The Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia (UNAM), Kenneth Matengu, has appealed to the government for increased academic research funding to boost innovation, enhance academic excellence and support national development. 

It should be borne in mind that becoming an officer in the defense force is no small feat; it must be both earned and deserved.

The founder and managing director of International Training College Lingua, Ingrid Mettler, urged graduates to embrace the journey after graduation with innovation and creativity to make it into the highly competitive world of work. 

Over 800 students graduated in various fields.

Academic graduations are not an end in themselves, hence the need to continue with self-development to keep up with the demands of the job market.

This message was given to 360 students who graduated from the University of Namibia's (UNAM) Katima Mulilo campus on Thursday.

Some young graduates are heeding the call to create employment for themselves by starting business ventures.

nbc News spoke to some of the graduates who have started their own businesses at the Know2Grow Nextgen Entrepreneurs Showcase 2023 at Swakopmund.

The University of Namibia's Chancellor says the ratio between male and female graduates remains concerning and is a gap that needs to be closed.

Nangolo Mbumba was speaking at the UNAM Spring Graduation Ceremony in Windhoek.

The African Counsellors Social Development Association (ACSDA), a non-profit organisation, hosted its first graduation ceremony for about 80 graduates, all survivors from the Otweya fire in Narraville who were evicted with other vulnerable members of the Walvis Bay community.

More than 170 Namibian students graduated in various disciplines of the medical field in Cuba last month.

President Hage Geingob says Namibia is fortunate to have Cuban health professionals extend their services countrywide.

Military graduates have been urged to maintain their integrity, remain disciplined, and protect the ethos of the force as they begin their new journey in service.

38 students who graduated in nursing and midwifery at the International University of Management (IUM) took the Florence Nightingale Pledge to carry out their duties with integrity.

The graduates pledged to safeguard the well-being of patients and fulfill their healthcare needs.