Laina Mbongo, a recent PhD graduate from Unam, is concerned about the country’s limited dietary diversity and high prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer, hypertension and diabetes.
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Gamifying education… an innovation hub making education fun
Learners are not performing poorly in schools today due to them not being smart, “they are failing today because they are not challenged enough,” says game designer Tutaleni Ilonga.
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Namibian youth shines at BRICS+ Youth Summit
Sarah Tsei-tseimou recently represented Namibia at the BRICS+ Youth Summit in Pretoria, South Africa, an opportunity she described as a remarkable learning journey.
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Graduate delves into data management
Faced with the scary reality of job scarcity, health information systems graduate Joan Kamati has embarked on a mission to create opportunities for him and others where there were once none.
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#BeFree cook-off: Enhancing personal, professional growth
Taking part in the #BeFree Cook-off Competition was more than just a test of culinary skills for Paavo Nepaka.
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Youth: A decisive voting bloc
With young people under the age of 35 accounting for 71.1% of an estimated three million Namibians, the youth cannot be ignored as a decisive voting bloc.
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African Boy Child Foundation bags N$10 000
The recently-founded African Boy Child Foundation obtained the BeFree Positive Impact Award, along with a sum of N$10 000 in Windhoek yesterday.
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Bridging the gap in communication
The University of Namibia recently held a Chinese Bridge Proficiency Competition at its main campus in the capital.
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Capricorn Foundation injects N$1m in job creation
In response to the persistently high unemployment rate among young people in Namibia, the Capricorn Foundation has pledged to invest N$1 million in Bank Windhoek’s Young Talent Programme.