Hope rekindled for jobless graduate
Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) software engineering graduate Jackson Natangwe Nanghala (25), whose desperate eight-month search for a job made headlines last week, has landed a temporary internship and was also asked to submit his CV to two companies, as well as the Office of the President.
Namibian Sun recently reported on Nanghala's plight. He said despite applying for dozens of jobs, he had not received even one interview.
In desperation, he was ready to take a job as a newspaper street seller “to make ends meet”.
He said he was determined to make an honest living, but was disappointed that his years of hard work to obtain a degree had led to so few job prospects.
Sharing his story with Namibian Sun has led to multiple people contacting him, and Nanghala has landed a temporary internship to help install Wi-Fi systems in Windhoek with a business headed by Werner Shilongo.
He was also asked to submit his CV to MMI Holdings, Binary City and the Office of the President.
Binary City's Royna Berger told Namibian Sun he immediately decided to reach out when he heard about Nanghala's plight.
Berger told Namibian Sun he first learned about Nanghala on Twitter, where the story was shared, and immediately made contact.
“I asked him to review our website to see if there's any interest in what we do. He indicated he is interested in a software developer position.”
Nanghala was asked to send his CV, which Berger passed on to the Binary City software development team.
“They are currently reviewing a number of CVs,” Berger said, adding he is hopeful Nanghala will at least land an interview.
“My heart really bleeds for our population, especially the young, who are struggling so horribly to get work. It's just not fair,” Berger said.
Nanghala's mood has received a significant bump since he shared his story, and he says many people have reached out to him.
He is also pleased that the high unemployment rate issue is again in the limelight.
“I am very excited,” he said.
JANA-MARI SMITH
Namibian Sun recently reported on Nanghala's plight. He said despite applying for dozens of jobs, he had not received even one interview.
In desperation, he was ready to take a job as a newspaper street seller “to make ends meet”.
He said he was determined to make an honest living, but was disappointed that his years of hard work to obtain a degree had led to so few job prospects.
Sharing his story with Namibian Sun has led to multiple people contacting him, and Nanghala has landed a temporary internship to help install Wi-Fi systems in Windhoek with a business headed by Werner Shilongo.
He was also asked to submit his CV to MMI Holdings, Binary City and the Office of the President.
Binary City's Royna Berger told Namibian Sun he immediately decided to reach out when he heard about Nanghala's plight.
Berger told Namibian Sun he first learned about Nanghala on Twitter, where the story was shared, and immediately made contact.
“I asked him to review our website to see if there's any interest in what we do. He indicated he is interested in a software developer position.”
Nanghala was asked to send his CV, which Berger passed on to the Binary City software development team.
“They are currently reviewing a number of CVs,” Berger said, adding he is hopeful Nanghala will at least land an interview.
“My heart really bleeds for our population, especially the young, who are struggling so horribly to get work. It's just not fair,” Berger said.
Nanghala's mood has received a significant bump since he shared his story, and he says many people have reached out to him.
He is also pleased that the high unemployment rate issue is again in the limelight.
“I am very excited,” he said.
JANA-MARI SMITH
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