Category: Technology
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…
UN Signals Uncertainty in a World Filled with AI
By: Dwight Links The 2025 UN Human Development report paints a picture of optimism yet laced with uncertainty due to the heightened integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. In a questionnaire that the report includes in its…
Namibia Scores 96 on Global Frontier Technologies Readiness Index
By: Dwight Links Namibia has been ranked 96th out of 181 countries in the 2025 Technology and Innovation Report published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), which assesses countries’ readiness to adopt frontier technologies….
Ethical AI Use Can Drive Economic Progress
By: David Shoombe Experts are calling for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to promote economic development. AI is seen as a tool that could transform sectors like education, agriculture, and business among others. Arona Indongo,…
IEA: AI May Be the Hidden Engine of Tomorrow’s Energy Economy
By: Dwight Links The International Energy Agency (IEA) released a report that indicated previously unknown dimensions regarding the role that artificial intelligence can play in the broader energy economies of the world. “Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform…
Proper Planning Key to Unlock N$20 Million Cybersecurity Seed Capital
By: Loise Shiimi The Namibian government has allocated N$20 million in seed funding to strengthen national cybersecurity through the establishment of the Namibia Computer Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT). However, experts argue that the funding may not be sufficient…
Mobile Broadband Usage Declines …of 2.6 million registered SIM cards, only 1.6 million are used for the internet
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Internet use through mobile phones by the 2.6 million registered SIMs declined by 3 % at the end of last year. This resulted in a decrease in the percentage of SIM cards utilised for internet access…
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…
Paratus Strengthens Its Cybersecurity After Cyber Attack
By: Justicia Shipena Paratus has announced additional investments in advanced cybersecurity solutions following a cyber attack that targeted its systems last week. The company stated that these investments are part of its proactive and continuous strategy to strengthen…
EV Charging Infrastructure Framework Set for April Implementation
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi and Dolly Menas The Electricity Control Board (ECB) CEO, Robert Kahimise, has announced that the implementation plan for Namibia’s Electric Vehicles (EV) Charging Infrastructure Regulatory Framework will commence in April 2025. Kahimise stated that the…