Also known as: IUM · The International University of Management · International University of Management, Ongwediva Campus · IUM Main Campus
International University of Management — private higher education institution in Namibia constructing a 120-bed private hospital near Ondangwa expected to open mid-2027.
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August 2026
The Namibian
International University of Managementshould beproducing graduates whose skills shaped by future industries instead of yesterday's economies
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“International University of Management, University of Namibia, Namibia University of Science and Technology and technical and vocational education and training centres producing graduates whose skills are shaped by future industries instead of yesterday's economies.”
International University of Management's Institute of Water Resource Managementcan assist withwater resource management
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“The head of the International University of Management's (IUM's) Institute of Water Resource Management says the institute can assist with water resource management.”
International University of Management (IUM)enrolled24,652 students in 2025
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“The largest institutions by enrollment included the University of Namibia (UNAM) with 26 943 students, the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) with 20 573 students, and the International University of Management (IUM) with 24 652 students.”
International University of Managementproducedgraduates in Oshana region during 2025/26 financial year
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“The graduates came from institutions including the University of Namibia (UNAM), the International University of Management (IUM), Welwitschia Health Training Centre and Valombola Vocational Training Centre.”
International University of Management (IUM)experiencesa high failure rate of students during exams compared to exam qualification
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“International University of Management (IUM) lecturer Leena Tekla says there is often a massive gap between the number of students who qualify for exams and those who actually pass them.”
IUMnow operatescampuses in Ohangwena, Erongo, Khomas, Kavango West and Oshana regions with 28,500 students
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“According to Namwandi, the university now has campuses in the Ohangwena, Erongo, Khomas, Kavango West and Oshana regions, with a student population of 28 500 this academic year.”
International University of Managementis buildinga 120-bed private hospital near Ondangwa, expected to open by mid-2027
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“David Namwandi, the founder and chairperson of the International University of Management, has announced that the institution is building a 120-bed private hospital near Ondangwa.”
International University of Managementhasa campus in Nkurenkuru where Andreas Ncame studies transport and logistics
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“Despite being a full-time transport and logistics student at International University of Management's Nkurenkuru Campus, Ncame said he can easily navigate being a student, vendor and gardener successfully.”
The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology faces significant institutional and financial challenges, including heavy reliance on external funding, insufficient staffing, and limited specialist research capacity, according to a National Council Standing Committee report. The NCRST is considering a research and development levy and incentives for companies to establish R&D capacity as potential solutions.
The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology faces significant institutional and financial challenges, including heavy reliance on external funding, insufficient staffing, and limited specialist research capacity, according to a National Council Standing Committee report. The NCRST is considering a research and development levy and incentives for companies to establish R&D capacity as potential solutions.
The Khomas Region Office of the Governor has arranged free municipal bus transport to Heroes' Acre in Windhoek for the Heroes' Day commemoration on 26 August 2026, collecting members of the public from designated pick-up points across Windhoek from 05:00.
Research presented at the launch of the Denga Epaphras Ndaitwah Impact Foundation shows girls outnumber boys in secondary and tertiary enrolment, with boys experiencing higher repetition and school-leaving rates. The foundation aims to provide targeted interventions to address declining male participation and academic outcomes while complementing existing support for girls.
The Nust Staff Sports Association emerged as the inaugural overall champions of the Inter-University Staff Sports Games, winning gold medals in darts, soccer, and mixed volleyball, plus silver in relay events and bronze in tug of war. Nust finished ahead of Unam Central Campuses and Unam Northern Campuses in the overall standings.
An opinion piece argues that while Namibia's oil discoveries and green hydrogen investments have attracted global attention, the country must focus on building industries and competitive businesses rather than simply extracting and exporting resources. History shows that natural resources alone rarely transform economies; countries are remembered for what they build.
An anonymous coalition of staff at Triumphant College has lodged complaints with the rector alleging pay inequities, arbitrary salary adjustments, and unclear recruitment practices. Administrative employees reportedly earn between N$7,000 and N$9,000 monthly without defined criteria, while a Level 8-qualified lecturer receives N$14,132.56 including benefits, with staff citing inadequate housing allowances and financial pressure in Windhoek.
Namibia's fast-moving consumer goods industry generates billions of dollars in economic activity through manufacturing, distribution, and retail, yet many workers in the sector—including retail staff, warehouse employees, and drivers—continue to struggle financially despite being essential to the supply chain.
The International University of Management's Institute of Water Resource Management says it can help Namibia address water management challenges and integrate knowledge-sharing as the country prepares to host the 2028 World Basin Summit of the International Network Basins Organisation.
A UN-commissioned study by the Namibia Nature Foundation found that indigenous local knowledge of Namibian biodiversity is strongly documented for terrestrial ecosystems but marine, freshwater and climate-related knowledge remain scarcely recorded. The study identified major documentation gaps in marine and coastal systems, freshwater fisheries, and ILK related to climate change adaptation, and noted that knowledge transmission occurs mainly orally through songs, rituals and practices.
