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Windhoek: The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has earmarked significant funding towards the development of Namibia’s ICT sector during the 2026/2027 financial year, with a strong focus on infrastructure rollout, cybersecurity, and digital inclusion.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the minister stated this while motivating her ministry’s budget in the National Assembly on Tuesday. She revealed that the ministry has been allocated a total budget of N.dollars 682 million to advance its mandate of ensuring universal access to information and communication technologies.

Central to this mandate is the expansion of digital infrastructure, with N.dollars 78 million set aside for the deployment of Radio Access Network (RAN) sites across the country. ‘These towers will be constructed across various regions to ensure network coverage reaches the most remote areas and to ensure that the most vulnerable are connected to the internet,’ she said.

The programme also includes the provision of
free public Wi-Fi at identified institutions, aimed at improving connectivity and supporting education and healthcare services. In addition, N.dollars 17.4 million has been allocated to ICT development programmes, which include strengthening cybersecurity through the Namibia Cybersecurity Incident Response Team. The minister stated that funding will support the implementation of the Cybercrime Bill, the establishment of a 24-hour security operations center, and the development of a national digital forensics laboratory.

She further highlighted ongoing efforts to implement the National ICT Policy and National Digital Strategy (2025-2029), which aim to expand digital infrastructure, reduce data costs, and strengthen cybersecurity frameworks. Theofelus mentioned that Namibia has already made progress in digital transformation, with fibre network coverage reaching over 18,700 kilometers and mobile network coverage extending to the majority of the population.

The government information services have been allocat
ed N.dollars 31.373 million to coordinate government communication and ensure effective dissemination of policies, programmes, and projects through various platforms.