Bruce Springsteen sal die eerste internasionale kunstenaar word wat as ‘n genoot van Brittanje se The Ivors Academy opgeneem word “The Boss”, 74, gaan geskiedenis maak deur Sir Paul McCartney, Kate Bush, Joan Armatrading en Sting te volg om geëer te word. Bruce sê: “Benewens die erkenning van my liedjieskryf, is die toekenning ook ‘n...
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Agra Agricultural Academy celebrates record graduation ceremony
By Michel Haoses. Agra Agricultural Academy last week held its fourth graduation ceremony at the Agra Bank Windhoek Ring. The candidates received national certificates and diplomas in the fields of agricultural sales and services, animal production, and plant production. This graduation was in particular groundbreaking as for the first time 34 candidates graduated and 25...
Shirley’s Academy seeks young talented players
Shirley’s Netball Academy is actively searching for young, talented netball players between the ages of under 5 and under 17 to nurture and develop their skills. Established with the goal of providing opportunities to young individuals who may not be traditionally considered athletes, Shirley’s Netball Academy adopts an inclusive approach, ensuring that everyone has a...
NamPol College joins INTERPOL Global Academy
Staff Reporter NAMIBIA will be the second INTERPOL member country in Southern Africa, after Botswana, to join the INTERPOL Global Academy Network with the aim of collaborating with INTERPOL and other members of the network and providing training to Namibian police officers. Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, Namibian police chief, said that the Israel Patrick Iyambo...
Berg-Op Academy pupils showcase year-end projects
Pupils from Berg-Op Academy at Okahandja showcased their home ecology year-end projects recently. Home ecology teacher Zanandi Maritz said pupils presented their projects in class. She said the concept was developed after she informed pupils about the projects in early February, then she started with practical classes. “I teach them crochet, knitting, weaving, bead work...
Namibia Submits Feature Film for Academy Awards Consideration
Namibia is crossing its fingers for this year’s Academy Awards with its first-ever submission to the international feature film category. The Namibia International Feature Film Awards Selection Committee has selected the 2023 film ‘Under the Hanging Tree’ to represent the country at the prestigious Oscars in March next year. To be eligible for the Oscars,...
Namibia submits feature film for Academy Awards consideration
Namibia is crossing its fingers for this year’s Academy Awards with its first-ever submission to the international feature film category. The Namibia International Feature Film Awards Selection Committee has selected the 2023 film ‘Under the Hanging Tree’ to represent the country at the prestigious Oscars in March next year. To be eligible for the Oscars,...
Academy teaches youth financial literacy
THE Hitambo Virtual Academy, a Windhoek-based non-profit organisation, continues to bridge the information gap by offering training in financial literacy to budding entrepreneurs, mainly young people. According to the head of the academy, Mbunga Mbeuza, the institution targets farmers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), pupils and microbusiness. Recently, the organisation conducted a financial simulation course...
Pupkewitz joins Cricket Academy – The Namibian
Cricket in Namibia received a boost on Friday when Pupkewitz Motors stepped in as naming partner for the Pupkewitz Motors Sport Centre as well as the Pupkewitz Toyota Cricket Academy. Both indoor facilities are run by former national cricketer Craig Williams who said they were very proud of the association. “Its an extremely exciting day...
Kilimandjaro Academy to host boxing clinic
The Kilimanjaro Boxing Academy is excited to announce that they will be hosting regional boxing clinics in the northern regions of the country. This initiative aims to provide an opportunity for resident boxers in those regions to participate and enhance their skills. The boxing clinics, which are scheduled to be held up north, welcome participants...