Geingob says that exploiting technology is crucial for socio-economic development

WINDHOEK – President Hage Geingob, at the celebration of the partnership celebrating his 10th Anniversary this week between Huawei and MTC, said that for Namibia to respect the principles of the 2063 Agenda of the AU, it It is relevant that we encourage, support and favor technological progress. continent, to increase economic growth and stimulate positive social change. "

"We have adopted Vision 2030 with the aim of improving the quality of life of Namibians at the level of their counterparts in developed countries by 2030. Among the themes identified by the government as essential to this vision are knowledge, innovation. , Information and technology. Although Namibia has experienced significant development since independence, socio-economic plagues such as poverty, land distribution, housing, and generational income disparities are still relevant and require sustained attention from the world. from the government and the business world, "said Geingob.

During the event that MTC and Huawei donated N $ 10 million to the Shack Dwellers Federation, the head of state said the housing problem in the country was the only one in the country. one of the top priorities of the government – hence the land conference that has been held recently.
"We can not give up the fight until all the Namibians are in a place where they can call home and feel safe. With so many challenges and dangers facing hut dwellers, life is difficult and unworthy. Cabin fires, unstable family lives and lack of electricity are just some of the problems they face on a daily basis. They are Namibians with real problems and lack the necessary. They are our brothers and sisters. We can not sit idly by while they are suffering. We can no longer be part of a society that ignores the agony of others. If we witness social injustice and choose to do nothing, we are part of the problem and not the solution, "said Geingob.

The president also hailed the strategic partnership between MTC and Huawei, urging both companies to continue to keep pace with the changes to ensure the sustainability of affordable services to improve the lives of Namibians.

New Era Reporter
2018-11-29 10:00:15 48 minutes ago