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Microsoft — technology company involved in AI development and cloud-based sustainability training in Namibia, competing in AI chip development with other major players.
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The Namibian
Microsoft laid off 10,000 employees
“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).”
Why is Big Tech firing employees by the thousands?The Namibian
Microsoft revealed a range of major new titles for Xbox and PC at X019 event in London
“At Microsoft's X019 event in London recently, the company revealed a range of major new titles for Xbox and PC.”
First Trans Lead Character in Major Video GameThe Namibian
Microsoft acquired Undead Labs and Playground gaming studios
“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 ConferenceMustafa Suleyman, head of Microsoft AI, has warned that without safeguards, AI development could lead to a "silicon species" that competes with humans. Suleyman criticised rival firm Anthropic's approach of treating AI as human-like, saying practical measures exist to control AI risks.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Mustafa Suleyman, head of Microsoft AI, has warned that without safeguards, AI development could lead to a "silicon species" that competes with humans. Suleyman criticised rival firm Anthropic's approach of treating AI as human-like, saying practical measures exist to control AI risks.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump called fears about AI safety a "hoax" and rejected calls for greater guardrails on the technology, comparing warnings to what he termed the "Global Warming Scam" and past political hoaxes, while an Anthropic co-founder had recently proposed mandatory "kill switches" for dangerous AI systems.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Reports that unknown individuals burnt a snake on the grave of one of three murder victims in Okahandja have revived debate about ritual practices, occult beliefs and "money medicine". The article notes that while graves, fire and snakes carry spiritual symbolism in African belief systems, there is no scientific evidence supporting such beliefs and incidents remain matters for criminal investigation.
4 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →