As Namibians Rush to Register SIMs, Major Telco Hoards Biometric Data
December 21, 2023 at 09:40AM Namibia’s SIM registration campaign faces challenges as half the population risks losing phone service in 10 days. Citizens handed biometric data to maintain service with the dominant telecommunications provider, MTC. Amid low registration rates, the government initiated a 3-month suspension period starting Jan. 1. Concerns arise over MTC’s collection and … Read more