MultiChoice Resource Centre makes a difference
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Approximately 50% of secondary schools throughout the country has been equipped with the digital satellite equipment required to access the Dstv Education Bouquet through a MultiChoice initiative.
The initiative which is part of the company’s corporate social investment has seen the installation of 300 MultiChoice Resource Centres at selected schools since its launch in 2005. The investment per Resource Centre is estimated between N$8000 to N$10 000 depending on the installation costs including a flat screen television as well as the fully installed DStv system.
According to MultiChoice spokesperson, Claudia Blohm, the DStv Educational Bouquet allows learners in remote areas to experience sights and sounds from all around the world covering history, science, wildlife and new technology.
She said, the Bouquet is made available to participating schools free of charge, and comprises nine premium educational channels: The History Channel, Mindset Learn Channel, National Geographic, National Geographic Wild, Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, BBC World, BBC Knowledge, and NBC.
“The Educational Bouquet diversifies the approach to teaching in a positive manner, moving towards Vision 2030 which is to introduce technology in the class room. We believe education is critical for development and through this project we show our long-term commitment to Namibia and the investment in its future,” said Blohm.
EU Delegation talks to civil society for funding after 2013
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With the 10th European Development Fund’s (EDF) cycle ending in 2013, the EU Delegation to Namibia has begun charting its future cooperation with Namibia under EDF11, which begins in 2014.
Addressing representatives from civil society and the chief economist at the National Planning Commission, Bertha Njembo, Head of the EU Delegation to Namibia, Ambassador Raúl Fuentes Milani noted that as a development partner, the European Union (EU) has to operate within a fast-changing international context.
The EU’s future development work globally will be guided by the Agenda for Change which aims to increase the EU’s impact on poverty reduction. Resources and policy ought to focus on democracy, human rights and other aspects of good governance, as well as inclusive and sustainable growth for human development.
In Namibia, EU support will be based on and synchronised with the Fourth National Development Plan (NDP4), which runs until 2017. The Delegation said it is foreseen that future support from the EU Delegation and EU member states, will be jointly administrated.
The Delegation considered it important to consult with civil society on their views regarding future programming. The consultation, held at Europe House last week, was also attended by Heads of EU Missions and EU Heads of Cooperation.
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Elemotho hits the high notes
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Local music lovers will next month have an opportunity to watch Elemotho live at the Bank Windhoek Music Circle before the international award-winning artist embarks on a thirty-two African nation tour.
Elemotho and his three co-musicians will take to the stage on 02 February at NICE restaurant before going on a whirl wind tour of Ghana, Benin, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Guinea Bissau, Senegal, Mauretania, Cape Verde, Reunion Island, Niger, Congo Brazzaville, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Djibouti, North Sudan, Zambia, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya, Ruanda, Uganda, Angola, and South Africa, courtesy of a sponsorship from Radio France International.
“Thirty-two concerts in thirty-two different African cities over a period of three months is a challenge, and a momentous task, but a great opportunity for Elemotho and the country as well to share some of our music with the rest of Africa”, said Ernst Herma, Director of Downtown Music and Entertainment.
FNB sponsors Meme Mia
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First National Bank Namibia has generously provided a N$100,000 sponsorship for the forthcoming College of the Arts musical production, Meme Mia!.
Rector of the College of the Arts Erina Junius said the financial institution’s involvement in the production of the musical is highly appreciated as it will help cover the costs of staging the production.
Meme Mia is intended to be the flagship production for the College of the Arts. A further aim is to raise funds for the College of the Arts Scholarship Fund. Meme Mia is the Namibian version of the ‘Mama Mia’ musical of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father through the hit songs of the popular 1970’s pop group ABBA.
Chairperson of the FNB Foundation, Jane Katjavivi said one of the focus areas of the foundation is heritage and culture and that the musical is such a project.
Late New Year bash in Rosh Pinah
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At a time when the Orange River valley is notorious for temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, the miners who live near the river chose to celebrate New Year, helping them to forget the intense heat, if only for one day.
Rosh Pinah Zinc Mine in collaboration with Skorpion Zinc Mine are hosting a New Year’s bash in the town of Rosh Pinah to celebrate the start of 2013 this coming weekend at the Skorpion Zinc Sports Park.
Although a little late, it has become a tradition for the town to celebrate the New Year with a bash which includes live performances from various well-known Namibian artists such as award-winning Tequila, Sunny-Boy, Sikera Band, Vanity, Vivian and the Rockets.
According to the organisers, following the success of last year’s event the two sponsors decided to make it an annual event.
