Young scientists from ||Kharas Region have showcased their talent and scientific brilliance at the annual regional science fair and quiz.

Learners from 25 schools presented their research projects at the science fair.

The initiative serves as a platform to foster scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and innovation among the participating learners.

It also presents learners with an opportunity to showcase their science projects that address real-world challenges.

The Acting Regional Education Director Priscilla Tjiroze, gave an overview of the initiative.

"For the past several decades, the ǁKharas Region has consistently won the Best Science Fair and Best Regional Projects awards year after year. This has not happened by accident; it is the result of hard work, dedication, and the culture of excellence that we have built together—from our learners to our teachers, our schools, and our communities. Today's Science Fair and Quiz present yet another challenge—a challenge for our young minds to think critically, innovate, and apply science and technology to solve the real problems facing our society."

The Anglo American Namibia Foundation sponsored the annual science fair.

“All that we want to say is that we are privileged to be here, privileged to be able to be partners in education. This has been for the past 17-plus years, and we hope to be there for more years to come,” explained a representative of the foundation, Richard Cook.

In the junior primary category, Joseph Markowitz from Oranjemund Primary School scooped the first prize for the best science project, while Alicia Lunguti from Angra Pequena Secondary School walked away with the first prize in the senior secondary category.

“I feel very happy, indeed. I want to continue all the way to the nationals to see how I can improve my project and make it more sustainable,” stressed Markowitz.

“To be honest, I didn't expect to win because like there were other great strong projects. So, I felt I might be second best to them,” added Linguti.