insert_link Namibia IUM to invest N$3 million in post-graduate start-ups https://youtu.be/BxvVW8SXZmU By Ketemba Tjipepa The International University of Management (IUM) will be establishing five companies this year, allowing graduates to become shareholders by presenting their bankable project ideas, to empower them with business ownership opportunities. This was revealed by IUM founder, professor David Namwandi during the university’s winter graduation at Windhoek’s showgrounds on Friday. The N$3 million investment by the university will involve staff members assisting graduates in managing their projects until they […] todayMay 21, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Dr. Ndumba Kamwanya Explores Impact of Graduate Unemployment on Election Dynamics Political expert and academic, Dr. Ndumba Kamwanya, delves deeper into a pivotal factor molding the forthcoming elections: the issue of graduate unemployment. Reflecting on past electoral cycles, Dr. Kamwanya underscores the significant sway of job shortages, especially among young voters, on the political arena. todayMay 3, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia EXCLUSIVE: The Impact of Graduate Unemployment on Elections: Insights from Political Analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanya In a recent interview, political analyst and professor Dr. Ndumba Kamwanya shed light on a critical aspect shaping the upcoming elections: graduate unemployment. Drawing from the lessons of the 2019 and 2020 elections, Dr. Kamwanya emphasized the profound influence of job scarcity, particularly on the youth demographic, on the political landscape. Historically, voting patterns often reflected allegiance to political parties based on their established legacy and reputation. However, recent elections […] todayMay 3, 2024 8
insert_link Africa Africa’s PhDs: study shows how to develop strong graduates who want to make a difference By Sharon Fonn, University of the Witwatersrand and Marta Vicente-Crespo The challenge for universities is to produce graduates who can work with others to produce knowledge and research that can change institutions and societies for the better. That is the basis on which the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (Carta) began developing an approach to teaching PhDs 12 years ago. The consortium supports faculty members […] todayApril 2, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Over 10 000 apply for legal aid in 2023 Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab has revealed that her ministry, through its Directorate of Legal Aid, received over 10 000 applications from people seeking legal representation during the course of this year. “With access to justice being an important pillar of our democracy, the ministry reports that we have received approximately 10 200 legal aid applications this year, with 7 500 granted and 2 700 denied,” Dausab said during the Cabinet […] todayDecember 4, 2023 4
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
