Month: November 2023

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NamPol committed to ensuring safety for all: Shikongo


Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force (NamPol), Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, has reassured Namibians and visitors that despite Namibia’s recent decline in its ranking among the safest countries, law enforcement is striving to safeguard both citizens and visitors throughout the country.

Shikongo responded to a recent article published in a local newspaper stating that Namibia was rated by the global polling group Gallup as one of the worst countries in terms of law and order.

In the latest poll results, which were based on interviews conducted in over 140 countries and areas in 2022, Namibia received an overall law-and-order score of 62, a decrease from last year’s 65. This positioned Namibia as the 11th worst country globally concerning law and order.

Shikongo made these remarks during the launch of the Festive Season Road Safety Campaign in Swakopmund on Friday.

‘We simply want to assure the public that we will strive to enhance our standing in the index to ensure public safety and secur
ity.

Moreover, I believe the world should not only focus on the number of incidents involving tourists because our national police force aims to ensure security and safety for the entire population, regardless of their background,’ he emphasised.

He also urged all law enforcement officers assigned various duties during this festive season campaign to be extremely vigilant and committed to fulfilling their duties impartially and conscientiously.

He further appealed to all stakeholders, including drivers, passengers, pedestrians and the road safety community as a whole, to collaborate for the success of this Festive Season Campaign.

The campaign, which commenced on 17 November and will run until 17 January 2024, will be implemented nationwide, with a particular focus on the notorious B1 and B2 highways.

The objective of the campaign is to achieve a significant reduction in crashes, injuries, and fatalities by targeting common road offenses.

Source: NAMPA

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Stakeholder collaboration vital in road safety implementation: Mutorwa


Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, emphasised that the effective practical implementation of the Second Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030 will only be achieved through robust collaboration and cooperation among stakeholders.

Speaking at the launch of the Festive Season Road Safety Campaign in Swakopmund on Friday, Mutorwa highlighted the significance of the goals, targets, and objectives embedded and articulated in the Second Decade of Action for Road Safety.

‘This action plan should not merely exist on paper; it should be tangibly translated into projects and programmes, aiming to significantly enhance the socio-economic, educational, and cultural well-being of Namibians, residents, and visitors to our country,’ the minister said.

Conrad Lutombi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Roads Authority, expressed concern about the rising prevalence of fraudulent activities involving fake driving licenses and vehicle license discs within the community.

According to Lutombi, officials wil
l be deployed during this festive campaign, equipped with special instruments to urgently address this issue. He cautioned drivers to ensure all their documentation is in order to avoid potential consequences.

‘In addition, our Mobile Vehicle Testing Station will be utilised at various roadblocks as part of the road safety campaign. This testing station is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and equipment, ensuring accurate and efficient testing of multiple aspects, including vehicle emissions, brakes, lights, and overall safety compliance,’ he stated.

Lutombi expressed confidence that this comprehensive testing unit will elevate road safety standards and decrease the risk of road crashes resulting from poorly maintained or non-compliant vehicles.

Rosalia Martins-Hausiku, CEO of the Motor Vehicles Association (MVA) Fund, acknowledged a decline in the number of road traffic crashes during the last festive season. However, she noted that on an annual basis, the Fund spends an average of N.dollars 200 m
illion on medical costs and another N.dollars 80 million on other direct claims.

‘The medical costs linked to these road crashes, alongside subsequent deaths and injuries, encompass various expenses from on-scene attendance to recovery or death. They include first-aid and rescue services (ambulance services), hospital costs, and the final stage of rehabilitation care and life enhancement,’ she added.

Source: NAMPA

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Shimooshili elected NFA president


The Namibia Football Association (NFA) on Friday held its 32nd Ordinary Elective Congress, where Blue Waters Sports Club and Namibia Premier Football League Chairperson, Robert Shimooshili, was elected the new president of the Namibia Football Association (NFA).

Shimooshili won against his rival Patrick Kauta after receiving 19 votes, while Kauta received 15 votes.

The 32nd NFA Elective Congress was attended by 78 delegates, although only 34 were eligible for voting for the new NFA Executive Committee (Exco), which will run the country’s football matters for the next four years.

Namibian football has been under the administration of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Normalisation Committee for the past two years, due to the infighting in recent years, bringing the sport to a standstill for nearly three years.

The newly elected president promised the Namibian football fraternity that his committee has decided to unite and take the game further, with their main objective being tol
erance.

