Namibia

UN agency punts adoption of digital IDs across Africa

UNDP is working together with countries in Africa, including Somalia, Zambia, and Ethiopia, to adopt the Model Governance Framework for Digital Legal Identity.
Lezeth Khoza
2:40
Tuesday

RMB introduces payment solution for CMA countries

The new offering allows RMB clients to make near real-time cross-border payments between RMB accounts across CMA countries.
3:10
11 Nov

Ericsson deepens African agenda with schools project

The company cooperates with its global partners to promote Kenya's National Broadband Strategy, which aims to connect all schools by 2030.
1:10

Namibia rolls out digital devices to speed up pathology test result times

The tablets are part of the Institute of Pathology’s digital transformation aimed at improving services and operational efficiency.
2:20
Sep 26, 2024

Musk launches charm offensive with African leaders at the UN

Musk had meetings with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Lesotho Prime Minister Same Matekane, and Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba.
1:10
Sep 25, 2024

MTC Namibia partners U2opia on e-learning project

Namibia expands e-learning through cooperation between MTC Namibia and U2opia Mobile.
1:00
Sep 12, 2024

Telecom Namibia invests in marine safety and security

The telco invested in a GMDSS system with 24-hour coverage, ensuring continuous monitoring and response to distress calls and safety alerts.
1:20
Sep 10, 2024

Namibia’s data, cyber-crime bills nearing completion

Both the Data Protection and Cyber-crime Bills seek to protect citizens' personal information as technology advances rapidly.
2:10
Sep 9, 2024

Red tape, skills gap delay African SMEs to transform

According to enterprise software firm Sage, legal and policy constraints, as well as a skills shortage, are delaying the digital transformation of African SMEs.
1:10
Sep 5, 2024

Namibia eager to showcase AI readiness

Capitalising on a recent ranking by the IMF, Namibia’s ICT ministry is keen to propel the country into AI, and will use its upcoming national ICT summit to do so.
1:30
Aug 28, 2024

Telecom Namibia's 5G trials expected to start in 2026

The telco is contemplating a substantial infrastructure investment, including 500 base stations, with 5G testing scheduled for 2026.
1:10
Aug 22, 2024

Namibia’s cyber strategy focuses on children

The Namibian government has formed an alliance with a child protection organisation to help warn the country’s minors about online dangers.