At 28 years of age, Penelope Midzi graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy in English from the University of Namibia on 20 June 2022. Midzi is the youngest of the 11 doctoral graduates Unam produced in the class of 2021.
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NNAD warns against bogus sign language trainers
The Namibian National Association of the Deaf is inundated with misleading, false and defamatory information about Namibian sign language training, and Sign Language interpreters.
Eight-year-old runaway dies of cold
An eight-year-old girl died a horrific death after she and two other children ran away from home to hide in the bush after they allegedly stole chicken feet that were to be sold.
Two robberies reported in Windhoek
The Khomas police are investigating two robberies that occurred on Monday in which a taxi driver was robbed of his vehicle, and a woman was robbed of her property while boarding a taxi.
Green hydrogen breakthrough…Govt set to seal mega EU deal
An impending deal with the European Union to jolt Namibia’s ambitious green hydrogen sector and at the same time reduce the economic bloc’s own dependence on Russian energy
means the fruits of recent economic diplomacy efforts, as witnessed over the past few months, are becoming visible.
Property group enlists Amoomo in BoN probe
Incarcerated social justice activist Dimbulukeni Nauyoma and forex trader Michael Amushelelo have roped in lawyer Kadhila Amoomo as they seek clarity on the specifics of a pending investigation into their housing scheme by the central bank.
‘Come as spectators’ … Rukoro’s widow tells Kapuuo faction
The family of late Ovaherero paramount chief Vekuii Rukoro has warned acting traditional authority leader Vipuira Kapuuo and 16 others against coming anywhere close to arrangements concerning the unveiling of the departed chief’s tombstone.
Ministry can’t account for over 450 vehicles
The ministry of agriculture and land reform has failed to account for at least 474 government vehicles, auditor general Junias Kandjeke has found.
Nauyoma, Amushelelo in fresh bail bid
Activists Michael Amushelelo and Dimbulukeni Nauyoma have decided to try their luck with the courts once more in the hope of being released on bail pending the finalisation of their case.
Child rapist slapped with 24 years
Windhoek High Court Judge Naomi Shivute yesterday sentenced convicted child rapist, Jeremia van Wyk, to an effective 24 years imprisonment.