Namibia is finalising the Cybercrime Bill and the Data Protection Bill, minister of information and communication technology Emma Theofelus says.
Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the newly appointed board of directors of the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) in Windhoek on Monday, Theofelus said the legislation would strengthen the country's digital governance framework.
"These legislative measures are essential to strengthening Namibia's digital governance framework by providing robust mechanisms to combat cybercrime, address digital violence and protect the rights and personal information of citizens," said Theofelus.
The bills are intended to provide a clearer legal framework for addressing cybercrime and protecting personal information as Namibia continues to expand digital services.
According to the ministry, the legislation also supports broader efforts to strengthen cyber resilience and digital trust.
The ministry and CRAN also reaffirmed their commitment to advancing a secure, innovative and inclusive digital ecosystem that supports Namibia's socio-economic development.
According to the ministry, Namibia is still developing a comprehensive legislative framework for cybercrime.
In the meantime, law enforcement agencies and the judiciary rely on legislation including the Electronic Transactions Act, the Communications Act and the Penal Code.
The need for updated legislation comes as cyber security threats continue to grow.
The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team , managed by CRAN, recorded 103 085 cyber threat incidents and 367 670 cyber vulnerabilities during the first quarter of 2026.
Last month, CRAN issued an alert to 13 local organisations after security devices were compromised during the reported "FortiBleed" cyber incident.
Discussions at Monday's meeting also focused on accelerating digital transformation, strengthening cyber security and ensuring the board's work supports the ministry's strategic priorities.
Elvis Nashilongo, chairperson of the CRAN board, said transforming the regulator into a smart, digitally enabled organisation would be one of the board's priorities.
"We will prioritise innovation, enhance operational efficiency and support Namibia's digital transformation agenda," said Nashilongo.
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