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Huawei

Technology company expanding AI and cloud-based data storage solutions across Africa, with enterprise partnerships in Namibia including MTC.

2018-01-122026-07-09
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What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. July 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Huawei collaborated with Namibia's Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Information and Communication Technology on smart city solutions and AI-ready data centre

    Source

    “In a Presidency statement, Nandi-Ndaitwah praises Huawei's collaboration with Namibia's Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security and the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology on smart city solutions and the development of an AI-ready national data centre.”

    Nandi-Ndaitwah pushes AI jobs in Huawei talks
  3. June 2026

  4. The Namibian

    Huawei is providing MTC access to its enterprise portfolio including connectivity solutions, cloud technologies, and digital infrastructure

    Source

    “The new status expands its partnership with Huawei and gives it access to the technology firm's enterprise portfolio, including connectivity solutions, cloud technologies, digital infrastructure, intelligent networking systems and business transformation platforms.”

    MTC joins Huawei’s enterprise partner network
  5. May 2026

  6. The Namibian

    Huawei has stressed rapid growth of AI, digital healthcare and hybrid education increase demand for faster, larger and more secure data storage systems across Africa

    Source

    “Huawei has stressed that the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI), digital healthcare and hybrid education are increasing demand for faster, larger and more secure data storage systems across Africa.”

    Demand for AI-ready data storage in Africa on increase

  7. The Namibian

    Huawei has expanded from traditional storage products into AI-compatible and cloud-based systems designed to support modern industries

    Source

    “the company has expanded from traditional storage products into AI-compatible and cloud-based systems designed to support modern industries.”

    Demand for AI-ready data storage in Africa on increase
  8. April 2019

  9. The Namibian

    Huawei released the P30 on 26 March

    Source

    “Released on 26 March, the P30's camera specifications are out of this world – with a massive 40-megapixel camera (and this is just one of its three cameras), we have to say that Huawei is stepping it up in the photography department.”

    The Huawei P30 Promises to Be the ‘Best Phone Ever'

  10. The Namibian

    Huawei has superior zooming capability in phone cameras

    Source

    “Since everything is about zooming into things like stalkers nowadays, LG V40 feeds into this trend, but at the moment, Huawei has got that in the bag.”

    LG Raises the Stakes With 5-Camera Phone
  11. January 2018

  12. The Namibian

    Huawei showcased VR2 allowing phone and tablet connectivity for VR experience

    Source

    “And it looks like Huawei is getting into it too. The tech giant showcased VR2 which allows you to play and connect your phone, tablet, etc and have the ultimate VR experience.”

    The Best of 2018's Tech
Business

Nandi-Ndaitwah urges Huawei to create AI jobs for Namibians

The News

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with Huawei executives in Shenzhen to urge the technology company to help create jobs as Namibia embraces artificial intelligence and digital transformation. The president welcomed China's 98 million yuan contribution to Namibia's smart city pilot project and said the partnership would focus on digital skills training to prepare workers for emerging opportunities.

Why it matters

President's push for Huawei to create AI jobs reflects Namibia's engagement with technology partners for economic opportunity and skills development.

8 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Yesterday

  1. Nandi-Ndaitwah urges Huawei to create AI jobs for Namibians

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with Huawei executives in Shenzhen to urge the technology company to help create jobs as Namibia embraces artificial intelligence and digital transformation. The president welcomed China's 98 million yuan contribution to Namibia's smart city pilot project and said the partnership would focus on digital skills training to prepare workers for emerging opportunities.

    8 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 4 July

  1. President Nandi-Ndaitwah departs for week-long China state visit

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is departing for China on Saturday for a week-long state visit (6–10 July) at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation in trade, investment, renewable energy, agriculture, education, and other sectors. The visit includes industry visits in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, agricultural engagements in Chengdu, and high-level bilateral meetings in Beijing.

    4 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 15 June

  1. MTC joins Huawei enterprise partner network

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited has registered as a Huawei enterprise partner, gaining access to Huawei's enterprise portfolio including connectivity solutions, cloud technologies, and digital infrastructure to strengthen its ability to provide technology solutions to Namibian businesses and institutions.

    15 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 16 May

  1. Chinese enterprises contribute N$6.6 billion taxes 2020–2024

    Chinese enterprises operating in Namibia contributed more than N$6.6 billion in taxes, spent about N$50 billion on local procurement, and created about 48,690 jobs for Namibians between 2020 and 2024, according to figures cited by Chinese embassy counsellor Wei Jinming at the Huawei Namibia ICT Congress.

    16 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Huawei says Africa demand for AI-ready data storage rising

    Huawei said that rapid growth in artificial intelligence, digital healthcare and hybrid education are driving increased demand for faster, larger and more secure data storage systems across Africa. The company, speaking at the Huawei ICT Congress 2026 in Windhoek, said it has expanded into AI-compatible and cloud-based systems and is now the leading storage provider in Southern Africa.

    13 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 27 March

  1. NBC claims N$3m owed Huawei, not N$184m flagged

    The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation told Parliament it owes Huawei only N$3 million, not the N$184 million cited in the auditor general's report, citing a reporting threshold and incomplete project agreements. The NBC has received adverse audit reports for five consecutive years.

    27 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Arts ministry consults on reviving dormant Namibian music awards

    The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has invited industry stakeholders to help shape the return of the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs), which have been dormant since MTC withdrew funding in 2020. A stakeholder engagement session is scheduled for 14 March to strengthen the awards' credibility and gather input on award categories, industry development needs, and future direction.

    10 March 2026 · The Namibian →

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