insert_link World Russia and India to discuss trade and economic cooperation at ministerial meeting Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov and India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will discuss boosting economic and technology ties in New Delhi on Tuesday.Balance of trade is also high on the agenda during the two leaders' meeting, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi. todayNovember 12, 2024 13
insert_link Local THE NAMIBIAN GOVERNMENT: SUSTAINING THE FUTURE OF BROADCASTING 12 NOVEMBER – WINDHOEK As Namibia strides forward into an era defined by rapid technological advancement and shifting consumer behavior, the broadcasting sector remains a cornerstone of information dissemination and cultural expression. With a population of approximately 3 million, Namibia’s media landscape encompasses a vibrant mix of public, private, and community broadcasters vying for the attention of an increasingly discerning audience. However, navigating the complexities of a digital revolution […] todayNovember 12, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia NamPost introduces digital banking services The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has completed the Namibia National Digital Strategy for 2024–2028. Information Minister Emma Theofelus shared this achievement at the launch of NamPost’s digital banking services. She said the strategy will guide the country’s digital growth for the next four years. todayOctober 21, 2024 24
insert_link Namibia Journalists urged to prepare for fair election coverage The Executive Director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Audrin Mathe, said that journalists must acquire basic knowledge of relevant topics to ensure effective and fair election coverage. Mathe made the remarks during the closing ceremony of a journalist training workshop on election reporting in Windhoek. todaySeptember 16, 2024 31
insert_link Science & Technology ‘We’re the ultimate creators, not AI’: Will.i.am on why we’re worrying too much about machine-made tunes By Alex Connock, University of Oxford Generative artificial intelligence is poison for human creativity, according to conventional media wisdom. “Plagiarism machines” is how Breaking Bad author Vince Gilligan has described the large language models (LLMs) used to train the likes of ChatGPT and Claude. Hundreds of copyright claims have been filed against AI companies – from Stable Diffusion (sued by Getty Images) to Midjourney (sued by a group […] todaySeptember 10, 2024 11
insert_link Business / Economics Apple’s iPhone 16 launch shows AI is shaking up the tech giant’s core market Xeniia X / Shutterstock By Lewis Endlar, Keele University As someone who helped set up one of the first iPhones back in late 2007 on live TV, I found the launch of the first iteration of Apple’s smartphone an exciting time. At the launch in June of that year, a grinning Steve Jobs proudly held up that early device to the obvious delight of Apple fans. Did the […] todaySeptember 10, 2024 34
insert_link Uncategorized National ICT summit kicks off in Windhoek The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology is hosting the 8th National ICT Summit in Windhoek. The two-day event will outline a strategic roadmap for the development and integration of technology, focusing on creating an inclusive society through the growth of ICT. During the opening ceremony, Information Minister Emma Theofelus shared the importance of ensuring that digital transformation benefits all Namibians and promotes sustainable development across various sectors. Minister Theofelus […] todaySeptember 9, 2024 26
insert_link Namibia Education Ministry launches digital school’s programme The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture on Monday, 12 August launched the Digital Schools program at the National Institute for Educational Development in Okahandja. This initiative, aimed at modernising classrooms across Namibia, introduces advanced digital tools and resources to strengthen learning and prepare students for the future. Executive Director of the Ministry, Sanet Steenkamp. Meanwhile, speaking at the event, Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka, said that […] todayAugust 12, 2024 42
insert_link Namibia Higher Education Day: Emphasizing Agricultural Innovation The Government, alongside the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation and the Regional Universities Forum, is celebrating Higher Education Day. This year’s theme focuses on enhancing agricultural education and research to foster innovation, industrialization, and economic development in Africa. Executive Director of the Ministry, Alfred van Kent. todayAugust 8, 2024 22