Skills Development

Student Union Raises Concerns Over Shortage of Qualified TVET Teachers

The Student Union of Namibia is concerned about the shortage of qualified Technical and Vocational Education and Training teachers. Ketemba Tjipepa, reporting for One Africa Tv's NewsOnOne, indicates SUN president Natangwe Shikesho says the country lacks trained TVET teachers despite the subject being part of the school curriculum. Watch the latest NewsOnOne bulletin one oneafrica.tv

31 January, 2025

Africa

Business and Economics Researcher Urges Action to Close Namibia’s Economic Gaps

According to business and economics researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama, Namibia is aiming to reduce its productivity gap and enhance economic resilience in the coming years. Key recommendations include tackling corruption, improving governance, and shifting focus to high-productivity sectors like manufacturing. Sheehama also stresses the importance of diversifying the economy and increasing domestic revenue generation to address inequality and improve living standards. With the African Continental Free Trade Area presenting new […]

7 January, 2025

Business / Economics

Green Hydrogen programme attracts N$3.6 billion in investment

The Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme has taken a significant leap from concept to implementation, securing N$3.6 billion in investments. Of this, N$1.6 billion has already been injected into the economy, signaling promising growth prospects for the nation. Speaking on the progress, spokesperson Jona Musheko highlighted the programme's commitment to local empowerment and skills development. He noted that “High Iron Oshivela has installed 42,000 solar panels, with the work being carried […]

17 December, 2024

Namibia

Welwitchia University Forms Partnership with Mutare Polytechnic

In a major step toward enhancing regional collaboration in education, Welwitchia University has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Mutare Polytechnic in Zimbabwe. The partnership aims to foster joint research, faculty exchanges, and the development of academic programs, promising to unlock new opportunities for students and educators across both nations. This collaboration is set to boost innovation and skills development, driving sustainable growth in higher education.

6 December, 2024

Namibia

Free Career Guidance for the Norwegian Boy Child

Tuuda Haitula, an industrial psychologist, recently spearheaded the "Free Career Guidance for the Norwegian Boy Child" program, which quickly grew from 30 to 150 participants. The initiative aimed to help young men transition from school to the workforce, offering advice on CV writing, interview preparation, and career development. Participants reported positive outcomes, including securing internships and job interviews, thanks to the program's practical insights and expert-led sessions. Tuuda hopes to […]

14 November, 2024

Local

Empowering Women Micro-Entrepreneurs through Digital Literacy: HP-GSB Completes Successful Training Programme

Last week, the Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business (HP-GSB), in partnership with the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare (MGEPESW), successfully concluded a four-day Digital Literacy Training Programme for women micro-entrepreneurs. The training, held in the Khomas Region, is part of the EntreprenHer Programme, an initiative focused on fostering the growth of women-owned businesses through essential skills development. The programme is a component of Phase […]

12 November, 2024

Interview Transcripts

INTERVIEW: Tuuda Haitula on Human Resources

Tuuda Haitula, an industrial psychologist by profession, recently led a program called Free Career Guidance for the Norwegian Boy Child, aimed at assisting young men transitioning from university or high school to the workforce. The program, initially designed for 30 participants, expanded quickly due to overwhelming interest, with 150 applicants ultimately joining the initiative. The Program's Vision and Growth Tuuda explained that the motivation behind the project stemmed from […]

11 November, 2024

Business / Economics

NUST and Bank of Namibia Launch AI and Robotics Accelerator for Student Development

The Namibia University of Science and Technology has partnered with the Bank of Namibia to launch the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Accelerator. This cutting-edge facility focuses on equipping students with vital skills needed in a technology-driven world, ensuring they are prepared for future challenges in artificial intelligence and robotics. NUST's Dr. Colin Stanley emphasized the initiative's role in advancing technological education in the country.

6 November, 2024

Local

European Union Film Festival celebrates year of skills

The Delegation of the European Union to Namibia, in partnership with its Member States and the local film industry, officially launched the 2024 European Union Film Festival today (10 September 2024) at the Franco Namibia Cultural Centre in Windhoek. Themed the "Year of Skills," the festival will run every Wednesday night from 18 September to 13 November 2024 at Ster Kinekor Cinema, Maerua Mall, with free admission to […]

10 September, 2024