insert_link Business / Economics 2026 Set for ICT Growth as per CRAN The Communications Regulatory Authority says 2026 will be a pivotal year for the ICT sector, building on milestones from 2025, including the launch of 5G, e-SIM technology, and the Universal Service Fund. CRAN notes that 5G is already transforming sectors like transport, logistics, and mining, with more industries expected to adopt private 5G networks this year. Mufaro Nesongano is CRAN’s Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations: today28 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Opinion Piece: Is Namibia Regulating the Future – or Restraining It? By Nashilongo Gervasius Namibia is at a crossroads. The country stands between two mobility worlds – one fading, one emerging – and its next regulatory decisions will determine whether it becomes among continental leaders in transport innovation or a cautionary tale of missed opportunity. The rise of ride-hailing platforms such as Lefa, Yango, inDrive, and Bolt has forced Namibia to confront a difficult question: Are we trying to regulate progress, […] today12 January, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics Echo Namibia to Launch LEO Satellite Internet Echo Namibia will become the first internet service provider to offer Low Earth Orbit Very Small Aperture Terminal services by later this month. Selma Taapopi reports that this follows preliminary approval from the Communications Regulatory Authority: today8 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Data Sparks Namibia 2025 Showcases Innovation Through Data Namibia is embracing data as a powerful driver of innovation and change. This week, the Data Sparks Namibia 2025 event will bring together experts, developers, and decision-makers to explore how data can solve real-world challenges from climate monitoring and disaster response to improving education and connectivity. Co-hosted by the Namibia Statistics Agency and Development Workshop Namibia, the two-day event takes place at the Mövenpick Hotel in Windhoek on the 4th and 5th […] today4 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia Namibia signs the UN Convention Against Cybercrime Namibia has officially signed the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime, joining 65 nations in the global fight against digital crime. The agreement was signed in Hanoi, Vietnam, by Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus. Adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2024, the treaty seeks to strengthen international cooperation against cyber threats, including online fraud, child exploitation, and money laundering. The convention will take effect once 40 member states ratify […] today27 October, 2025
