First Lady Sustjie Mbumba pledged her support to the future endeavours of the 4×4 Initiative Foundation. She made this undertaking at the 3rd Boys Leadership Camp being held outside Okahandja. November 25 marked the beginning of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence against vulnerable groups in society, which include men and boys […]
The Namibian Institute for Democracy (NID) held a two-day workshop to educate media practitioners and the public on the implications of hate speech and discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community. “Although Namibia is a fairly tolerant society, sexual and gender diverse persons still lack a comprehensive legal framework that protects them from hate speech, from discrimination, […]
More than 950 students from all 14 regions graduated from the Institute for Open Learning (IOL) in Windhoek. IOL strives to ensure that higher education is accessible to the broader population, not limited to those who can afford full-time studies. Since the establishment of IOL in 2005 with only 2,500 students, the institution has over […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has reminded officers that they are required to prove that the time they put into completing their courses was not in vain. Dr. Mbumba, as Commander in Chief, conferred pass symbols on 30 senior officers who graduated from a Senior Command and Staff Course. The graduation ceremony was held at the Namibia […]
The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture has introduced the Education Sector Strategic Plan for 2023-2030, an ambitious roadmap designed to address systemic challenges and align Namibia’s education system with global trends and local socio-economic needs. The plan, developed after extensive consultations following the 2022 National Conference on Education, was presented by Education Minister Anna […]
The buildup to the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections has been intense and interesting. And, as D-day approaches, the nbcNews Team took to the University of Namibia’s (UNAM) southern campus in Keetmanshoop to ask students which election issues are important to them, and need immediate action. Students say they have prioritised key issues for […]
In an effort to promote education and preserve Namibia’s rich history, the Hifikepunye Pohamba Foundation, in collaboration with the University of Namibia, has presented the recently launched autobiography, “Footprints of Hifikepunye Pohamba,” to northern communities. The event, held at the Hifikepunye Pohamba campus, attracted traditional and political leaders, business personalities, teachers, and students, all of […]
Vice President of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, inaugurated the new education office complex in the Ohangwena region, emphasising that it symbolizes more than just infrastructure; it marks a national milestone aimed at improving the quality of education and bringing services closer to the people. Construction of the Ministry of Education’s office complex in Eenhana began […]
The staff at Kapani Combined School are seeking assistance from both the Ministry of Education and the local business community to enhance the school’s infrastructure. The school serves learners from the local area and surrounding villages and is in urgent need of facilities to improve the learning and teaching experience. Among the most pressing needs […]
The Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) embarked on a leadership training seminar aimed at enhancing leadership capabilities among key stakeholders in both the public and private sectors. The event featured interactive discussions and presentations by prominent leadership experts and practitioners who shared insights on effective leadership practices in the modern age. NIPAM’s […]
