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Mufaro Nesongano

2025-12-162026-09-06
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  1. June 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Mufaro Nesongano said none of the reconsideration applications were submitted by Starlink itself

    Source

    “Nesongano said none of the reconsideration applications were submitted by Starlink itself.”

    Over 600 seek review of Cran’s Starlink decision
  3. May 2026

  4. The Namibian

    Mufaro Nesongano says Cran has taken into consideration the challenges faced by the broadcasting and postal sectors and has therefore proposed lower percentages compared to the telecommunications sector

    Source

    “"Cran has taken into consideration the challenges faced by the broadcasting and postal sectors and has therefore proposed lower percentages compared to the telecommunications sector," spokesperson Mufaro Nesongano says.”

    Cran defends controversial fee hike for broadcasters
  5. March 2026

  6. New Era

    Mufaro Nesongano cautioned that circulation of unverified data may place individuals and organisations at further risk

    Source

    “Mufaro Nesongano, Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations at Cran, cautioned that the spread of unverified or compromised information could worsen the situation.”

    NAC stolen data leaked on dark web

  7. Informanté

    Mufaro Nesongano cautioned against circulation of unverified or compromised data

    Source

    “Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations at CRAN, Mufaro Nesongano, cautioned against the circulation of unverified or compromised data, warning that it could expose individuals and organisations to further risk.”

    NAM-CSIRT investigates scope of NAC data breach

  8. The Namibian

    Mufaro Nesongano said circulation of unverified data may unintentionally place individuals and organisations at further risk

    Source

    “"It is important that information related to this incident is handled responsibly. The circulation of unverified or compromised data may unintentionally place individuals and organisations at further risk," Cran spokesperson Mufaro Nesongano says in a press statement released on Sunday.”

    Cran calls for responsible handling of NAC data leakage

  9. The Namibian

    Cran spokesperson Mufaro Nesongano said he could not confirm or decline the rejection

    Source

    “Cran spokesperson Mufaro Nesongano told The Namibian yesterday that he could not confirm or decline the rejection, saying he would issue a detailed press release between 18h00 and 19h00.”

    Cran rejects Starlink licence

  10. New Era

    Mufaro Nesongano stated organisations should prioritise implementing security controls and cyber hygiene measures

    Source

    “"The NAM-CSIRT reiterates its earlier advisory on the INC ransomware group that was shared with all constituents. The advisory is available to download from the NAM-CSIRT official website. Organisations are encouraged to prioritise the implementation of best practice security controls, patch management, multifactor authentication on VPN, basic cyber hygiene, awareness training, development of incident response plans, as well as disaster recovery and business continuity plans," stated Mufaro Nesongano, Cran's executive for communication and consumer relations.”

    Airports company battles cyber threat …as hackers threaten data leak in high stakes attack

  11. New Era

    Mufaro Nesongano said active SIM cards increased by 4%, from 2.674 million to 2.788 million

    Source

    “CRAN's executive for communication and consumer relations Mufaro Nesongano said active SIM cards increased by 4%, from 2.674 million in the third quarter of 2025 to 2.788 million in the fourth quarter.”

    Mobile phone use growing as prepaid leads

  12. New Era

    Mufaro Nesongano said consumers still prefer prepaid mobile services

    Source

    “"Consumers still prefer prepaid mobile services," said Nesongano.”

    Mobile phone use growing as prepaid leads

  13. The Namibian

    Mufaro Nesongano issued statement confirming INC Ransom responsible for NAC cyberattack

    Source

    “Cran spokesperson Mufaro Nesongano in a statement issued on Thursday says the group claims to have exfiltrated approximately 500GB of data and that it will disclose the information once a specified timer lapses.”

    Cran confirms cyberattack on NAC was carried out by INC Ranson Group
Politics

Home Affairs accredited as Namibia's digital certificate provider

The News

The Ministry of Home Affairs has been accredited by Cran as Namibia's first certification service provider, allowing it to issue and manage digital certificates for online identity verification and government services. The accreditation, granted under the Electronic Transactions Act and 2025 regulations, is valid for four years and supports the rollout of Namibia's national public key infrastructure and e-ID services.

1 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Home Affairs accredited as Namibia's digital certificate provider

    The Ministry of Home Affairs has been accredited by Cran as Namibia's first certification service provider, allowing it to issue and manage digital certificates for online identity verification and government services. The accreditation, granted under the Electronic Transactions Act and 2025 regulations, is valid for four years and supports the rollout of Namibia's national public key infrastructure and e-ID services.

    1 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibia launches digital trust system for online document signing

    The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) has launched DigiNam, a digital trust system enabling Namibians to use verified digital identities and electronic signatures to sign documents and access services online. The system, backed by the Electronic Transactions Act of 2019, supports government services, contract signing, banking, business registration, customer verification, and health or education records management.

