insert_link 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
insert_link Namibia Paratus Confirms Akira Ransomware Attack Paratus has confirmed in its latest statement that it fell victim to a ransomware attack by the cybercriminal group Akira on 13 February this year. The attackers reportedly accessed approximately 84GB of internal company data, but Paratus assured customers that cloud backups remain encrypted and secure. The company syas it is currently working with international cybersecurity experts to assess the extent of the breach and implement necessary countermeasures. today24 February, 2025
insert_link Local Bank of Namibia announces new board members. The Bank of Namibia is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Meshack Tjirongo, Adv. Eliaser Nekwaya and Mr. Peter Kruger as non-executive members of the Bank’s Board of Directors and the re-appointment of Mr. Ehrenfried Meroro as a non-executive board member. These appointments, in line with Section 9 of the Bank of Namibia Act (2020), will take effect from 1 February 2024. Mr. Peter Kruger is currently […] today30 January, 2024
