Also known as: MICT · Ministry of Information, Communications, and Technology · ICT · Ministry of Information and Communication Technology – Republic of Namibia · Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) · Ministry of Information and Communications Technology
Namibian government ministry partnering on digital transformation, creative industry development, and international ICT cooperation agreements.
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New Era
Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has been allocated N$682 million total budget
“She said the ministry has been allocated a total budget of N$682 million to advance its mandate of ensuring universal access to information and communication technologies.”
Govt allocates N$78m to ICT infrastructureInformanté
Ministry of Information and Communication Technology hosted an information session
“The update was shared during an information session hosted by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, where Khomas Governor Sam Shafishuna Nujoma and Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture Dino Balloti outlined the planned activities.”
Khomas unveils plans for Independence weekendInformanté
Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has reaffirmed government's commitment to supporting Namibia's creative industry
“THE Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting Namibia's creative industry, highlighting its role as a key driver of economic growth, innovation, and youth empowerment.”
Government reaffirms support for creative industry at Film Week 2026Informanté
Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has been allocated N$682 million for FY2026/27
“Shafudah further revealed that the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has been allocated N$682 million for FY2026/27, while the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism will receive N$736.8 million for the same financial year.”
Pensioners to receive N$100 increaseThe Namibian
Ministry of Information and Communication Technology tabled the cybercrime bill
“The cybercrime bill, tabled by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, is currently undergoing stakeholder consultation.”
Cybercrime bill could violate human rights, IPPR warnsNew Era
Ministry of Information and Communication Technology honoured content creators who actively promote safe, respectful, and responsible communication
“As part of the Ethical Use of Social Media Challenge, the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) honoured content creators who actively promote safe, respectful, and responsible communication in digital spaces.”
Ethical Social Media Campaign awards content creatorsThe Namibian
Ministry of Information and Communication Technology is required to develop a 'Social Media Use Policy' as part of the government's overall communication strategy
“Pillar one one of Namibia's Harambee Prosperity Plan, under the Responsible Social Media Deployment Perspective, requires the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology to develop a 'Social Media Use Policy' as part of the government's overall communication strategy.”
Social Media Should Complement Government Communication, Not Replace It!The Namibian
Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has formally recognised digital content creation as a key driver for youth empowerment and job creation
“The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has formally recognised digital content creation as a key driver for youth empowerment and job creation.”
Social media drives economy – ministryNew Era
Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (MICT) conducted outreach programme across constituencies in Kavango West to promote safe and responsible internet use
“The Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (MICT), in collaboration with Nampol, the gender ministry, Unicef, Salt Essential IT and ChildLine/LifeLine Namibia, conducted an outreach programme across constituencies in Kavango West to promote the safe and responsible use of the internet.”
World Radio Day commemoratedNew Era
Ministry of Information and Communication Technology organised the Erongo media stakeholder engagement conference
“The event, which was organised by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) Erongo regional office, provided an opportunity for journalists from the Erongo region to share their newsroom dynamics along with challenges when engaging with stakeholders.”
Erongo media stakeholders build bridgesThe memorial service and state funeral of retired Chief Justice Gert Johannes Cornelius Strydom, who served as Namibia's third Chief Justice from 1999 to 2003, will take place on 9 October 2026 at Parliament Gardens in Windhoek, followed by his burial at Pioneers Park Cemetery. Strydom passed away on 25 September 2026 at age 88.
8 October 2026 · Informanté →
The memorial service and state funeral of retired Chief Justice Gert Johannes Cornelius Strydom, who served as Namibia's third Chief Justice from 1999 to 2003, will take place on 9 October 2026 at Parliament Gardens in Windhoek, followed by his burial at Pioneers Park Cemetery. Strydom passed away on 25 September 2026 at age 88.
8 October 2026 · Informanté →
First Gentleman Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah called for coordinated national efforts to address social, educational and psychological challenges facing boys and men in Namibia, saying fragmented programmes have limited impact on gender equality and wellbeing.
