Mbumba sends off Team Namibia to WorldSkills Competition in France

NAMPA

2024-08-30

WINDHOEK, 29 August 2024 - President Nangolo Mbumba pictured with the team competing in the 47th World Skills Competition. (Photo by: Sheila Perestrelo) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 30 AUG (NAMPA) – President Nangolo Mbumba on Thursday officially sent off Team Namibia to compete at the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France.
He bid farewell to the 14 competitors at their official send-off held at State House.
“You now become ambassadors as you leave, therefore be good ambassadors and bring home those medals,” stated Mbumba.
The competition takes place from 10 to 15 September 2024 and the team will compete in...

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