Category: Education
NQA Flags Over 100 ‘Fraudulent’ Tertiary Institutions
By: Kavee Vezemburuka The Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) has raised concerns over a growing number of fraudulent higher education institutions operating in the country. Romanus Shivoro, Chairperson of the NQA Governing Council, stressed the importance of public vigilance,…
Namibia Commits to Inclusive, Equitable, and Quality Education by 2030
By: Dolly Menas Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has said the government has plans to improve the quality of the country’s educational system and make it responsive to economic needs by 2030. She made these remarks during the launch…
Over 2,500 Graduate from Welwitchia University’s First Cohort
By: Dolly Menas Welwitchia University celebrated a historic milestone as over 2,500 students graduated in its first ceremony since attaining university status. The event, held under the theme “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty…
Educators Urged to Prioritise Financial Education
By: Mathias Hangala Trade economist Chuma Siboleka has called on educators to offer financial education to help individuals make sound financial decisions. Siboleka emphasised the importance of financial literacy, which she noted is often overlooked until people face…
Schools Plant 135 Fruit and Shade Trees to Combat Climate Change
By: Annakleta Haikera Five schools in the Kavango East region have planted around 135 fruit and shade trees through a campaign meant to combat global warming and climate change. The initiative is part of a project by Development…
Windhoek Forms Partnerships to Boost Education and Urban Development
By: Dolly Menas and David Shoombe The City of Windhoek (CoW), Welwitchia University, and Namibia Airports Company (NAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering a sustainable future through enhanced educational and urban infrastructure initiatives….
Augustineum Principal Calls for Namibia to Emulate China’s Education Standards
By: Hileni Inane Augustineum Secondary School Principal, Rudolf Matengu, has urged Namibia to consider adopting educational standards similar to those in China, which he believes have contributed to the country’s advancements in various fields. Matengu recently attended a…
Usakos Partners Welwitchia University to Provide Internship Opportunities
By: Dolly Menas The Welwitchia University (WU) and the Usakos Town Council (UTC) have signed an agreement meant to provide students and graduates with an opportunity to hone their skills at the town through internship and other work-integrated…
German Clinic Offers Career Pathway for Welwitschia Nursing Students
By: Dolly Menas On Thursday, the Welwitchia University hosted a career discussion for registered nurses interested in opportunities in Germany. The event featured representatives from Hessing Clinic, a renowned German orthopaedic clinic, and focused on career development, application…
First AI and Robotics Lab Launched to Boost Students’ Career Prospects
By: Dolly Menas The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), in partnership with the Bank of Namibia (BON), has launched the country’s first Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Accelerator (AIRA). This state-of-the-art laboratory aims to equip students with…