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July 2026
New Era
Huaweihas trainedmore than 2 000 people through digital skills programmes
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“The President said she was encouraged that Huawei has already trained more than 2 000 people through its digital skills programmes, adding that Namibia needs more young people equipped with ICT and AI skills to participate in the emerging digital economy.”
Huaweicollaborated withNamibia's Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Information and Communication Technology on smart city solutions and AI-ready data centre
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“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.”
Huaweiis providing MTC access toits enterprise portfolio including connectivity solutions, cloud technologies, and digital infrastructure
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“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.”
Huaweihas stressedrapid growth of AI, digital healthcare and hybrid education increase demand for faster, larger and more secure data storage systems across Africa
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“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.”
“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.”
Huaweihassuperior zooming capability in phone cameras
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“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.”
HuaweishowcasedVR2 allowing phone and tablet connectivity for VR experience
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“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.”
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah completed a seven-day state visit to China aimed at persuading the country to help Namibia build manufacturing and processing industries rather than exporting raw minerals. The visit culminated in nine cooperation instruments and elevation of bilateral ties to a Namibia-China Community with a shared future, focusing on long-term development and strategic cooperation.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah completed a seven-day state visit to China aimed at persuading the country to help Namibia build manufacturing and processing industries rather than exporting raw minerals. The visit culminated in nine cooperation instruments and elevation of bilateral ties to a Namibia-China Community with a shared future, focusing on long-term development and strategic cooperation.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has endorsed a Huawei-backed smart city pilot project for Windhoek and Swakopmund, stating it must deliver economic benefits, create jobs, and improve public services. She welcomed Huawei's plans to deepen partnership with Namibia in digital infrastructure, AI, and skills development, noting that Huawei has already trained more than 2,000 people through digital skills programmes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.