Ministry of Education announces school holidays on 25 and 27 November

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The Ministry of Education has declared 25 and 27 November as school holidays, following guidance from the Office of the Prime Minister. 

According to the Ministry, all hostels will remain open on 25 November and throughout the Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections scheduled for 27 November. 

NUST and VEYA launch SAP Training to meet industry needs

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The Namibia University of Science and Technology, in collaboration with VEYA, launched the Systems Applications and Products in Data Processing training and certification programmes to meet the needs of the local industry and students.  

Namibian-Cuban alumni hold reunion in Outapi

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Former Namibian students and teachers who once studied in Cuba met at Outapi in the Omusati Region for their annual reunion, celebrating the enduring solidarity and friendship between Namibia and Cuba.

Academics share climate research and best practices

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A stakeholder engagement event is to be hosted at Ongwediva in the Oshana Region to promote the graduate studies programme of the 'Southern African Science Servicing Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management Integrated Water Resource Management.'

ICT students struggle to apply skills in real-world settings

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Many students studying in the ICT fields find it difficult to apply their knowledge in real-world situations.

This is mainly because they have little to no practical skills and often find it challenging to adapt to a working environment.

UNAM struggles with cadaver shortages amid overflowing mortuaries

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Anatomy, which is the study of the human body, plays a vital role as the foundation of practical learning in the medical field.

UNAM has, over the years, faced a challenge of shortages in cadavers, which they often receive from South Africa while unclaimed bodies continue to overflow in our mortuaries.

Windhoek residents, students warned against scammers

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The City of Windhoek (CoW) has issued a warning to those seeking accommodation in the city to be cautious of scammers posing as property owners.

The criminals advertise rental spaces and demand instant payments from unsuspecting victims to secure properties.

Over 950 students graduate from IOL in Windhoek

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More than 950 students from all 14 regions graduated from the Institute for Open Learning (IOL) in Windhoek. 

IOL strives to ensure that higher education is accessible to the broader population, not limited to those who can afford full-time studies.