The Namibian Institute for Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) has embarked on an initiative to take training courses to the regions in an effort to build a capable and effective public service and cut the distance for those who have to travel to the capital for such. NIPAM has played a significant role in the […]
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture has inaugurated a modern hostel facility at Ndoro Memorial Combined School in Kongola, in the Zambezi Region. Speaking at the inauguration, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah hailed the development as a clear demonstration of the government’s commitment to creating a conducive learning environment, enabling young people to […]
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Science, ICT and Youth Development has concluded oversight follow-up visits to community hostels across 14 regions. However, they expressed concern that there had not been much change since they made recommendations to the line ministry about three years ago, as most hostels remain in dire conditions. The committee made […]
Nine institutions have received a donation of N$350,000 from the Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (Nasria). The Namibia Brave Warriors will receive the majority of the sponsorship, specifically N$100,000, as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The sponsorship handover serves as a strategic investment in Namibia’s human capital, directed towards organisations driving tangible […]
Rossing Uranium has awarded full master’s degree scholarships to three Namibians to study nuclear energy in China. Earlier this year, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called on the nation to develop skills in preparation for a local nuclear energy industry. Rossing Uranium responded to the call by awarding full scholarships to three Namibians, who will study nuclear […]
Eight schools in the Aminuis Constituency received stationery and printing machines through the Omaheke Regional Council office. According to Aminuis Constituency Councillor Peter Kazongominja, the donation will help smoothen the operations of the receiving schools. “It is for this reason that, as your constituency councillor, I remain deeply committed to ensuring that the children of […]
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, Civic Relations and Community expressed mixed feelings about the state of government capital projects during their visit to the Kavango East region. Its Deputy Chairperson, Austin Samupwa, said their inspection of various government capital projects was both impressive and disappointing. “The committee is happy in most aspects but […]
The Governor of ||Kharas region, Dawid Gertze, has welcomed the planned rollout of the instant porridge feeding programme to the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centres in the region. The initiative seeks to combat stunting among children and improve learning outcomes. The ||Kharas Region has 92 Early Childhood Development Centres, serving about 3,294 children. Of these, […]
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has outlined strategic initiatives to curb the high unemployment rate in the education sector. This is in response to the acknowledgement of a petition submitted to the Ministry by unemployed graduate teachers last month. In a statement, Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp said the institution would […]
A Grade 1 teacher at Rogate Primary School in Otjwarongo, Gelda Waterboer, who had gone viral on social media for teaching children to report anyone touching their private parts, vowed to make it her mission to equip and advocate for the safety of children. Waterboer’s song racked up millions of views on TikTok. MICT Otjozondjupa […]