‘Action will be more than just the word. We once again assure the football fraternity that there will be no single infighting in the game,’ he said.

Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Emma Kantema-Gaomas, urged the new executives to execute their duties diligently and refrain from interfering with the day-to-day running of the office.

‘Those of you standing for positions, you must separate the roles of the executives and administrators as most of the time people clash when the executives want to take over the administration part of the business,’ she said.

In his concession speech, Kauta, wished his counterparts the best in running the affairs of football in the country.

‘As an individual, I would no longer run for any other election at the NFA in the future, but I wish those voted in power to run football for the best interest of the game as they are football people,’ Kauta said.

The NFA Exco members are: Shimooshili (president), Murs Markus (vice-president), Laura
nce Kandundu, Joseph Hailombe, Precious Chaka, Rafael Kamuyoyo, Egidius Nambara, Michael Situde. The incumbent chairperson of the NFA women’s football association, Monica Shapwa, is also expected to form part of the executive committee.

Source: NAMPA

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Duck Creek ouvre la voie à une nouvelle ère de technologies basées sur le cloud pour les assureurs IARD grâce au service Azure OpenAI de Microsoft

L’intégration du service Azure OpenAI et l’utilisation de la plateforme low-code de Duck Creek permettront aux assureurs de moderniser leur entreprise de manière responsable

BOSTON, 16 nov. 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies, le fournisseur de solutions intelligentes qui définit l’avenir du secteur de l’assurance générale et IARD (incendies, accidents et risques divers), annonce une initiative révolutionnaire en collaboration avec Microsoft. Cette collaboration est vouée à donner aux assureurs les moyens de réinventer leur activité en facilitant des processus de mise en œuvre et en accélérant la mise sur le marché grâce à l’intelligence artificielle (IA) générative, une technologie de transformation qui permet la création d’applications innovantes et de solutions low-code.

La plateforme complète de Duck Creek est construite sur Microsoft Azure, la technologie privilégiée pour exploiter la puissance du service Azure OpenAI, alors que les grands modèles de langage (LLM) continuent de redéfinir et de transformer l’environnement technologique. Cette collaboration constitue une avancée majeure dans le secteur de l’assurance, qui favorise l’innovation et l’efficacité et promet d’influencer la manière dont les assureurs mènent leurs activités et communiquent avec leurs clients. En conjuguant l’expertise de Duck Creek dans les solutions d’assurance et les capacités de pointe de Microsoft, cette collaboration vise à créer un avenir aux perspectives plus prometteuses et plus agiles pour l’ensemble du secteur de l’assurance.

« L’IA générative est véritablement une technologie de transformation, et nos fidèles clients bénéficieront énormément de ses puissantes capacités alors que nous continuons à promouvoir la modernisation du secteur de l’assurance. Notre objectif est de permettre aux assureurs de développer plus rapidement des produits innovants et d’aider les employés avec des outils d’IA », a déclaré Mike Jackowski, président-directeur général de Duck Creek Technologies. « Cette initiative marque un nouveau chapitre dans l’évolution de notre partenariat de longue date, qui nous permet de faire œuvre de pionnier dans ce domaine en réunissant les talents exceptionnels de Microsoft et de Duck Creek afin de développer des solutions technologiques de pointe pour les secteurs de l’assurance générale et IARD. Ce faisant, nous sommes déterminés à guider l’adoption de l’IA générative par le secteur de l’assurance et à résoudre les problèmes d’innovation auxquels les assureurs sont confrontés, tout en respectant les normes les plus strictes en matière de conformité réglementaire et de responsabilité éthique. »

Duck Creek exploite cette technologie émergente pour proposer des solutions innovantes adaptées aux assureurs, en les aidant à se tourner vers l’avenir grâce aux éléments suivants :

  • Des solutions Copilot alimentées par des données en temps quasi réel, qui permettent aux assureurs de prendre des décisions éclairées et de répondre rapidement et efficacement à l’évolution des conditions du marché.
  • De meilleurs outils de productivité qui renforcent l’efficacité et la productivité dans l’ensemble de l’écosystème de l’assurance, et qui profitent aux consommateurs, aux agents, aux souscripteurs et aux experts en sinistres.
  • Des outils de configuration low-code de nouvelle génération qui simplifient le développement et l’adoption de produits d’assurance, permettant aux assureurs d’accélérer leur mise sur le marché de nouvelles configurations et de configurations existantes.

