{"id":78685,"date":"2024-10-14T16:38:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T16:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/nust-commended-for-advancing-vital-water-sector-skills"},"modified":"2024-10-14T16:38:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T16:38:00","slug":"nust-commended-for-advancing-vital-water-sector-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/nust-commended-for-advancing-vital-water-sector-skills","title":{"rendered":"NUST commended for advancing vital water sector skills"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. <\/strong><\/span><b> <\/b><\/p>\n<p>NamWater\u2019s Chief Executive Officer, Abraham Nehemia has praised the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) for its role in developing students\u2019 skills, fostering innovation, and contributing to solving real-world challenges in the water sector and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at NUST\u2019s October graduation ceremony in Windhoek last week, Nehemia highlighted the collaboration between NamWater and the university.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018\u2019Our partnership with NUST is anchored by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which serves as a cornerstone for joint efforts in research, development, and innovation within the water sector,\u201d said Nehemia.<\/p>\n<p>Through this partnership, NamWater offers scholarships and internships to NUST students, enabling them to gain practical experience while studying.<\/p>\n<p>Fields of focus include civil engineering, electrical power engineering, computer science, chemistry, mechanical engineering, and water resource management.<\/p>\n<p>The MoU covers collaborative initiatives in areas such as renewable energy solutions, data infrastructure development, and sustainable water supply management.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTogether, we have achieved significant milestones through both completed and ongoing projects,\u2019\u2019 said Nehemia.<\/p>\n<p>He added that over the past five years, NamWater has provided bursaries to eight NUST students in vital fields such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, finance and accounting, vocational education and training, and marketing.<\/p>\n<p>The value of these bursaries amounts to N$1.1 million.<\/p>\n<p>Namwater also facilitated 73 job attachment opportunities through work-integrated learning, valued at N$2.1 million.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYour dedication to fostering a learning environment that prioritises sustainability, technology, and leadership resonates deeply with NamWater\u2019s mission to build a resilient future for Namibia. We are proud to be part of this journey with you, and we look forward to strengthening our partnership in the years to come, advancing projects that will empower both students and the wider community,\u2019\u2019 he added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\">Namibia<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. NamWater\u2019s Chief Executive Officer, Abraham Nehemia has praised the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) for its role in developing students\u2019 skills, fostering innovation, and contributing to solving real-world challenges in the water sector and beyond. 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