Category: Education
A Force to Be Reckoned With – An Institution Dedicated to the Future of Its People
By: Stephanus Pombili The International University of Management (IUM) stands today not merely as an academic institution, but as a monumental symbol of vision, resilience, and transformative leadership. At the heart of this success story lies a name that deserves…
The Presence of IUM Graduate Teachers in All Schools
By: Stephanus Pombili Currently, I find myself in the Ohangwena Region with a singular objective: to assess the performance and presence of International University of Management (IUM) graduates within the education sector. Recent reports, particularly those emanating…
Largest Budget Share, Namibia’s Schools Still Lack Classrooms
By: Justicia Shipena As Namibia prepares to inaugurate its newly elected President, concerns over the state of education infrastructure persist. Despite receiving the largest share of the national budget, schools across the country continue to grapple with inadequate classrooms and…
Youth to Engage with Industry Leaders at Careers Expo Next Month
By: Justicia Shipena The 14th Annual Careers Expo, set to take place next month at the Windhoek Country Club, promises to be an empowering event for Namibian youth. Aimed at providing valuable resources and career opportunities, the expo is designed…
IUM Inaugurates N$45 Million Eenhana Campus
By: Loise Shiimi The International University of Management (IUM) on Tuesday inaugurated its N$45 million state-of-the-art campus in Eenhana, Ohangwena region. The investment is expected to reap socio-economic benefits for the town and region, with IUM founder David Namwandi stating…
Ohangwena School Generates Profits, Feeds Nearly 1,000 Learners From Gardening Project
By: Loise Shiimi In 2014, Mandume Ndemufayo Primary School’s agriculture teacher, Moses Theofelus established a garden to supplement the school’s feeding program and to introduce learners to agriculture. With an initial investment of N$20,000, the garden soon blossomed that year,…
Boy Who Travelled 200 km to Attend Nujoma’s Memorial Receives N$31,500
By: Annakleta Haikera Thirteen-year-old orphan John Kakuwa, who travelled 200 km from Divundu to Rundu to attend the memorial service of Founding President Dr. Sam Nujoma, will return to school for the first time in over two years…
TVET Centres to Offer Diplomas to Meet Industry Demands
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi Namibia is set to upgrade its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centres from certificate programs to diploma-level education, aligning with industry demands and job creation goals. This was announced by Minister of Higher…
Govt Urged to Promote Social Welfare
By: Mathias Hangala Lawmakers, analysts, and civil society leaders have called on the government to prioritize the social welfare of its citizens. At a recent public talk, political analyst Rui Tyitende raised concerns about unemployment, poverty, inequality, water…
NANSO Urges Private Sector to Upscale Corporate Responsibility
By: Loise Shiimi The Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO) has called on the private sector to enhance its corporate social responsibility by initiating more programs to support and sustain the education system. This appeal follows the launch of…