In today’s digital world of cloud, mobility, analytics and data, the focus for both business and consumers is to find answers to their problems. Just building a solution or buying devices and applications, without coming up with an answer, in the shortest possible time and most economical manner, will sooner or later prove meaningless and futile
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A look at the value of biodiversity and the role of the media
Biodiversity is defined as the variety of living organisms found within a specified geographic region.
The conservation of biodiversity on the other hand is about saving life on Earth in all its forms and keeping natural ecosystems functioning and healthy. Stated simply, the environment refers to the surroundings or space in which persons, animals and plants live or operate.
Teachers warned about excessive alcohol use
KHORIXAS - Outjo circuit inspector Nuuyoma Thomas Amutenya warned teachers in his circuit that excessive alcohol use will not be tolerated.
Khorixas council not to blame for blocked drainage – mayor
KHORIXAS – Khorixas mayor Elizabeth Geises has defended council against any blame for the blocked drainage system at the town, saying residents have themselves to blame.
‘Bacteria water’ threatens opening of dialysis centre in Katima
KATIMA MULILO – The opening of a dialysis centre in Katima Mulilo to provide treatment to patients with renal failure has been put on hold after the town’s water tested positive for bacteria.
Tweya survives another accident
OMUTHIYA - Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development Minister Tjekero Tweya survived yet another accident in December when the official vehicle he was driving rammed into a donkey.
New education curriculum unsettles rural learners
OMUTHIYA - A number of learners and parents in Oshikoto Region are enduring a stressful moment as they are struggling to secure accommodation at schools or areas in which the pupils are enrolled for this year’s academic year.
Grootfontein-Rundu-Katima railway in limbo
KATIMA MULILO - The commencement of the construction of the Grootfontein-Rundu-Katima Mulilo railway line remains in limbo, despite a feasibility study conducted several years ago.
Nurses drowning in sea of patients
WINDHOEK – More than 781 713 patients were seen at various state health facilities in Windhoek from March 2017 to April last year, which is nearly double the area’s catchment population of 410 918.
Double tragedy as thieves rob mourners
WINDHOEK - Mourners grieving the death of a former State House-stationed police officer got an unpleasant visit from robbers in broad daylight on Monday - stealing a television set, laptop and two cellphones.