TJIPENANDJAMBI KUHANGATHE Bank of Namibia has awarded bursaries to nine Namibians from previously disadvantaged communities for studies at local and international universities.
The nine individuals were selected from 621 applicants who applied for the central bank’s bursary programme.
Two of the nine beneficiaries are from the Kunene region and two from Erongo, while the rest are from the Oshikoto, Omaheke, Oshana, Ohangwena and Hardap regions.
The director of human resources at the Bank of Namibia, Lea Namoloh, said in Windhoek on Friday that the students were selected because they performed very well in their final secondary school examinations and thus deserved the bursaries.
The deputy governor of the central bank, Ebson Uanguta, encouraged the beneficiaries to obtain skills sought by employers, such as critical thinking, emotional intelligence and service orientation.
According to him, the central bank recognised the importance of building and developing skills that are fundamental to realising a knowledge-based economy as envisioned in the national development plans.
“It is for this reason that we continue to invest in a bursary scheme in highly sought areas, to support our young talented people to become knowledge workers and excel in the Fourth Industrial Revolution,” Uanguta said.
In an age of information overload, Sunrise is The Namibian’s morning briefing, delivered at 6h00 from Monday to Friday. It offers a curated rundown of the most important stories from the past 24 hours – occasionally with a light, witty touch. It’s an essential way to stay informed. Subscribe and join our newsletter community.
The Namibian uses AI tools to assist with improved quality, accuracy and efficiency, while maintaining editorial oversight and journalistic integrity.
Stay informed with The Namibian – your source for credible journalism. Get in-depth reporting and opinions for
only N$85 a month. Invest in journalism, invest in democracy –
Subscribe Now!
