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73.3% of 2025 IUM Graduates are female
By: Joseph Jeremiah and Patemoshela Lukolo The International University of Management (IUM) held its Winter Convocation on May 22, 2025, at the Windhoek Country Club Resort, graduating 2,501 to the market. The event marks the commencement of a two-day celebration honoring the academic achievements of graduates across various disciplines. The convocation is […]
Ballotti Calls on School Principals to Avail School Halls for Indoor Sports
By: Annakleta Haikera The Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Youth, Sports and Culture, Dino Ballotti, has urged school principals across the country to make school halls available for indoor sports, particularly in the Kavango East Region. He made this call on Saturday during an engagement with regional sports officers and coaches in Rundu. Ballotti […]
Unemployed Teachers Demand the Abolition of Job Interviews
By: Loise Shiimi The Namibian Unemployment Qualified Teachers Committee has proposed the elimination of interviews for qualified teachers seeking employment. Vice Chairperson of the Unemployment Teachers Committee, Ndahambelela Ndapandula Kamati, stated that removing interviews is essential for fairness, as the current process does not take into account when teachers received their qualifications. Kamati pointed out […]
Over 6,600 from NUST and UNAM to entered the Job Market in 2025 So Far
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has conferred degrees to more than 2,800 students over the past two days, significantly contributing to the country’s pool of skilled labour. This represents a 40% increase in graduate output, reflecting growth in the institution’s capacity to produce academically equipped, economically capable individuals […]
Okongo’s Banana Grower Eyes Local Stores for Future Supply
By: Loise Shiimi Elias Wanghede, a banana grower in the Okongo area of Ohangwena Region, is eyeing local stores as he continues to expand his banana farming operation. This season, his banana trees have yielded impressive results. Last year, he had only 60 trees; this year, he has over 100, all bearing fruit. […]
NaCC Says Free Tertiary Education Unlikely to Disrupt Competition for Now
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC) has stated that the government’s plan to introduce free tertiary education at public institutions by 2026 will not immediately disrupt competition between public and private institutions. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced last week that university fees will be scrapped by 2026. Starting next year, students will not pay […]
Eluwa Special School to Make Agriculture a Core Skill
By: Loise Shiimi Eluwa Special School in Ongwediva will make agriculture a core skill for its learners by 2026. The school principal, Loide Shipopyeni, told Eagle FM about the move, adding that it is part of efforts to teach practical and relevant skills to their learners. Eluwa Special School teaches students with intellectual, hearing, and […]
Ondangwa Town Council Commits Job Attachments for COSDEC Trainees
By: Loise Shiimi The Ondangwa Town Council and COSDEC Ondangwa signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in vocational training and youth empowerment. The agreement sets out the terms for collaboration between the two institutions, with a focus on providing job attachments and community-based employment opportunities for COSDEC trainees. Chief Executive Officer Ismael […]
Namibian Civil Technicians Eager to Upgrade Railway System
By: David Shoombe Namibian civil technicians and engineering students are calling for urgent upgrades to the country’s railway infrastructure. They emphasised its ability to drive national development, alleviate road congestion, and provide job opportunities for the youth. Ismael Sefanya, a technician and civil engineering student at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), said […]
NamRA, IUM Partner Up to Strengthen Research Taxation
By: David Shoombe The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) and the International University of Management (IUM) have formalized their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing research and capacity building in taxation and revenue management. NamRA Commissioner, Sam Shivute, during the signing ceremony last week emphasized that the partnership would foster […]