Day: April 17, 2023

Ministry of Telecommunications, Information Technologies and Social Communication (MINTTICS) announced Monday in Luanda plans to hold the 1st Forum and Exhibition on Cyber security on May 10 this year.

The incumbent minister, Mário de Oliveira, announced so at a press conference, stating that the event will bring together experts, specialists, representatives of public and private companies.

The event will discuss network security strategies and information systems, to increase the guarantees of a free, secure and efficient use of cyberspace.

Mário de Oliveira admitted the existence of a reality of insecurity and Cyber-Crime in the various sectors, leading to the conclusion of a high exposure of information, in face of the situation, he hopes that the meeting will help gather ideas for an effective solution.

The forum will focus on a round table with the theme: The vision of public entities on the impact of cyber attacks on their activity.

The participants will also discuss topics such as the importance of Angolan legislation in fight against Cyber-Crime, the impact of preventing Cyber Crime and the security operations center at the service of Cyber Security of the government, public and private companies.

The minister described cyber security as crucial for the national economy, by providing a good environment for foreign private investment.

Cyber security is the practice of protecting computers and servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks and data against malicious attacks, also called information technology security or electronic information security.

Source: Angola Press News Agency (APNA)

Chenoult Lionel Coetzee, the new national record holder in long jump, says he will continue working hard to realise his dream of representing Namibia at a higher level.

The 25-year-old Erongo-based athlete made history at the just-ended Athletics Namibia National Championships when he broke the national long jump record with an impressive jump of 8.27m to be crowned the new national champion.

The previous record was 8.24m and was set by Stephan Louw on 12 January 2008 at the Germiston Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Coetzee in an interview with Nampa on Monday, said: “Credit should be given to the Lord for the courage and strength which He gave me to achieve my goals. There are no words to describe this feeling I’m currently feeling. I am happy to have broken the Namibian long jump record which stood for 15 long years. People can now expect hard work, dedication, as well as me doing my best every time I compete.”

Coetzee’s impressive jump got him into the national team that will represent the country at the 2023 Gaborone International Meet in Botswana later this month.

Belinda Oberholzer, who coaches Coetzee, said it had been a tough journey but seeing him win the long jump event and break the national record is overwhelming.

“Coach Neil Cornelius is a long and triple jump coach in South Africa and we are working together on this athlete. It’s a proud moment as well as a happy one to see that all the hours put into training are paying off,” she said.

Oberholzer added that as a coach their dream is to see their athletes one day achieve their goals.

“These athletes are like our kids. All they have when they start is potential and hard work, but when those goals are met it is a humbling reward,” Oberholzer said.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency

Swapo party Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has called on party elders to pass on the party’s right flame to the youth to enable them to actively participate in the life of the party.

Nandi-Ndaitwah, during the official opening of the Central Committee of the Swapo Party Elders Council (SPEC) on Saturday, said political parties born out of the liberation struggle, especially in Southern Africa, are under attack and there is a need for SPEC to design programmes aimed at enhancing issues concerning children, youth and elderly.

This, she said will maintain Swapo’s dominant force in the Namibian political space, regain the ground lost in the last general elections and unite Namibians for a common purpose of prosperity for all.

“We can only maintain the Party‘s political dominance if we can deliver quality services to our people, at all levels. Let our elders guide and pass on the right flame to the next generation,” she said.

Nandi-Ndaitwah further noted there is a need for the slogan ‘Swapo United’ to be a practical reality, saying a party divided against itself cannot stand, therefore party members should rally behind the elected candidate as per Article 10 of the Swapo party Constitution.

“We all want the Swapo Party to continue to rule this country because it is the only right thing. As your Presidential Candidate in the 2024 elections, I am ready and committed to work with all of you to make Namibia the best place for Namibians and for all to live in,” she assured.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency