Emma Theofelus

"This assembly represents a unique opportunity to chart a collective course for the future of information and communication technology (ICT) in Namibia"

"We know that ICT will be the cornerstone of tomorrow’s society. Therefore, it is the tool through which we can bridge gaps, create opportunities and inspire a new generation filled with hope and optimism"

"This year’s summit must be a high-level event where we reach a consensus on key issues"

"We were the first country in Southern Africa to launch 3G and 4G. We were on track to be the first country in Africa to launch 5G, but because of COVID-19, and because of the conspiracy theories around 5G, that was put on the back burner for a little bit"

"But the potential of 5G extends beyond just sports. We're looking at education, health, and mining. We have oil and gas as a new industry because we recently discovered oil"

"But of course, conditions vary depending on whether we’re talking about 3G or 4G. At 4G, we're at about 79%. But with 5G coming into the picture, every single network tower needs to be upgraded"

"E-government requires citizens’ trust. My takeaway is that we (first) need to win the citizens’ trust if we are going to successfully implement e-e-government programmes."

"Emma Theofelus on E government"