Also known as: Ministry of Information and Communication · Ministry of Information · the ministries of information · ICT ministry · 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 · MICT in Kavango West
Namibian government ministry overseeing ICT policy, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and media sector engagement; launched 2025–2030 digital expansion strategy.
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology reaffirmed government support for Namibia's creative sector at Film Week 2026, highlighting film as a driver of economic growth and cultural expression. The Namibia Film Commission's budget has increased from N$2 million to N$8 million annually, with plans to establish a N$50 million Creative Fund.
14 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology reaffirmed government support for Namibia's creative sector at Film Week 2026, highlighting film as a driver of economic growth and cultural expression. The Namibia Film Commission's budget has increased from N$2 million to N$8 million annually, with plans to establish a N$50 million Creative Fund.
14 March 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Namibian Theatre and Film Awards are being revived this weekend after pausing since 2019 due to Covid-19 disruptions, with new categories including dance and web series to reflect the sector's growing diversity. The revival coincides with growth in local film production, with 64 Namibian films submitted to Film Week 2026, and includes industry workshops to develop filmmakers' business and technical skills.
13 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's fuel supply remains secure for the next two to three months despite surging Brent crude prices linked to Middle East geopolitical tensions, the industries minister told parliament, while South Africa has announced fuel price increases for March. The government is monitoring developments before adjusting local pump prices, and sources fuel from multiple regions including the Middle East, India, and the European Union.
5 March 2026 · Informanté →
Parliament has suspended recruitment for an information commissioner and deputy, further delaying implementation of the 2022 Access to Information Act. No reason has been provided for the halt.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
An economist from Simonis Storm Securities says Namibia's 2026/27 budget represents a stabilisation framework under financial constraint, with GDP growth revised to 3.1% and projected to recover only modestly. The budget reveals structural vulnerabilities: revenue remains heavily exposed to SACU volatility and commodity cycles, public debt is projected to stabilise at an elevated 67.5% of GDP, and interest payments will consume nearly 18% of total revenue, crowding out fiscal space for other priorities.
4 March 2026 · Informanté →
Minister of Finance Ericah Shafudah announced that pensioners will receive an additional N$100 from 1 April 2026, with N$447 million allocated to accommodate the increase. The announcement was made during the presentation of the Budget Statement for the 2026/27 financial year in Parliament.
28 February 2026 · Informanté →
Kavango West leaders have accused the Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) of failing to provide reliable electricity to the region, citing constant power cuts and slow restoration times. The criticism came during a stakeholder engagement hosted by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, where local officials and businesses, including telecommunications operators and a tourism lodge, expressed concern about the outages and their economic impact.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Institute for Public Policy Research has submitted concerns to the government that the proposed cybercrime bill, currently undergoing stakeholder consultation, contains provisions that could infringe on privacy, freedom of expression, and expand surveillance beyond constitutional limits. The IPPR warns that the bill's language on digital surveillance, investigator access to electronic data, and the vague concept of "public interest" could negatively affect journalists, IT professionals, researchers, and civil society.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has honoured social media influencers who promote safe and responsible digital communication through the Ethical Use of Social Media Challenge, awarding cash prizes including N$15,000 to the overall winner and recognising content creation as meaningful work in efforts to curb misinformation and online abuse.
23 February 2026 · New Era →
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology has called on the Northern Regional Electricity Distributor to speed up connection of three completed network towers in Kavango West's Mpungu and Tondoro constituencies to the power grid, as the region remains one of the least connected in the country. Once connected, the towers will provide free Wi-Fi for seven years to schools and health facilities to enable e-education and e-health services.
21 February 2026 · Informanté →