9th National ICT Summit
“Harnessing ICT for Inclusive Growth: Digital Pathways to Reduce Unemployment and Eradicate Poverty.”
An invitation from the Governor of the Oshana Region
The Governor of the Oshana Region, Hon. Hofni Alugodhi Iipinge, is inviting residents of Oshana to join the 9th National ICT Summit, taking place from 12–16 October 2026 at the Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre.
The summit will be held under the theme: “Harnessing ICT for Inclusive Growth: Digital Pathways to Reduce Unemployment and Eradicate Poverty.”
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A national platform running since 2014
The National ICT Summit, under the leadership of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, has been running since 2014. Formerly an initiative of Telecom Namibia, it was phased into the National ICT Summit to ensure provision of a broader spectrum of stakeholders.
ICT has developed gradually over the years into a facilitator that enables industries and many other sectors of the economy to leapfrog. The Summit has become a significant stakeholder consultative platform to break down the digital divide, making it easier for stakeholders to access key information.
Who’s taking the stage
Speakers, session hosts and the Master of Ceremonies at the 9th National ICT Summit, 12–16 October 2026, followed by speakers from the summit’s platinum sponsors. Select a card to view it full size.
Speakers and hosts
Platinum sponsor speakers
Slides from the summit
Download the presentations from each day of the 9th National ICT Summit.
- 09:20Download PDF: Empowering Citizens Through Digital Literacy and Digital Payments16 slides · 1.1 MB
Empowering Citizens Through Digital Literacy and Digital Payments
Ms. Claudia Itembu-Nikanor
Head: Operations, Instant Payments Namibia
- 11:15Download PDF: One Digital Agenda: From Policy to Platform12 slides · 170 KB
One Digital Agenda: From Policy to Platform
Ms. Anna Amoomo-David
Internet Society, Namibia Chapter
- 11:40Download PDF: Harnessing ICT for Inclusive Growth: AI, Youth Opportunity and Namibia’s Digital Future22 slides · 1.2 MB
Harnessing ICT for Inclusive Growth: AI, Youth Opportunity and Namibia’s Digital Future
Dr. Mbangula Lameck Amugongo
Technologist, Researcher and AI Expert
- 12:30Download PDF: Extending Digital Access: Leveraging Postal Infrastructure to Bridge Namibia’s Digital Divide11 slides · 4.6 MB
Extending Digital Access: Leveraging Postal Infrastructure to Bridge Namibia’s Digital Divide
Mr. Rodney Shivangulula
Head: Payment Solutions, NamPost
- 14:40Download PDF: Namibia’s Public Key Infrastructure and DigiNam15 slides · 1.1 MB
Namibia’s Public Key Infrastructure and DigiNam
Mr. Mufaro Nesongano
Executive: Communication and Consumer Relations, CRAN
- 15:20Download PDF: Growing 5G, Building AI: Namibia’s Stride into the Mobile AI Era22 slides · 4.1 MB
Growing 5G, Building AI: Namibia’s Stride into the Mobile AI Era
Ms. Kate Fan
Chief Technical Officer, Huawei Technologies Namibia
- 15:50Download PDF: Mobile Financial Services15 slides · 1.6 MB
Mobile Financial Services
Mr. Kayembe Ilunga
GM Fintech & MTC Maris Executive Director, MTC
- 16:20Download PDF: Building Namibia’s Digital Foundation: How Broadband Infrastructure Drives Inclusive Growth, Jobs, and Economic Opportunity10 slides · 480 KB
Building Namibia’s Digital Foundation: How Broadband Infrastructure Drives Inclusive Growth, Jobs, and Economic Opportunity
Ms. Vivian Bernice Mieze
Senior Manager: FMC Core & Wireless Access, Telecom Namibia
- Download PDF: Internet Exchange Point Association of Namibia11 slides · 570 KB
Internet Exchange Point Association of Namibia
Mr. Marius Greeff
Chairperson, Internet Exchange Point Association of Namibia
- 09:30Download PDF: Guest Speaker Address: Harnessing ICT for Inclusive Growth22 slides · 1.2 MB
Guest Speaker Address: Harnessing ICT for Inclusive Growth
Dr. Mbangula Lameck Amugongo
Technologist, Researcher and AI Expert
- 09:50Download PDF: NAM-CSIRT Social Engineering Awareness20 slides · 1.7 MB
NAM-CSIRT Social Engineering Awareness
Ms. Cornelia Shipindo
Executive, NAM-CSIRT
- 10:40Download PDF: Keynote Address: Yes, Technology Can Fight Poverty16 slides · 3.0 MB
Keynote Address: Yes, Technology Can Fight Poverty
Hon. Emma Inamutila Theofelus
Minister of Information and Communication Technology
- 15:30Download PDF: Namibia’s Digital Identity System: Global Lessons and Principles10 slides · 200 KB
Namibia’s Digital Identity System: Global Lessons and Principles
Ms. Amanda K. Serumaga
Resident Representative, UNDP Namibia
- 16:20Download PDF: Mapping How ICT Adoption Is Transforming Employment in Namibia: Trends and Statistics, 2016–202514 slides · 260 KB
Mapping How ICT Adoption Is Transforming Employment in Namibia: Trends and Statistics, 2016–2025
Ms. Linda Shitenga
Manager: Welfare and Labour Statistics, Namibia Statistics Agency
- 09:00Download PDF: AI and Automation: Protecting Low-Income Workers23 slides · 200 KB
AI and Automation: Protecting Low-Income Workers
Dr. Halima Letamo
ITU Area Representative for Southern Africa
