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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Education

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TRUSTCO shares surge 49% following positive trading update

        Trustco continues to demonstrate its ability to generate above-average investment returns. During the interim review period, Trustco's Net Asset Value (NAV) increased by 9.5% from NAD 1.15 billion (USD 62 million) to NAD 1.26 billion (USD 68 million) during the last six months. The NAV per share similarly grew to 128.2 cents, from 117.1 cents. The Group's profit for the 6 months ended 29 February 2024 […]

todayMay 31, 2024 9

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Nedbank Namibia supports NUST Eenhana Student Welfare Fund with donations during the ADS Diplomatic Bazaar

      On 18 May, The Association of Diplomatic Spouses (ADS), held its Diplomatic International Food and Craft Bazaar at the Namibia University of Science and Technology’s (NUST) Hotel School. The overarching theme for the 2024 Bazaar was "Education - The Passport to Your Future," which resonated with the organisers in their shared mission to empower through education. Contributions will directly support educational projects, including the NUST Eenhana Student […]

todayMay 22, 2024 17

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Opinion Pieces

Men’s mental health matters: breaking down barriers and seeking support

      In Namibia, as in many parts of the world, there's a silent struggle happening among men – a struggle with mental health. But why is it silent? Why aren't we talking about it more openly? The truth is, there are several reasons why men tend to keep their mental health struggles to themselves. For one, there's this idea that men should be tough, strong, and always in […]

todayMay 17, 2024 8

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Africa

Malawi’s school kids are using tablets to improve their reading and maths skills

    By Nicola Pitchford, University of Nottingham   Malawi introduced free primary education in 1994. This has significantly improved access to schooling. However, the country – which is one of the poorest in the world – still faces a high learning poverty rate of 87%. Learning poverty is a measure of a child’s inability to meet minimum proficiency in reading, numeracy and other skills at the primary school level. […]

todayMay 13, 2024 12

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Namibia

Oshikoto Region Recognizes Urgent Need to Prioritize Art Education

Ester Leonard, head of the lifelong learning division in Oshikoto's Directorate of Education, Arts, and Culture, stresses the vital role of art in learners’ development. The directorate is conducting school visits to understand challenges faced by art teachers, leading up to a workshop later this year. Leonard highlights widespread neglect of art education in the region, despite it being a subject up to Grade 7, with many teachers lacking expertise […]

todayMay 13, 2024 24

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Namibia

Government hosts first certificate award for pre-vocational skills

The Ministry of Education Arts and Culture will host the first-ever awarding ceremony for the Certificate in Basic Pre-Vocational Skills on Tuesday, 7 May 2024. The Ministry through the Namibia Institute of Educational Development, revamped a special curriculum tailored for learners with special educational needs. The Executive Director of the Ministry, Sanet Steenkamp.

todayMay 6, 2024 78

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Africa

Nigeria’s minimum wage has never protected workers from poverty: here’s why

    By Stephen Onyeiwu, Allegheny College   Wages have become the top issue for Nigeria’s organised labour movements in the past year. Reacting to recent increases in the cost of living, the labour movement has been calling for an upward review of the national minimum wage, currently N30,000 (US$24) a month. The Conversation’s Adejuwon Soyinka asks economics professor Stephen Onyeiwu if Nigeria’s minimum wage truly protects workers from poverty. […]

todayMay 6, 2024 26

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Namibia

Khomas Region and Jiangsu Province partner on priority areas

The Khomas Regional Council has signed a work plan with a delegation from the Jiangsu province of China. The plan focuses on essential priority areas including science, technology, education, culture, sports, health, trade and investment, agriculture, environment protection, tourism, and human resources, in line with the existing twinning partnership. Governor of the Khomas Region Laura McLeod-Katjirua.

todayApril 23, 2024 37

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Children in the wilderness annual eco-camps back in full swing

Now in its twenty-second year, Children in the Wilderness (CITW) has proudly hosted more than 270 children, teachers, and Eco-Mentors at its annual 2023/24 Eco-Camps over the past few months. These four-day environmental leadership camps host the most deserving CITW Eco-Club members from its partner primary schools across all Wilderness’ areas of operation in Africa.   “As our flagship programme for the Educate pillar of our Impact strategy, these Eco-Camps […]

todayApril 18, 2024 12

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