insert_link Namibia Back to School in Namibia: A Journey Towards Education and Empowerment As the December holidays draw to a close, the excitement, and in some cases trepidation, of going back to school is mounting. Like many countries, Namibia attaches immense importance to education, considering it a crucial tool for progress and empowerment. Education in Namibia: A Pathway to Empowerment: Namibia places a high value on education as a means to uplift individuals and the entire nation. With a vision to become a […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 53
insert_link 10 1 Oshiwambo Oikakofimbo yopatatu moshikondo shelongo lopedu otashidulika yaalulwe, Steenkamp tati” Ouministy welongo lopedu, ounghulungu nomifyuululwakalo owati, ota utale keenghendabala dokwaalula oikakofimbo yopatatu yomafudepo momulandu welongo. Edi oda popiwa onghela kwao eli omunambelewa omukulunhu mouminsity welongo lopedu , pefimbo leenghundafana odo ali mudo nondjonghunda yoradio yomudidimbe yopashiwana onghela. Okwati omulandu welongo owali wafininikwa okutulapo oikako fimbo yopavali mo 2021 , onghalo oyo tati oyali yaetififwa ketukuko loudu wombuto yo COVID-19, oku kwashilipaleka eameno lounona meefikola. Okwati nonande euyepo loikako yopavali ola […] todayDecember 22, 2023 351 1 10
insert_link Africa Cameroonian girls combat menstrual stigma through school clubs and education By Brenda Kiven, via bird story At 12 years old, a shy Wendy Musi had never heard of a menstrual cycle. The fourth child and one of two girls in a family with six boys, menstruation was simply not a topic discussed at home. Then, one day, Wendy’s world changed. When she got to school, she felt pains in her lower belly. When her French language teacher failed to […] todayDecember 21, 2023 38
insert_link Africa DRC election campaigns enter final day Campaigns for the Democratic Republic of Congo's election are due to end today, two days before voters go to the polls. According to the BBC, insecurity, health and education are among key issues that have dominated campaigns as the country gears up for the vote. It is unclear whether the elections will take place in the restive east where dozens of armed groups are active. todayDecember 18, 2023 12
insert_link Local Old Mutual Foundation’s little green ambassadors initiative announces winning schools By Mignon du Preez, Group Marketing, Public Affairs and Sustainability Executive, Old Mutual Namibia The Old Mutual Foundation is thrilled to announce the triumphant conclusion of the groundbreaking Little Green Ambassadors Initiative. Amidst fierce competition, 28 primary schools outshone, having been chosen from a pool of 100 remarkable applications. These schools, dedicated to nurturing a sustainable future, have proven themselves as the frontrunners in environmental stewardship. After a rigorous […] todayDecember 14, 2023 26
insert_link Namibia Ministry of Home Affairs making inroads with civil registration The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security issued 92 330 birth certificates this year through fixed registration points and mobile registration services, its Deputy Minister Lucia Witbooi said on Wednesday. Speaking at the government information centre in Windhoek, Witbooi reiterated the importance of birth registration, saying it is a human right and establishes a child’s legal identity, which, together with the ascertainment of that child’s citizenship, is […] todayDecember 13, 2023 16
insert_link Namibia Health Connect Namibia hosts ‘Boy Child Camp’ at Ongwediva Health Connect Namibia, an affiliate of the University of Namibia, is organising a week-long ‘Boy Child Camp’ in Ongwediva that is focused on character building. One of the founders, Eliphas Shikongo says the camp is specifically aimed at young males aged 15-20. todayDecember 12, 2023 20
insert_link 2 Namibia Education Ministry announces exam results release date The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture will release the results for the Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary and Advanced Subsidiary Levels exams by 12 January 2024. Results will be available online and in media publications. Executive Director Sanet Steenkamp says systems are in place to address concerns of students unhappy with their grades. todayDecember 12, 2023 186 2
insert_link 2 1 Namibia Primary school at Noordoewer receives computer equipment The EHW Baard Primary School at Noordoewer recently received computer equipment worth over N.dollars 300 000 to set up a computer lab at the school. ||Kharas Region Acting Director of Education, Arts and Culture, Jesmine Magerman on this gesture said that with the world being faced with opportunities the fourth industrial revolution offers, the ministry is fully aware that the education sector in Namibia has to develop alongside the development […] todayDecember 5, 2023 47 1 2