The University of Namibia (UNAM) graduated 501 health professionals who will go a long way in ensuring efficiency and access to effective healthcare service delivery.

The University of Namibia inaugurated the Rhino-Halliburton Technology Centre at its Southern Campus in Keetmanshoop. 

The state-of-the-art facility will improve research and practical training in petroleum geology, engineering geology, geophysics, and data analysis. 

The National Planning Commission (NPC) has approved N$60 million in funding over three years for the construction of the UNAM Southern Campus Geosciences building, where specialised laboratories, including the oil and gas lab and the hydrology and engineering labs, will be housed.

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia said the evidence that students provided during a debate on mineral resources and their impact on the southern community is commendable.

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.