As the country grapples with cyberattacks, the Health and Social Services Ministry's dashboard, specifically the Pharmaceutical Management Information System, was compromised, revealing the names and email addresses of the primary users.
The Head of the Computer Science Department at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Edward Nepolo, says that the recent cyberattacks on Telecom Namibia serve as a wake-up call for Namibia.
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has issued a strong warning regarding cybersecurity attacks following a significant ransomware attack on Telecom Namibia.
Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo underscored the importance of not identifying the oil and gas industry as the sole driver of economic transformation or job creation.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music, NASCAM, Albert Nicanor, has issued a warning against broadcasters that fail to pay their royalties.
The society is currently working on renegotiating standardized licenses for all broadcasters.
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) and the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) will strengthen regulatory cooperation following the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding aimed at enhancing collaboration in regulating the telecommunications and financial sectors.
Speakers at the launch of the gender and law report expressed the view that parliamentarians are either unaware of or forget key details in the constitution related to their responsibilities and decision-making, especially in regard to human rights, including those of the LGBTQ+ community.
Bank of Namibia Governor, Johannes ǃGawaxab, has urged banks to follow requirements and develop effective responses to cyberattacks or hacks.
While outlining the central bank's preparedness for such incidents, ǃGawaxab emphasised that these attacks are inevitable.
The repo rate has reduced by 25 basis points to seven percent.
The challenges of food insecurity and limited economic opportunities have prompted some residents of Kalkrand to explore their own sustainable solutions that can both nourish and empower them.
