Geingob calls for technology to achieve socio-economic development

HE President Hage Geingob, speaking at the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the partnership between Huawei and MTC this week, said that for Namibia to reach the principles of the AU Agenda 2063, it is relevant that we encourage, support and favor technological progress on the continent. 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, "he said.

The Chair stated that, while Namibia has evolved significantly since independence, socio-economic plagues such as poverty, land distribution, housing and intergenerational income disparities remain, which require sustained attention by the government. from government and business.

During the event that MTC and Huawei donated $ 10 million to the Shack Dwellers Federation, the president said the housing problem in the country was one of the government's top priorities. . This is why the conference on the earth was organized 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 a social injustice and choose to do nothing, we are part of the problem and not the solution, "Geingob said.

The Head of State also praised the strategic partnership between MTC and Huawei, urging both companies to continue to keep pace with the change in order to achieve sustainability in the delivery of affordable services to improve the life of the population.