Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus has motivated a budget of N$682 million for her ministry in the 2026/2027 financial year.
Under the ICT Development programme, over N$17 million has been allocated to support the Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT), which operates under the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia.
"This initiative serves as a national hub for cybersecurity coordination, incident response, and cyber resilience enhancement. NAM-CSIRT plays a central role in safeguarding the country's digital environment. To ensure its long-term viability, funds will address NAM-CSIRT's operational and strategic needs. This will facilitate implementation of the near-finalised cybercrime bill and advance key national cybersecurity initiatives—including establishing a 24-hour security operations centre for national cyber drills and foundational work for a national digital forensics laboratory. Together, these efforts will strengthen Namibia's ability to protect critical infrastructure and information systems."
Additionally, the ministry will continue implementing the national cybersecurity strategy and awareness-raising plan to promote safer online behaviour and instil a culture of cyber hygiene among citizens as these issues persist.
Furthermore, N$78 million has been allocated for the rollout of network towers nationwide to expand connectivity to remote areas. Through the Universal Service Fund, towers will be prioritised near schools and clinics, with free public Wi-Fi provided at these facilities for seven years."
Meanwhile, N$8 million is allocated to the Namibia Film Commission Secretariat to develop local film capacity, while reforms to the Namibia Film Commission Act of 2000 are planned to strengthen industry sustainability.
The Namibia Broadcasting Corporation receives N$335.3 million to support operations and expand local content production, including documentary and entrepreneurship-focused programming.
The Namibia Press Agency is allocated over N$22 million alongside ongoing merger processes with New Era to strengthen information services.
"Under the Coordination and Support programme, over N$172 million is allocated for administrative functions and general management. This programme has also allocated a total of N$16 million under our development budget for the construction of our regional offices, which are present in all 14 regions. This will complete or complement coverage and housing for New Era, NAMPA, and NBC under our roof. Our regional services also extend to providing multimedia services to all government entities—a function that is in high demand. These funds will also cover the final account and retention payment for the MICT Hardap regional office, expected to conclude next quarter, and the start of construction for the MICT Kunene regional office."