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namibian.com.na > critical-engineer-shortage-in-south-africa60-000-shortfall

Critical engineer shortage in South Africa:60 000 shortfall

4+ hour, 24+ min ago  (385+ words) President of the Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa), Vishal Haripersad, has warned that South Africa faces a critical shortage of engineers. Speaking at the Cesa Infrastructure Indaba at the Durban International Convention Centre" yesterday, Haripersad said the country is short…...

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namibian.com.na > b2gold-agra-invest-in-agricultural-skills

B2Gold, Agra invest in agricultural skills

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (143+ words) To address the agricultural skills gap and support the long-term future of farming, Agra ProVision and B2Gold Namibia on Tuesday awarded 20 bursaries. This is the first agricultural bursary scheme by the two companies, aimed at empowering students with access to accredited,…...

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namibian.com.na > nsfaf-acting-chief-executive-kennedy-kandume-resigns-amid-reintegration-into-ministry

NSFAF acting chief executive Kennedy Kandume resigns amid reintegration into ministry

6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (374+ words) Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) acting chief executive Kennedy Kandume has confirmed his resignation from the institution. "I am no longer employed by NSFAF, since the end of February," he told The Namibian yesterday. Kandume's resignation comes after the…...

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namibian.com.na > graduates-are-being-locked-out-of-their-future

Graduates are Being Locked Out of Their Future

1+ week, 16+ hour ago  (547+ words) AS Namibia marked its 36th independence anniversary last week, the celebrations of freedom and a prosperous future rang hollow for thousands of graduates. They find themselves locked out of the job market, not by a lack of qualifications but by an…...

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namibian.com.na > fairness-for-all-in-the-public-sector

Fairness for All in the Public Sector

1+ week, 16+ hour ago  (164+ words) The growing lack of fairness and transparency in public institutions in Namibia is a matter of serious concern. A case in point is the process of internship placements, particularly within the medical field. Many qualified applicants are left without feedback,…...

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namibian.com.na > first-gentleman-ndaitwah-calls-for-critical-forward-thinking-leadership

First gentleman Ndaitwah calls for critical, forward-thinking leadership

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (273+ words) First gentleman Denga Ndaitwah has called on leaders to adopt a self-critical and forward-thinking approach, noting that effective leadership requires the ability to reflect, adapt and focus on present challenges. Speaking during a public lecture on strategic leadership and management…...

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namibian.com.na > ndama-east-slams-unfair-teacher-recruitment-at-rundu-school

Ndama East slams ‘unfair teacher recruitment’ at Rundu school

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (290+ words) NDAMA East residents and former volunteer teachers are protesting a recruitment process at a Rundu school, alleging unfair exclusion of those who established the institution in 2022. Ndama East Primary School in the Kavango East region started with just over 100 pupils....

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namibian.com.na > namib-mills-mtc-partner-to-support-youth-skills-development-in-baking

Namib Mills, MTC partner to support youth skills development in baking

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (344+ words) By Namibia Press Agency Namib Mills has partnered with MTC to support the MTC 4 Life 2026 programme, committing to sponsoring the baking trade as part of efforts to equip young Namibians with practical, income-generating skills. In a media statement issued on…...

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namibian.com.na > nust-introduces-first-ever-doctor-of-philosophy-in-supply-chain-management-in-namibia

Nust introduces first-ever doctor of philosophy in supply chain management in Namibia

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (156+ words) The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) will introduce a doctoral degree (PhD) in supply chain management in May, making it the first institution in the country to offer the programme. Nust senior lecturer of transport and logistics Smart…...

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namibian.com.na > gondwana-building-skills-in-sustainable-tourism

Gondwana: Building Skills in Sustainable Tourism

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (240+ words) By Gondwana Collection Namibia The University of Namibia (Unam) last year offered a short-course certificate in environmentally sustainable tourism management (non-credit bearing) for the first time. The nine-week course ran from September to November 2025 and was available to lodge-based managers…...