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Namibia's Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, highlighted the importance of a joint surveillance facility between the Ministries of ICT and Defence for national security. The facility monitors Namibian waters and airspace and is crucial for protecting against cyber threats, with the country experiencing over two million cyber attacks annually.

Theofelus stressed the need for trained cyber defense specialists to enhance the nation’s digital infrastructure. Navy Captain Leonard Uuguanga confirmed that the facility is part of efforts to modernize security infrastructure and is essential for monitoring vessels and aircraft. Renovations are underway, and the facility will soon be inaugurated to bolster national security through technology and inter-ministerial cooperation.