ATI students demand refund after nursing program discontinued

Students from the Atlantic Training Institute (ATI), located in the Northern Industrial area, marched in frustration over the institution’s decision to discontinue the Auxiliary Nursing Bridging Programme, for which they have already paid tuition. The students are demanding the return of their tuition fees, estimated at N$ 29,000. They were expecting to continue with a […]

Otjiwarongo Mourns Educator Melinda !Haradoes

Otjiwarongo is mourning the loss of a passionate local teacher, Melinda !Haradoes, who died earlier this week at the age of 52.  Reading is more than just a skill; it’s essential for participation in the modern world, as it provides opportunities for learning.  Enabling primary learners to read from an early stage by teaching them […]

UNAM Vice Chancellor Calls for Increased Research Funding

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia (UNAM), Kenneth Matengu, has appealed to the government for increased academic research funding to boost innovation, enhance academic excellence and support national development.  He made the appeal while addressing graduates during the Southern UNAM Campus graduation ceremony held at Keetmanshoop, which saw 150 students graduating in various […]

Government Mandates OMAs to Create Internship and Apprenticeship Positions

The Namibian government has instructed all Offices, Ministries, and agencies (OMAs) to make budgetary allocations for apprenticeships, internships, and graduate internships during this fiscal year. Executive Director of the Ministry of Finance, Micheal Humavindu, instructed all OMAs to each take on 15 apprentices for six months, each receiving N$2,500.  Additionally, they must recruit 25 interns […]

Zambezi Region encourages technical education

The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture in the Zambezi Region has encouraged school learners to venture into technical subjects after observing good performances in this area last year. During the inauguration of two new basic pre-vocational blocks at Nsundano Technical School in Bukalo, speakers from the directorate emphasised the importance of […]

NAMRA, IUM to cooperate on research and data analysis

The International University of Management (IUM) and the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) have signed an MoU that will enable IUM students to work with NamRA officials to conduct research and data analysis. The strategic partnership aims to foster collaboration in teaching, education, and research while simultaneously strengthening institutional capacity and knowledge sharing in revenue laws […]