Learners from less privileged backgrounds in the Otjozondjupa Region have received stationery to support their studies through the Standard Bank Namibia Scholarship Grant. In order to meet the needs of the scholars, Standard Bank donated stationery, toiletries and transport fares to 24 learners. Standard Bank Regional Manager in Central North, Frieda Adjei-Owuel, said, “Our hope […]
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Esperance Luvindao, says there is a need for more focus on solutions rather than making excuses or complaining. She made the remarks at a business breakfast hosted by Lingua International Training College. The event gathered stakeholders from the public and private sectors to create partnerships in alignment […]
The University of Namibia requires N$125 million to complete phases two and three of the construction of its campus in Keetmanshoop. This was revealed during the site visit by the Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp. The first phase of construction, which included lecture halls and laboratories, was completed in […]
Guardians from various locations spent the night at Canisianum Roman Catholic High School in the Omusati Region to avoid the long line for Grade 8 admission application forms. Every parent wants to send their children to the best school, and this year’s call for admission at Canisianum, which is one of the few best-performing schools […]
The owner of the Marula Game Ranch, Russian billionaire Rashid Sardarov, has turned his promise into reality by building a state-of-the-art private school at one of his lodges in Dordabis. Victoria Private School will cater for the children of Sardarov’s general workers, as well as underprivileged children. This ambitious project aims to provide a holistic […]
The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, said her ministry continues to struggle to find qualified teachers to teach Khoekhoegowab, Setswana, and Afrikaans. Steenkamp revealed this during the official opening of the sixth Nama Cultural Festival at Keetmanshoop on Friday and called for more scholarships for teachers pursuing studies in […]
The Ongha Vocational Training Centre in the Ohangwena Region received a donation of safety gear and school supplies, aimed at motivating learners and addressing the school’s basic needs. Students, teachers, and parents gathered at the Ongha Vocational Training Centre over the weekend to witness the handing over of safety gear and school supplies. The donation […]
The International University of Management (IUM) hosted its 21st convocation ceremony, with over 2,500 students successfully completing their studies. The ceremony held under the theme “Empowered to Inspire Change and Transformation” was a glorious occasion for students as they received their qualifications in various fields. More than 70% of the graduates were female. Professor Osmund […]
The Namibia Students Organisation (NANSO) handed out safety guides to educate the public about sexual and gender-based violence in Windhoek’s informal Havana settlement. The students distributed the safety guides by going door-to-door. NANSO members started the day with playful activities and handed out food to children around the settlement. They then travelled door to door […]
47 International University of Management (IUM) nursing and midwifery graduates took the oath to uphold ethics in their profession at the IUM Dorado Main Campus in Windhoek. The custom of nurses taking the Nightingale Pledge dates back to the early 20th century and is inspired by English social reformer Florence Nightingale, considered the founder of […]
