Ministry of Information and Communication Technology - Republic of Namibia

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology - Republic of Namibia (MICT), will be hosting the Eighth Namibia National ICT summit, themed "Building Resilience to 'Adopt or Die' in the Era of Digital Transformation and Digital Intelligence (AI)".

The summit, which is the biggest event on the ICT calendar in Namibia, is set to take place from 9 to 14 September at Mercure Hotel in Windhoek.

It is set to bring industry leaders, experts, innovators, policymakers and stakeholders together, while opening networking opportunities and innovative ways to deal with challenges faced by the industry nationally as well as globally.

Report: Josephine Kakola

MEDIA RELEASE - Namibia Gears Up To Host the 8th National ICT Summit.

NATIONAL ICT SUMMIT - The 8th National ICT Summit also exposes the youth to the latest ICT trends and allows them to present their latest innovations and inventions.
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2024 ICT SUMMIT - In seven days, Namibia is set to host the 8th National ICT Summit. Scan the QR Code and be part of Namibia’s digital revolution!
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PUBLIC NOTICE - All members of the public and institutions are called upon to deposit any material produced during the memorial and funeral services of our late President, H. E. Dr Hage G. Geingob.

CALL OUT - The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) in partnership with Basecamp Business Incubator will be running a one-week virtual Hackathon from 02-06 September 2024 in the build-up to the 8th National ICT Summit. Join the ultimate Hackathon challenge today!
Link: http://bit.ly/summit_hackathon2024

HEROES’ DAY - President H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba said Namibians should not forget those who ensured that we replace colonial oppression with democracy, forced labour with workers’ rights and racial hatred with reconciliation and nation-building.

He made these remarks on Monday during the 34th Heroes’ Day commemoration in Omuthiya, Oshikoto, which was attended by thousands of Namibians from all walks of life.

“Our patriotic duty as free Namibians is to remember those brave men and women who sacrificed greatly for our freedom,” said President Mbumba.

The day was commemorated under the theme “Honoring Our Martyrs (Heroes and Heroines).”

HEROES’ DAY - Scenes from Omuthiya Recreational Park in Oshikoto during the 34th commemoration of Heroes’ Day."

HEROES’ DAY - It’s all systems go for the 34th commemoration of Heroes’ Day at the Omuthiya Recreational Park in the Oshikoto Region as various started arriving.

The day will be observed under the theme: “Honouring Our Martyrs (Heroes and Heroines).”

HEROES’ DAY - Members of the public have started arriving in large numbers at Omuthiya for today's Heroes’ Day commemoration.

The event will feature a keynote address by His Excellency Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, President of the Republic of Namibia along with other distinguished dignitaries.

HEROES’ DAY - As we commemorate this day, let us recommit ourselves to upholding the values of justice, equality and unity that they stood for.

UNITY IN DIVERSITY - The Namibian cultural group is finalising preparations for the much-anticipated Heroes’ Day in the Oshikoto Region. The group will be showcasing various cultures through a choreographed performance.

HEROES’ DAY PREPARATIONS - Preparations for Heroes’ Day are at an advanced stage in Omuthiya, Oshikoto Region. The Namibia Defence Force is actively rehearsing and showcasing their military equipment and troops in anticipation of the event.

The President of the Republic of Namibia, H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba will deliver the keynote address. The gates will open to the public at 06:00.

FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT - The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology would like to inform members of the public that there will be free public transport to and from the Heroes' Day commemoration that will take place on 26 August 2024 at Omuthiya Recreational Park, Omuthiya, Oshikoto Region.

The buses will pick up members of the public to attend the Heroes' Day commemoration from the identified pick-up points from 05:00.

HEROES’ DAY BUILD - Omuthiya is currently gearing up for Heroes’ Day celebrations scheduled for 26 August 2024.

This year’s Heroes’ Day will be celebrated under the theme “Honoring Our Martyrs (Heroes and Heroines).” Thousands of people are expected to attend the event in the Oshikoto region.