8 October 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Government is implementing measures to contain the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak while protecting farmers, livestock businesses and Namibia's meat export markets. As of 5 October, 127 positive cases had been recorded across 15 farms, with Government establishing 20 surveillance teams and 10 roadblocks across the //Kharas region to monitor and control livestock movement.
7 October 2026 · New Era →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak confirmed on 23 September in the Karasburg Veterinary District of the //Kharas Region, calling for national cooperation to contain the disease, prevent its spread, and protect the livestock and meat industry that sustains families and communities.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Unregistered welfare groups in the Zambezi region risk losing funding and donor support unless they formalise their operations, social workers say. Registration is promoted as strengthening credibility, accountability, and the ability to secure support from businesses and donors.
6 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Community welfare organisations are being encouraged to register formally with authorities to improve accountability, build public trust, and access funding from donors. A senior social worker noted that while many Zambezi Region organisations provide services such as soup kitchens and assistance to orphans without registration, formalisation under the National Welfare Act allows them to obtain a registration number and demonstrate proper management of funds.
5 October 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy announced that Petrol 95 will increase by N$1.50 per litre to N$26.58 from 7 October 2026, while Diesel 50 ppm and Diesel 10 ppm prices remain unchanged at N$27.86 and N$27.96 per litre respectively. The decision followed a review of international oil prices, exchange rates, and import costs, with the ministry recording significant increases in international petroleum prices driven by geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions.
2 October 2026 · Informanté →
Customers of e-hailing service Yango have accused some drivers of deliberately delaying pickups and not starting rides promptly to add paid waiting time to passengers' bills, with wait times sometimes extending from expected minimums to eight minutes or more.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology faces significant institutional and financial challenges, including heavy reliance on external funding, insufficient staffing, and limited specialist research capacity, according to a National Council Standing Committee report. The NCRST is considering a research and development levy and incentives for companies to establish R&D capacity as potential solutions.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia has secured a place as a founding member of the AI for Good Global Commission, launched in July by the International Telecommunication Union and chaired by Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff. ICT minister Emma Theofelus said the membership gives Namibia a seat at the global table where AI governance norms and standards are being shaped.
31 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah conferred national honours on about 1,000 individuals at Independence Stadium in recognition of their contributions to Namibia's liberation struggle and independence. Recipients were awarded the Liberation Medal for active participation in the struggle against South African apartheid, and the Independence Medal for resistance efforts within Namibia including mobilising workers, churches and students.
25 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Education and Ministry of Information and Communication Technology signed an MoU to develop Namibia's film and creative sector through the Namibia Content Creation Plan, which includes funding for a National Soap Opera, a television series, and regional short films, with N$17.5 million allocated for these productions and an estimated 470 direct employment opportunities.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
The government plans to create more than 470 direct employment opportunities in the creative industry through a Local Content Plan rolled out by the Namibia Film Commission, funded by N$17.5 million as part of a broader N$50 million allocation to creative industries programmes.
19 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's government has formalised a N$17.5 million Local Content Plan expected to create approximately 470 direct jobs and support film production across all 14 regions through a memorandum of understanding between the ministries of education, innovation, youth, sports, arts and culture and information and communication technology. The funding will finance a national soap opera, two limited television series, 14 regional short films, and a film production equipment access programme, as part of a broader N$50 million government allocation to creative industries programmes.
18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A Namibian delegation has exhumed the remains of Simon Petrus Niilenge and Festus Nehale, former political prisoners held on Robben Island, following customary rituals in Cape Town. The remains are expected to be repatriated to Namibia for reburial on Heroes' Day, 26 August 2026.
15 August 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said her seven-year-old granddaughter chose the official portrait associated with her presidency from images taken ahead of her 2025 inauguration. Speaking at a Public Enterprises Chief Executives' Forum meeting in Windhoek, the president praised Namibia's creative industry for its potential to create jobs and drive economic growth.