    1 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 24 July

  1. Namibian cybersecurity vulnerabilities surge 40% in Q2 2026

    Namibia recorded 513,921 cybersecurity vulnerabilities from April to June 2026, a 39.8% increase year-on-year, with cyber events rising 56.7%. NAM-CSIRT attributed the rise to remote management exposure, legacy network services, and emerging threats including BAVACAI ransomware and Black X extortion group activity.

    24 July 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 13 July

  1. Namibian authorities warn public against rising vishing scams

    Despite mandatory SIM registration, Namibians face an increase in vishing (voice phishing) scams, in which scammers use phone calls to manipulate individuals into disclosing sensitive information or transferring money. Regulatory authorities including Cran, MTC, and the Bank of Namibia stress that while SIM registration improves accountability, it cannot fully address advanced social engineering tactics.

    13 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 2 July

  1. NAM-CSIRT reports significant decline in cyber threats, vulnerabilities

    Namibia's cyber security incident response team reported that detected cyber vulnerabilities declined by 31.3% and reported cyber threat events decreased by 47.3% during the first quarter of 2026, though exposed remote management services and legacy network protocols remain significant risks.

    2 July 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Mobile internet usage rises 6%, driven by social media

    Mobile internet usage increased by 6% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the previous quarter, according to CRAN's Quarterly Statistics Bulletin, with social media platforms including TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube driving data consumption, while fixed broadband subscriptions rose 5% and fibre services grew 10%.

    24 June 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. CRAN alerts 13 Namibian organisations to FortiBleed cyber threat

    Namibia's cyber security incident response team has warned 13 local organisations that their systems may have been exposed in FortiBleed, a global cyber attack affecting tens of thousands of Fortinet FortiGate security devices worldwide. The incident exposed administrator usernames, passwords, remote access credentials and security settings, potentially allowing criminals unauthorised network access.

    23 June 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 22 June

  1. Global FortiBleed cyber threat exposes 13 Namibian organisations

    A cybersecurity incident called FortiBleed may have exposed administrator credentials and firewall configuration data at 13 Namibian organisations that use Fortinet infrastructure. The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team identified the affected organisations and recommended they reset credentials, add multifactor authentication, and upgrade their Fortinet devices.

    22 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. CRAN receives 624 Starlink licence reconsideration applications

    The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia has received 624 applications for reconsideration of its decision on Starlink Internet Services Namibia's licence application. The applications were submitted by members of the public and interested stakeholders, not by Starlink itself, and will be processed according to the Communications Act and relevant regulatory procedures.

    9 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. CRAN receives 624 reconsideration requests on Starlink ruling

    The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia has received 624 applications for reconsideration following its decision on Starlink Internet Services Namibia's licence application. The authority said the reconsideration process will follow established legal and regulatory procedures under the Communications Act.

    9 June 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 8 June

  1. Over 600 applications seek Cran review of Starlink licence rejection

    The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) has received 624 applications from the public and interested stakeholders requesting reconsideration of its March decision to reject Starlink's licence application. Cran said it will process the applications through established legal and regulatory procedures under the Communications Act of 2009.

    8 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 28 May

  1. Cran defends fixed regulatory fee rates for broadcasters

    The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia says its proposed regulatory levy increases consider challenges faced by broadcasters. The new system replaces progressive rates with fixed rates: telecommunications companies at 2.25% of annual revenue and broadcasters at 1.2%, designed to ensure fairness across licensees within each sector.

    28 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Ransomware group leaks NAC stolen data on dark web

    Data breached in a cyberattack on Namibia Airports Company has been released on the dark web by the INC Ransomware Group, including airport permits, parking databases, engineering files, and financial records. Authorities are investigating whether sensitive or personally identifiable information is among the leaked files and urge organisations to strengthen cybersecurity measures.

    31 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 30 March

  1. Namibia Cyber Team Confirms NAC Data Breach Publication Online

    NAM-CSIRT has confirmed that data stolen in a cyberattack on Namibia Airports Company has been published online, with preliminary assessments indicating the leaked data may include airport permit records, parking management information, engineering documentation, financial records, and internal reports. The attack, detected on 6 March 2026, involved approximately 500GB of data and is linked to the INC Ransomware Group, marking the second known attack by this group in Namibia.

    30 March 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Cran urges responsible handling of NAC data breach

    The Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) has called for responsible handling of information related to the Namibia Airports Company data leak, warning that circulation of unverified data may place individuals and organisations at further risk. The NAC was attacked by the Inc Ransomware Group on 19 March; leaked data includes financial records, internal reports, and engineering documents, though NAC says operations remain unaffected.

