Category: Technology
Building Trust by Trusting less: Namibia’s Cybersecurity Imperative
By: Annalize van der Merwe In 2024, Namibia recorded over 1.1 million cyber incidents. One major breach exposed 626 gigabytes of sensitive data, while globally, organisations witnessed a 47% surge in weekly cyberattacks during Q1 of 2025….
Over 260,000 Cyber Threats Detected in 3 Months
By: Nghilunanye Petrus Namibia has recorded a drastic surge in cyber threats in early 2025, with over 260,000 cyber events detected between January and March, marking a 314% increase from the last quarter of 2024. This is according to…
The Silent Threat To Your Organisation: Managing Third-Party Security Risks
By: Thank-You Hauwanga Imagine a world where your entire security infrastructure rests on a single foundation. What happens when that foundation crumbles? A software update could lead to a major failure, affecting multiple endpoints and paralysing key systems. One vulnerability…
Accelerating Virtual Licensing: Securing Namibia’s Digital Future (Part 2)
The Role of CRAN in Accelerating Virtual Licensing By: Gideon Kapuka The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) plays a critical role in shaping the country’s digital landscape, particularly in the realm of provisional virtual licensing. As the regulatory…
Nam Engineers Prepare for Wind Turbine Industry
By: Justicia Shipena As Namibia accelerates its transition to renewable energy, five Namibian engineers are undergoing specialised wind turbine training in South Africa, marking a crucial step in the country’s green industrialisation journey. The engineers are enrolled at the…
Accelerating Virtual Licensing: Securing Namibia’s Digital Future (Part 1)
By: Gideon Kapuka As the digital world continues to evolve, Namibia faces an urgent need to accelerate the implementation of provisional virtual licensing to keep pace with global developments. The country has made significant progress in adopting digital technologies,…
Radio Remains the Most Powerful Source of Information
By: Dolly Menas Radio continues to be Namibia’s most powerful source of information despite the rapid rise of digital platforms. Speaking on World Radio Day, observed under the theme “Radio and Climate Change: A Powerful Tool for Climate…
NUST and MTC Partner to Launch Bloomberg Finance Lab
By: Dwight Links The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has partnered with Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) and the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy to establish the country’s first Bloomberg Finance Lab. Scheduled to open in mid-February, the…
Govt to Install 14 Network Towers for Free Wi-Fi in Schools
By: Justicia Shipena Deputy Minister of Information Modestus Amutse has revealed plans to introduce free Wi-Fi in schools to promote equitable access to AI tools and digital resources. “This year, we are setting up 14 network towers to…
Technological and Economic Shifts Could Disrupt Global Job Markets
By: Dwight Links Rapid technological advancements and economic uncertainties are set to reshape global job markets, making many current roles obsolete and leaving workers at risk of unemployment. This concern is among the key insights contained in the latest…