek Observer on 15 Jun 2026, 03:58 am. View original article
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