National AI policy (in development): requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
Namibia National Artificial Intelligence Policy
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In brief
National AI policy (in development) is a non-binding policy of Namibia, issued by the Government of Namibia. Its current status is proposed. Government programme; no obligations on private organisations. A national AI policy under development following the Fourth Industrial Revolution task-force report, covering governance, skills, public-sector use and data.
- Jurisdiction
- Namibia
- Instrument type
- Policy
- Status
- Proposed
- Legal force
- Non-binding (guidance, strategy or standard)
- Issuing body
- Government of Namibia
- Official source
- Ministry of ICT
- Verification
- Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026
What is National AI policy (in development)?
A national AI policy under development following the Fourth Industrial Revolution task-force report, covering governance, skills, public-sector use and data.
Who does it apply to?
Government programme; no obligations on private organisations.
- Sectors
- Cross-sector / all sectors
- AI use cases
- AI in public services
When do the requirements apply?
Adoption date not established from the official source and left empty rather than estimated; the year in the title or summary is the best available indication. Reviewer to add the exact date with a source reference.
Official sources
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Ministry of ICT
Government of Namibia · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “National AI policy (in development)” [AIPT-POL-0137, record version 1, verified 26 September 2026 by Bhaskar Bhatt]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0137 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
Permanent id AIPT-POL-0137: it never changes or gets reused, and its address keeps working if this page moves.
Cite the official text alongside it: Ministry of ICT, Government of Namibia, https://mict.gov.na/.
BibTeX
@misc{aipolicytracker2026_nationalaipolicyindevelo,
author = {{AIPolicyTracker}},
title = {{National AI policy (in development)}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/namibia-national-ai-policy}},
url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/namibia-national-ai-policy},
urldate = {2026-10-27},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 27 October 2026}
}
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Record history
No change to this record's tracked fields has been recorded since 15 October 2026, when field-level history began.
Record version 1: Added in the September 2026 global coverage expansion from the official source listed; reviewer to confirm dates, status and scope against the source text. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is National AI policy (in development) in force?
No. National AI policy (in development) is proposed and has not been adopted.
Is National AI policy (in development) legally binding?
No. National AI policy (in development) is a policy; it sets expectations rather than legal requirements, unless another instrument gives it force.
Who does National AI policy (in development) apply to?
Government programme; no obligations on private organisations.
Where is the official text of National AI policy (in development)?
The official text is published by Government of Namibia at https://mict.gov.na/ (Ministry of ICT). This record links to it and is checked against it.
Disclaimer: informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult a qualified lawyer before acting.