BEIJING – Chinese tech giant Huawei yesterday unveiled the world’s first triple-folding phone at more than three times the price of the newest iPhone, hours after its US competitor lifted the curtain on its own new handset built for AI. The Mate XT was officially presented by Huawei executive Richard Yu at the firm’s headquarters...
BRUSSELS – A top EU court yesterday delivered two major victories for Brussels by ruling against Apple and Google in separate legal sagas with billions of euros at play. The decisions give a boost to the bloc’s outgoing competition chief, Margrethe Vestager, who had suffered a series of setbacks in EU courts against her decisions....
Effective 1 October 2024, Mariama Cire Sylla becomes the World Bank Group (WBG)’s joint resident representative for Namibia. This new position provides a single point of contact for access to the full breadth of the WBG products and services, and is expected to enhance the global institution’s ability to address challenges and drive development with...
Rudolf Gaiseb For Namibia to thrive in a new digital era, digital transformation must not only adapt but must also build a strong, resilient framework, capable of enduring digital advancement. This sentiment was shared on Monday by information and communication technology (ICT) minister Emma Theofelus. Namibia is preparing to inevitably integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into various...
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is to host a regional stakeholder engagement in the Otjozondjupa region on 12 September 2024. The forum is scheduled to be held at the Paresis Hall in Otjiwarongo from 08h00 to 16h00. Otjozondjupa governor James Uerikua will officiate at the event. This engagement aims to bridgethe gap between GIPF...
In a significant step towards fostering digital inclusion and information communication technology (ICT) talent development, Huawei Technologies this week announced the launch of Namibia ICT Talent Programme for 2024-2025. This includes the Digital Rural Plus Programme, implemented by the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust). The announcement took place at the unveiling of the...
The Namibian Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) last week hosted a three-member delegation from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZ). The delegation was headed by Norman Maferefa, director for licensing, supervision and surveillance. The visiting delegation was in Windhoek until 5 September to gain insight into Namfisa’s operations, and more specifically its risk...
The eighth Information and Communication Technology (ICT) summit is underway in Windhoek, with a strong focus on how Namibia can optimise on opportunities presented by the digital age. The summit brings together industry experts, innovators and policy-makers. Themed ‘Building Resilience to ‘Adapt or Die’ in the Era of Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI)’, the...
The Namibia Investment and Development Board (NIPDB) is hosting the 3rd Annual African Union Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (AU MSME) Forum, which is designed to foster financial empowerment and innovation for MSMEs across the continent. The five-day event commences today and is scheduled to end on Friday. The AU MSME Forum is poised to...
Belgian energy minister Tinne Van der Straeten is advocating a collaborative and inclusive approach to Africa’s green hydrogen development. As Europe forges ahead with its own energy transition, Van der Straeten emphasised the importance of ensuring Africa remains in control of its vast and valuable renewable resources, particularly wind and solar, while fostering mutually beneficial...