CRAN involves stakeholders on ICT development and cybersecurity in Kunene Region
Date: 2026-01-30
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
The
Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has engaged key
stakeholders in the Kunene Region as part of a High-Level Stakeholder
Engagement and Cybersecurity Awareness Programme held in Opuwo.
The
engagement, led by CRAN Chief Executive Officer Mrs Emilia Nghikembua, focused
on advancing ICT development while strengthening national cybersecurity
awareness. Discussions highlighted initiatives under the Universal Service
Fund, aimed at expanding access to communication services, particularly in
underserved communities.
Cybersecurity
formed a central pillar of the programme, with attention given to the role of
Public Key Infrastructure in enabling secure digital communication,
authentication and legally binding electronic transactions. Participants were
informed that PKI is expected to serve as a foundational element for national
digital trust as Namibia continues to expand its digital services.
The
programme also underscored the work of the Namibia Computer Security Incident
Response Team, which has enhanced the country’s ability to respond to cyber
threats through coordinated awareness programmes, incident response mechanisms
and capacity-building efforts. These measures contribute to the protection of
citizens, institutions and critical national digital infrastructure.
CRAN
reaffirmed its commitment to continued stakeholder engagement as part of its
mandate to promote inclusive ICT development and a secure, resilient digital
ecosystem across Namibia.
