Namibian learner wins place on Rosatom North Pole expedition
Namibian student Kadhikwa Tironenn Amutenya has won a spot on the Rosatom 'Icebreaker of Knowledge' expedition to the North Pole. The competition challenged students to present projects on the global impact of nuclear technology.
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A NAMIBIAN school learner has earned a place on Rosatom’s Icebreaker of Knowledge 2026 expedition after winning the international science competition, securing the opportunity to travel to the North Pole aboard a nuclear-powered icebreaker in August.
Kadhikwa Tironenn Amutenya was announced as one of the international winners during the final of the seventh Icebreaker of Knowledge educational project, held at the Museum of Atomic Energy in Moscow.
As part of the programme, Amutenya will travel aboard the nuclear icebreaker 50 Let Pobedy and participate in an educational and scientific expedition featuring lectures, practical workshops, scientific experiments and interactive activities led by Russian and international experts.
Nearly 5 000 learners aged between 14 and 16 from 23 countries, including Namibia, South Africa, Rwanda, Tanzania and Egypt, competed in the international category for a place on the expedition.
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