Category: Education
From Studying in a Bar to Being a Degree Holder
By: Mathias Hangala Johanna Nandigolo Frans hails from Ukwaludi Village, known as Olukuma, in Omusati Region. Unlike most children, Frans never attended kindergarten. In 2006, the same year she was supposed to start her education, her father who…
A Journey of Resilience and Dedication in Education
By: Mathias Hangala Denysia Liyolifeni Katemo shared her educational journey in an interview with Eagle Media House, explaining that she began her academic path in 2005 at Four Square Kindergarten in Okandjengedi. From a tender age,…
Hear from Our Proud Products: Know Your WU Civil Servant From Oshikuku
By: Stephanus Pombili In Namibia’s evolving healthcare sector, the demand for competent, compassionate, and professionally trained nurses continues to grow. Institutions of higher learning therefore carry a significant responsibility in shaping future healthcare practitioners who will serve…
Study at Welwitchia Under the Government’s Free Education Programme
By: Stephanus Pombili Education remains one of the most powerful tools for transforming lives, communities, and nations. In Namibia, the introduction and expansion of the Government’s Free Education Programme continues to open doors for many young people…
A Conversation With the Welwitchia University Education Programme Coordinator: Aligning Teacher Training With Job Market Needs
By: Stephanus Pombili In an insightful conversation with the Education Programme Coordinator at Welwitchia University, a clear and compelling picture emerges of a programme that is intentionally designed not only to educate, but to directly respond to the evolving…
Agribank Supports Special School with Agricultural Materials Worth N$17,800
By: Loise Shiimi The Agricultural Bank of Namibia (Agribank) has provided Eluwa Special School with agricultural materials valued at N$17,800. The handover took place on Friday at Agra in Ondangwa, Oshana Region. The donation includes seeds…
Erongo Region Community Applauds Welwitchia University’s Presence
By: Stephanus Pombili The expansion of Welwitchia University (WU) into the Erongo Region continues to receive strong support from local communities, with residents across various towns expressing optimism about the institution’s growing impact. The introduction of programmes…
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…