ICT

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:

28 January, 2026

Namibia

NANSO and Huawei host Youth in ICT Summit

(Photo: by teknologi.bisnis.com/) The Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO), in partnership with Huawei Technologies, hosted its first Youth in ICT Summit under the theme “Digital Literacy and Cyber Security.” NANSO President Dorthea Nangolo said the summit is designed to empower the youth with ICT skills and knowledge critical for the digital era. The initiative brought together students, educators, and industry experts to explore technology trends, cybersecurity challenges, and digital skill […]

21 October, 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.

7 October, 2025

Namibia

MTC launches eSIM service

MTC has officially launched its Electronic SIM (eSIM) service, extending its availability beyond just customers traveling abroad. The launch took place on Friday and was officiated by Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus. Minister Theofelus highlighted that adopting eSIM technology is a key step toward achieving secure, seamless, and universal connectivity across Namibia. MTC spokesperson Erasmus Nekundi added that the service allows users to activate mobile connectivity without […]

22 September, 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

Namibia Ranked Among World’s Slowest in Internet Speed

Namibia ranks 143rd out of 152 countries in the this year's Speedtest Global Index by Ookla, making it one of the slowest globally for internet speed. Additionally, the country performs poorly in digital quality, e-security, and e-governance, according to Surfshark’s 2024 index. Tannan Groenewald is the Head of Data & Analytics at Cirrus Capital, he weighed in on this: We also spoke with Texpert Nrupesh Soni for his opinion […]

25 February, 2025

Namibia

Government investigates Telecom Namibia data breach

The government is investigating a massive data breach that compromised the personal information of over 619,000 Telecom Namibia clients, including sensitive records totaling 626 gigabytes. Among the leaked data are documents from the Office of the President, highlighting the severity of the incident. Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus called for an urgent need for stronger data protection laws, as the Data Protection Bill remains pending in Parliament. “Our […]

16 December, 2024

Namibia

BCX Namibia Transform Summit set for tomorrow

The 3rd annual BCX Namibia Transform Summit, themed "Guardians of the Cloud: Securing the Future," takes place tomorrow. It will bring together industry leaders and decision-makers to address challenges and discuss solutions to future-proof organizations in the ICT sector. Here is Garith Peck, the Managing Executive of Cyber Security, at BCX.

24 September, 2024

Namibia

Education Ministry launches digital school’s programme

The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture on Monday, 12 August launched the Digital Schools program at the National Institute for Educational Development in Okahandja. This initiative, aimed at modernising classrooms across Namibia, introduces advanced digital tools and resources to strengthen learning and prepare students for the future. Executive Director of the Ministry, Sanet Steenkamp. Meanwhile, speaking at the event, Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka, said that […]

12 August, 2024