COURTESY MEETING | On the sidelines of ANGOTIC 2026 in Luanda, Angola, on 12 June 2026, Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Hon. Emma Theofelus, held a courtesy meeting with Ms Halima Letamo, Area Representative for Southern Africa at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The engagement focused on key areas of cooperation aimed at advancing Namibia's digital development agenda. Discussions covered e-waste management, digital inclusion, and initiatives to ensure that citizens are equipped with the skills and access needed to keep pace with rapidly evolving technologies. The role of technology in disaster risk management was also highlighted, particularly the use of telecommunications and early warning systems to improve communication and citizen safety during emergencies. Matters relating to Direct-to-Home (DTH) broadcasting were also discussed. During the meeting, Hon. Theofelus highlighted the significant progress Namibia has made in strengthening its e-waste management framework, including legislative efforts that have already progressed through Parliament and are now moving towards implementation. She emphasised the importance of effective collaboration among stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of these measures. Ms Letamo reaffirmed the ITU's commitment to supporting Namibia's digital transformation objectives and expressed the organisation's readiness to work closely with the Ministry and relevant stakeholders. She noted that through partnership, capacity building and knowledge sharing, Namibia can continue to strengthen its digital ecosystem and remain competitive both on the African continent and globally.

NBC @35 | The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) marked its 35th anniversary on Friday, celebrating more than three decades of informing, educating and entertaining Namibians. The event brought together government officials, media stakeholders and industry leaders, with Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, delivering the keynote address. In her remarks, Kuugongelwa-Amadhila highlighted the important role of the media in promoting democracy and accountability, while raising concern over what she described as the disproportionate portrayal of women in the media. She noted that such imbalances can affect women's confidence to participate in public life and undermine the democratic principles that the media is expected to uphold. She encouraged continued efforts towards fair and balanced representation in media coverage. Also speaking at the event, Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Hon. Emma Theofelus, congratulated NBC on reaching the significant milestone and commended the broadcaster for 35 years of dedicated public service. She praised NBC's role in informing, educating and entertaining Namibians, as well as its commitment to providing accessible and reliable information to communities across the country. The Minister expressed confidence in the corporation's future and said she looks forward to seeing NBC continue to evolve and strengthen its service to the nation in the years ahead.

COURTESY VISIT | The Public Service Commission (PSC), led by Chairperson Ambassador Patrick Nandago, today paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Hon. Emma Theofelus, and the Ministry's leadership. During the meeting, the Commission introduced its newly appointed members and shared information on its mandate and role in supporting an effective and professional public service. The Commission also highlighted the importance of good communication between leadership and staff at all levels of an organisation. Discussions focused on ways government institutions can strengthen workplace relations and create an environment where employees are informed, supported and able to contribute effectively to service delivery. Minister Theofelus extended appreciation to the Commission for visiting the Ministry to discuss issues of mutual interest. She informed the Commission that Information and Communication Technologies evolve exponentially and require a responsive organisational structure with agile staff members. Additionally, she emphasised that as technology evolves,it is imperative for the public sector to fully embrace opportunities presented by digital transformation, streamline processes, continuously capacitate staff members, review applicable rules and regulations and ensure interoperability of systems to be able to deliver seamless services to the public.