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Despite numerous regional and global headwinds, domestic economic activity expanded during the first ten months of 2023, although at a slower pace compared to 2022.

One of the leading assignments of the African Union for the year 2063 is the African Continental Free Trade Agreement. The estimated Gross Domestic Product of Africa measures at about US$3.4 trillion from about 1.3 billion people. 

While we are preparing ourselves for the Christmas holiday, let me share with you a short story of the first medical doctor who arrived in the Namibia medical field at Oniipa on 14 December 1908. 

As the world economy is facing a tough situation in 2023, with probably tougher prospects for 2024, China’s economic outlook carries global significance.  

As the curtains draw on the year 2023, Artificial Intelligence (AI) was on everyone’s mind this year. Audrey Chanakira, an iOS Developer at Green Enterprise Solutions and a self-confessed AI enthusiast, fully embraced AI within the Namibian context.  

There is no doubt that education is a key driver in societal and national development in any country. Easy access to quality education and high literacy rates have contributed significantly to the development of nations.

By going to school, children can learn the skills that are needed for the workplace.

Batlomeus Uugwanga Shikongo is a civil servant who devoted his productive years to capturing significant life events of Namibian people at the regional level and ensuring that the country has a well-functioning and maintained civil registration system.

The health ministry is faring well with its mandate, making good strides in improving the quality of health services through investments in training health workers, procuring equipment, and ensuring the availability of medicines.

As the year draws to a close, New Era looks back at some of the Namibian education sector’s achievements and setbacks during the 2023 academic year.