The Namibian government is intensifying its fight against rampant cyber crime in the Southern African country. Its cabinet has approved several measures proposed to tackle the crisis.
This week, the Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus disclosed the resolutions of the latest cabinet meeting chaired by President, Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
Speaking at the ministry’s regional office at the northernmost Ohangwena, Theofelus confirmed cabinet approval of a proposal to establish a government sector cyber security incidence response team, as well as security operations centres across government.
“Cabinet approved the establishment of government cyber security incident response teams as the central authority for cyber security incidents coordination across government,” she said.
“Furthermore, the cabinet approved the development of cyber security skills and specialisation among government information technology personnel through targeted training in cyber hygiene, incidence response and threat intelligence.”
The minister said the cabinet had directed the Office of the Prime Minister to coordinate the phased implementation of these initiatives and report progress to cabinet at regular intervals.
The resources-rich Southern African country of 3 million people is facing significant cyber security challenges.
These include cyber threats, incomplete legal framework and low public digital literacy.
In October, the government reported over 1 million cyber security related instances were detected in the first half of 2025 alone.
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