- 10:20Download PDF: Sustaining Conventional Broadcasting in the Digital Era17 slides · 4.0 MB
Sustaining Conventional Broadcasting in the Digital Era
Ms. Nsinde Limbo
Manager: Radio Services Administration, NBC
- 10:50Download PDF: Digital Water: Leveraging ICT for Reliability, Inclusion and Growth14 slides · 1.7 MB
Digital Water: Leveraging ICT for Reliability, Inclusion and Growth
Mr. Hosea Hashili
Manager: Maintenance, Business Unit North-West, NamWater
- 11:40Download PDF: Who Answers When the System Fails a Patient? ICT for Telemedicine, Early Warning and Emergency Response14 slides · 190 KB
Who Answers When the System Fails a Patient? ICT for Telemedicine, Early Warning and Emergency Response
Dr. Tuwilika Nafuka
Namibian Medical Doctor and Chevening Scholar
- 12:40Download PDF: Driving Innovation, Trust and Inclusive Growth: The Role of the Electronic Transactions Act15 slides · 230 KB
Driving Innovation, Trust and Inclusive Growth: The Role of the Electronic Transactions Act
Dr. Anna Auguste Anghuwo-Iita
Chairperson, Electronic Information Systems Management Advisory Council (EISMAC)
- 14:40Download PDF: Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Don’t Make It Easy for Them12 slides · 280 KB
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Don’t Make It Easy for Them
Mr. Ernst Khachab
Junior Empowerment Specialist, Salt Essential IT
- 15:40Download PDF: Introduction Remarks on a Panel Discussion: Content Piracy Is a Threat to Namibia’s Broadcasting and Content Ecosystem19 slides · 1.4 MB
Introduction Remarks on a Panel Discussion: Content Piracy Is a Threat to Namibia’s Broadcasting and Content Ecosystem
Mr. Roger Gertze
Country CEO and Executive Board Member, MultiChoice
- 14:40–15:30Download PDF: Hydro-Link Water Monitor Pro: Water Readings, Clearer Decisions8 slides · 240 KB
Hydro-Link Water Monitor Pro: Water Readings, Clearer Decisions
Tito Barnabas Pashukeni
Chief Engineer and Director, Engenete Investment CC
- 14:40–15:30Download PDF: MedVault One: Patient Records That Travel with the Patient7 slides · 1.1 MB
MedVault One: Patient Records That Travel with the Patient
Douglas Mashonganyika, Farai Mashonganyika, Abisai Shiimi, Elizabeth Nuugonya and Johannes Martins
- 14:40–15:30Download PDF: QuoteWise: Connecting Clients with Service Providers in Namibia7 slides · 150 KB
QuoteWise: Connecting Clients with Service Providers in Namibia
Lasarus Shiyelekeni
- 14:40–15:30Download PDF: Schools Information & Data System (SIDS): Education Deserves a Connected Future7 slides · 240 KB
Schools Information & Data System (SIDS): Education Deserves a Connected Future
Laurentius Haindaka
- 14:40–15:30Download PDF: Coree: One Simple System to Run Your Whole Business9 slides · 280 KB
Coree: One Simple System to Run Your Whole Business
David David
Intellectual Technology
- 14:40–15:30Download PDF: OneNam: A National Offline-Capable Digital Gateway and Knowledge Network10 pages · 700 KB
OneNam: A National Offline-Capable Digital Gateway and Knowledge Network
Erwin Ngulonda
- 14:40–15:30Download PDF: Facial AI Verification Platform: Consent-Based, One-to-One Identity Verification12 slides · 100 KB
Facial AI Verification Platform: Consent-Based, One-to-One Identity Verification
- 14:40–15:30Download PDF: Investa: Namibia’s Digital Investment and Enterprise Marketplace6 slides · 510 KB
Investa: Namibia’s Digital Investment and Enterprise Marketplace
What the summit sets out to do
Activities on the 9th National ICT Summit
Summit posters
The official posters for the summit, Hackathon Day and the Namibian film screenings. Select a poster to view it full size.
- 9th National ICT Summit12–16 October 2026 · Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre
- Hackathon Day16 October 2026 · 08h00–17h00
- Namibian film screenings14 & 15 October 2026 · from 18h00 · free
9th ICT Summit Booklet & Programme 2026
The official summit booklet and programme: messages from the Minister, Deputy Minister and Executive Director, the speakers, the full programme for 12–16 October, the sponsors, and the Youth Day innovators and exhibitors.
Four ways to partner with the summit
Every package carries exhibition space, acknowledgement at the ceremonies, and speaking time.
- Company logo and name included in advert materials (TV, print media and radio)
- Acknowledged as a Major Sponsor at the Launch, Opening and Closing Ceremonies
- Company CEO/MD will be a panelist on the Executive panel discussion
- Company name included in advert materials (TV and print media adverts)
- Acknowledged as a Gold Sponsor at the Launch, Opening and Closing ceremonies
- One break-away session for 45 minutes
- Company name included in advert materials (TV and print media)
- Acknowledged as a Diamond Sponsor at the Launch, Opening and Closing ceremonies
- Exhibition stand made available
- Listing of the company logo on the ICT Summit website and booklet as a Silver Sponsor
- Exhibition stand made available
- Invite your customers and partners to visit your exhibition stand
Pledge your sponsorship for the 9th summit
Pledge forms and enquiries go to Ms. Johanna Nashipili at the Ministry.