A switched-on youth
Youth were exposed to the latest ICT trends and were given an opportunity to present their latest innovations and inventions.
Justicia Shipena
The information ministry, under the theme ‘Digital transformation for an ICT smart Namibia’ hosted the fifth National ICT Summit from 15 to 17 October at the Safari Court Hotel.
The summit was aimed at creating platforms for the ICT industry to discuss trends and challenges globally and in the country.
ICT industry players use the platform to showcase their solutions and services.
It also exposed the youth to the latest ICT trends and afforded them the opportunity to present their latest innovations and inventions.
Speaking at the summit on behalf of deputy information minister Engelbrecht Nawatiseb, Steve Bezuidenhout said the world is looking for youth to be employed and developed in ICT.
“What better time than now during the economic downturn to present this innovation to the youth,” he said.
Bezuidenhout said the robust industry will transform society and economies.
Speaking to The Zone, Remember Silas, an Onawa Secondary School learner who did a presentation on payroll ITC innovation, said it was a great experience.
“We, the youth, are rising to the challenge by pioneering the use of ICT which is a major growth industry amongst the youth and nation at large,” she said.
She said the challenge is to inspire her peers to use ICT to change their world in a positive way.
She added that youth can help recognise and encourage the accelerated use of ICT in development strategies and frameworks for the future.
A learner from Hage Geingob High School in Windhoek said access to technology and associated electronic content has significantly changed the lives of many young Namibians.
ICT, such as computers, however, remains a challenge for youth in disadvantaged areas. The challenge is bringing together all the relevant stakeholders, as well as the public and private sectors, to encourage youth to work together to provide an environment that fosters the development of young people and enables them to realise their potential in the information society.
ICT transcends borders, enabling the communication between young people from every corner of the country.
The summit showcased different ICT exhibitors and their products and services and also included panel discussions on various topics.
The information ministry, under the theme ‘Digital transformation for an ICT smart Namibia’ hosted the fifth National ICT Summit from 15 to 17 October at the Safari Court Hotel.
The summit was aimed at creating platforms for the ICT industry to discuss trends and challenges globally and in the country.
ICT industry players use the platform to showcase their solutions and services.
It also exposed the youth to the latest ICT trends and afforded them the opportunity to present their latest innovations and inventions.
Speaking at the summit on behalf of deputy information minister Engelbrecht Nawatiseb, Steve Bezuidenhout said the world is looking for youth to be employed and developed in ICT.
“What better time than now during the economic downturn to present this innovation to the youth,” he said.
Bezuidenhout said the robust industry will transform society and economies.
Speaking to The Zone, Remember Silas, an Onawa Secondary School learner who did a presentation on payroll ITC innovation, said it was a great experience.
“We, the youth, are rising to the challenge by pioneering the use of ICT which is a major growth industry amongst the youth and nation at large,” she said.
She said the challenge is to inspire her peers to use ICT to change their world in a positive way.
She added that youth can help recognise and encourage the accelerated use of ICT in development strategies and frameworks for the future.
A learner from Hage Geingob High School in Windhoek said access to technology and associated electronic content has significantly changed the lives of many young Namibians.
ICT, such as computers, however, remains a challenge for youth in disadvantaged areas. The challenge is bringing together all the relevant stakeholders, as well as the public and private sectors, to encourage youth to work together to provide an environment that fosters the development of young people and enables them to realise their potential in the information society.
ICT transcends borders, enabling the communication between young people from every corner of the country.
The summit showcased different ICT exhibitors and their products and services and also included panel discussions on various topics.
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