There are efforts to safeguard the integrity of electronic transactions and support the growth of a robust and inclusive digital economy.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology says efforts should be made to guard against piracy in the creative industry.

Emma Theofelus made the remark while addressing the ministry's staff.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology emphasised the importance of the ministry in building a future where technology empowers every Namibian.

Emma Theofelus made the remarks during the staff meeting where she highlighted the progress made in ICT infrastructure development.

In light of Namibia's recent decline to second place in Africa for press freedom and the upcoming elections, the Ministry of Information, Communications, and Technology has taken action by signing the gazetting of the Access to Information Regulations for publication in the government gazette.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), Emma Theofelus, has urged ICT stakeholders not to work in isolation but to collaborate with the government to address sector challenges and accelerate service delivery. 

Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus has called on Oshamono residents in the Ohangwena Region to go out in numbers and cast their votes in the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections.

The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has been advised to consider a gradual reduction of fishing quota allocations over the coming years to align with scientists' recommendations. 

This was one of the outcomes of the 19th Cabinet decisions announced on Thursday.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, says technology will not flourish without an enabling environment.

The Namibia Sport Commission, in collaboration with the Ministry of Information, Communication, and Technology and the Ministry of Sport, Youth, and National Service, officially launched the National Supporters' Jersey at the Government Information Centre in Windhoek.

Cabinet has approved the provision of an additional budget to make up for a shortfall in the National Emergency Disaster Fund to provide for more than 308,000 households under the government's drought relief programme.