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.
Windhoek Technical High School's Techies has claimed first place in the high school category at the 10th Annual Programming Competition awards.
Namibia University of Science and Technology's Phonics Team took the top spot among tertiary competitors.
Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, said Namibia is in the process of developing the Artificial Intelligence Act.
She revealed this in her response to the question from PDM MP Diederik Vries about the regulation and ethical use of AI.
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, said the Namibian government is committed to ensuring improved communication services in rural communities across the country.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Science, ICT and Youth Development has concluded oversight follow-up visits to community hostels across 14 regions.
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.
ICT infrastructure and equipment provider Powercom this afternoon commissioned a total of 25 network towers: two in Omusati, four in Erongo, seven in |Khomas, two in Otjozondjupa, two each in Kavango East and West, one in ||Kharas, one in Oshana, one in Oshikoto, and three in the Zambezi Region.
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.
Strengthening partnerships in education, agriculture, ICT, and skills development is high on the agenda for the newly accredited Heads of Mission to Namibia.
