The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has sent off 22 bursary recipients to pursue studies in various disciplines. 
The recipients include nine air traffic controllers, four air traffic safety electronics personnel, and nine aeronautical information officers.

The bursary programme, which started in 2019, aims to assist young Namibians in pursuing aviation-related studies and has so far supported 48 young Namibians.

On behalf of the executive director of the NCAA, the general manager of safety, Ericsson Nengola, says the organisation has committed more than N$25 million to the initiative, excluding the current intake.
He encouraged the recipients to remain focused on their studies and to practise discipline throughout their training.

"This is not a small investment, but it is a meaningful one. It's both the regulator and the air navigation service provider. It is our mandate and responsibility to ensure that Namibian skies remain safe, secure, and efficient at all times. We can only achieve this through a steady pipeline of well-trained, dedicated, and competent professionals. You have been given a valuable opportunity, but it also comes with great responsibilities. I encourage you to focus on your studies, uphold the highest standard of discipline and professionalism and, above all, prioritise your safety and good conduct while you are away in those countries."

The recipients will be trained at South Africa's Air Traffic and Navigation Services Academy as well as at the East Africa School of Aviation in Kenya.