At the 2026 Erongo Regional Career Fair in Walvis Bay, Mayor Johannes Shimbilinga called for collective action to prepare young people for emerging industries, particularly oil and gas and green hydrogen, emphasizing the importance of STEM subjects and technical skills.
Health training institutions have called for a streamlined, harmonised accreditation system to reduce duplicate inspections and regulatory overlap. They cite long approval processes and a shortage of clinical training sites as obstacles to training health professionals.
Oshana region produced 3,010 graduates during the 2025/26 financial year from tertiary and vocational institutions including UNAM, IUM, and Welwitschia Health Training Centre. Young people in the region are calling for more jobs and business opportunities following this milestone in skills development.
With university exam season approaching, academic experts and mental health professionals advise students to manage time wisely, revise early rather than cram, and carefully read exam questions before answering. An IUM lecturer notes a gap between students who qualify for exams and those who pass them, attributing high failure rates to insufficient study.
University students report severe financial hardship due to delayed Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) non-tuition payments, which they need for accommodation, food, transport and academic expenses. NSFAF spokesperson Percy Tjahere attributed delays to late invoice submissions by institutions, saying students whose invoices were submitted on time have been paid and the next payments are due in May.
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's pharmaceutical shortages in public hospitals and clinics are creating opportunity for traditional healers and sangomas, who operate without supply-chain constraints and face no medication stock problems.
Mobile Telecommunications Limited is calling on companies and institutions to create more internship opportunities for young Namibians through the Namibia National Internship Programme, which was launched in 2019 to help graduates enter the job market. MTC contributes N$2 million annually to the programme, which placed 332 interns in 2025 across more than 40 fields.
The Southern Africa Regional Ramsar Initiative, launched across 12 SADC countries, aims to promote protection and sustainable use of wetlands while attracting financial and technical resources for the region. Namibian conservation experts welcomed the move, citing threats to wetlands like the Cuvelai-Etosha Basin from overfishing, pollution, illegal hunting, and sand mining.
The Students Union of Namibia honoured Kennedy Kandume, who served as NSFAF's acting CEO for eight years until last month, with an Award of Excellence for his transformative leadership in expanding financial support to students and procuring laptops during the Covid-19 pandemic. NSFAF has since been reintegrated into the education ministry as a department.
Andreas Ncame, a 21-year-old transport and logistics student in Kafuma village, started a small-scale horticulture project growing maize, cabbage, onions and other vegetables to support himself and his family, earning up to N$700 a day. Despite facing challenges such as water access and crop theft, Ncame is seeking government support for a generator and dam to expand the project and create youth employment opportunities.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed several new officials to ministerial and deputy ministerial positions, including Charles Mubita as minister in the Presidency, Hambeleleni Ndjaleka as deputy minister of health and social services, and others to various portfolio positions across government departments.
Namibia's government has supported the SHINE programme, an international exchange initiative involving six local universities and two European partners in Germany and Spain, aimed at improving education quality, graduate employability, and research opportunities. The EU-funded project, running from January 2026 to December 2028, seeks to modernise higher education and position Namibia as a hub of academic excellence in southern Africa.
Hundreds of illegal street vendors in Windhoek's CBD face regular evictions by municipal police, but continue trading because formal markets do not generate sufficient income. The city says it is developing structured trading venues as part of a long-term strategy, while vendors and lawmakers call for legal recognition, proper infrastructure, and compensation for confiscated goods.
First gentleman Denga Ndaitwah has called on leaders to adopt a self-critical and forward-thinking approach that reflects, adapts and focuses on present challenges rather than the past. Speaking at a public lecture on strategic leadership at the International University of Management, he distinguished leadership—getting people to want to do what needs to be done—from management, emphasizing that both are mutually inclusive.
LinkNamibia is a digital marketplace that connects skilled tradespeople with customers across Namibia, addressing both youth unemployment and the shortage of reliable artisan services. The platform vets artisans and handles payments, creating accessible pathways to income for technical graduates without requiring formal business registration or advertising.
Over three decades since independence, Ohangwena Region has shifted from a predominantly rural area with limited services to a more developed region with expanded schools, clinics, roads and communication networks. Regional leaders credit sustained government investment and community participation, though they acknowledge further development is needed to meet growing demands.
Retired Lieutenant General Denga Ndaitwah has warned that Namibia's reliance on imported food leaves the country vulnerable to famine and economic manipulation, and urges the government to support commercial and emerging farmers through affordable loans and subsidies to achieve self-sufficiency in food production.
The Meat Corporation of Namibia has enrolled 19 interns from various training institutions in a six-month workplace programme running from October 2025 to March 2026, part of the government's National Development Plan 6 and internship initiative to build youth skills in the livestock and meat industry.