Also known as: IUM · IUM Dorado Campus · International University of Namibia · The International University of Management · International University of Management, Ongwediva Campus
Higher education institution in Namibia offering programmes in oil and gas, environmental sciences, water management, health sciences, and nuclear energy with over 21,000 students.
Street vendors and students around Independence Avenue's central business district remember Julianna Jennifer Isaacks, 28, who was found dead in bushes near UNAM on 31 January. Those who knew her described her as a friendly, approachable person who connected easily with people; police investigations into her death are ongoing.
25 February 2026 · New Era →
Street vendors and students around Independence Avenue's central business district remember Julianna Jennifer Isaacks, 28, who was found dead in bushes near UNAM on 31 January. Those who knew her described her as a friendly, approachable person who connected easily with people; police investigations into her death are ongoing.
25 February 2026 · New Era →
The International University of Management has opened its 2026 academic year with new capacity-building programmes in oil and gas, environmental sciences, water management, health sciences, and nuclear energy, as the institution reaches a record student population of over 21,000.
19 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Sabina Haifete, a 27-year-old 2023 graduate, turned job interview disappointment into entrepreneurship, launching a cleaning company and fitness bootcamp with personal savings and no external funding. She now reinvests earnings to grow her businesses while facing market competition and uneven monthly income, and aspires to create employment for others.
18 February 2026 · New Era →
Simeon Shimwino, a planner from Onesi, worked as a construction laborer and security guard while pursuing education in art and computer studies, eventually earning a diploma and degree from the International University of Management through determination and support from others. Despite mockery and hardship, he now motivates young people and pursues a master's degree, encouraging others that their current situation need not define their future.
17 February 2026 · New Era →
Lt Gen (rtd) Denga Ndaitwah argues that while tribes are sources of national power and identity, politicians must not exploit tribalism for electoral gain, warning that such divisive politics have destroyed many African nations and are beginning to surface in Namibia.
12 February 2026 · Informanté →
At 22, Justina Shafewange balances university studies, night security work, and running Hearts in Hands Foundation, a charity providing mentorship, academic assistance, nutrition, and basic necessities to vulnerable children. Having benefited from community support during her own difficult childhood, Shafewange works multiple jobs to achieve financial independence and fund her mission to help children in her community.
11 February 2026 · New Era →
A senior lecturer at IUM has urged conservation and sustainable use of Namibian wetlands, which provide water, fish, and livelihoods for rural communities, as well as wildlife habitat and tourism opportunities. Namibia has five designated Ramsar wetland sites and welcomes a new Southern African Regional Ramsar Initiative to promote best practices and secure resources for regional wetland management.
3 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Hazel Kamaazembua Putuaota, an unemployed graduate teacher, founded Ounongo Academy in February 2024, an afternoon education programme offering homework support and exam preparation for learners in Grades 0–7. The business, which began with a loan from her mother's kapana earnings, now supports six people and employs one additional worker, though it faces challenges including high rental costs, unpaid fees, and limited teaching materials.
28 January 2026 · New Era →
Police recorded multiple crimes over the past weekend including rape cases in Gochas and Ondangwa, drug arrests in Warmbad, Ongwediva and Grootfontein, robbery and housebreaking incidents, and tragic deaths including a police officer who shot his girlfriend before taking his own life in Khomasdal.
27 January 2026 · New Era →
A 25-year-old woman was arrested at the International University of Management in Ongwediva after allegedly forging her Senior Secondary School certificate by altering symbols with an ink pen and pasting letters on copies. She was detained pending appearance before Oshakati Magistrates' Court.
26 January 2026 · Informanté →