A lecture that took place at the University of Namibia’s (UNAM) main campus recently explored both the positive and negative aspects of media and communication within the Namibian context. Professor Jairos Kangira is the Coordinator of the Mass Media Professorial Lecture and explained its purpose. “Our Professor Eno Akpabio gave a professorial lecture on media […]
Erongo Governor Neville Andre highlighted the vast potential of the maritime and fisheries sectors for creating jobs, driving innovation, and promoting sustainable resource management. Andre was speaking at the graduation ceremony of 138 students in the fields of marine navigation and marine engineering from the Namibian Maritime and Fisheries Institute at Walvis Bay. The governor […]
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is urging government offices, ministries, and agencies in the Erongo Region to take part in ethics and integrity training, as participation has been low in recent years. The ACC, as part of its role to educate the public, provides these trainings upon request from the various government bodies. Apart from investigating […]
Members of the Children’s Parliament are calling for stronger parliamentary support for school meal programmes. They made the call at the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. The young MPs underscored the pressing issue of food insecurity among learners, emphasising the need for sustainable and effective interventions. Central to these discussions is the introduction […]
Namibia’s career diplomat and social justice advocate, Bience Gawa!nas, has been appointed as the new Chancellor of the University of Warwick, based in England. The University of Warwick announced the appointment of Advocate Gawa!nas on its website on Monday, and she will start in January 2025. ”In her role, Bience will serve as the ceremonial […]
Learners at Lusese Combined School in Zambezi commemorated the Day of the Namibian Child with a call by learners to address challenges they face. The day of the Namibian child is an important occasion that reminds parents and guardians of their commitment to the future of a Namibian child as well as raises awareness about […]
Minah Sachs Primary School in Keetmanshoop recently hosted its first Khoekhoegowab spelling bee competition to assess the proficiency of primary-level learners in their mother tongue. Learners from grades 1 to 3 competed in their respective divisions, showcasing their spelling skills in Khoekhoegowab. While the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture continues its efforts to integrate […]
The Zambezi Vocational Training Centre (ZVTC) has produced 225 artisans at its sixth graduation ceremony at Katima Mulilo. The graduation hall experienced moments of excitement, enthusiasm, and a general sense of accomplishment. It signified the closing of one chapter and the start of another for the 225 graduates in fields ranging from agriculture, farm machinery […]
Teachers and learners are back at Ndama Junior Primary School after lessons were suspended for a week following a water crisis. It was business as usual at Ndama Junior Primary School when the news team paid the establishment a visit on Thursday morning. The air was fresh and there were no faeces to be seen. […]
The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture says it is in the implementation stage of the Transforming Education Implementation Charter 2023-2030. This was revealed by the Deputy Executive Director of Finance and Administration, Knox Imbuwa, at the opening of the inception meeting on the implementation of the 2022 National Conference on Education Recommendations in Windhoek […]
