AfricaOnline has introduced WiFi hotspot centre across Windhoek where businesspeople can combine work with leisure time. AfricaOnline, formerly MWEB Namibia, says the massive increase in users of mobile devices and laptops led to the decision to expand the product.

"More and more people are using laptops and mobile devices to work and during their leisure time, for browsing, e-mail and social networking. AfricaOnline's WiFi hotspots will give access to well-maintained internet services at very competitive rates," said Marc Gregan, general manager of AfricaOnline.

Currently AfricaOnline's WiFi hotspots are used in lodges and hotels across Namibia. However, there have been increasing requests to introduce the product to other centres in Namibia and hence the roll-out to the general public, using the same voucher system that is used in tourism.

The first WiFi hotspots are available at Eros Park Shopping Centre, Baines Centre, the Old Power Station Centre, in Kleine Kuppe, at the Show Grounds and at the AfricaOnline offices.