02 May 2024

The Namibian government has committed to investing N$131.5 million to accelerate the development of information and communications technologies (ICT), revealed Emma Theofelus, minister of ICT.

N$110 million will be spent on the construction of 30 communication towers over the next three years to improve access to telecom services. N$20 million will be dedicated to the establishment of the National Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (Nam-CSIRT). N$1.5 million has been allocated for the implementation of the national 5G strategy.

This initiative is part of the Namibian government’s digital transformation ambition. Accordingly, the government is increasing initiatives for the deployment and adoption of broadband connectivity services in Namibia. The country is currently considering the use of satellites to improve communications services, and work is underway for the launch of commercial 5G in the country.

“Faster internet, reliable services and more affordable ICT devices are just some of the expectations when striving to facilitate organisational operations and drive progress in the sector,” said Theofelus.