insert_link Namibia Vice President Mbumba calls for expanded job opportunities for the youth Vice President Nangolo Mbumba is calling on the public and private sectors to open up employment opportunities not only for National Youth Service graduates but also for university graduates. Mbumba says the government recognises the plight of the youth and the many challenges they face, such as a lack of skills and high unemployment. According to the Vice President, the government has prioritised addressing these challenges through various institutions. todayDecember 12, 2023 45
insert_link Namibia The Institute of Open Learning (IOL) celebrates another milestone in education at their graduation. In a splendid ceremony held at the Windhoek Country Club and Resort this morning, the International Open Learning (IOL) celebrated its annual graduation, marking a significant milestone for 860 graduates, their families, and friends. The pact venue bore witness to one of the largest gatherings of graduates in the field of education this year. "IOL has always been committed to providing quality education to Namibians, breaking barriers and making higher […] todayNovember 30, 2023 20
insert_link Business / Economics Government launches ‘My First Job’ program to address youth unemployment To combat the high youth unemployment rate of 48%, the government is launching the "My First Job" program, comprising the Youth Employment Tax Incentive and National Internship Programme. Led by the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises, the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology & Innovation, and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, the initiative addresses graduate unemployment by providing initial industry experience for school leavers and graduates. todayNovember 23, 2023 67
insert_link Science & Technology South African university students use AI to help them understand – not to avoid work Students are not adopting digital and AI-powered tools uncritically. tzido/iStock Tanja Bosch, University of Cape Town and Chikezie E. Uzuegbunam, Rhodes University When ChatGPT was released in November 2022, it sparked many conversations and moral panics. These centre on the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) on the information environment. People worry that AI chatbots can negatively affect the integrity of creative and academic work, especially since they can produce […] todayNovember 20, 2023 20