Namibia will begin rolling out its electronic identity documents (e-ID) in September 2026 as part of efforts to modernise the country's identity management systems and strengthen digital public service delivery.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called on senior public service leaders to strengthen strategic governance, embrace digital transformation, and redefine Namibia's position in the fast-evolving global technology space.

Namibia has become the first member state of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) to launch and operationalise the Copyright Module of the Industrial Property Administration System (IPAS 4.0), a specialised extension of the WIPO's digital intellectual property office suite.

Namibians must equip themselves with skills needed for emerging industries such as nuclear energy, oil and gas, green hydrogen and critical minerals. 

The issuing of electronic identifications (e-ID) is expected to start in September this year.

Telecom Namibia signed two strategic agreements with Angolan partners at ANGOTIC 2026, aimed at expanding broadband access, improving network resilience, and accelerating digital transformation across the region.
  

Namibia is using ANGOTIC 2026 to strengthen digital cooperation with Angola while exploring new opportunities to expand connectivity, innovation and digital transformation.

The Executive Director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), Linda Aipinge-Nakale, says Namibia's digital transformation is entering a new phase where technology must not only function but must work for the people.

Author Job Angula has launched a book titled "Digital Namibia: From Paper to Progress", offering a roadmap for Namibia's digital transformation.

The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations will accelerate the improvement and upgrading of the job portal and the Namibia Integrated Employment Information System (NIEIS) to effectively provide employment services to job seekers and employers.