… Prime minister Elijah Ngurare also praised the teenager during a graduation ceremony at Triumphant College in Windhoek on Wednesday. …
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Triumphant College
Institution where Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare addressed over 600 graduates at the 2026 ceremony on using qualifications to create opportunities.
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- May 2026
… Ngurare made the remarks on Wednesday during the 2026 graduation ceremony of Triumphant College, where more than 600 graduates received certificates, diplomas and degrees in fields including computer science, education, engineering and legal studies. …
YOUNG OBSERVER | Ngurare urges graduates to turn skills into opportunity… Speaking during a graduation ceremony at Triumphant College in Windhoek on Wednesday, Ngurare praised the young boy’s bravery, and humanity. …
Ngurare praises boy for saving toddlers- March 2026
… A political science graduate from the University of Namibia and currently studying law through distance learning at Triumphant College, Uzera holds a crucial behind-the-scenes position in managing the Kunene Governor’s Office. …
Know Your Civil Servant – Keeping Kunene’s administration wheels turning… ountry, including the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT), Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Windhoek Vocational Training Centre (WVTC), Nakayale Vocational Training Centre, the International University of Management (IUM), and Triumphant College …
Meatco partners with training institutions … accelerated skills development… Industry experts were invited as mentors to guide the participants throughout the competition.Captain of the winning team Alfred Jaftha, an information and technology student at Triumphant College, shared that a lot of hard work went into their prototype.He said AI is very import …
New Era, NCRST explore AI… everal institutions including the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT), Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Windhoek Vocational Training Centre, Nakayale Vocational Training Centre, International University of Management (IUM) and Triumphant College …
Meatco internship programme supports young professionals… Tangi Amupanda is a third year media studies student at Triumphant College.
Namibia Must Take the Time to Get the Petroleum Bill Right- February 2026
… Tangi Amupanda is a third year media studies student at Triumphant College.
Social Pressure Is Weakening Our Youth… Tangi Amupanda is a third-year media studies student at Triumphant College.
Pause the Petroleum Amendment Bill: Why Namibia Must Take Time to Get It Right
Society
Omusati teen saves nine-month-old twins from drowning
The News
A 16-year-old learner at Nicodemus Primary School rescued nine-month-old twins from a pond at Omutundungu village after witnessing them being thrown into the water. Cornelius Shimwaafeni jumped in, pulled both babies out, performed CPR, and called for help; the twins were discharged from hospital and the teenager has been widely praised, including by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare.
Why it matters
Teen's heroic rescue of infants from drowning is a compelling human-interest story of bravery and community impact.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Yesterday
Omusati teen saves nine-month-old twins from drowning
A 16-year-old learner at Nicodemus Primary School rescued nine-month-old twins from a pond at Omutundungu village after witnessing them being thrown into the water. Cornelius Shimwaafeni jumped in, pulled both babies out, performed CPR, and called for help; the twins were discharged from hospital and the teenager has been widely praised, including by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
PM urges graduates to use skills, create opportunities
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare told over 600 graduates at Triumphant College's 2026 ceremony to use their qualifications to create opportunities and contribute to Namibia's development amid high youth unemployment. Ngurare emphasized that education drives economic growth and technological advancement, and that graduates' futures depend on how they apply their skills.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Thursday 21 May
PM praises teenager for rescuing toddlers from pond
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has praised 16-year-old Cornelius Shimwaafeni as a hero after he rescued toddler twins from drowning in a pond at Omutundungu village in the Omusati region on Sunday. Shimwaafeni is also said to have saved two boys aged eight to ten who fell into a well last year.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 27 March
Young civil servant drives Kunene Governor's Office operations
Lahja Nashuuta Alpha Mbanyanda Uzera, a Senior Private Secretary in Kunene's Governor's Office, joined public service in April 2025 and has since contributed to infrastructure projects like the Oute Bridge and youth development programmes. He emphasises the dedication of his office team and plans to pursue postgraduate studies in International Relations with a goal of joining the diplomatic corps.
27 March 2026 · New Era →
Tuesday 17 March
Meatco takes 19 interns from vocational and tertiary institutions
The Meat Corporation of Namibia has enrolled 19 interns from various training institutions in a six-month workplace programme running from October 2025 to March 2026, part of the government's National Development Plan 6 and internship initiative to build youth skills in the livestock and meat industry.
17 March 2026 · New Era →
New Era and NCRST award AI hackathon competition winners
The New Era Publication Corporation and National Commission on Research, Science and Technology held a maiden AI Innovation Hackathon themed "Coding the Future of Media" to give young innovators the opportunity to apply their skills to solve real-world problems. Twenty-five participants from tertiary institutions competed, with judges assessing entries on originality, impact, and usability.
17 March 2026 · New Era →
Friday 13 March
Meatco welcomes 19 interns from tertiary institutions nationwide
Meat Corporation of Namibia has enrolled 19 interns from various tertiary and vocational institutions in a six-month placement programme (October 2025–March 2026) aimed at developing skills in the red meat industry and supporting government's National Development Plan 6. The interns gain practical workplace experience across technical, operational and managerial roles while receiving a monthly allowance.
13 March 2026 · Informanté →
Sunday 8 March
Namibia should slow petroleum bill to ensure fair governance
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's proposed petroleum amendment bill requires deeper public consultation and clearer justification before passage, raising questions about investment returns, Namibian participation, environmental safeguards, and long-term revenue management—citing lessons from resource governance failures elsewhere and the need to balance investor confidence with fairness to citizens.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 26 February
Social media pressure eroding discipline among Namibian youth
A young Namibian argues that social media and competitive lifestyle trends are pressuring youth to prioritise image over financial stability and long-term growth. The writer calls for young people to resist these pressures and focus instead on education, discipline, and genuine skill-building to sustain national development.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 11 February
Opinion: Pause petroleum bill for deeper public engagement
A media studies student argues that Namibia's petroleum amendment bill deserves careful pause and broader public consultation before passing, warning that rushing legislation risks serving short-term interests rather than long-term national benefit and noting cautionary lessons from past governance failures including the Fishrot scandal and Marine Resources Act.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →