20 January 2014

“Happiness depends on giving and not on receiving;” said Honorable Minister of Education Dr. David Namwandi at the official Telecom Namibia bursary handover ceremony; “and I think Telecom Namibia is doing an expetional job”.

Telecom Namibia hosted their annual Bursary Scheme handover ceremony on Monday the 20th of January 2014. Ten bursaries were awarded to students as part of Telecom Namibia’s social investment in creating a strong and productive skills base, which will enable the economy to grow.

The handover ceremony was officiated by the Minster of Education Dr.David Namwandi along with Managing Director Frans Ndoroma and Mr Andrew Kamime Chief Head of Human Resource.

Telecom Namibia introduced the bursary scheme in 1999 to address the skills shortages in the Namibian market particularly in the areas of information technology; telecommunication and electronic engineering.

Addressing the students at this auspicious occasion Managing Director of Telecom Namibia Mr Frans Ndororma congratulated and praised the students on their diligence, character and achievements in the year 2013.“I believe your efforts and ability will take you forward on your path of excellence and set you on the course for success” he said

The Deputy Minister of Education further implored the students by encouraging them to appreciate this opportunity, “ it is not a right it is a privilege, make use of this golden opportunity so that you and your country can reap the benefits.” He further added that; “Telecom is a true partner of the Ministry of Education and concluded by stating that “ it is important for institutions and the government to hold hands in educating our youth and encouraged other companies to follow suite.

The Telecom Namibia bursary recipients for the academic 2014 are:

• Leonard Pertrus, from the //Karas region, for a Bachelor in Accounting Science at the Polytechnic of Namibia.
• Johannes Rauna, from the //Karas region, for a Bachelor in Accounting Science at the Polytechnic of Namibia.
• Carlos Sibalatani, from the Zambezi region, for a BachelorElectronic Engineering at the Polytechnic of Namibia.
• Jesaya Mushisheni, from the Ohangwena region, for a Bachelor Electronic Engineering at the University ofNamibia.
• Apronia Shimmi, from the Oshana region, for a Bachelor Electronic Engineering at the University of Namibia.
• Domigos David, from the kavango region, for a Bachelor Electronic Engineering at the Polytechnic of Namibia.
• Aili Matheus, from the Komas Region, for a Bachelor Electronic Engineering at the Polytechnic of Namibia.
• Riahama Musutua, from the Kunene Region, for a Bachelor of Information Technology at the Polytechnic of Namibia.
• Levy Hamukoto, from the Otjozondjupa Region, for a Bachelor of Information Technology at the Polythecnic of Namibia.
• Denzil Tsauseb, from the Erongo Region, for a Bachelor of Information Technology at the Polytechnic of Namibia.