S.A Police Minister Highlights Crime-Fighting Successes Amid Challenge

S.A' s Police minister Senzo Mchunu says the South African Police Service continues to be successesfull in fighting crime despite ongoing challenges in crime intelligence, technology, and forensics. Mchunu says other successes include the arrest of perpetrators allegedly involved in the mass shootings in Lusikisiki and Qumbu:

November 26, 2024 9

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.

November 12, 2024 32

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 […]

November 12, 2024 7

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.

October 21, 2024 31

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.

September 16, 2024 39

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 […]

September 10, 2024 19

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 […]

September 10, 2024 43

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 […]

September 9, 2024 28

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 […]

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