Annual Report 2025
Northbound
Record-breaking year with 16 interns
2025 was a record year for our Northbound program: we were able to offer 16 students from Namibia and Zambia a three-month internship with one of our partner companies in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. In the first semester, 11 students traveled to Switzerland and Liechtenstein to gain valuable experience, followed by 5 students in the second semester.
During their internships, the young people stayed with host families; the resulting cultural exchange is an invaluable added bonus for the participants and a wonderful experience for everyone involved.
Our Northbound program has been running since 2011. To date, 150 students from our partner universities in Southern Africa have completed internships in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
| Company, Place | Name, Surname | University | Field of Study | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Julius Baer, Zurich | Joy Samaria Chellah | UNILUS | Information Technology | |
| Bank Julius Baer, Zurich | Chiyamiko Maiba | UNILUS | Information Technology | |
| Bank Julius Baer, Zurich | Renee Sapala | NUST | Journalism & Media Technology | |
| Bank Julius Bär, Zürich | Boston Silwamba | UNZA | Economics | |
| Bank Julius Baer, Zurich | Tyson Ziwa | UNZA | Economics | |
| Büchi Labortechnik AG, Flawil | Nadia Filex | NUST | Mechanical Engineering | |
| Cosanum AG, Schlieren | Letichia Nengushe | NUST | Supply Chain Management | |
| Hivoduct AG, Hedingen | Llewellyn Poulton | NUST | Mechanical Engineering | |
| LGT, Bendern, Liechtenstein | Quinteline Nuhune | NUST | Journalism & Media Technology | |
| LGT, Bendern, Liechtenstein | Tazyani Muwowo | UNILUS | Information Technology | |
| LGT, Zurich, Schweiz | Mirjam Nakatana | NUST | Communication | |
| Mediaschneider AG, Zurich | Delcia Muafeca | NUST | Communication | |
| Motorex AG, Langenthal | Linda Uutoni | NUST | Chemistry | |
| SQTS, Dietikon | Lisa Hilte | NUST | Clinical Health Sciences | |
| ZHAW, Waedenswil | Shandjeelago Amushelelo | NUST | Clinical Health Sciences | |
| Zweifel Chips & Snacks AG, Spreitenbach | Hilma Shigwedha | NUST | Environmental Health Sciences |