The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Dr. Peya Mushelenga, says the policy, mandating SIM card registration, was adopted to mitigate security concerns, address crime, and enable the application of digital services.
In 2022, Namibia recorded more than 2.7 million cyberattacks.
The offices of the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture in Kavango East Region were broken into.
The incident was discovered by staff members who reported for duty on Friday.
Authorities say they lost valuable items and data that were on the stolen laptops.
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) has reiterated that no microlender is allowed to confiscate or withhold borrowers' bank cards, PIN codes, or original identification documents.
Information and communication technology represents an enormous opportunity to introduce significant and lasting positive change across the developing world.
The ||Kharas Regional Council has explained the reasons for its decision to relieve three Swapo Party councillors of their council duties.
