insert_link Local IOL ACHIEVES MAJOR MILESTONE WITH NCHE AUDIT COMPLETION AND LAUNCHES NEW ACADEMIC ADVISORY BOARD The Institute for Open Learning (IOL) proudly announces the successful completion and implementation of its Institutional Audit Improvement Process, as confirmed by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). Following an in-depth review of IOL’s audit improvement report and supporting documents, the NCHE has officially approved the progress made, acknowledging IOL’s dedication to maintaining high-quality standards in open and distance learning. In a letter dated 14 October 2024, NCHE […] todayNovember 4, 2024 14
Uncategorized UNAM student develops AI app to detect brain tumours By: Valeria Handobe A University of Namibia (Unam) final-year Computer Science student has developed an AI-powered application to detect and classify brain tumours from Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans. Douglas Mashonganyika developed the free app, the Medalgo application, as part of his final-year research project. Mashonganyika said his childhood brain tumour diagnosis inspired him to create the Medalgo to save people's lives. “The inspiration that I got from this is a […] todayOctober 29, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Ministry of Home Affairs opens 2025 student permit applications The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has announced that the application period for student permits for the 2025 academic year is now open for prospective foreign students who have enrolled or plan to enroll at Namibian educational institutions. Ministry spokesperson Margaret Kalo. The fees for annual student permits have been set at N$1,600 for primary and secondary education and N$2,200 for tertiary education. Payment […] todayOctober 28, 2024 21
insert_link Local Speaker, MPs Address Namibian Students in Villa Clara Province, Cuba 20 October 2024 HAVANA, CUBA – Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi, accompanied by members of the National Assembly, met with a group of 10 Namibian students out of 33 studying various careers at Universidad Marta Abreu de Villa Clara in the Republic of Cuba on Sunday. The Speaker is currently in Cuba, leading a multi-party parliamentary delegation on a week-long official visit from 20 to 26 October 2024. Hon. Prof. Katjavivi […] todayOctober 22, 2024 15
insert_link Local Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business achieves BGA bronze membership The Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business members. Windhoek, Namibia – The Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business (HP-GSB), part of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), has proudly announced its Bronze Membership with the prestigious Business Graduates Association (BGA), making HP-GSB the first and only business school in Namibia to receive this international recognition. The announcement was made during a press conference held today at […] todayOctober 17, 2024 11
insert_link Local Old Mutual Foundation empowers communities Media Release: Old Mutual Foundation Empowers Communities Through Staff Community Builder Initiative Kamutjonga Primary School in the Mukwe Circuit Kavango East Region 2 October 2024, Windhoek – In line with Old Mutual’s vision to empower communities, the Old Mutual Foundation’s Staff Community Builder initiative continues to demonstrate impactful community support. Over the past three years (2022-2024), this flagship initiative has enabled 30 Old Mutual staff members to actively […] todayOctober 2, 2024 15
insert_link Africa Pan-African Youth Organization marks two decades Pan-African Youth Organization Marks Two Decades of Empowering Young Africans to Break the Cycle of Poverty and Drive Sustainable Change Image distributed by African Media Agency on behalf of gold-youth. RWANDA, Africa, 2 October 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- From classrooms to communities, gold-youth has been unlocking the potential of Africa’s young leaders for two decades. Now, it is set to expand its impact and reshape the future of an entire continent. gold-youth […] todayOctober 2, 2024 31
insert_link Namibia UNAM education conference underway in Windhoek The University of Namibia education conference is underway in Windhoek. The conference serves as a platform for educators, researchers, policymakers, and education stakeholders to explore the avenues and possibilities of promoting innovative skills-based education in the 21st century. The Deputy Executive Director of the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, Edda Bohn. todaySeptember 18, 2024 25
insert_link Uncategorized Kepler College appoints former First Lady, Monica Geingos as Chancellor Kepler College, which equips young Africans with global competencies, has appointed former First Lady, Madam Monica Geingos, as its inaugural Chancellor. A qualified lawyer with extensive experience in the financial sector, Geingos has held senior roles in capital markets, corporate finance, and private equity, and has made significant contributions to both public and private sectors. Chancellor Geingos, who began her term at Kepler College on 29 July 2024, said that […] todayAugust 19, 2024 16