Municipality of Keetmanshoop and digital enabler, MTC last week inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) – a strategic smart cooperation that will see the two parties enhance and provide digital service solutions to the populace of Keetmanshop.
The MOU is prompted by the municipality’s drive to adopt modern technology and quality connectivity in its promise to seamlessly serve and deliver quality municipal services to the residents of the Southern town.
Speaking at the signing, MTC Acting Chief Commercial Officer, Elton Katangolo said, “MTC is pleased to have laid a cooperation framework with the leadership of Keetmanshoop Town Council, through which we will be facilitating to transform how the municipality conduct[s] business – from traditional to a more vibrant ecosystem of connected digital web that enhances users’ experience. As a digital enabler, we are very intentional to meaningfully contributing and aiding Namibian institutions to incorporate digitalisation in how they conduct business.”
At the occasion, his Worship the Mayor of Keetmanshoop, McDonald Hanse expressed that “the signing of this Memorandum of Agreement with MTC is not just a symbolic gesture; it is a tangible commitment to align Keetmanshoop with the current trends of technology and innovation. Through this partnership, we will leverage the expertise and resources of MTC to implement a comprehensive smart city framework that addresses the unique needs and challenges of our town.”
The mayor also highlighted the long-term development goal of Keetmanshoop. Improving the access to information for residents through such MOUs are set to exponentially strengthen the communication sector of a town. Increased municipal management of digital infrastructures will transform Keetmanshoop into a “smart city,” which will provide high-speed internet, strong mobile connectivity, and various digital services as an accessible necessity, not as a luxury.
With this partnership, Keetmanshoop town is set to pursue smart metering, improved service delivery, systems efficiency, seamless data driven business processes, enhanced citizen satisfaction and supporting and nurturing local digital innovation and solutions.