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Ministry of Information and Communication Technology

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 overseeing information, communication technology, digital infrastructure, and cybersecurity policy.

2020-08-172026-07-23
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  1. May 2025

  2. The Namibian

    Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has announced Genocide Remembrance Day event without official logo or theme

    Source

    “This year's event is taking place without an official logo or theme, the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has announced.”

    Themeless Genocide Remembrance Day to be held at Parliament Gardens
  3. April 2025

  4. The Namibian

    Ministry of Information and Communication Technology held an information session about Reho-Spa renovations

    Source

    “According to councillor Jacky /Khariseb during an information session held at the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, the facility is expected to re-open to the public after winter.”

    Government spends N$6.3 million on Reho-Spa renovations
  5. October 2024

  6. The Namibian

    Ministry of Information and Communication Technology issued a stern warning about the dangers of spreading misinformation ahead of elections

    Source

    “The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has issued a stern warning to the public about the dangers of spreading misinformation ahead of the upcoming elections.”

    Communication ministry warns against the spreading of false information ahead of November elections
  7. September 2024

  8. The Namibian

    Ministry of Information and Communication Technology had representatives participate in Youth Sandbox panel discussion event

    Source

    “Participants in the panel discussion included young leaders from the ruling party, Swapo, the Electoral Commission of Namibia, and the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology.”

    300 youth benefit from Youth Sandbox initiative
  9. July 2024

  10. The Namibian

    Ministry of Information and Communication Technology provided a bursary to Anne Hambuda to study film

    Source

    “I myself have been a recipient of a Ministry of Information and Communication Technology bursary to study film.”

    We Are Missing The Bigger Picture
  11. October 2023

  12. The Namibian

    Ministry of Information and Communication Technology have made decisions that contradict Geingob's promises on media freedom

    Source

    “The president's technocrats, including officials in the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology and the Presidency, have over the years made decisions that clearly contradict his promises.”

    Are Officials Undermining Geingob’s Media Freedom Promises?
  13. February 2022

  14. The Namibian

    Ministry of Information and Communication Technology failed to send members to serve on Nascam board

    Source

    “However, many members felt they were sidelined for many years and did not receive information about this year's nomination process or about who is eligible to serve on the Nascam board after representatives from the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology and artists' unions failed to send members to serve on the board.”

    Nascam AGM Fails to Elect New Board
  15. August 2020

  16. The Namibian

    Ministry of Information and Communication Technology employed Wilma Deetlefs as a director before her appointment to the Public Service Commission

    Source

    “A veteran government official, Deetlefs served as a public service commissioner since November 2010, and was a director in the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology before her appointment as one of the members of the Public Service Commission.”

    Tributes paid to public service commissioner
Business

Information Ministry, Swakop Uranium discuss digital partnership

The News

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.

18 hours ago · Informanté →

Yesterday

  1. Information Ministry, Swakop Uranium discuss digital partnership

    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.

    18 hours ago · Informanté →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Hardap police destroy confiscated drugs worth N$462,510

    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 →

Saturday 18 July

  1. VP Witbooi calls for ethical communication to combat misinformation

    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 →

  2. Namibian traditional musicians exploited, excluded from commercial gains

    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 →

Friday 17 July

  1. Kavango West makes progress but struggles with special education resources

    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 →

  2. Kavango West makes inclusive education progress amid resource limits

    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 →

Sunday 12 July

  1. Namibia urges inclusive global approach to AI governance

    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 →

Thursday 9 July

  1. President backs Huawei smart city pilot for Windhoek and Swakopmund

    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 →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Nandi-Ndaitwah urges Huawei to create AI jobs for Namibians

    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 →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Road Fund Administration launches digital self-service platforms

    The Road Fund Administration has launched digital platforms including a fuel levy refund portal, a cross-border charges prepaid customer portal, a mobile application for mass distance charge clients, and an upgraded website to improve accessibility, efficiency, and customer experience while strengthening Namibia's road transport funding system.

    25 June 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Theofelus tours Angola data centre during digital infrastructure visit

    Namibia's Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus visited Angola's newly inaugurated National Data Centre in Camama, Luanda, during the ANGOTIC 2026 conference to study its operations as Namibia advances its own digital infrastructure plans. The visit included briefings on the facility's infrastructure and operations, with discussions between Namibian and Angolan officials on data infrastructure, cloud services, and digital governance.

    16 June 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 30 May

  1. Namibia, Germany mark Genocide Remembrance Day 2026

    Namibia observed Genocide Remembrance Day on 28 May with commemorations across the country, including in Lüderitz, Swakopmund and Windhoek, paying tribute to victims of the 1904–1908 colonial war against Herero and Nama people. German Ambassador Thorsten Hutter attended the main commemoration at Shark Island and reaffirmed Germany's commitment to reconciliation and acknowledgement of historical responsibility.

    30 May 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 29 May

  1. Ministry combats locust outbreak in Hardap and Erongo regions

    Officials from the Ministry of Agriculture are conducting spraying operations against locust swarms detected in the Maltahöhe District and other areas of Hardap and Erongo regions, with swarms estimated at 5,000 to 10,000 locusts. Early response is critical to prevent damage to crops and horticultural activities before the locusts become fully airborne.

    29 May 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 27 May

  1. Kunene genocide descendants seek truth and healing ahead of commemoration

    Descendants of genocide victims in the Kunene region have called for stronger historical truth-telling, intergenerational dialogue and meaningful healing ahead of the inaugural national Genocide Remembrance Day on 28 May, arguing that remembrance must lead to lasting national reconciliation. They emphasised that the impact of the 1904-1908 genocide continues to affect affected communities through displacement from ancestral land, cultural disruption and psychological trauma.

