The Electronic Transactions Act (Act No. 4 of 2019) gives legal recognition to electronic communications and transactions. 

It ensures that electronic signatures hold the same weight as traditional handwritten signatures. 

In this regard, Salt Essential IT, in partnership with leading regulatory and technology experts, recently hosted an exclusive E-Sign Breakfast at the Avani Stratos. The event brought together key stakeholders to prepare for the official rollout of electronic signatures in Namibia from February 2026.

“As we prepare for the nationwide deployment of electronic signatures, we are taking a decisive step toward a future where secure, efficient and accessible digital services are the norm, not an exception. With the ever-evolving technology, it has become imperative to put in place legislative frameworks that ensure that electronic transactions are secure, trustworthy and inclusive,” said Linda Aipinge-Nakale, acting executive director at the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, at the event. 

She then urged a call to action: “Today is not just about technology. It is about building a culture of digital trust, where every Namibian can sign, transact and participate online with confidence. Let us use this opportunity to learn from each other, to ask questions, and to shape a future, where Namibia leads in digital trust and innovation”. 

At the same occasion, Ruusa Ntinda, manager for corporate advice and legislative drafting at the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) explained the accreditation process for service providers. 

She emphasised consumer protection and the importance of compliance with national and international standards.

Ntinda provided an in-depth overview of the requirements for an E-Sign solution and the regulatory framework. 

“The aim of the Act is to develop, promote and facilitate electronic transactions, to remove and prevent barriers, and to promote legal certainty and confidence. The Electronic Signature Regulations outline the requirements for the creation, verification and validation of electronic signatures, ensuring that they are secure and reliable,” said Ntinda.

The event, attended by government officials, business leaders and technology partners, marked a pivotal moment in Namibia’s journey toward secure, efficient and accessible digital services.

Opening the E-Sign event, Sonja Coetzer, managing director of Salt Essential IT, welcomed guests and emphasised the importance of moving beyond paperwork.

 “If any of you have signed a 500-page tender, you sign and later on you need to get help. It will keep on changing. Now, I don’t know about you, but I hate paperwork,” she said. Bishen Gosai, Adobe Sign Specialist at Learning Curve, demonstrated the future of digital signing.

 “Adobe Sign helps your organisation replace paper and ink signatures and deliver 100% digital experiences across all types of signature workflows – whether it’s simple signatures to highly compliant qualified electronic signatures in the cloud. With Adobe Sign, you can easily send, sign, track and manage signature processes from anywhere, anytime using a browser or mobile device,” he said.   He showcased seamless integration with Microsoft 365 and the robust security features of Adobe Sign, including audit trails, encryption and flexible document retention policies.