Emma Theofelus

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Biography

Emma Inamutila Theofelus (born 28 March 1996) is a Namibian politician, currently serving as a Minister of Information, Communication and Technology as of 9 February 2024.[1] Theofelus was 23 years old at the time of her appointment in March 2020 and is the current youngest woman government minister in both Africa and Namibia

Quotes

• 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
  • Emma Theofelus at the senior leadership retreat of state-owned media
• 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
  • Emma Theofelus on the adoption of 5G