Maritime education crucial for economic transformation: Ballotti

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2025-09-12

WALVIS BAY, 11 September 2025 - First runner ups of the Namport National School Debating Competition Erongo region who were defeated by winners Omusati Region. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

WALVIS BAY, 11 SEP (NAMPA) – Maritime education has been underscored as a critical component of Namibia’s economic transformation, particularly in preparing the country’s youth to seize opportunities in the Blue Economy.
This was emphasised on Thursday at the opening of Walvis Bay Maritime Week 2025, held under the theme “Our Ocean, Our Nation, Our Opportunity.”
The weeklong programme features conferences, exhibitions, port tours, debates, essay...

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WALVIS BAY, 11 September 2025 - Winners of the Namport National School Debating Competition Erongo region who defeated Erongo i Region during the final round of the debate competition which is part of the Maritime week taking place at Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

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