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Local teachers empowered through Mathematics workshop

In a collaborative effort with the African Leadership Institute (ALI) and the Ministry of Education Arts and Culture, Bank Windhoek orchestrated a transformative three-day Mathematics workshop for forty educators. Hosted at Rock Lodge in the Okahandja district, the event equipped grade eight and nine teachers from regions including Khomas, Omaheke, Hardap, and Otjozondjupa with both...

Dr. Hage Geingob empowered the youth
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Dr. Hage Geingob empowered the youth

President Hage Geingob, during his tenure as president, proved his will to empower and trust the youth with responsibility. Among the notable beneficiaries of his good intentions was Marius Sheya, who, at the age of 29, became the country’s youngest Governor to head the Kunene Region in January 2018.  President Hage Geingob’s efforts at promoting...

55 Out-of-school girls empowered with business toolkits
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55 Out-of-school girls empowered with business toolkits

Maria David IN an effort to empower out-of-school girls in Namibia, a total of 55 adolescent girls and young women from six regions have received startup business toolkits. These regions include Oshana, Oshikoto, Khomas, Kavango East, Kavango West, and Zambezi. Minister of Sport, Youth, and National Service (MSYNS), Agnes Tjongarero, presented the toolkits in Oshakati...

Young girls empowered to pursue engineering
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Young girls empowered to pursue engineering

Women in Engineering and the Debmarine Namdeb Foundation are focusing on empowering young girls about the importance of studying science and mathematics to pursue careers in engineering. Hendrina Mouton, who’s responsible for community development, says the idea is to plant seeds and create awareness among more than 250 girls in the field of engineering. “We...

Rural artisans empowered by Capricorn Foundation
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Rural artisans empowered by Capricorn Foundation

The Capricorn Foundation has renewed its partnership with the Omba Arts Trust. This partnership reaffirms the Foundation’s commitment to empowering rural artisans. The Foundation has allocated N$240,000 to provide logistical support for producing and selling handicrafts, training, and food assistance to the Omba Arts Trust. Capricorn Foundation Executive Officer, Marlize Horn said supporting community-centered social...

Students, learners empowered through STEM
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Students, learners empowered through STEM

More than 60 students and learners from different institutions in Windhoek were empowered through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, otherwise known as STEM subjects, at the Namibia University of Science and Technology. The event, organised by Girl Up Namibia, was aimed at igniting a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics among young people. The...