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Reading the signs

5 days ago - 20 August 2019 | Education

Ester KamatiSince May 2011, Hazel Josob has been the principal teacher at the Association for Children with Language, Speech and Hearing Impairments of Namibia (CLaSH) pre-school unit. She initially learned sign language out of interest,...

Taking calculated risks

5 days ago - 20 August 2019 | Education

Ester Kamati Mercy Namases, who was born in Okombahe village, describes herself as a dynamic young lady with an outstanding personality. She exudes confidence in all she does and ensures that all her endeavours are...

Students vent over unpaid fees

1 week ago - 16 August 2019 | Education

Justicia Shipena Student leaders say there is a delay in the Namibia Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) paying out tuition and non-tuition fees to students, who rely heavily on these monies, due to...

Two giants come together

1 week ago - 16 August 2019 | Education

On 14 August, MTC and the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) gathered at the Nust chambers to formally announce the signing of memorandum of understanding (MOU). The MOU was signed earlier this year...

Probe into kindergarten beating

1 week ago - 13 August 2019 | Education

Parents whose children were allegedly assaulted by a teacher at Rehoboth Primary School have opened a case of assault with the police. A video clip that went viral last week showed how a...

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Getting lost in the pages

1 week ago - 13 August 2019 | Education

Michelline NawatisesThe First Lady of Namibia Monica Geingos provided the last of the three mentorship sessions with the learners at the KAYEC Trust after-school centre....

Good Samaritan ploughs back

1 week ago - 13 August 2019 | Education

Michelline NawatisesKaleb Haipinge, a self-employed visual artist, parent and community member, donated building material of N$10 000 on 6 August to the A. Shipena Secondary...

Union condemns suspension of health training centres

1 week ago - 13 August 2019 | Education

NAMPA The Namibia Nurses Union (NANU) has condemned the suspension of the national health training centres under the health ministry where enrolled nurses, pharmacist assistants...

A holistic approach to education

2 weeks ago - 09 August 2019 | Education

Evany van Wyk With a humble start in a one-bedroom apartment, one laptop and offering only a few courses, Lingua has grown into a fully-fledged...

Providing learning opportunities for the job market

2 weeks ago - 09 August 2019 | Education

JUSTICIA SHIPENA On 2 August, Sanlam Namibia took in eight students from the University of Namibia (Unam), University of Science and Technology (Nust) and International...

Schools struggle to pay bills

2 weeks ago - 08 August 2019 | Education

The country's pressing economic woes are responsible for the temporary three-day suspension of municipal services to nine Windhoek schools last week.Regional director of education Gerard...

Overcrowded and under-resourced

2 weeks ago - 08 August 2019 | Education

Sauyemwa Combined School in Rundu's Sauyemwa location is faced with a number of challenges, with overcrowding topping the list, which has caused disciplinary issues, including...

Maltas Club reaches out

2 weeks ago - 06 August 2019 | Education

Ester KamatiIn conjunction with First National Bank (FNB) Namibia, the University Centre for Studies in Namibia (Tucsin) and Dinapama Manufacturing and Supplies, the Maltas Club...

Studying in the Mother City

2 weeks ago - 06 August 2019 | Education

Franco Maritz I am studying at Prestige Academy. I am currently busy with a higher certificate in business marketing. I started studying in January...

Sanlam donates 33 computers

3 weeks ago - 30 July 2019 | Education

Sanlam handed over 33 computers valued at N$355 000 to the University of Namibia last Wednesday. The computers are to be used in the e-economics...

Discovering new paths

3 weeks ago - 30 July 2019 | Education

Evany van WykThe annual University of Namibia (Unam) Career Fair and Employment Expo took place on 24 and 25 July.It was aimed at giving learners...

BoN school competition in full...

3 weeks ago - 30 July 2019 | Education

Having attracted 179 schools, and a total of 716 learners from across the country participating, the Bank of Namibia (BoN) annual national high school competition...

Ageing hostels fall apart amidst...

3 weeks ago - 30 July 2019 | Education

The rundown condition of a 29-year-old government hostel in the Kavango East Region is not an isolated problem, an education official has said. The...