WorldSkills Japan has been selected to host the 49th WorldSkills Competition, following an uncontested bid. The event will be held in Aichi after an overwhelming vote of support from WorldSkills members. The bid, presented by WorldSkills Japan, was centred around the theme of “compact and impactful.” The competition will take place at Aichi Sky Expo, […]
A major global coalition of government policymakers, industry, and education leaders, and young people, convened to discuss the future of technical and vocational education training systems at the ongoing WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France. The event highlighted the urgent need to equip young people with skills for an evolving and uncertain future. The conference was […]
WorldSkills International, through initiatives such as WorldSkills Africa, has been actively working to engage and support African nations in the global skills movement. Chris Humphries, president of WorldSkills International, says the body aims to help countries understand what’s involved in participating in the WorldSkills movement. European and Asia-Pacific countries have already invested substantial resources in […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has officially inaugurated the long-awaited Kidney Dialysis Unit at the Katutura Intermediate Hospital as a response to the increased demand for dialysis services. Kidney dialysis, a process of removing excess water, solids, and toxins from the blood in people whose kidneys can no longer perform these functions […]
Some parents are teaching their children with disabilities some skills at home as they struggle to find placement. 15-year-old Asteria Iiyambo, a wheelchair user from Onampinda Village in the Oshana Region, is one of those who never stepped into a class as a result. Some children with disabilities, especially those in remote areas, are still […]
The Executive Director of the Africa Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services has called on African countries to urgently embrace partnerships to enhance food and nutrition security. In an interview with nbc News, Dr. Silim Nahdy stressed that partnerships between countries and agricultural entities are key for Africa’s agricultural landscape. The agriculture sector in Africa faces […]
Ida Mendai, the Regional Health Director of Kavango East, is urging residents to cooperate with spray operators during the Indoor Residual Spray Campaign. This method of malaria prevention targets mosquitoes that rest indoors and is set to begin on September 16th. Indoor Residual Spray (IRS) involves applying a residual insecticide to the interior walls and […]
Participants at the recently concluded 7th African Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, emphasized the importance of intra-African trade for the continent. African leaders expressed their concern that not enough has been done to promote tourism, culture, and African heritage within the continent, compared to the efforts made to market […]
UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, Christian Shingiro, says that the ratification of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement opens significant opportunities for Namibian products, especially for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), through reduced or zero tariffs. Speaking at the National AfCFTA Implementation Committee and Private Sector Capacity Building Workshop, Shingiro noted that this agreement […]
The WorldSkills Champions Trust is a volunteer group comprised of former competitors, serving as the voice of young people within the WorldSkills movement. Their mission is to enhance engagement and encourage active participation in various WorldSkills projects, initiatives, and activities. Nbc’s team is in Lyon, France, and spoke to some of these champions. The biggest […]
