The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development says it is at an advanced stage to procure the services of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers to design and oversee the installation of essential services at incomplete housing units in Otjomuise Extension 10. The 362 units that include free-standing houses and apartments, which are now prone to...
The Engineering Council of Namibia (ECN) says Namibia has sufficient engineers, predominantly in civil, mechanical and electrical fields, with only a few in rare specialised fields. Currently, there are 1,378 active engineers, of which 1,101 are men and 277 women. Topping the list are civil engineers at 787, electrical are 325, mechanical 161, electronic 37,...
As Africa embraces digital transformation in education, the promise of producing engineers solely through online platforms has gained momentum. Especially since Covid-19, numerous virtual institutions have emerged, touting quick and often mesmerising modes of learning. However, Namibia, and Africa in general must be cautious about falling into the trap of becoming a dumping ground for...
Investing in higher education and training in Namibia deserves serious consideration. As a developing country striving to uplift its economy and infrastructure, we have made commendable efforts in providing education and training opportunities for our youth, particularly in the field of engineering. However, there is a dilemma that we need to confront head-o0n: The disheartening...