AWS User Group Windhoek hosted its inaugural meeting, launching a new platform dedicated to developing Namibia’s cloud computing skills and preparing young people for opportunities in the global technology industry.
The event brought together students, professionals and technology enthusiasts for an evening of collaboration and learning focused on advancing digital capabilities.
Kenyan AWS community leader Kevin Tuei delivered the keynote address, urging participants to embrace the start of their digital journeys. “Your journey doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to start,” he said.
The AWS User Group Windhoek was founded by Johannes Andreas, with support from Hilma Uupindi and Romeo Pickering, as part of a global AWS network aimed at building technical expertise and fostering collaboration within the fast-growing cloud computing industry.
Its guiding motto, Connect. Collaborate. Certify., reflects its mission to equip Namibians with the practical skills and global mindset needed to succeed in the digital economy.
Andreas said the group’s creation aligns with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s call to address youth unemployment through skills development and participation in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
“This is more than a meetup. It’s about positioning Namibians to solve global problems, not just local ones. Cloud computing is the backbone of modern innovation, and by building this community, we’re making sure Namibian students and professionals are ready for the global marketplace,” he said.
Kenya, recognised as one of Africa’s leading technology hubs with AWS user groups in Nairobi, Mombasa and Meru, has been instrumental in supporting the Windhoek initiative. Tuei’s participation underscored the growing collaboration between African countries to develop shared digital expertise.
“The dream of cross-continental collaboration is becoming a reality,” Andreas said. “This partnership is about more than knowledge transfer; it’s about building an African cloud talent pipeline that serves the world.”
Established in March 2025, the AWS User Group Windhoek operates as a community-driven platform offering regular meetups, workshops and certification drives to help Namibian students, developers and professionals build strong foundations in cloud technology and digital innovation.
