The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) convened in Eenhana, Ohangwena Region, for its quarterly engagement. 

The platform brings regional ICT officials and senior ministry leaders together to review the state of decentralised IT services and strengthen delivery across the country.

MICT acting Executive Director, Linda Aipinge-Nakale, underscored the need to enhance public service delivery, urging regional officers to craft practical strategies that advance the ministry's mandate of providing accessible, reliable, and high-quality information services to all Namibians.

Aipinge-Nakale explained that the ministry is strengthening its approach to managing and delegating media responsibilities as part of its broader decentralisation efforts, emphasising that the processes are aimed at improving coordination, service delivery, and regional capacity.

"The decentralisation of our print and visual media functions is guided by the Decentralisation and Enabling Act 33 of 2000, which outlines the provisions for regulating the transfer of functions to regional councils and local authorities as vested in the line ministry. In addition, we will provide updates on the ICT projects and give an overview of the campaign taken by the ministry to change the behaviour in our society, to encourage you to join this effort."

She also expressed appreciation to the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) for its continued partnership as one of the ministry's key broadcasting stakeholders.

NBC Director General Stanley Similo delivered an update on several major NBC projects currently underway, detailing progress and upcoming priorities.

"In Namibia, NBC is praised for its cultural outreach and criticised for its perceived bias during elections. Whether that is true or not, it's neither here nor there because, as NBC, we have free airtime for everybody, and any other person who can buy more, they can procure that, and not many countries can boast about it. So, what is our takeaway here? Politicians recognise that the platforms at NBC serve nation-building and policy outreach; however, they criticise the perceived editorial control and lack of transparency. Meanwhile, the public appreciates the ability to communicate in local languages. They like the fact that they can speak in local languages. As we are saying, NBC 1 and 2 gravitating towards HD is already there, and all parliamentary sessions are live."

The meeting is also reviewing internal and external audit recommendations, stock management, and the overall performance of regional offices.