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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Technology

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Local

YANGO, takes part in West African Internet Governance Forum (WAIGF) to promote dynamic development of the digital sector in Senegal and West Africa

International ride-hailing service Yango, part of the global tech company Yango Group, actively participated in the West African Internet Governance Forum, which took place from July 10th to 12th, 2024 in Dakar Senegal. This event, under the theme “Disruptive Technologies: How Far Thus Far,” was a key regional platform for dialogue on Internet Governance, supported by the United Nations, the ECOWAS Commission convened and hosted by the Senegalese Government under […]

todayJuly 16, 2024 16

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Namibia

Information and Communication Technology Minister Urges Collaboration and Innovation Amid Economic Challenges

Information and Communication Technology minister, Emma Theofelus, highlighted poverty, unemployment, and the high cost of living as pressing contemporary challenges. Speaking at a retreat for senior leaders of key government institutions, she emphasized the need for strategic approaches to address these issues. Theofelus urged leveraging bilateral relations to bring in new technologies, foster international collaborations, and ensure the ICT sector remains at the forefront of innovation and development. She also […]

todayJuly 12, 2024 4

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World

UN Technology Envoy explains the impact of AI and tech on elections

2024 is a bumper year for elections, even in Namibia, affecting around two billion voters. However, elections don’t necessarily equate to democracy, and the extent to which they affect the way a country is run, and by whom, can vary dramatically, depending on where they’re held. The UN Envoy on Technology, Amandeep Singh Gill explains the influence tech and Artificial Intelligence has on elections.

todayJune 25, 2024 48

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Namibia

MTC partners with Omaruru for digital development agenda

MTC and the Municipality of Omaruru have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on an integrated digital innovation agenda. The agreement aims to identify common interests, assess areas for socio-economic smart solutions, and contribute to Namibia's National Development agenda through transformative initiatives. Here is MTC's spokesperson, Erasmus Nekundi.

todayJune 24, 2024 27

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Science & Technology

Microsoft to invest $3.2 bn in AI in Sweden

    Microsoft said Monday it would invest 33.7 billion kronor ($3.2 billion) over two years in cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Sweden, the US company said in a statement. The group will train 250,000 people by 2027 to boost AI knowledge and competence and also increase capacity at its three data centres in the country, the statement said, adding that the investment was Microsoft's biggest ever in Sweden. […]

todayJune 3, 2024 39

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Environment

Are some routes more prone to air turbulence? Will climate change make it worse? Your questions answered

Trinity Moss/Unsplash     By Doug Drury, CQUniversity Australia     A little bit of turbulence is a common experience for air travellers. Severe incidents are rare – but when they occur they can be deadly. The recent Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from London to Singapore shows the danger. An encounter with extreme turbulence during normal flight left one person dead from a presumed heart attack and several others badly injured. […]

todayMay 23, 2024 45

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World

Korea and U. K kick off global AI summit as risks mount

South Korea and the United Kingdom are kicking off a global summit on Artificial Intelligence as governments struggle to keep up with the evolution of the technology. The two countries are co-hosting the talks which look to tackle a growing number of risks as AI rapidly advances. Chris Gilbert reports.  

todayMay 21, 2024 13

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Namibia

Deputy Higher Education Minister Urges Collaboration to Boost Geoscience Education in ||Kharas Region

Deputy Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation minister, Natalia |Goagoses emphasized the necessity of collaboration among education stakeholders to enhance access to relevant faculties for learners from the ||Kharas Region. During a visit to the University of NamibiaSouthern Campus, she highlighted the low enrollment of ||Kharas students in geoscience programs essential for industries like green hydrogen and oil and gas. |Goagoses urged institutions to address the disparity by preparing learners from […]

todayMay 17, 2024 13

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