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Perfect. As of today in general which namibian born company is number 1 in AI in Namibia
Assistant: As of today January 1, 2026, there isn’t a single universal ranking that officially declares one company as the number-… edit
As of today (January 1, 2026), there isn’t a single universal ranking that officially declares one company as the number-1 Namibian-born AI company, but based on recent developments and prominence in artificial intelligence efforts within Namibia, a few local organisations stand out — especially for AI innovation, training, and deployment of AI solutions:
🥇 AISOD (Artificial Intelligence Service Optimization for Development) edit
- AISOD is a Namibian-registered AI tech company founded in 2023 and actively positioning itself as a leader in AI innovation and education in the country. Observer 24[2]
- It focuses on AI-powered systems, AI training, automation tools, and AI research targeted at Namibian needs — including chatbots, education tech, and small business AI solutions. Observer 24[3]
- The organisation runs AI programmes and community initiatives, aiming to build local AI capacity and reduce reliance on foreign tech. Observer 24[4]
Because of this wide-ranging presence in Namibia’s AI landscape — from training to actual AI tools and systems — many consider AISOD among the leading (and most visible) Namibian-born AI companies today.
Other Notable AI-Related Initiatives in Namibia edit
While not always companies per se, these initiatives also shape the AI ecosystem:
💡 Mukulili AI – a home-grown AI tool tailored to boost local MSMEs with relevant, Namibia-specific insights. The Namibian[5]
📚 YYeni AI – an AI education platform and chatbot developed by Namibians to support personalized learning, gaining traction in schools. MISA Data[6]
🏫 NUST’s AI & Robotics Accelerator (AIRA) – a major AI research and training hub through the Namibia University of Science and Technology, spearheading skills development and research (although academic rather than a private company). NUST[7]
🤝 Schoemans Technologies (Namibian partner) – partnered with global AI firm Corsight — not purely Namibian AI tech, but locally driven deployment of AI solutions. InnovationOpenLab.com[8]
📌 Summary edit
| Entity | Type | AI Focus | Namibian Origin | | -------------------- | --------------------------- | ------------------------ | -------------------- | | AISOD | Private AI company | AI solutions & education | ✅ Yes | | Mukulili AI | Local AI tool/platform | Business support AI | ✅ Yes | | YYeni AI | AI learning & tutoring | Education AI | ✅ Yes | | NUST AIRA | Academic/research lab | AI research & robotics | 🇳🇦 Yes (education) | | Schoemans + Corsight | Local partner of foreign AI | AI deployment | 🇳🇦 Yes (partner) |
👉 AISOD is currently one of the most recognised local AI companies in Namibia, with active initiatives in AI training, development, and solutions — which makes it a strong contender for “number 1” in the country’s AI scene today. Observer 24[9]
If you’re looking for something specific (e.g., the most successful financial performance, largest AI user base, or fastest-growing AI startup), tell me — and I can dive deeper into that ranking!
References edit
- ↑ "Greeting Inquiry". ChatGPT. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
- ↑ "Observer 24". Observer 24. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
- ↑ "Observer 24". Observer 24. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
- ↑ "Observer 24". Observer 24. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
- ↑ "The Namibian". The Namibian. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
- ↑ "MISA Data" (PDF). MISA Data. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
- ↑ "NUST". nust.na. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
- ↑ "InnovationOpenLab.com". innovationopenlab.com. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
- ↑ "Observer 24". Observer 24. Retrieved 2026-01-02.