Namibia has been urged to address the digital divide between urban and rural schools to ensure equal access to technology and improve learning outcomes.

The government inaugurated a new computer laboratory at Petrus !Ganeb Secondary School in Uis, Erongo Region, to bridge the digital divide and improve education access.

Service providers in the ICT sector are intensifying efforts to expand infrastructure, aiming to bridge the digital divide and enhance connectivity. 

Kavango West is one of the least connected regions in terms of network in the country. 

This was shared by the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, during a stakeholder engagement at Simanya.

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has affirmed the government's commitment to bridging the digital divide by expanding access to ICT services across all regions. 

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, has called on parliaments worldwide to legislate ethical standards for science, technology, and innovation (STI) to advance sustainable development. 

There are still parts of Namibia without access to telecommunication networks. 

Mupini village, in the Kavango West Region, is one of the areas earmarked for the construction of a telecommunications tower.