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The National Skills Competition (NSC) has become a flagship event in Namibia’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) calendar, celebrating the nation’s most talented young artisans and professionals. Organised by the Namibia Training Authority (NTA) through WorldSkills Namibia, the 4th National Skills Competition, held in Swakopmund from 22–27 September 2025, once again demonstrated how skills development can transform lives, communities, and industries.

Balinda Uushona, a second year journalism student, who was crowned Miss Triumphant College 2025, stood out not only for her poise and presentation, but for her heartfelt commitment to service and empowerment. “Holding this title is more than just a crown to me,” she shared. “It symbolizes leadership, service, and the ability to uplift others.” Her journey to the crown was not easy.

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) was filled with excitement and anticipation last week, as students gathered for one of the most important events on the campus calendar, the Student Representative Council (SRC) elections. From manifesto presentations to the final votes, the day reflected the vibrant democratic spirit of the student community.

ITCL founder and chief executive officer Ingrid Kloppers-Mettler said the college’s growth reflects its mission to serve communities beyond the capital. “We celebrate perseverance, progress, partnership, and potential,” Kloppers-Mettler said. “Our graduates are not just receiving certificates, they are stepping into roles that will shape the future of this country.”

The Welwitchia School of Agriculture and Nature Conservation (WSANC) celebrated a historic occasion on 18 July 2025, as 71 graduates completed their programs in key agricultural disciplines at the Mururani Campus in the Otjozondjupa Region.

The programme officially opened the Second Russian Language Training Session on 11 September 2025 at the Dorado Main Campus in Windhoek. The event was honoured by the presence of high-profile delegates from the Perm State Humanitarian Pedagogical University (PSHPU) in Russia, led by Prof.Dr. Konstain Egorov, Rector of PSHPU and Dr Anastasia Vertyanova, Head of the Department of International Cooperation.

The River Higher Institute of Technology recently held its graduation at the Windhoek Country Club Resort under the theme, “Skills for vision 2030: Innovate, Elevate and Dominate. This marked the institute’s 20th graduation ceremony since its start in 1999 as Monotronics Success College.

The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) recently held its Spring Graduation Ceremony at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek. Held under the theme “A Decade of Eminence: Celebrating Education, Science and Technology for Development,” the event also marked the University’s 10th anniversary since the enactment of the NUST Act of 2015.

The University of Namibia (UNAM), conferred 946 qualifications during its 2025 Spring Graduation Ceremony at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek on 08 October 2025. The event celebrated a joyful moment of achievement, resilience and hope, among the new graduates, their families and university staff.

The bill seeks to elevate teaching into a respected and accountable profession. Once enacted, it will establish the Teaching Profession Council of Namibia, an independent body tasked with overseeing teacher registration and licensing, continuous professional development, and teacher training institutions.

The International College-Lingua (TICL) students prepare to embark on a transformative educational trip to South Africa in November 2025. The initiative aims to take learning beyond textbooks and into the heart of cultural and historical exploration. “We organized this trip to give students a chance to learn outside the classroom and experience a different cultural and historical environment,” Albert Makuvaza, a lecturer explained. The journey is part of Lingua College’s bro

(By: Sylvia Hashondali) For many students at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), university life is already a balancing act; deadlines, lectures, group projects, and exams are demanding enough on their own. But for those who step onto the hockey field in NUST colours, that balance becomes even more delicate. They are student-athletes, constantly juggling between the classroom and the pitch. Few people understand this balance better than Fenestha Pienaar,

The National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN) officially opened the third call for grant applications in its 2025/2026 funding cycle on 14 August 2025, with students from the College of the Arts (COTA) once again stepping up to seize the opportunity.

The recent clash between DJ Spuzza and Shax Champion has sparked a wave of online debate and fan reactions especially on Instagram and Tiktok. The drama reportedly began after a collaborative track between the two artists was allegedly posted on Apple Music under DJ Spuzza’s name alone.

The National Vocational Education Workshop, hosted by the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) through the Directorate of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), took place in Otjiwarongo from September 16 to 17, 2025.

If you thought banking is all about suits and signatures, think again. Standard Bank Namibia just flipped the script with their Pioneer Student Activation at Triumphant College on 10 September, and yes it was giving financial literacy meets campus groove.

The real journey is just beginning and for Sabina Kalangula, one of the proud new alumni, graduation isn’t the end, it’s a powerful new beginning.

Fondly referred to as “Practical Week,” this tradition bridges the gap between classroom concepts and practical experience, reinforcing the idea that true understanding comes not just from reading, but from doing.

Participants included entrepreneurship students from three different courses, each tasked with developing and selling products for the day. In an interview with Campus Connect magazine, Fritz Fredrick, the Student Representative Council (SRC) and Head of Student and Academic Affairs indicated that the goal for the Entrepreneurship day was to provide students from various programs who are taking Entrepreneurship this semester with practical experience while also encouraging t

The training aimed to strengthen the capacity of both pre-service and in-service teachers in addressing issues related to sexuality education. A statement shared by Mr. Frans Shifundo, a Peer Educator at IUM indicated that the program was organized in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).