BUSINESS TODAY | YOUTH SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE UNDERWAY

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The 8th Youth Sustainable Development Conference is underway in Windhoek, marking its first time being hosted in Southern Africa.

The event brought together young professionals, youth leaders, policymakers, innovators, investors, and development partners under the theme "powering change".

NOVA AIMS TO MEET AFRICA'S AI SKILLS DEMAND

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Namibia's first artificial intelligence (AI) institution, NOVA, has positioned itself to help address the growing demand for future-ready AI technicians in Africa.
 

19-YEAR-OLD INNOVATOR OFFERED STUDY OPPORTUNITY

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The 19-year-old self-taught innovator from the Gcwagi village in the Kavango West Region, Visentius Kapumburu, has been offered an opportunity to further his studies at the Rundu-based Ngato Institute of Science and Technology.

The three-year fully funded scholarship started in September.

FUTURE RURAL AFRICA PHASE THREE LAUNCHED

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The third phase of the Future Rural Africa research programme has been launched at the University of Namibia's Katima Mulilo Campus, with stakeholders calling for research to translate into practical solutions that support sustainable development and improve livelihoods in rural communities.

ICT SUMMIT RECEIVES N$1.2M FUNDING BOOST

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The Ninth National Information and Communication Technology Summit has received a financial boost of over N$1.2 million ahead of its anticipated launch.

CREATIVE SKILLS PROGRAMME BOOSTS INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

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The Co-Creation Hub, with support from various organisations and the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, has concluded its one-week Creative Skills Exchange and Industry Development Programme on Friday in the capital, covering creative sectors including film, fashion, music and visual

NAMIBIA & RUSSIA ADVANCE JOINT SPACE PROGRAMME

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Namibia and Russia are moving towards the launch of a joint space programme, with plans that could include building and launching a satellite, training Namibian engineers and introducing space-related university programmes.