This chapter discusses e-government initiatives in Namibia. A literature review shows that worldwide most
e-government initiatives at national and local government are associated with the creation of websites
with the aim of enhancing access to information. Whilst most governments are at this stage, a few have
moved on to the stage of providing personalised e-services. The chapter provides the physical context,
e-government readiness status, including the legal framework, and the implementation of e-government
in Namibia. It also looks at the public or citizens’ awareness of e-government. Using desk research, the
chapter presents indicators used in e-government readiness assessments from various studies to show
the level of Namibia’s e-government adoption. A number of the indicators reflect some of the factors that
hinder Namibia’s progress in e-government implementation. In Namibia’s case, some of these include
the low usage of ICTs and affordability. The study concludes that Namibia is still at level one of its fourphase
e-government implementation strategy.