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Namibia

NAM-CSIRT PROVIDES UPDATE ON PARATUS CYBER INCIDENT AND URGES STRENGTHENED SECURITY MEASURES

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), which houses the Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT), acknowledged a significant cyber incident reported on 19 February 2025, involving Paratus Namibia Holdings Ltd. This incident was classified as a Level three (3) event, indicating a serious impact on the telecommunications sector and potential reputational damage at a national level.  The breach was identified following a report from Paratus, which revealed that […]

today28 February, 2025 49

Namibia

CRAN CHAMPIONS TRANSPARENCY: ADVANCING NAMIBIA’S ACCESS TO INFORMATION ACT

12 FEBRUARY 2024 – WINDHOEK (Jennifer Pogisho. Manager: Access to Information Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia) Access to accurate and timely information is a fundamental pillar of democracy and good governance. It empowers citizens to make informed decisions, enhances accountability, and promotes transparency within both public and private institutions. Recognising this, the Government Republic of Namibia took a significant step forward by promulgating the Access to Information (ATI) Act, which […]

today12 February, 2025 54

Business / Economics

Namibia and Botswana Officially Slash Roaming Charges

  In September last year, the Information and Communication Technology ministry officially announced reduced roaming charges between Namibia and Botswana, effective August last year. In her speech last week, the minister Emma Theofelus reiterated recently that the new tariffs aim to enhance cross-border communication and strengthen bilateral ties. Directed by CRAN and Botswana’s BOCRA, mobile operators like Telecom Namibia, MTC, BTC, Mascom, and Orange Botswana implemented the reductions. Theofelus highlighted […]

today27 January, 2025 33

Namibia

Government tightens cybersecurity following recent attacks

The government has detailed its response to recent cybersecurity breaches targeting Telecom Namibia and the Ministry of Health and Social Services. Speaking at the Government Information Centre in Windhoek, Executive Director I-Ben Nashandi of the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) confirmed the government is investigating the scope of the attacks and implementing measures to prevent future incidents. Nashandi explained that initial findings indicate the breach primarily impacted information related […]

today17 December, 2024 43

Local

BANK OF NAMIBIA AND COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO ENHANCE REGULATORY COOPERATION

  The Bank of Namibia (BoN) and the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) have formalised their cooperation with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Windhoek. This MoU strengthens collaboration between the two regulators, reinforcing their commitment to the effective regulation of the telecommunication and financial sectors in Namibia. BoN, established under the Bank of Namibia Act, (No. 1 of 2020), is tasked with promoting monetary stability, […]

today6 December, 2024 17

Local

CRAN ENHANCES TYPE APPROVAL COMPLIANCE WITH NAMRA THROUGH CAPACITY-BUILDING TRAINING

04 DECEMBER 2024 The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) recently launched a series of capacity-building training sessions with customs officials from the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA). This initiative, conducted under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between CRAN and NamRA, seeks to deepen understanding and strengthen compliance with Type Approval Regulations for telecommunications equipment. Type Approval is a regulatory process that ensures telecommunications equipment meets Namibia’s technical and safety standards […]

today4 December, 2024 12

Local

THE NAMIBIAN GOVERNMENT: SUSTAINING THE FUTURE OF BROADCASTING

  12 NOVEMBER – WINDHOEK As Namibia strides forward into an era defined by rapid technological advancement and shifting consumer behavior, the broadcasting sector remains a cornerstone of information dissemination and cultural expression. With a population of approximately 3 million, Namibia’s media landscape encompasses a vibrant mix of public, private, and community broadcasters vying for the attention of an increasingly discerning audience. However, navigating the complexities of a digital revolution […]

today12 November, 2024 13

Local

UNDERSTANDING THE CONSUMER COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE FOR THE POSTAL SERVICES SECTOR IN NAMIBIA

06 NOVEMBER – WINDHOEK The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) is mandated to regulate the Postal Services by the Communications Act (No. 8 of 2009). CRAN passed the Regulations Prescribing Licence Categories and Licensing Procedures for Postal Service Licensees in Government Gazette No. 7072, General Notice 506, dated 02 December 2019, in accordance with the Communications Act (Licensing Regulations for the Postal Sector). These Licensing Regulations for the Postal […]

today6 November, 2024 16