Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has cautioned against the excessive use of artificial intelligence (AI), saying it can render people redundant. 

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted the significance of investing in education, emphasising its role as a key tool for tackling gender inequalities and fostering socioeconomic development.

She also encouraged a redesign of the African education system to suit today's generation. 

Efforts to address the scourge of gender-based violence in Namibia will require collaboration to bring health services closer to those who need them the most.

This is particularly the case for women and girls who have endured trauma and indignity as a result of violence.

The Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Industrialization and Trade, Michael Humavindu, has denied allegations emanating from South Africa that Namibia has banned fresh produce imports from the southern neighbour.

Affirmative Repositioning (AR) leader Job Amupanda has described the voter registration process as costly and a barrier to political activity. 

He advocates for the use of identity documents to enable people to freely exercise their democratic right to vote.

The Namibia Household Income and Expenditure Survey (NHISES), last conducted in 2016 and originally scheduled every five years, will be carried out in 2025. 

The delay is attributed to budgetary constraints, compelling the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) to achieve more with less.

Efforts to achieve the goal of ending AIDS by 2030 are stalling due to an increase in new infections in some global regions.

Additionally, there exists a substantial annual funding gap of US$9.5 billion for the global HIV response to boost resources.

The acting Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services highlighted the importance of manufacturing medical equipment locally to enhance economic development and bolster trade capacity.

Board members need diverse skills, a thorough review of management accounts, and the establishment of proper structures, including board committees, to effectively fulfil their roles.

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasised the use of suitable technology for developmental solutions during her address at the CEO forum in Windhoek.

She cautioned that the technology transition should not compromise employment opportunities.