“Innovate, Elevate and Dominate”

(By: Ivy Gaaitsiwe)

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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 Institution, which did not have a graduation ceremony last year, had a total of 500 student graduates for the year 2025. Speaking at the graduation, Professor Daniel Nyaungwa, RiverHigher Rector, shared the Institute’s achievements for this year, stating, “ We have achieved an 85% pass rate on national examinations.

We only had an 11% dropout rate, while 64% of our students managed to get a job attachment.’Nyaungwa also stated that 73% of the graduates are either employed or self employed. Hon Phillipus Katamelo, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, during his keynote speech, urged the graduates to remember that the skills they acquired at RiverHigher will be the foundation upon which they build their future. “ As we innovate and dominate your respective field.

Remember that your success is not surely measured by personal achievements, but also by the impact you have on others and the world around you,” Katamelo said. RiverHigher Board Member, Lydia Ngipondika, shared with the graduates the challenges that they might face but would have to overcome. She said, “Namibia, like many developing countries, faces a lot of challenges, high youth unemployment, inequality, and limited opportunities,” adding, “The training you have received has the potential to not just work, but to lead, to innovate, and to create opportunities where none existed before.

Remember that your journey is not just about ending and living, but making a difference.” Moreover, Ileni Josef, a graduate in Diploma and Electrical Installations (Level 5) sponsored by the Namibia Training Authority (NTA), shared her gratitude for having been able to pursue her studies. For her, the sponsorship was a mode of confidence in her abilities. “Many of us come from backgrounds where accessible quality education is not just a challenge, but sometimes a distant dream.

But today, because you believe in us and your generous investment in our future, that dream is becoming a reality,” Joseph said. The qualifications achieved by the RiverHigher Institute have all been accredited by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA), National Council for Higher Education( NCHE), and NTA, assuring quality education and international recognition for graduates