« Duck Creek poursuivra ses efforts pour apporter une IA responsable au secteur de l’assurance et permettre une transformation rapide de l’entreprise vers une expérience plus humaine », a ajouté Jess Keeney, directrice des produits et des technologies chez Duck Creek Technologies. « Nous évaluons constamment les moyens d’intégrer nos solutions de manière plus transparente dans l’environnement opérationnel de nos clients, et nous sommes déterminés à obtenir des résultats significatifs et à relever des défis majeurs pour les entreprises. Duck Creek et Microsoft partagent tous deux la même volonté d’améliorer le parcours du client tout au long du cycle de vie de l’assurance. Cette évolution marque un tournant dans la manière dont les souscripteurs utilisent les données des consommateurs et procèdent à l’analyse des risques, dans l’efficacité du traitement des sinistres, dans la détection des fraudes et dans la capacité du secteur à répondre aux besoins des clients et à s’adapter rapidement en fonction de leurs réactions. »

« Les assureurs innovants veulent agir rapidement pour dégager une valeur commerciale tangible grâce à la puissance de l’IA générative », a commenté Bill Borden, vice-président des services financiers mondiaux chez Microsoft. « Nous nous réjouissons de renforcer notre collaboration avec Duck Creek. Elle nous permettra d’apporter de nouvelles capacités alimentées par l’IA générative pour aider nos clients communs dans le domaine de l’assurance à obtenir de nettes améliorations dans la productivité des employés, à réinventer la relation avec les clients et à redresser la courbe de l’innovation, de manière sécurisée et responsable. »

À propos de Duck Creek Technologies

Duck Creek Technologies est le fournisseur de solutions intelligentes qui définit l’avenir du secteur de l’assurance générale et IARD (incendies, accidents et risques divers). Notre plateforme, sur laquelle s’appuient les systèmes d’assurance modernes, permet au secteur de tirer parti de la puissance du cloud pour mener des opérations agiles, intelligentes et évolutives. Authenticité, détermination et transparence sont les mots clés de la philosophie de Duck Creek, et pour nous, l’assurance doit être au service des particuliers et des entreprises, au moment, à l’endroit et de la manière dont ils en ont le plus besoin. Nos solutions leaders sur le marché sont disponibles séparément ou sous la forme d’une suite complète, et toutes sont disponibles via Duck Creek OnDemand. Consultez le site www.duckcreek.com pour en savoir plus. Suivez l’actualité de Duck Creek sur nos réseaux sociaux – LinkedIn et Twitter.

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Duck Creek Introduz a Próxima Era de Tecnologia com Base em Nuvem para Seguradoras de P&C com o Serviço OpenAI da Microsoft Azure

Incorporação do Serviço Azure OpenAI e Uso da Plataforma Low-Code da Duck Creek Viabiliza que as Seguradoras se Modernizem de Forma Responsável

BOSTON, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Duck Creek Technologies, fornecedora de soluções inteligentes que definem o futuro do seguro de propriedades e acidentes (P&C) e geral, anuncia o lançamento de uma iniciativa revolucionária com a Microsoft. Essa colaboração capacita as seguradoras a reimaginar seus negócios, facilitando processos de implementação mais tranquilos e velocidade mais rápida no lançamento no mercado com a ajuda da inteligência artificial (IA) generativa – uma tecnologia transformadora que permite a criação de aplicativos e soluções low-code inovadoras.

A plataforma abrangente da Duck Creek é baseada na Microsoft Azure, a tecnologia preferida para a utilização da capacidade do Serviço Azure OpenAI, à medida que grandes modelos de linguagem (LLMs) continuam a redefinir e moldar o cenário tecnológico. Isso representa um salto significativo no setor de seguros, pois incentiva a inovação e a eficiência que prometem influenciar a forma como as seguradoras conduzem seus negócios e se envolvem com os clientes. Com a combinação da experiência da Duck Creek em soluções de seguros com os recursos de ponta da Microsoft, essa colaboração visa criar um futuro mais brilhante e ágil para todo o setor de seguros.

