MTC awards tenders for 081Every1 project

MTC awards tenders for 081Every1 project MTC says its 081Every1 project, which will realise Namibia's 100% population network coverage, has shifted into higher gear.

This follows the completion of the tendering proceedings, which were finalised late 2017, MTC said in a statement.

MTC has now finalised the appointment of the companies that will immediately start working on the project.

“Through technology and innovation this project will help change the way people live, work and communicate, providing an important platform for sustainable growth and development. The 081Every1 project will be a catalyst for change to accelerate the development of rural areas in the country,” said Tim Ekandjo, MTC's chief human capital and corporate affairs officer.

A total of 17 different companies have been appointed to be responsible for the supply, delivery and installation of base transmitter station (BTS) infrastructure that will be needed to complete the construction of 524 new towers across the country.

“We have strategically opted for 17 companies as opposed to one to speed up the implementation of the project so that the construction of towers commences simultaneously in all regions,” Ekandjo said.

In addition, MTC has also appointed six companies that will be responsible for the tower loading analysis services (TLAS). This six are also wholly-owned Namibian companies.

As for the supply of solar, grid and lithium type batteries, a further 19 companies have been given these tasks to ensure that these vital components are readily available for the projects team as the projects forges full steam ahead in the weeks to come.

The MTC 081Every1 project is a N$1.2-billion project and was officially launched in July 2017.