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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.

2018-06-222026-06-25
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  1. June 2018

  2. The Namibian

    Microsoft acquired Undead Labs and Playground gaming studios

    Source

    “The company recently acquired more gaming development studios including 'State of Decay' makers' Undead Labs as well as 'Forza Horizon' developers' Playground.”

    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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