Namibia’s ICT Ministry conducts cybersecurity awareness sessions in Ohangwena Region

By: Robert Annor

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, in partnership with Salt Essential IT, has held cybersecurity awareness sessions at Shela Secondary School and Kongo Combined School in the Okongo Constituency of the Ohangwena Region.

The outreach forms part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to promote cyber hygiene, strengthen national cybersecurity and combat cybercrime, as outlined in Namibia’s National Digital Strategy. Officials engaged learners and teachers on safe online practices and the importance of responsible digital behaviour.

Grace Katjivena, Marketing and Communication Officer at Salt Essential IT, delivered practical guidance on navigating digital platforms securely. She urged participants to avoid sharing personal information online, remain alert to impersonation attempts and take precautions when using social media and other digital tools.

The Ministry said similar awareness programmes will continue across the country as part of its mandate to build an informed and cyber-secure society.