    30 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 25 March

  1. Cran declines Starlink licence application in Namibia

    The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) has rejected Starlink's applications for both a class comprehensive telecommunications service licence and a Spectrum licence for satellite internet services. The decision was published in the Government Gazette, with the authority citing that Starlink has 0% Namibian citizen ownership, and aggrieved parties may petition for reconsideration within 90 days.

    25 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 23 March

  1. Ransomware attack exposes Namibia Airports Company to data theft threat

    The Namibia Airports Company suffered a ransomware attack by the INC Ransomware Group, with hackers claiming to have stolen 500 gigabytes of sensitive data including financial records, HR files, and customer information. The attackers have threatened to release the data after a countdown timer expires unless demands are met, making NAC the second confirmed Namibian victim of the group after an Otjiwarongo Municipality breach in 2025.

    23 March 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 22 March

  1. Namibia Airports Company suffers 500GB data breach by INC Ransomware

    The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team confirmed that hackers linked to the INC Ransomware Group unauthorisedly accessed Namibia Airports Company's network and stole approximately 500GB of data, including financial records, HR data, and customer information. The group uses "double-extortion" tactics involving data theft and system encryption, and has threatened to release the stolen data after a countdown period.

    22 March 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 20 March

  1. Namibia's mobile users grow 9% as prepaid dominates

    According to CRAN's latest quarterly statistics, Namibian mobile phone users increased from 2.563 million to 2.788 million year-on-year, with prepaid subscriptions driving the growth by 5%. Mobile broadband use continues to rise, particularly via phones and fixed wireless connections, with 62% of SIM cards now used for internet access.

    20 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. Cran confirms INC Ransom group behind NAC cyberattack

    The Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia has confirmed that the INC Ransom cybercriminal group was responsible for last week's attack on Namibia Airports Company, claiming to have exfiltrated approximately 500GB of data including financial records, HR information, and customer details. This is the second Namibian entity targeted by the group after an attack on Otjiwarongo municipality last year.

    20 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 18 March

  1. Namibia Airports Company suffers cyber breach, networks restored

    The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) disclosed a cybersecurity breach detected on 6 March involving unauthorised network access, though airport services have been restored and there is no confirmed data theft. The incident prompted the Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team to issue a public advisory and call on all organisations to strengthen cyber resilience through enhanced security measures.

    18 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. Active SIM cards grow 4% in final quarter 2025

    Namibia's active SIM card subscriptions rose to 2.788 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 2.674 million in Q3, driven largely by a 5% increase in prepaid services, according to communications regulator Cran. Mobile broadband subscriptions grew 4%, while fixed-line subscriptions continued to decline.

    18 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 March

  1. Cran urges companies to strengthen cybersecurity after airport breach

    Following a cybersecurity incident at Namibia Airports Company, the Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia has urged organisations to tighten security by implementing robust controls, enforcing governance policies, activating multifactor authentication, and conducting continuous cybersecurity awareness training.

    17 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibia Airports Company confirms cybersecurity breach, limited disruption reported

    Namibia Airports Company detected a cybersecurity incident on 6 March 2026 involving unauthorised access to network infrastructure and administrative accounts. Services have been restored with limited operational impact, and there is no evidence of data exfiltration, though investigations continue; NAM-CSIRT and NAC are working together to enhance security resilience.

    17 March 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 8 March

  1. Namibia debates social media ban for children under 15

    Namibian lawmakers and child welfare experts are divided over whether to ban social media for children under 15, with supporters citing mental health and cyberbullying concerns while critics argue for evidence-based regulation rather than an outright ban. Experts also note that enforcement would be technically challenging given the ease of age verification manipulation.

    8 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 26 February

  1. Opinion: Organisations must monitor external cybersecurity attack surfaces

    An executive from the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia argues that continuous monitoring of an organisation's external attack surface—all internet-facing digital assets and entry points—is essential to modern security. The article outlines key components to monitor including public-facing infrastructure, cloud assets, third-party connections, digital certificates, and exposed credentials.

    26 February 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 12 February

  1. Post-holiday cyber threats escalate as offices reopen

    Security experts warn that the weeks after the festive break are a critical period for cybercrime, with heightened risks from phishing, business email compromise, WhatsApp account hijacking, and ransomware attacks on unpatched systems and unattended devices.

    12 February 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 29 January

  1. ICT parastatals face three-year budget cuts of three percent annually

    Information Minister Emma Theofelus announced that parastatals under the information ministry will have their subsidies reduced by 3% annually for the next three years, with government expecting them to develop alternative revenue streams and achieve greater financial independence while still meeting public service mandates.

    29 January 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 27 January

  1. American streamer IShowSpeed arrives in Namibia on Tuesday

    Content creator Darren Watkins Jr, known as IShowSpeed, is set to arrive in Namibia on Tuesday as part of his Africa StreamTour, after delays due to aviation permit issues. The Communication Regulatory Authority has confirmed he will not use StarLink during his stay.

    27 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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