Telecom Namibia leases Demshi fibre to replace theft-hit copper

Telecom Namibia signed a strategic partnership agreement with Demshi Investment Holdings to lease Demshi’s open-access fibre network in Namibia and replace copper lines in areas affected by cable theft and vandalism.

Telecom Namibia said it signed the agreement with Demshi Investment Holdings, a local open-access fibre network provider, to expand fibre-based services in Namibia. The company said the arrangement will support faster fibre rollout by using Demshi’s existing network.

Telecom Namibia said the partnership is also intended to replace parts of its copper network with fibre in locations where cable theft and vandalism have affected service infrastructure. The company linked the move directly to recurring risks around copper assets.

Demshi Investment Holdings was identified by Telecom Namibia as the network partner in the agreement. The announcement did not disclose financial terms, network length, rollout dates, or the specific Namibian locations covered by the leasing arrangement.