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Microsoft

Also known as: Microsoft (US)

Technology company mentioned in coverage of AI infrastructure investments in India and cloud-based sustainability training platform for Namibian businesses.

2018-06-222026-05-11

In coverage

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  1. June 2024
  2. May 2024
  3. January 2024
  4. September 2023
  5. For example, Google, Microsoft and OpenAI provide APIs for software developers to incorporate AI in their products.

    The Namibian

    What are APIs?
  6. July 2023
  7. Companies including Google, Hugging Face and Microsoft have championed the role their AI and cloud services can play in managing resource usage to achieve efficiency gains.

    The Namibian

    The hidden cost of the AI boom
  8. February 2023
  9. Since the end of the pandemic hiring spree, large numbers of employees have been fired from major tech companies, including Alphabet (12 000 employees), Amazon (18 000), Meta (11 000), Twitter (4 000), Microsoft (10 000) and Salesforce (8 000).

    The Namibian

    Why is Big Tech firing employees by the thousands?
  10. December 2019
  11. June 2018
  12. Microsoft shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. The company recently acquired more gaming development studios including ‘State of Decay’ makers’ Undead Labs as well as ‘Forza Horizon’ developers’ Playground.

    The Namibian

    Gaming Galore at the 2018 E3 Conference
Society

NQA launches automation system with local tech partner Green

The News

The Namibia Qualifications Authority has partnered with Green Enterprise Solutions to introduce an Evaluation Automation System that replaces manual, paper-heavy processes with online application submission, real-time progress tracking, and digitally verifiable certificates. The locally developed system is expected to reduce processing times, improve accuracy, and restore public trust while signalling a broader digital transformation at NQA.

23 March 2026 · New Era

Monday 23 March

  1. NQA launches automation system with local tech partner Green

    The Namibia Qualifications Authority has partnered with Green Enterprise Solutions to introduce an Evaluation Automation System that replaces manual, paper-heavy processes with online application submission, real-time progress tracking, and digitally verifiable certificates. The locally developed system is expected to reduce processing times, improve accuracy, and restore public trust while signalling a broader digital transformation at NQA.

    23 March 2026 · New Era

Thursday 19 February

  1. Nvidia and Indian firms announce AI infrastructure partnerships

    US chipmaker Nvidia unveiled partnerships with Indian computing companies including L&T and Yotta at an AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, with commitments to build large-scale data centre capacity to support India's development as a global AI hub. India expects over US$200 billion in AI investments over the next two years, with major players including Microsoft, Adani Group, and others pledging substantial commitments alongside discussions by world leaders on AI governance and regulation.

    19 February 2026 · New Era

Thursday 12 February

  1. Standard Bank launches online sustainability training for Namibian businesses

    Standard Bank Namibia has introduced the Sustainability Academy, an online learning platform designed to help businesses integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices and adapt to sustainability requirements demanded by global investors and trade partners. The cloud-based platform, built with Microsoft and Philanthrosoft, offers training on renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, water management, and carbon markets across Namibian regions.

    12 February 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 28 January

  1. Gold hits record highs amid US policy uncertainty

    Gold prices jumped to fresh records on Monday as investors worried about geopolitical tensions, US tariff threats, and potential government shutdowns, with the metal climbing above US$5,100 an ounce before retreating slightly amid growing global uncertainty sparked by US President Donald Trump's policies.

    28 January 2026 · New Era

Thursday 8 January

  1. Lenovo unveils AI agent Qira to work across devices

    Lenovo, the world's top PC maker, unveiled its AI assistant Qira at CES in Las Vegas, designed to perform tasks seamlessly across laptops, smartphones and connected devices. The company also showcased prototypes of AI-powered glasses and a pendant that records conversations and moments with user consent.

    8 January 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 7 January

  1. Nvidia announces Vera Rubin AI chip platform at CES

    Nvidia unveiled its latest AI platform, Vera Rubin, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, promising five times greater efficiency than previous offerings. The platform will be available from partners in the second half of 2026 as the company faces rising competition from AMD, Intel, and major customers like Google and Microsoft developing their own chips.

    7 January 2026 · New Era

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