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Windhoek Observer
Polytechnic of Namibia awarded Asteria Pirola a degree in human resources management
“My first degree, in human resources management from the Polytechnic of Namibia came later.”
Skilled, not ready: The real gap behind Namibia’s youth unemploymentNew Era
Polytechnic of Namibia awarded business administration degree to Rivonia Roswitha Roman
“She holds a business administration degree from the Polytechnic of Namibia (NUST) and is currently pursuing her honours degree from the Southern Business School.”
Know Your Civil Servant – A career dedicated to serving KuneneThe Namibian
Polytechnic of Namibia hosted Edu Lutete's first major gig around 2015
“My first major gig was at the Polytechnic of Namibia [now the Namibia University of Science and Technology] around 2015.”
Performing Pulls Introvert Dice Out Of His ShellThe Namibian
Polytechnic of Namibia left a gap that needs filling with a technikon university
“Furthermore, Namibia needs a technikon university to fill the gap left by the Polytechnic of Namibia.”
It’s Time to Disrupt Namibia’s Public Higher EducationThe Namibian
Minsozi Kompeli won Miss Polytechnic of Namibia 2011
“I have won various contests such as Miss Khomas High 2007, Miss High School 2010, Miss Polytechnic of Namibia 2011, I was a Miss Namibia finalist in 2014, Miss Republic of Namibia second runner-up 2018 and Miss Glam World Namibia 2019.”
Minsozi Kompeli On Her Passion for ModellingNearly a quarter of Namibians aged 18–35 hold post-secondary qualifications yet only 18% are in full-time employment, according to Afrobarometer data cited in the article. The author argues the real problem is a "readiness gap"—the distance between what curricula certify and what workplaces actually demand—rather than a lack of training or qualifications.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Nearly a quarter of Namibians aged 18–35 hold post-secondary qualifications yet only 18% are in full-time employment, according to Afrobarometer data cited in the article. The author argues the real problem is a "readiness gap"—the distance between what curricula certify and what workplaces actually demand—rather than a lack of training or qualifications.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
NamPost has appointed chief operating officer Willem Mouton as chief executive for a five-year term starting Saturday, succeeding Eldorette Harmse who served as acting chief executive since September 2025.
31 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Valery Pack-Mwashekele, a retired all-rounder who played top-flight netball for TransNamib, Civics, and United in the Khomas First Division, says she played for the love of the sport and not to please others. She excelled playing in centre, goal-attack, and wing-attack positions and was the first black girl to play for Windhoek High School's netball team.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Valery Pack-Mwashekele, a retired all-rounder who played for TransNamib, Civics, and United in the Khomas First Division, says she played netball for the love of the sport rather than to please others. She excelled in centre, goal-attack, and wing-attack positions and was the first Black player on Windhoek High School's netball team.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Uushona Hiskia, a former Tigers fullback and member of the club's golden generation, left professional football while still in his prime to pursue a career in media, working 13 years at Namibia Press Agency and 21 years at NBC before retiring to livestock farming. He expressed concern about Tigers' current relegation struggles, lamenting the decline of the historic club.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Rivonia Roswitha Roman, a control administrative officer at Kunene Regional Council since 2007, speaks about her career dedicated to community development and public service. Roman, who holds a business administration degree and pursues an honours qualification, credits her passion for serving her region and people as the driving force behind her work in housing programmes and regional engagement.
2 April 2026 · New Era →
The Anti-Corruption Commission is probing urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa over a N$4.9 million government tender won by his company, with particular focus on the authenticity of a tax compliance certificate he used to bid for the contract. Sankwasa claims a deceased Zimbabwean business associate obtained the certificate from Namra, but denies wrongdoing and characterizes the investigation as a witch hunt.
1 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's transformation of vocational training centres into specialised TVET colleges presents an opportunity to embed artificial intelligence into education and skills development. However, successful integration requires deliberate policy, investment in digital infrastructure, instructor upskilling, and ethical frameworks to avoid deepening inequalities between urban and rural institutions.
10 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Ms Linda Nakale as the new Executive Director and Accounting Officer of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, effective 1 January 2026, following a Public Service Commission recommendation. Nakale, who holds a Master's Degree in Leadership Development in ICTs, previously served as Director of Information and Communication Technology Development in the same ministry since 2016.
2 January 2026 · Informanté →