The University of Namibia (UNAM) Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kenneth Matengu, said N$10 million has been allocated this year for the construction of lecture halls as part of the first phase of the southern campus development cycle.

Matengu revealed this during the 2024 UNAM Southern Campus graduation ceremony on Friday, saying more funds are expected over the next two years to ensure that the first phase is completed. The construction of the first of five phases started in 2016, and it has cost the government N$93 million already.

The International University of Management (IUM) has appointed Professor Osmund Mwandemele as its Vice Chancellor.

Professor Mwandemele holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Science in Plant Breeding.

He obtained his Ph.D. in Agricultural Genetics and Plant Breeding.

New graduates from the UNAM campus at Katima Mulilo Campus are hopeful for a bright future. They are not deterred, they say, by the high unemployment rate.

More than 400 students graduated in the fields of health and natural sciences, as well as veterinary medicine, education, human resources, and agriculture.

Leon Munali, who received his Honors Degree, says he will look for employment while furthering his studies.

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia (UNAM), Professor Kenneth Matengu, wants the Alumni Association to provide scholarships to deserving students and improve campus facilities.

Professor Matengu said this during the launch of the UNAM Alumni Southern Chapter at Keetmanshoop in the ||Kharas Region.

The UNAM Southern Campus was recently inaugurated, and Professor Matengu says that the establishment of the Southern Chapter came at the right time as the university continues to expand its footprint in the region.

The University of Namibia (UNAM) commences its academic year, and students have been encouraged to take advantage of the resources provided by the institution to excel and uphold the institution's good reputation.

 Vice Chancellor, Professor Kenneth Matengu pointed out, reputation is attributed to quality teaching, research and innovation amongst others.

 UNAM has registered a total of over 23 000 students, of which more than 4 500 are first-time students.

The University of Namibia (UNAM), in its quest to enhance graduates' employability, will implement its revised curriculum next year.

UNAM's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kenneth Matengu, says this new curriculum requires collaboration with industry to provide students with the requisite experience and exposure to the real world of work.

Professor Matengu said this at the engagement event with partners in various industries.