Technology ensures sustainable growth – Theofelus
MTC, OATF collab on tech conference
Namibia's journey towards a fully digital society cannot succeed without a digitally literate population, the minister said.
Information minister Emma Theofelus on Wednesday officiated the first-ever tech hub conference at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF).
She said while technology increases productivity, it is ultimately the human element that drives innovation and ensures sustainable growth.
Speaking at the conference hosted by telecommunications giant MTC and the OATF, Theofelus said it is therefore important for the government to safeguard jobs even as it re-engineers business processes to be more tech-enabled.
She encouraged those in attendance to consider the platform as a launching pad for tech-enabled business process re-engineering within their organisations. “Our journey towards a fully digital Namibia cannot succeed without a digitally literate population. I commend MTC for its leadership in digital literacy, but we must acknowledge that more needs to be done,” Theofelus said.
Groundbreaking initiatives
MTC managing director Licky Erastus said the MTC-OATF tech hub conference aims to foster dynamic and efficient tech solutions, prioritise engagement and networking, and grant institutions access to a broader range of knowledge, skills and expertise.
The hub conference provides a platform for industry experts, innovators and stakeholders to come together, share ideas and collaborate on groundbreaking initiatives, he explained.
“By fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing, we can accelerate the pace of technological advancement and ensure that Namibia remains at the forefront of innovation.”
Erastus said their mission is - and has always been - to break barriers, connect people, drive progress, share expertise and pioneer industry solutions.
She said while technology increases productivity, it is ultimately the human element that drives innovation and ensures sustainable growth.
Speaking at the conference hosted by telecommunications giant MTC and the OATF, Theofelus said it is therefore important for the government to safeguard jobs even as it re-engineers business processes to be more tech-enabled.
She encouraged those in attendance to consider the platform as a launching pad for tech-enabled business process re-engineering within their organisations. “Our journey towards a fully digital Namibia cannot succeed without a digitally literate population. I commend MTC for its leadership in digital literacy, but we must acknowledge that more needs to be done,” Theofelus said.
Groundbreaking initiatives
MTC managing director Licky Erastus said the MTC-OATF tech hub conference aims to foster dynamic and efficient tech solutions, prioritise engagement and networking, and grant institutions access to a broader range of knowledge, skills and expertise.
The hub conference provides a platform for industry experts, innovators and stakeholders to come together, share ideas and collaborate on groundbreaking initiatives, he explained.
“By fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing, we can accelerate the pace of technological advancement and ensure that Namibia remains at the forefront of innovation.”
Erastus said their mission is - and has always been - to break barriers, connect people, drive progress, share expertise and pioneer industry solutions.
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