TIKA invests in upgrade for Pionier Boys’ School Welding Workshop

The Pioneers Boys’ School Welding Workshop has undergone a significant transformation, thanks to the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) and the support of the Turkish government. TIKA Country Coordinator Omer Ozbey emphasized the importance of practical skills for economic development and expressed hope that the workshop will inspire the youth towards future success. “One […]

IUM fights unemployment with education

The Founder and Council Chair of the International University of Management (IUM) says the institution has a crucial role to play in tackling unemployment in Namibia.  Professor David Namwandi said this during a graduation ceremony where three students were awarded N$150,000 towards their studies. This financial support given to the trio who are studying at […]

Human-wildlife conflict discussed at research conference

The human-wildlife conflict came under the spotlight at a two-day conservation research conference at the University of Namibia’s Katima Mulilo Campus. The conference, organised by the Department of Wildlife Management and Tourism Studies, was held under the theme “Harmony in Wildlife Conservation and Tourism.” Human-wildlife conflict was among the topics of research, with some stakeholders […]

Construction of Keetmanshoop VTC 99% complete

Six percent of the ||Kharas Region’s population depends on farming for their livelihoods.  The region’s unemployment rate stands at 23 percent, and Governor Aletha Frederick says a shortage of vocational institutions worsens the situation.  Frederick addressed an appraisal meeting of the Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre with officials from the Namibia Training Authority.  She called on […]

Indigenous cultures tested on virtual reality

Namibia University of Science and Technology’s (NUST) Computer Science Lecturer Heike Winschiers-Theophilus, along with her students, have been committed to preserving Namibia’s indigenous cultures through digital technology.  In partnership with the Ovahimba and San communities, the team has created virtual reality experiences, including the San Hunting Story and the Ovahimba’s traditional grain storage construction, to […]