The First 1000 Days 

How to seize this window of opportunity for the optimal development of your child’s brain. “Our early years of life – from conception to eight years of age – are absolutely critical in shaping human development, workforce development and healthy populations,” states DeeDee Yates, the leader of a critical thinking forum on integrated early childhood development.  “There is a substantial …

Allan Gray Orbis Foundation : Building Relationships

The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation  was created in 2005 as part of Dr. Allan Gray’s (the Founder’s) vision to make a sustainable, long-term contribution to Southern Africa by nurturing the emerging entrepreneurial potential from the region.   The Foundation is constantly exploring better ways to understand how impact occurs in their programmes, allowing them to be more dynamic and responsive to …

Restoring the economy : Education and Capacity Building

On episode 3 of the Economic Association of Namibia (EAN) panel discussion on the economic downturn, education, attitude and capacity building are the main talking points.  Nangula Uuandja, PriceWaterHouseCooper’s Country Senior Partner took to task the myriad of ‘Women Empowerment/Capacity Development’ events that she says are not making a big enough contribution towards the upliftment of women.  She also touched …

Allan Gray Orbis Foundation – Inspiring Future Leaders

The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation’s Fellowship programme provides students with the best opportunity to build the life they would want for themselves, their families and the broader community, by supporting their lifelong journey to create sustainable businesses that matter.    The Foundation provides support for each Fellow’s lifelong entrepreneurial journey and upon graduation, some might opt to enter the world of …

Building a Career in Actuarial Science

How the Allen Gray Orbis Foundation boosted Mathew Green’s career in Actuarial Science The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation’s purpose is to cultivate high-impact responsible entrepreneurship. They seek out young people who have the potential to change the world with their energy, curiosity and new ways of seeing and understanding the problems we face, and how to solve them. Their role …

Unlock your future with Goldstone Software Engineering Institute

Education opens up so many doors for personal, social and economic development. At Goldstone Software Engineering Institute, the importance of education is never understated.  Accredited by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA), and Registered with the Namibia Training Authority (NTA), the institute is once again opening its doors for the June/July intake.  Apply today for Certificates and Diplomas in the following …

Gaining By Starting Arts Education Early

An Arts Festival for Namibian Youth is gearing up to showcase the power of art as a means of education and social awareness. In the lead up to this festival, children were taken through workshops where different art mediums were shown to them by leading Namibian artists. From Maria Caley teaching Fashion Design to children at Hage Geingob High School, …

Windhoek Population Expected to Reach Over 400 000 in 2017

“Even with the normal population growth within the City, excluding the impact of migration, the infrastructure development and the support systems that the City of Windhoek has in place is unable to meet the existing demand as it is,” said Ulrich Eiseb Chief Financial Officer at Namibia Asset Management; We are seriously behind in terms of the ability to support …

Feeding Minds and Bodies

“Lots of these children came here underfed and dehydrated and that has a huge effect on brain development. There is a direct link between hunger and learning taking place. In fact, when a child is hungry; underfed; nervous; stressed or has experienced trauma, their dominant side of their brain will shut down by 85%. This has been proven. Therefore, in …