By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
Namibia and Angola have
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening bilateral
cooperation in the fields of information and communication technology (ICT) and
media, marking a significant step in advancing regional digital integration.
The agreement was signed
during the official opening of ANGOTIC 2026 in Luanda, where Namibia’s Minister
of Information and Communication Technology, Hon. Emma Theofelus, participated
alongside Angola’s Minister of Telecommunications, Information Technologies and
Social Communication, Mário Oliveira.
The MoU establishes a
framework for collaboration between the two countries in key areas including
ICT and media development, joint programmes and events, capacity building
through the exchange of knowledge and expertise among personnel, and
cooperation on cybersecurity initiatives.
Officials from both
countries said the agreement reflects a shared commitment to deepening
bilateral relations and leveraging digital technologies and communication
systems to support sustainable socio-economic development across the region.
ANGOTIC 2026, Angola’s
leading information and communication technologies forum, brought together
government representatives, industry leaders, innovators, academics, and
technology companies to discuss digital transformation and showcase emerging
technological solutions.
Held under the theme “On the
Road to Digital Transformation,” the forum underscored the importance of
innovation, digital inclusion, connectivity, and regional partnerships in
shaping Africa’s digital future.
The Namibia–Angola agreement
is expected to enhance cooperation in building resilient digital
infrastructure, improving regulatory alignment, and strengthening cybersecurity
readiness, while also fostering innovation-driven growth in the ICT sector.
Both countries reaffirmed
their commitment to using technology and communication as tools to accelerate
development and expand opportunities for citizens within the evolving digital
economy.
