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Huawei Sets Camp In Namibia's Telecom Sector [Ventures Africa](Ventures Africa Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) VENTURES – World’s largest telecommunications equipment manufacturer Huawei has expanded its operation into Namibia, after partnering several companies including the country's state broadcaster, Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC). "In partnership with the local operators, Huawei is serving two million Namibians with voice communication, Internet access and digital television programmes using hundreds of radio base stations and thousands of kilometres fiber connectivity all over the country," said Yang Zhongbo, the Vice President for Huawei Eastern and Southern Africa. Huawei is now the largest telecommunications equipment maker in the world, having overtaken Ericsson in 2012. The company was founded in 1987 by Ren Zhengfei, a former engineer in the People Liberation Army, and formed as a private company owned by its employees. At the time of its establishment Huawei was focused on manufacturing phone switches but has since expanded its business to include building telecommunications networks; providing operational and consulting services and equipment to enterprises inside and outside of China; and manufacturing communications devices for the consumer market. Huawei has over 140,000 employees, around 46 percent of whom are engaged in research and development (R&D). It has 21 R&D institutes in countries including China, the USA, Canada, UK, Pakistan, France, Germany, Colombia, Sweden, Ireland, Russia and Turkey and in 2013 invested $5 billion in R&D. By George Mpofu (c) 2014 Ventures Africa. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info). |