University of Namibia (UNAM) Chancellor Dr. Nangolo Mbumba has emphasised the need for education funding to be put to good use to deliver the desired results.

Dr. Mbumba was speaking at the official launch of the UNAM Foundation brand and fundraising project.

Textbook shortages, infrastructure deficiencies, and quality of lecturing, curricula, and education aids are among the concerns highlighted by UNAM's Chancellor that need to be addressed.

The Director of Research in the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation (MHETI), Dr. Lisho Mundia, has called on the private sector to invest in research to solve the country's problems.

Dr. Mundia made the remarks at a Marine Research Conference at Walvis Bay, where he stressed that without research, the country cannot develop.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), the Katutura Constituency Office, and the University of Namibia (UNAM) have joined hands to raise awareness about mental health stigma and support mental health within communities.

Mental health stigma refers to societal disapproval or shame placed on people who live with a mental illness.

The initiative came after the mental health third-year students carried out research that showed that most people suffer from mental health problems.

The City of Windhoek has given notice to the vendors trading along Mandume Ndemufayo Street opposite the University of Namibia (UNAM) to vacate before July 12 this year.

The group spokesperson, Klemens Ishindwa, explained that the City of Windhoek's decision will affect them greatly, and they are thus seeking a fair hearing.

The International University of Management (IUM), in partnership with the University of Namibia (UNAM) and the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), will be hosting the Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education (SAARMSTE) conference next year to promote research.

The conference, which promotes research and collaboration in the fields of mathematics, science, and technology education, will be hosted on the IUM Campus in Windhoek from the 16th to the 18th of January 2024.

Namibia and the Benelux countries have agreed to waive visas for diplomatic and official passport holders, in addition to signing the re-admission agreement.

The Benelux Union is made up of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxemburg.

The modalities of the agreement to waive visas for diplomatic and official passport holders are still being worked out, including the date on which it will come into effect.