Research and innovation are gaining momentum in Namibia, with universities and government institutions calling for more investment to tackle socio-economic challenges and drive economic growth.
The International University of Management (IUM) is among the institutions promoting this approach.
The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) says Namibia needs to do more to ensure that products and innovations developed locally are protected and can generate economic value.
The International University of Management (IUM) has hosted its inaugural Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Day, under the theme "Fostering Purpose-Driven Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship for National Development and International Engagement".
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) and the University of Namibia (UNAM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of Health and Applied Sciences, in a move aimed at strengthening collaboration between the two institutions.
Finance Minister Erica Shafudah has described the University of Namibia (UNAM)'s Veterinary Academic Hospital as a national asset critical to economic development, public health, and scientific innovation.
The Namibia College of Open Learning (NAMCOL) and Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in open and distance learning.
The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) has launched its Technology and Innovation Support Centre Desk (TISCD) in Windhoek.
The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC), Sanet Steenkamp, has called for stronger links between research and government decision-making to address Africa's development challenges.
The International University of Management (IUM) and the Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF) have signed an agreement to strengthen collaboration in research, conservation, environmental education and sustainable development.
The World Health Organization, along with various health experts, has officially launched its Cancer Impact Review Mission in Namibia.
The mission aims to review prevention programmes, diagnosis and treatment services, early detection and screening as well as cancer policies, strategies and financing.
