Namibia and Angola officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drastically strengthen cooperation across their ICT and media sectors.
The strategic agreement was signed by the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, the Emma Theofelus, and her Angolan counterpart, Mário Oliveira (Minister of Telecommunications, Information Technologies and Social Communication.
The signing took place during the official opening ceremony of the high-profile ANGOTIC 2026 conference currently being held in Luanda.
This partnership is expected to pave the way for joint initiatives, shared technological infrastructure, and enhanced media collaboration between the two neighboring African nations. The MoU provides a framework for collaboration in areas of mutual interest, including the promotion of cooperation in ICT and media, the organisation of joint events and initiatives, the exchange of knowledge and expertise among employees, and collaboration on cybersecurity, among others.
The agreement reflects the shared commitment of Namibia and Angola to deepen bilateral relations and leverage technology and communication to support sustainable socio-economic development.
ANGOTIC is Angola’s leading Information and Communication Technologies forum, bringing together governments, industry leaders, innovators, academics and technology companies to exchange knowledge, showcase innovation and explore opportunities for digital transformation across the continent.
Held under the theme, “On the Road to Digital Transformation”, ANGOTIC 2026 highlights the importance of innovation, digital inclusion, connectivity and regional partnerships in shaping Africa’s digital future.
