The Omaheke Education Directorate emphasised that the future success of education relies on collective efforts from all stakeholders. Director Constance Wantenaar made the remarks at a regional prize-giving ceremony in Gobabis. Epukiro Post 3 High School was named the best-performing state school at the National Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary level for 2024. Gustav […]
Oshikoto Education Director Aletta Eises urged school principals to lead with integrity and determination to unlock learners’ potential. Speaking at a one-day induction training in Ondangwa, she advised principals to act as leaders, not bosses, and strive for excellence. The session, attended by 26 newly appointed principals, aimed to equip them with operational knowledge and […]
The Indian High Commission in Namibia is inviting Namibian girls to apply for the ShakthiSAT project, which is aimed at empowering girls to partake in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The mission will provide an opportunity for 108 female Namibian students to participate in a satellite launch to the lunar orbit. India’s High Commissioner […]
The University of Bremen in Germany has partnered with the Windhoek VTC to train lecturers and instructors in the fields of solar and wind energy. As part of this collaboration, the two institutions held a one-day workshop aimed at sharing knowledge, skills, and best practices. To further equip trainers and enhance practical learning at Windhoek […]
More than 1,000 Namibians have so far benefitted from the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme. In commemoration of the ITEC programme, the High Commission of India held a ceremony with the alumni. Many Namibian professionals have successfully shaped their careers after completing the programme. The day served to commemorate collaborative efforts between India […]
The International University of Management (IUM) opened a N$45 million campus at Eenhana in the Ohangwena Region. IUM Founder and Council’s Chairperson David Namwandi commended those who stood firm by IUM from its humble beginnings and during its stages of development, such as former President Hifikepunye Pohamba. “IUM has received support and encouragement from people […]
The Otjozondjupa Region has recorded the highest number of marginalised children enrolled in early childhood development (ECD) centres, with 715. The increased enrolment is attributed to the high number of marginalised communities in the region. The 2024 Early Childhood Development Report indicates that the Omaheke Region follows closely with 665; the Kunene Region ranks third […]
The Omaheke Regional Council, in collaboration with key stakeholders, has been deliberating on educational issues in the region, as education remains a cornerstone of development. The two-day summit aimed to take stock of the academic performance for 2024. The regional governor, Pijoo Nganate, stressed that education requires multi-faceted approaches from all stakeholders to ensure that […]
The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture has launched an initiative aimed at increasing access to high-quality, curriculum-aligned digital content for teaching and learning. The ICT Transforming Education in Africa programme seeks to harness digital technologies for educational advancement in Namibia. Information and Communications Technology features prominently in the 2022 National Conference on Education Project […]
The University of Namibia (UNAM) has received research grants to enhance research on food and water security, health, and climate change adaptation from the National Commission on Research, Science, and Technology (NCRST). The grant is for research projects including climate-smart agricultural technologies, energy security, waste management, AI-based medical imaging, and remote agricultural monitoring to improve […]
