Author: Staff Writer
The Age of Artificial General Intelligence is Here – Nvidia
CEO of Nvidia – the company that holds approximately 80% of the global AI chip market – Jensen Huang, stated in an interview that he believes the age of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is here. What is AGI?…
MIME Launches 5-Year Strategic Plan
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME) launched its 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, with a commitment to advancing Namibia’s industrialisation agenda. IME Minister, Modestus Amutse, stated that through this Strategy, “we aim to reposition MIME as a dynamic…
While Africa Watches War, the Real Divide is Digital
By: Glodine Makapela While global attention remains fixed on oil prices, missile strikes and geopolitical tension, a quieter but more consequential shift is underway. Beneath the surface of conflict, the systems that underpin the global economy — from…
When Policy Moves Slowly, Innovation Suffers: The Cost of Regulatory Delays in the 4IR Era
By: Augustinus M. Ngombe We often hear the world described in layers; first, second, and third. These labels usually point to economic strength or political stability. But there is another layer that is rarely discussed, yet deeply influential: mindset….
From Promise to Practice: Rethinking Namibia’s Jobs Conversation
By: Hopolang Phororo Almost every day, Namibia’s newspapers carry a story about jobs. One day it highlights youth empowerment initiatives, such as MTC’s 4Life programme. Another day it is a sobering reminder that more than 70% of…
Atshipara Backs Bailout of Strategic SOEs
In his contributions to the tabled National Budget, National Assembly Member Modestus Atshipara recommended that instead of shutting down critical State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), they must be bailed out and appointed the right people to lead them. He…
Country Remains With Adequate Fuel Supply – MIME
In a statement last week, the Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy assured the public that the country remains adequately supplied with fuel. The Ministry’s executive director, Moses Pakote, has assured the public that there is no fuel…
Health Task Force Commissioned, Devises Recommendations
The Task Force on Health was validated last week, and it has met at its first workshop. The workshop was to validate and reach consensus on the identified priority areas and develop key recommendations aimed at strengthening the health…
Sunshine Private College (PTY) on a Phenomenal Growth Trajectory
By: Professor Jairos Kangira When Sunshine Private College (PTY) started in 2020, it was a small college comprising only 15 students enrolled for the Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), Bachelor of Education Honours degree in Junior Primary, and Bachelor…
NCS Anticipates 1,200 Tons of Maize Harvest This Year
Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) Public and Media Officer Maria David, a Senior Correctional Officer, recently discussed the expectations for this year’s harvest from their Divundu Farm during an interview with Eagle FM. She revealed that they…