Category: Education
Are You a Teacher? Don’t Remain Stagnant at BETD: Advance with a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education (NQA Level 8) at Welwitchia University
By: Stephanus Pombili Many teachers today encounter significant challenges when attempting to further their studies. The beginning of the academic year, particularly January, is often financially strenuous, as it coincides with back-to-school obligations such as purchasing uniforms, groceries,…
NamPower VTC Graduates to Undergo Artisan Development
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The 26 trainee graduates from NamPower Vocational Training Centre will go through another three-year artisan development programme. The power utility confirmed this with The Villager last week after the graduation ceremony. NamPower has graduated 19…
School Dedicated to Teaching AI Opens in South Africa
Regenesys Education has inaugurated an institution dedicated to the education of artificial intelligence (AI). The Regenesys School of AI will offer structured programmes across AI fundamentals, machine learning engineering, governance and ethics, applied AI in financial services, healthcare…
50 Engineering Students Earn Petroleum Geoscience Qualification
By: Loise Shiimi The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) recently recognised approximately 50 engineering students with certificates for their successful completion of a technical workshop titled ‘Introduction to Petroleum Geoscience.’ This initiative was made possible through…
N$127 Million Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre Inaugurated
By: Loise Shiimi //Kharas Region has become the 12th region to host its own vocational centre after the Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre (VTC) was inaugurated. The N$127,4 million centre, which took around 9 years to construct, was…
Sunshine Private College (PTY) on a Phenomenal Growth Trajectory
By: Professor Jairos Kangira When Sunshine Private College (PTY) started in 2020, it was a small college comprising only 15 students enrolled for the Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), Bachelor of Education Honours degree in Junior Primary, and Bachelor…
Learners Urged to Stick to Set Goals
By: Mathias Hangala Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp has urged learners to set goals and regularly revisit them to ensure they achieve their ambitions. She made the call while addressing youths at the Back to School event held…
Khomas, Erongo Dominate Research Infrastructure Distribution
Dwight Links In its 2026 Research Infrastructure survey report, the National Commission on Research, Science & Technology (NCRST) has identified that the Khomas and Erongo regions dominate the distribution of these research facility installations across the country. 69 organisations…
Shilima Urges Schools to Use Available Grants for Minor Maintenance
By: Annakleta Haikera The Kavango East Regional Director of Education, Arts and Culture, Christine Shilima, has called on school principals to properly utilise government school grants to address challenges such as broken desks, chairs and basic maintenance,…
NUST To Train Vocational Instructors to Teach Beyond Level 3
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) is addressing the historical “glass ceiling” NQF Level 3 qualification at vocational schools by developing Level 7 and 8 qualifications and specialised short courses. This will…