In april 2008, H.E. the President established the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) by merging the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Communication section from the Ministry of Works, Transport and Communication. The Ministry of ICT is responsible for the Information Technology, Telecommunications, Broadcasting, media and postal sectors in Namibia.

Our Mandate

To lay the foundation for the accelerated use and development of ICT in Namibia and coordinate information management within the Government

Our Mission

To facilitate the effective flow of accurate and timely information between the Government and the public, through reliable and citizen-friendly cyber access.

Our Vision

To be a catalyst for universal and equitable access to information, and accelerated communication technology development for socio-economic growth.

Pro-activeness

Actively and timely facilitating information dissemination to the public.

Accountability

Accepting the responsibility for our actions.

Integrity

Striving to be honest, decent, and fair in all of our actions.

Efficiency

Promptly delivering quality services with available resources.

Innovation

Continuously embracing new ideas and aligning our services to emerging trends.

Strategic objectives

• To promote Access to information
• To maintain sufficient financial resources and accountability for its use in accordance with applicable laws
• To provide strategic leadership in policy advisory and planning services on ICT and digital transformation
• To develop appropriate policies and legislation for the promotion of ICT and in support of the Government’s digital agenda