UNAM ranks 31st in Sub-Saharan Africa QS University Rankings

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Namibia's higher education sector has gained continental recognition after the University of Namibia (UNAM) secured 31st place in the first-ever Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Visually impaired UNAM student advocates for inclusive reforms

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Johannes Tjitumba (35), a visually impaired student pursuing a degree in public management at the University of Namibia, hopes to use his lived experiences to advocate for systemic reforms that improve access to education and employment for visually impaired individuals. 

UNAM hosts public lecture on Namibia–Botswana relations

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The University of Namibia (UNAM) hosted a public lecture on Monday with former president of Botswana Mokgweetsi Masisi, with a focus on the historical bilateral relationship between the two nations.

The lecture was titled Namibia-Botswana: Past, Present and Future. 

UNAM graduate encourages youth to explore mining engineering

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A mining engineering graduate from the University of Namibia says more young people should study the field to have a greater impact on the local sector.

Juliet Haingura's honours research has been implemented at the Swakop Uranium Mine.

Namibia hosts first-ever Khoekhoegowab spelling Bee

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The University of Namibia's Cultural and Linguistic Society has hosted the country's first Khoekhoegowab Spelling Bee, an event aimed at promoting and preserving one of Namibia's national languages.

UNAM Katima Mulilo launches annual cultural festival

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The University of Namibia’s Katima Mulilo Campus has launched its annual cultural festival with vibrant performances by traditional groups, reaffirming this year’s theme, “Connecting Cultures, Building Unity”.

UNAM expects the Ogongo Rice Project to produce nineteen tons

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The Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia, Professor Kenneth Matengu, has said the extended rice production area is expected to yield 19 tonnes of rice. This expansion of the planting area is thanks to a sponsorship from Debmarine and the enduring partnership with the government of Japan.

NCRST to fund key research areas at UNAM

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The University of Namibia (UNAM) has received research grants to enhance research on food and water security, health, and climate change adaptation from the National Commission on Research, Science, and Technology (NCRST).