The Mobile Telecommunications Ltd (MTC) hosted its inaugural Tech Conference together with industry experts to discuss the latest trends and advancements in technology.
According to MTC’s Managing Director Licky Erastus, the conference aimed to foster dynamic and efficient tech solutions, prioritise engagement and networking, and grant institutions access to a broader range of knowledge, skills and expertise.
“And that is precisely what this Tech Conference is advancing by bringing industry thought leaders to share insights on essential industry topics, while exhibiting some tech capabilities and solutions,” he said.
Speaking at the conference, Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theophilus said Namibia’s journey towards a fully digital nation would be unsuccessful without a digitally literate population.
She commended MTC for its leadership in promoting digital literacy, but acknowledged that more efforts were needed.
The Minister said government efforts through the Ministry of Education to integrate digital literacy into the curriculum faced challenges such as the cost of devices, lack of digital literacy among educators, and inadequate electricity supply in schools.
To address these issues, she said the Ministry of ICT was developing a Digital Literacy Framework to guide these efforts and ensure their standardisation and quality.
“We conduct digital literacy training across the country, but our reach is limited. I call on everyone in this room to commit resources to a digital literacy initiative. Even simple efforts, such as teaching people how to use existing digital services, can make a significant difference. I pledge the support of our Ministry’s staff to this cause, but we need more hands on deck,” she said.
The conference featured a range of presentations and discussions on various tech topics, providing valuable insights for attendees.
MTC’s Tech Conference serves as a platform for industry professionals to collaborate, learn and contribute to Namibia’s digital transformation.
