NAMIBIA FIRST IN AFRICA TO HOST WOOD IDENTIFICATION

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Namibia has become the first African country to host the Wood Identification and Screening Centre (WISC). 

The forensic facility launched by the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) Lucia Iipumbu will strengthen timber verification and law enforcement in the country.

UNAM launches 2026 academic year with focus on transformation

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The University of Namibia (UNAM) has officially launched its 2026 academic year with messages of transformation, innovation, and shared responsibility.

The university welcomed a historic intake of more than 11,000 first-year students across its 12 campuses countrywide.

Omaheke Region hosts first regional career fair

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The Omaheke Region hosted its first-ever regional career fair in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC).

Call to expose learners to new technology and modern learning trends

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There is a need to expose learners to new technology and to keep up with new learning trends.

This was the call by Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge at the annual education stakeholders' conference at Ongwediva, meant for them to take stock and address challenges.

National Digital Health Policy launched

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The National Digital Health Policy was launched today. 

Expected to guide innovation in the delivery of healthcare services into the next decade, the legal blueprint was launched by Health and Social Services Minister Dr Esperance Luvindao.  

Platoon and tent schools need more staff, says education official

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The Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Edda Bohn, says platoon and tent schools need more staff following this week's Education Minister announcement on temporary placement solutions.

CCI and partners draft 2026-2030 cultural industries strategy

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Creative Culture Investments (CCI), in partnership with UNESCO and the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Sports, Youth, Arts and Culture, has begun drafting a Cultural and Creative Industries Strategy for 2026-2030.

NBC staff begin AI training programme

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Senior management and staff of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) have started a one-week training aimed at enhancing and strengthening their capacity in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in production.