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By: Jessica Uiras Introduction Namibia’s mandatory SIM card registration, established under the Communications Act of 2009[1],was passed to combat identity fraud, enhance national security, and align the country with global telecommunications practices. However, this law has extended into biometric data collection without comprehensive protections, raising significant privacy concerns. Mobile Telecommunication company (MTC), Namibia’s primary telecom provider, now requires citizens to submit fingerprints and facial scans to activate SIM cards, leaving Namibians vulnerable to state surveillance and potential misuse without the security of a dedicated data protection law. The rolling out of sim card registration is happening outside of a data…

Mbo Luvindao As the festive season approaches, many people are getting ready to take time off, go on holiday and spend quality time with loved ones. Yet, while the Christmas holidays are meant to bring peace, joy, and goodwill to all, they can also strain one’s finances, especially with added Christmas expenses and the start of a new year just around the corner. When I started my professional career, I had a colleague, whom for the sake of anonymity, we will call John. John was a young professional who, like me, was excited about the holiday season. One year he…