Youth Corner

The Namibian College of Open Learning recently hosted its 2024 prize-giving ceremony, a hallmark event honouring the remarkable achievements of students in the 2023 national secondary education examinations. 

Sanlam Namibia recently awarded bursaries to six students and provided internship opportunities to 17 young individuals. The selection process was highly competitive, with over 500 students vying for the coveted internship positions. 

The 13th Namibia Careers Expo scheduled to take place on 3 and 4 April at the Windhoek Country Club will once again provide the youth with invaluable resources and opportunities to navigate their career paths and fulfill their aspirations.

The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) HTTP campus recently hosted the first-ever hackathon which saw 20 participants employ digital technologies to come up with innovative ideas to curb traffic accidents in Namibia.

At just six years old, Christmas Mutota is challenging expectations with his inspirational messages. 

Isack Awala, a tutor at VGS ACADEMY in Oshikuku, emerged as a standout participant in an international essay competition last November when he ended in the top 20 out of 5 000 participants.

In efforts to motivate their learners to do well academically, the Epukiro Secondary School in the Omaheke region recently awarded its best performers with prizes, compliments of community members, including peer groups.

The Deutsche Höhere Privatschule (DHPS) in Windhoek welcomed curious visitors, parents, and interested parties to its annual Open Day on Saturday.

AS Walvis Bay celebrated its 30th anniversary of reintegration into Namibia on 1 March, local author Taati Niilenge released a moving tribute to the town’s rich history in her latest book, titled ‘Walvis Bay, Our Story’. 

ALEXANDER Kambinda, a dedicated educator at Rev. Juuso Shikongo Secondary School, was recently honoured with the title of the best second language English teacher in the Oshikoto region.