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Namibia outperforms peers in global digital connectivity ranking

Namibia achieved a 73.2% score in the International Telecommunication Union's 2025 ICT Development Index (IDI), surpassing regional counterparts and even beating out larger economies such as Kenya and Nigeria. The score reflects improvements in access, infrastructure, and affordability across the country. Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations at the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), Mufaro Nesongano, attributed the achievement to comprehensive digital policy reforms and the government's rural-focused 4G […]

28 July, 2025

Namibia

CRAN reviews telecom infrastructure sharing framework

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has concluded a high-level workshop in Windhoek to evaluate the country’s current telecommunications infrastructure sharing framework. The workshop brought together regulators, service providers, and key stakeholders to discuss a Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) report commissioned by CRAN in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The aim is to promote fair access to network infrastructure, reduce duplication of resources, and enhance connectivity […]

23 July, 2025

Namibia

Cybersecurity conference attracts international experts and policymakers

The Namibia International Cybersecurity Conference & Exhibition 2025 officially opened today at the Arebbusch Travel Lodge, marking the country’s most expansive cybersecurity event to date. Running through 18 July, the three-day summit has drawn more than 2,000 participants, including government officials, industry innovators, academics, and global experts. Director of ITC and Development at the Ministry of Information, Linda Aipinge, spoke on behalf of the ICT Minister. She also urged attendees […]

16 July, 2025

Namibia

African Artificial Intelligence needs human guidance…for now

Kehad Snydewel Because of my profession, not a day goes by when people don't ask me about Artificial Intelligence (AI); the buzz and excitement are inescapable. However, I temper clients' expectations. AI is not a magic wand, especially for Africa. In Africa, we should be focusing on African Artificial Intelligence (AAI). A truly tailored version of AI for the African continent. The first thing to remember is that we cannot […]

16 July, 2025

Africa

Morocco opens bidding for 5G network ahead of AFCON 2025

Rural wireless FWA remote tower Morocco’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) has launched a tender process for 5G network licenses, paving the way for commercial rollout by November, which is just in time for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled for early 2026. Under the country’s Digital Morocco 2030 agenda, the government wants to attain 25% population coverage by end‑2025/early 2026, followed by 70% coverage by 2030. Emerging from recent collaborative […]

15 July, 2025

Namibia

National Commission on Research, Science and Technology presents AI readiness at UNESCO Forum

Professor Anicia Peters The CEO of the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST), Professor Anicia Peters, presented the country’s Artificial Intelligence Readiness Assessment (AI RAM) report at the UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of AI held from 24–27 June 2025 in Bangkok. The forum brought together international stakeholders, including policymakers, academics, and civil society, to discuss the implementation of UNESCO’s 2021 Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial […]

30 June, 2025

Namibia

Historic 16 billion password leak exposes global vulnerability

A massive data breach has exposed over 16 billion login credentials, making it one of the largest-ever such incidents in internet history. The Cybernews team, led by Vilius Petkauskas, has been investigating the incident since early 2025. They've uncovered 30 datasets ranging from tens of millions to over 3.5 billion user credentials each, covering accounts from Google, Apple, Facebook, GitHub, Telegram, government services, VPNs, and more. "It was a hack attack of […]

24 June, 2025

Namibia

Windhoek launches Global Hydrogen Summit 2025

WINDHOEK, Namibia—The Global African Hydrogen Summit (GAH2S) 2025 officially launched today in the capital, marking a major milestone in Africa’s green energy push. Scheduled for 9–11 September, the summit is expected to host over 1,500 delegates—government leaders, investors, developers, and technologists—from nearly 70 countries. “Some of these projects have now employed over 800 people... and more than N$170 million has been shared with Namibian SMEs to date,” said Green Hydrogen […]

23 June, 2025

Science & Technology

SA’s Ramaphosa opens Africa’s first green hydrogen summit in Cape Town

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the keynote address at the inaugural Africa Green Hydrogen Summit held at the Century City Conference Centre on Thursday, urging African countries to shape a continent-led green hydrogen agenda and secure their place in the global energy transition. Ramaphosa emphasized the importance of leveraging Africa’s abundant renewable resources, such as solar and wind, to produce green hydrogen, create jobs, and drive industrial growth. He […]

12 June, 2025