10 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia and Botswana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen digital partnership, focusing on digital transformation, cybersecurity, connectivity, and emerging technologies. The agreement, signed by the countries' respective ICT ministers, establishes a framework for collaboration in ICT infrastructure, innovation, digital skills development, and cybersecurity.
10 August 2026 · Informanté →
Six liberation heroes' remains will be exhumed and reburied at the Heroes' Acre on 24 August, officially opening Namibia's 2026 Heroes' Day commemorations under the theme "Built on Bravery, Bound for a Prosperous Future." Two other liberation icons will receive symbolic memorials during the ceremony.
4 August 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will confer National Hero status on 16-year-old Cornelius Shimwaafeni from Omusati Region, who saved nine-month-old twins from drowning in May 2026, during Heroes' Day commemorations on 26 August 2026. The ceremony will also include the reburial of eight liberation heroes and national honours for more than 1,000 individuals.
2 August 2026 · Informanté →
Farmers in Gobabis say they keep livestock within municipal boundaries because they lack access to farmland, despite bylaws prohibiting animals in urban areas. One farmer says he applied for a resettlement farm 20 years ago but was unsuccessful, and his animals help him transport water over long distances.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Education has allocated N$22.5 million to upgrade Cocoma Primary School in Kavango East Region, funding the construction of classrooms, hostel blocks, administration facilities, and teachers' accommodation. The project follows appeals from the school's principal over inadequate hostel conditions where over 160 learners have been accommodated.
26 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Ministry of Information and Communication Technology and Swakop Uranium have agreed to explore partnerships to advance digital development, focusing on expanding connectivity, improving infrastructure, and promoting digital inclusion. The discussions highlight the government's challenges in deploying telecommunications infrastructure in areas without reliable electricity supply.
22 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Police in the Hardap Region destroyed drugs worth N$462,510 confiscated from various parts of the region in cases finalised between January and December 2025. The contraband included 600 Mandrax tablets, 2.670 kg of cannabis skunk, 11.971 kg of pure cannabis, and 400 units of crack cocaine, mostly originating from Rehoboth, Mariental and Kalkrand.
21 July 2026 · Informanté →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi addressed the 2026 Effective Communicators Conference in Swakopmund, urging communicators across Africa to strengthen public trust by promoting accurate information, combating misinformation, and embracing ethical communication as essential for good governance and national development.
18 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian reports that Namibia's traditional music communities are systematically excluded from commercial benefits when their ancestral songs and rituals are recorded and licensed by outsiders, receiving minimal compensation while those with recording equipment profit from their heritage.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Kavango West has made progress implementing inclusive education but remains one of the least-served regions for learners with special educational needs, relying on one inclusive school and one resource unit to serve 17 learners with intellectual impairments and 164 with learning difficulties, according to the Education Director.
17 July 2026 · New Era →
Kavango West has progressed in implementing inclusive education but remains one of the country's least-served regions for learners with special educational needs, relying on one inclusive school and one resource unit to serve 17 learners with intellectual impairments and 164 with learning difficulties, according to the region's education director.
17 July 2026 · New Era →
Minister Emma Theofelus told the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva that Namibia wants AI to be a tool for shared prosperity rather than accessible only to the wealthy, emphasising the need for inclusive digital infrastructure, skills development, and responsible AI governance aligned with Namibia's Digital Transformation Agenda.
12 July 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has endorsed a Huawei-backed smart city pilot project for Windhoek and Swakopmund, stating it must deliver economic benefits, create jobs, and improve public services. She welcomed Huawei's plans to deepen partnership with Namibia in digital infrastructure, AI, and skills development, noting that Huawei has already trained more than 2,000 people through digital skills programmes.
9 July 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with Huawei executives in Shenzhen to urge the technology company to help create jobs as Namibia embraces artificial intelligence and digital transformation. The president welcomed China's 98 million yuan contribution to Namibia's smart city pilot project and said the partnership would focus on digital skills training to prepare workers for emerging opportunities.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →