Namibia and Botswana are to sign an agreement on research, science, and technology during the second Bi-National Commission, which will be co-chaired by the two nations' presidents this week.

Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus emphasised the importance of digital literacy in preventing risks associated with online activity. 

The minister was speaking at the regional engagement on ICT development in Otjozondjupa.

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology's (MICT) Director for Print Media Affairs has warned that if nations are not well prepared for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) could become a danger.

Namibia has made history with the launch of the Namibian Sign Language Model App, a breakthrough tool to bridge communication barriers and empower the hearing-impaired community.

The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture is committed to closing the skills gap in untapped sciences, technologies, engineering, and the vocational trades that underpin them.

MTC has committed an investment of N$4.5 million in the Content Creator Awards over the next three years. 

The announcement was made during the nomination event held at the National Theatre of Namibia. 

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education has been recognised globally as a stepping stone for development. 

90 learners from Otjozondjupa have gathered in Okahandja to attend the ICT boot camp organised by the regional directorate.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has requested that the leadership in the Kavango East Region assist in bringing ICT development closer to the people. 

An event aimed at supporting the upcoming Mega Hackathon, under the recently launched Comprehensive Digital Strategy, gathered a range of contributions from participants, including both financial and non-monetary pledges.