Mach 10, an information and communication technology (ICT) company dedicated to driving secure digital transformation, has opened applications for the 2026 intake of its flagship XT Training Programme.
As part of the Ohlthaver & List stable, Mach 10 aims to help businesses navigate an evolving digital landscape by utilising cutting-edge technology solutions.
Mach 10’s training comes as Namibia faces an unprecedented digital security crisis, which demands urgent action and skilled professionals. In the first half of 2025 alone, the Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response team recorded a staggering 1 103 784 instances of cyber threats and 1 090 342 vulnerabilities, the highest volumes logged since the national cybersecurity body was established.
These alarming figures underscore a reality that can no longer be ignored: without adequate protection and skilled professionals, Namibian businesses and citizens remain dangerously exposed to data breaches, ransomware, digital fraud, and identity theft.
The government has responded with urgency. In October, Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus revealed that comprehensive legislative frameworks are being finalised to protect personal information and critical national infrastructure.
However, legislation alone cannot solve the crisis. Namibia faces a critical shortage of ICT professionals, particularly in cybersecurity, network engineering, cloud computing, and systems administration.
Whilst digital transformation has been identified as central to achieving Vision 2030’s ambitions for a knowledge-based, competitive economy, the professionals needed to power this transformation are not there in sufficient numbers.
“Since 2005, this 18-month immersive programme has been bridging the critical gap between academic theory and real-world ICT practice, producing job-ready professionals who work directly on live systems alongside experienced engineering teams. With access to enterprise-grade tools, data centres, and client sites, participants gain the hands-on experience that transforms graduates into skilled practitioners. The programme has produced numerous success stories, with alumni transitioning into permanent roles at Mach 10, advancing into engineering and specialist positions, or joining operating companies within the O&L Group and the broader ICT sector,” said Christian Mücke, human capital manager at Mach 10.
He added that the challenge lies in the disconnect between classroom theory and the practical, hands-on experience that employers desperately need.
“Mach 10 is proud to play a vital role in addressing this national challenge. Rather than simply recruiting experienced professionals or relying on foreign expertise, the company has invested nearly two decades in developing homegrown talent, who understand local contexts and clients. This philosophy directly supports the national transformation goals outlined in NDP6 and Vision 2030, strengthening the entire industry whilst promoting local job creation and knowledge transfer,” stated Mücke.
“We believe in building Namibia’s digital future by investing in young Namibians, he said.” He added, “TheXT Programme is not only a training opportunity, it’s a launchpad for long-term careers in technology. As our nation grapples with unprecedented cyber threats, we need curious, disciplined young people with problem – solving mindsets, who are ready to embrace continuous learning and make a real difference.”