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Namibia's digital economy requires robust cybersecurity alongside connectivity
via The Namibian6 min read
Namibia is rapidly digitizing its economy and government services, with a goal to increase internet use from 53% to 90% by 2030. However, the country faces significant cybersecurity challenges, as evidenced by recent breaches affecting the Namibia Airports Company, Telecom Namibia, the Namibia Students Finance Assistance Fund, and Paratus. These incidents have exposed sensitive data, including financial records, human resources information, customer data, and personal details of over 7,000 students. The Bank of Namibia's 2025 annual report noted banking fraud losses of N$73.9 million, a substantial increase from N$8.7 million in 2020. The ITU's 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index placed Namibia in Tier 4, with a score of 37.93 out of 100, and the sixth National Development Plan admits the country's cyber readiness is 37 against a 2030 target of 65. Namibia lacks laws compelling institutions to protect data, unlike South Africa which can fine organizations up to R10 million. The article emphasizes the need for legal frameworks, minimum security standards, and local content rules for cybersecurity spending to create jobs for Namibian IT graduates. It also highlights the vulnerability of new digital users, such as pensioners and rural Namibians, who are least able to absorb financial losses from cyberattacks. Lian Aldrich, co-founder of Aphotic Cyber Security, argues that digital security is critical economic infrastructure, comparable to roads and electricity, and that the true mea
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