“A IA generativa é uma tecnologia verdadeiramente transformadora, e nossos clientes tão importantes se beneficiarão imensamente das suas capacidades potentes à medida que continuamos a impulsionar a modernização do setor de seguros. Nosso objetivo é capacitar as seguradoras para que possam inovar seus produtos mais rapidamente e ajudar os funcionários com ferramentas de IA”, disse Mike Jackowski, Diretor Executivo da Duck Creek Technologies. “Isso dá início ao próximo capítulo na evolução da nossa parceria de longa data, na qual somos pioneiros no espaço, unindo o talento excepcional da Microsoft e da Duck Creek no desenvolvimento de soluções de tecnologia de ponta para os setores de seguros de P&C e em geral. Estamos empenhados em liderar a adoção da IA generativa pelo setor de seguros e resolver os desafios com a inovação que as seguradoras enfrentam, mantendo os mais altos padrões de conformidade regulatória e responsabilidade ética.”

A Duck Creek está utilizando essa tecnologia emergente para selecionar soluções inovadoras para as seguradoras, ajudando-as a abraçar o futuro da tecnologia com:

  • Soluções Copilot alimentadas por dados quase em tempo real que capacitam as seguradoras a tomar decisões informadas e responder às mudanças das condições do mercado de forma rápida e eficaz.
  • Ferramentas de produtividade aprimoradas que aumentam a eficiência e a produtividade em todo o ecossistema de seguros, projetadas para beneficiar consumidores, agentes, subscritores e reguladores de sinistros.
  • A próxima era de ferramentas configuradoras low-code que simplificam o desenvolvimento e a adoção de produtos de seguros, permitindo que as seguradoras acelerem a colocação de configurações novas e contínuas no mercado.

“A Duck Creek continuará avançando a forma de utilizar o IA com responsabilidade no setor de seguros, viabilizando a rápida transformação dos negócios em direção a experiências humanizadas”, disse Jess Keeney, Diretora de Produtos e Tecnologia da Duck Creek Technologies. “Estamos avaliando consistentemente como nossas soluções podem se integrar mais integralmente aos cenários operacionais dos nossos clientes, e nos dedicamos a fornecer resultados significativos e enfrentar desafios comerciais importantes. Tanto a Duck Creek quanto a Microsoft compartilham uma dedicação comum para com o aprimoramento da jornada do cliente em todo o ciclo de vida do seguro. Isso é uma evolução significativa na forma como os subscritores utilizam os dados do consumidor e conduzem a análise de risco, eficiência do tratamento de sinistros, detecção de fraudes e capacidade do setor de atender às necessidades do cliente e de responder prontamente ao feedback.”

“As seguradoras inovadoras querem agir rapidamente para usar a capacidade da IA generativa para gerar valor comercial demonstrável”, disse Bill Borden, CVP da Worldwide Financial Services da Microsoft. “Estamos empolgados em aprofundar nossa colaboração com a Duck Creek na oferta de novos recursos de IA generativa para ajudar nossos clientes de seguros em conjunto a impulsionar melhorias marcantes na produtividade dos funcionários, reinventar o envolvimento do cliente e dobrar a curva da inovação – de forma segura e responsável.”

Sobre a Duck Creek Technologies

A Duck Creek Technologies é fornecedora de soluções inteligentes que definem o futuro do setor de seguros de propriedade e acidentes (P&C) e geral. Somos a plataforma utilizadas como base dos sistemas de seguros modernos, permitindo que a indústria capitalize o poder da nuvem para executar operações ágeis, inteligentes e perenes. Autenticidade, propósito e transparência são fundamentais para a Duck Creek, e acreditamos que o seguro deve estar disponível para indivíduos e empresas quando, onde e como eles mais precisarem. Nossas soluções líderes do mercado estão disponíveis de forma independente ou como um pacote completo disponíveis em Duck Creek OnDemand. Visite www.duckcreek.com para obter mais informação. Siga a Duck Creek nos nossos canais sociais para obter as mais recentes informações – LinkedIn e Twitter.

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Tanzanian men arrested for allegedly possessing drugs worth N.dollars 1 million


Two Tanzanian men aged 21 and 22 are expected to appear in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court on Monday after they were allegedly found in possession of cannabis worth over N.dollars 1 million.

Namibian Police Force crime investigations coordinator for ||Kharas, Deputy Commissioner Nikodemus Mbango, told Nampa on Thursday the duo was arrested through a police intelligence-led operation on Thursday at around 13h34, some 51 kilometres on the Grunau/ Keetmanshoop road.

They were arrested after they were allegedly found with cannabis weighing 22 kilogrammmes with a street value of N.dollars 1.1 million.


Source: The Namibian Press Agency