Category: Education
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…
Namibian Universities Planning Their Own AI Policies
By: Dwight Links The University of Namibia (UNAM) and the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) are planning their own artificial intelligence (AI) policies in response to recent developments in its utilisation. AI has become the…
Study at IUM Coastal Campus on Government-Funded Free Education
By: Stephanus Pombili Nestled in one of Namibia’s most scenic and economically vibrant coastal towns, the International University of Management (IUM) Coastal Campus offers students a unique opportunity to pursue higher education through government-funded free education while enjoying…
IUM, A Community University: Thinking About Where to Study in 2026? IUM is the Answer!
By: Stephanus Pombili Choosing where to study is one of the most important decisions a young person or working professional will ever make. It is a decision that shapes careers, influences opportunities, and determines how prepared one will be to…