Cyber Awareness

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Namibia

Public Urged to Stay Safe on Open Wi-Fi Networks

The Communications Regulatory Authority is warning the public to be cautious when connecting to open Wi-Fi in public areas like malls, airports, and restaurants. It says unsecured networks can easily be exploited by hackers, urging users to avoid online banking or sharing personal details. CRAN’s Mufaro Nesongano, Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations:  

today13 November, 2025

Namibia

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Promotes Online Safety.

October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month — a nationwide effort uniting government, businesses, and citizens to promote safer online practices. Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, said the campaign focuses on raising awareness about the increasing threat of cyberattacks and the need to safeguard both personal and organisational data in Namibia’s rapidly advancing digital environment.

today7 October, 2025

Business / Economics

Cybercriminals Don’t Spare SMEs, Expert Warns

Speaking at the International Cybersecurity Conference currently underway on Windhoek, Nrupesh Soni, the CEO of Facilit8 Solutions Namibia, cautioned that small and medium enterprises are increasingly in the crosshairs of cyber attackers. While often lacking the budgets of larger firms, SMEs must still prioritize resilience, Soni urged, as they are no less vulnerable to sophisticated threats.

today18 July, 2025

Interview Transcripts

Interview: Digital Expert Warns of Growing Dangers on WhatsApp for Children

Rising Risks on WhatsApp for Kids Digital safety expert Nrupesh Soni has sounded the alarm on increasing dangers facing children on WhatsApp, especially through the platform’s new unregulated channels. These channels, which lack moderation or rating systems, are flooding with adult content, gambling links, and child exploitation material. Shockingly, kids as young as 10 years old are being exposed to these risks. How Kids Are Being Targeted Soni explained that […]

today17 July, 2025

Business / Economics

Cybersecurity Conference Kicks Off in Windhoek with Focus on Scam-Fighting Tech

The International Cybersecurity Conference and Exhibition 2025 officially opened in Windhoek yesterday and runs until tomorrow. At the event, cybersecurity and AI expert Dr. Nishal Khusial Esq spoke to Future Media News’ Angie Scholtz about the Scam Report Namibia mobile app, a tool designed to help combat fraud and digital scams in the country. ENG Nishal Khusial Esq

today17 July, 2025

Science & Technology

Key stakeholders meet for Cybersecurity Summit

The fourth Namibia Annual International High-Level Cybersecurity Conference is underway in Windhoek, focusing on "Emerging Cybersecurity Threats." Speaking at the conference, Deputy Minister of Information, Communication and Technology, Modestus Amutse stressed the critical importance of safeguarding networks and data in an increasingly digital world. The three-day event runs from Wednesday to Friday. The Namibia Press Agency reports that in his keynote address, Amutse said the conference aims to provide a […]

today18 July, 2024

Opinion Pieces

NIST-CSF 2.0 – A Namibian Pipedream or Reality?

Opinion Piece, by Tyrone Nashandi   The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has made significant changes to its popular Cybersecurity Framework (NIST-CSF). That will leave organizations mulling over how this affects their cybersecurity programs. More specifically, my favorite - the new "Govern" function. As a result, organizations having tirelessly identified gaps, may have to reanalyze their existing assessments and remediation activities to dissect the impact of the framework […]

today11 March, 2024