{"id":93897,"date":"2025-09-28T17:08:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T17:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/steenkamp-launches-nust-department-of-digital-arts"},"modified":"2025-09-28T17:54:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T17:54:19","slug":"steenkamp-launches-nust-department-of-digital-arts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/steenkamp-launches-nust-department-of-digital-arts","title":{"rendered":"Steenkamp Launches NUST Department of Digital Arts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>Staff Reporter<\/p>\n<p>THE Minister of Education, Sanet Steenkamp, has officially launched the Department of Digital Arts and Animation (DAA) at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) \u2013 a milestone she described as a testament to the Namibian Government\u2019s commitment to taking creativity seriously.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEarlier this year, in her State of the Nation Address, Her Excellency Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah outlined seven national priorities. This department speaks directly to three of them: empowering our youth, strengthening the quality of education and training, and expanding our creative industries,\u201d Steenkamp said.<\/p>\n<p>LAUNCHED: Scenes from the official launch. Photos: Ministry of Education.<\/p>\n<p>She further noted that the initiative also aligns with the objectives of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), which emphasises the need for skills that are relevant, innovative, and competitive on a global scale.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe launch aligns with our national development agenda. The Sixth National Development Plan calls for skills that are relevant, innovative, and globally competitive. The Namibia Arts, Culture, and Heritage Policy (2025\u20132030) highlights the importance of integrating cultural and creative expression with education and economic opportunity. These are not just policies on paper \u2014 they are about creating real opportunities for our young people,\u201d the minister explained.<\/p>\n<p>Steenkamp affirmed the Ministry\u2019s continued commitment to such transformative initiatives, pledging to foster a policy and funding environment that enables the creative sector to flourish. She revealed plans to broaden training opportunities, reinforce partnerships, and advocate for the creative industries as a vital part of Namibia\u2019s educational and economic strategies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe establishment of this department resonates deeply with the long-held dreams of many Namibians to use their creative talents to tell their stories, preserve heritage, and participate meaningfully in the cultural and creative sector,\u201d Steenkamp added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Namibia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. 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