NCRST launches national AI institute

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2026-09-23

WINDHOEK, 23 September 2026 - The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) officially launched Namibia's National Artificial Intelligence (AI) here Wednesday, structured around four centres for research, software development, innovation and data. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 23 SEP (NAMPA) - The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) on Wednesday officially launched Namibia’s National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute, which will focus on research, software development, innovation and data.
NCRST Chief Executive Officer, Professor Anicia Peters, said the institute’s Software Development Centre will provide unemployed young people, including those without university qualificatio...

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WINDHOEK, 23 September 2026 - National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) Chief Executive Officer Anicia Peters, speaking at the launch of Namibia's National Artificial Intelligence (AI) here Wednesday, structured around four centres for research, software development, innovation and data. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

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