insert_link Namibia Higher Education Minister Emphasizes Role of Education and Innovation in Namibia’s Economic Transformation Minister of Higher Education, Training, and Innovation, Itah Kandjii-Murangi, highlighted the pivotal role of developing professional and technical human resources, along with investing in research, science, technology, and innovation infrastructure, as essential elements for the transformation of Namibia's economy. Speaking at a high-level tertiary education funding budget review dinner in the capital, Kandjii-Murangi underscored the significance of focusing on Namibia's youth, constituting 60% of the population, emphasizing the need for […] todayMarch 8, 2024 30
insert_link 2 Namibia Namibia Launches Bioeconomy Strategy to Foster National Development Minister of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation, Itah Kandjii-Murangi, announced the implementation of the Bioeconomy strategy on Wednesday, approved by Cabinet in November 2019. The strategy, effective from 2024 to 2029, aims to accelerate biotechnology for national development, contributing to poverty alleviation and fostering sustainable economic growth. Kandjii-Murangi emphasized the collaborative efforts with the National Commission on Research Science and Technology , as well as the support from the Food […] todayMarch 7, 2024 67 2
insert_link Namibia President Geingob went knowing the truth: Kandjii-Murangi Higher Education, Training, and Innovation Minister, Dr Itah Kandjii-Murangi, said former President Hage Geingob could not dismiss her for alleged corruption because he was aware of the facts. Kandjii-Murangi withstood calls last year for her resignation and dismissal following media reports that she was unduly paid in subsistence and travel allowances (S&T). It was alleged that the minister used her political muscle to coerce state-owned institutions under her authority to […] todayFebruary 22, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia ACC Director General Orders Higher Education Minister and PA to Repay N$69,000 in Travel Allowances The Director General of the Anti-Corruption Commission, Paulus Noa, has instructed the Minister of Higher Education, Itah Kandjii-Murangi, and her personal assistant to reimburse a total of N$69,000 out of N$952,000 in travel allowances disbursed to them in 2022. The ACC investigation report, dated January 25, this yea reveals that Kandjii-Murangi received subsistence and travel allowances from entities under her jurisdiction, including the Namibia Training Authority and the Namibia University […] todayJanuary 29, 2024 8