Namibia’s ICT Minister Visits Angola’s National Data Centre During ANGOTIC 2026

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Namibia’s Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, visited Angola’s National Data Centre as part of her participation in ANGOTIC 2026, the Angolan International Technology and Innovation Conference.

The high-level visit underscores growing cooperation between Namibia and Angola in the digital economy and ICT sector. The minister toured the state-of-the-art facility to learn about Angola’s progress in building sovereign digital infrastructure, data sovereignty, and cloud computing capabilities.

During the visit, Minister Theofelus engaged with Angolan officials on potential areas of collaboration, including data centre development, cross-border connectivity, digital skills development, and policy harmonisation in the Southern African region.

Angola’s National Data Centre is a flagship project aimed at strengthening the country’s digital sovereignty, supporting government digital transformation, and providing secure hosting services for both public and private sector entities.

This engagement reflects a broader trend of increased ICT cooperation among Southern African nations as they seek to build resilient digital infrastructure and reduce dependence on foreign data hosting.

The visit took place on the sidelines of ANGOTIC 2026, one of Angola’s premier technology events that brings together government leaders, tech companies, investors, and innovators to discuss digital transformation, emerging technologies, and regional integration.

Minister Theofelus used the platform to share Namibia’s own digital transformation journey and explore opportunities for bilateral partnerships that could benefit both countries.

The two neighbouring nations are increasingly aligning their digital agendas, with potential future collaboration in areas such as fibre optic connectivity, e-governance solutions, and capacity building for ICT professionals.

This high-level engagement signals a positive step toward deeper regional integration in the digital space and positions both Namibia and Angola as active players in shaping Southern Africa’s digital future.