    27 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 16 May

  1. Government may launch fourth polio vaccination round if coverage falls short

    If polio vaccination coverage falls below the 80% target, the government may roll out a fourth round of vaccinations. The third round, conducted 27–30 April, achieved 47% coverage in the first two days, prompting the Cabinet to consider door-to-door vaccinations in certain areas if necessary.

    16 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Yango spends N$1.3m on permit fees amid compliance row

    Ride-hailing company Yango Namibia has submitted about 1,500 permit applications and spent N$1.3 million on temporary operating permit fees while navigating administrative delays. The Ministry of Works and Transport has threatened action if Yango and its drivers do not comply with regulations.

    13 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 11 May

  1. Lawmakers warn of safety risk from mobile network gap on Rosh Pinah road

    National Council member Nestor Sheimi raised concerns that the lack of mobile network coverage along the road between Rosh Pinah and Oranjemund leaves motorists vulnerable, warning that lives could be lost if accidents occur. He called on the ministry and MTC to urgently install network towers capable of covering long distances and provide 5G services in the area.

    11 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 8 May

  1. Media students warn overreliance on AI threatens journalism credibility

    On World Press Freedom Day, Namibian Media and Communication students called for responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence in journalism, arguing that AI cannot replace the human touch, code of ethics, and judgment required for credible reporting, particularly in investigative and social-impact journalism.

    8 May 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 3 May

  1. Namibia launches 2026 Cybersecurity Incident Management Guidelines

    The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has officially launched the National Cybersecurity Incident Management Guidelines 2026, a framework designed to strengthen Namibia's cyber resilience and safeguard critical digital infrastructure. The guidelines were developed by the Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team under the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia and launched in Ondangwa, bringing together government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders.

    3 May 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Bank Windhoek launches WhatsApp Banking for financial inclusion

    Bank Windhoek has launched a WhatsApp Banking Platform to advance payment modernisation and promote financial inclusion in Namibia. The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology's Executive Director said the platform is the first of its kind, designed to bridge communication and banking and align with the country's national digital strategy.

    28 April 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 21 April

  1. Cybercrime bill has serious flaws, experts say

    The final draft of Namibia's cybercrime bill contains multiple shortcomings including undefined terms around computer viruses, cyberbullying, and obscene images that could lead to unconstitutional restrictions on free speech and inadequate victim protection. The author argues the bill should be improved before parliamentary submission, citing concerns that key provisions lack clarity, may inhibit online speech, and could create practical enforcement problems.

    21 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Bank Windhoek launches WhatsApp banking service

    Bank Windhoek has launched a WhatsApp banking service that allows customers to conduct transactions and access services through the messaging platform. The move reflects the bank's commitment to innovation and meeting customers where they communicate, building on its introduction of cellphone banking in 2006.

    21 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 17 April

  1. Yango drivers struggle as permit approvals stall for months

    Yango says drivers face income loss due to prolonged permit approval delays from the Roads Authority, with some waiting up to 12 months despite submitting required documentation and fees. The company calls on the Ministry of Works and Transport to streamline the process and allow compliant drivers to work while applications are processed.

    17 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 12 April

  1. Namibia's new information commissioner post criticized as wasteful

    An opinion piece argues that appointing an information commissioner at N$1.4 million annually is unnecessary bureaucracy, asserting existing government institutions and online resources already provide public information. The author contends that inefficiency in government responsiveness, not lack of access, is the real problem Namibia should address.

    12 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 10 April

  1. Cabinet directs intensified GBV and crime prevention campaigns nationwide

    The Cabinet has instructed the ministries of gender equality and home affairs to urgently intensify nationwide awareness campaigns addressing a "disturbing rise" in murders, which are allegedly linked to insurance schemes, land disputes, and religious beliefs. The government also plans to provide mental health support to inmates and scale up nation-building campaigns to promote social cohesion.

    10 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 6 April

  1. All-women camera crew covers Namibian Newspaper Cup event

    An all-women camera crew from the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology documented the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup 2026, reflecting growing female representation in Namibia's technical media roles. The three-member crew—Ester Mweulyao, Ndakondja Kapenambili, and Hendrina Kagolo—hold qualifications in media studies, communications, and electronics from various local institutions.

    6 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 5 April

  1. President to appoint eight deputy ministers and new minister

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to announce eight new deputy ministers and appoint deputy defence minister Charles Mubita as minister in the Presidency. The move comes despite her earlier decision to cut ministries and reduce Cabinet size, with critics and analysts warning that some merged ministries may now be too large to function effectively.

    5 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 2 April

  1. Government allocates N$78 million for ICT infrastructure rollout

    The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology announced a N$682 million budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, with N$78 million dedicated to deploying Radio Access Network sites across remote regions to expand internet coverage. The ministry will also invest N$17.4 million in cybersecurity programmes, including a national digital forensics laboratory and a 24-hour security operations centre.

    2 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. Yango driver partners seek three-month permit extension

    Yango's partners are lobbying the Ministry of Works and Transport to extend a 28-day permit deadline to three months, citing high temporary costs (N$850/month) and concerns about system delays from processing over 6,000 vehicle registrations. Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi said the sector must comply with existing regulations and warned that non-compliant operators will face action from the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology.

    2 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Zambezi floods displace households, strain services, worsen human-wildlife conflict

    Rising water levels in the Zambezi River during March displaced residents, caused loss of income, and isolated communities from schools and healthcare. The flooding has also intensified human-wildlife conflict as animals compete for reduced available land, with elephants damaging crop fields in some areas.

    2 April 2026 · Informanté →

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