By Roger Gertze From the gold medals, funny memes and dedicated SuperSport channels, everyone can agree that the Paris Olympics 2024 was a celebration of the sporting and human spirit. But beyond the record-breaking performance, the Olympics served as a powerful reminder of the profound lessons embedded in the pursuitContinue Reading
By Festus Nakatana It is a challenging time for media operations everywhere. Printed media sustainability has been sliding towards the abyss due to declining advertising revenue, reduced circulation, and loss to technology giants. Advertising revenue, in particular, is the lifeblood of newspapers’ ability to remain profitable. This reality rings trueContinue Reading
By Erasmus Nekundi As a country, we acknowledge that we still have a fraction of the population whose full participation in the economy is restricted due to the digital divide. This exclusion continues to be a critical hinderance to equal access to information and ultimately to the developmental agenda andContinue Reading
By S M Asad Abbas Recently, my colleague, Kehad Snydewel, wrote an article about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) impacts every sector and challenges well-established businesses. A significant and surprising shift is the challenge a company like Google faces. OpenAI announced its entry into the search market with SearchGPT. This isContinue Reading
By Dr. John Steytler Recently, I heard snippets of a commencement speech that the legendary tennis player, Roger Federer, gave to the graduates at Dartmouth University, USA. Anything Roger has to say should be listened to; he is, after all, one of the greatest tennis players of all time. ApartContinue Reading
The Youth in Oil and Gas Summit, held at the Naraville Community Hall on July 27th, marked a significant milestone in the Namibian oil and gas sector. This pioneering event brought together industry leaders, experts, and enthusiastic youth to foster career guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities in the dynamicContinue Reading
Recognising the importance of mental health in the workplace, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has made employee well-being a top priority. In response to the increasing mental health challenges faced by many Namibians, CRAN last year launched an innovative initiative: Mental Health Awareness Days, held once every quarter.Continue Reading
By Connie-Marlene Theyse As Head of Enterprise Banking at FNB Namibia, I have had a front-row seat in the oil and gas developments and activities in Namibia. The opportunities are real, and the oil discoveries, possibly amounting to billions of barrels, have the power to transform our nation. The keenContinue Reading
By Cornelia Shipindo Deepfakes are digital manipulations of individuals, making them appear to say things they have not actually said, with seamless voices and facial features. These deceptive creations are intentionally designed to mislead and deceive, posing a targeted threat against truth. Utilising Artificial Intelligence (AI), deepfakes produce convincing audio,Continue Reading
By Esther Akweenda Forget about reaching a learning finish line. Lifelong learning is a continuous journey of growth and adaptation. Especially in today’s rapidly changing world, staying relevant requires ongoing development and skill enhancement. This is where lifelong learning becomes crucial for both personal and professional success. Imagine this: TheContinue Reading
