… resident said.She told graduates to step out of their "comfort zones", not only to look for jobs but to become innovators and creators of jobs by applying their knowledge, skills and qualifications.In a congratulatory message for the Class of 2025, vice-chancellor Kenneth Matengu …
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Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia, highlighted diversity and inclusivity at the Southern campus graduation ceremony in April 2026.
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… Unam vice-chancellor Kenneth Matengu urged graduates to focus on innovation, entrepreneurship and adaptability.
NNN orders ministries to fund graduate internships… Vice chancellor Kenneth Matengu at the event emphasised the institution’s role in driving national development through higher education. …
Unam produces ‘army of poverty eradicators’ in northOSHAKATI – A total of 901 students graduated from the University of Namibia’s (Unam) northern campuses on Wednesday, with vice chancellor, Professor Kenneth Matengu emphasising the institution’s role in driving national development through higher education. …
Northern campuses deliver 901 graduatesDalene Kooper University of Namibia (Unam) Vice Chancellor Kenneth Matengu on Thursday highlighted diversity and inclusivity among this year’s southern campus graduates at Keetmanshoop. …
Southern campus delivers diversity – Matengu- March 2026
… Speaking at the official workshop, Unam vice chancellor Kenneth Matengu said the initiative was prompted by a critical sanitation crisis in the town, where ageing sewer infrastructure is struggling to cope with population growth. …
Unam steps into Katima’s sewerage stenchThe primary education sector must be built on a strong foundation for it to become a good feeder for universities and other institutions of higher learning, says University of Namibia (Unam) vice chancellor Kenneth Matengu. …
Primary education foundation of learning – Unam vice chancellor- February 2026
… Unam vice-chancellor Kenneth Matengu said the ranking confirms the institution’s increasing relevance within Africa’s academic environment. …
Unam 31st in sub–Saharan rankings… Adding his part, Unam Vice Chancellor Kenneth Matengu said the university has significantly shaped knowledge in terms of its scientific productions and scholarly works. …
Masisi waxes lyrical in public lecture- January 2026
… The town’s former mayor, Charles Mukaya Matengu, on his social media post on Friday evening, praised the late Nawa for bringing development to the town during his reign as CEO.These developments, Matengu highlighted, include the first traffic lights installed in the town, tarring …
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Namibia graduates thousands while job opportunities remain scarce
The News
The University of Namibia conferred qualifications on 4,342 graduands and NUST graduated 2,804 students in 2025, totalling at least 7,146 in the most recent cycle. The graduates enter a labour market defined by high youth unemployment and limited graduate absorption, while leaders remain in office well past retirement age.
Why it matters
Over 7,100 new graduates entering a labour market with high youth unemployment highlights a persistent skills-to-jobs mismatch in Namibia.
2 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Saturday 2 May
Namibia graduates thousands while job opportunities remain scarce
The University of Namibia conferred qualifications on 4,342 graduands and NUST graduated 2,804 students in 2025, totalling at least 7,146 in the most recent cycle. The graduates enter a labour market defined by high youth unemployment and limited graduate absorption, while leaders remain in office well past retirement age.
2 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Thursday 30 April
Namibia directs ministries to fund graduate internships
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has directed all government offices, ministries and agencies to allocate funds for structured internship and apprenticeship programmes to address graduate unemployment, and called on the private sector to support the initiative.
30 April 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Sunday 26 April
UNAM northern campuses graduate 901 students across multiple fields
The University of Namibia's northern campuses graduated 901 students on Wednesday, representing a 4% increase from the previous year. The graduates span fields including engineering, nursing science, education, law and management sciences, with 65% women and qualifications aimed at contributing to Namibia's social and economic development.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 24 April
University of Namibia northern campuses graduate 901 students
The University of Namibia's northern campuses awarded 901 degrees on Wednesday, a 4% increase from last year's 864, with the cohort spanning engineering, nursing, education, law and management sciences, and including 65% female graduates and seven international students.
24 April 2026 · New Era →
Monday 13 April
Unam Southern campus celebrates 178 graduates, emphasizes diversity
The University of Namibia's Southern campus held its first graduation ceremony of the year in Keetmanshoop, where 178 graduates from four faculties completed their studies. Vice Chancellor Kenneth Matengu highlighted diversity and inclusivity, noting that the cohort included five international students and three graduates from marginalised communities, while female students comprised 70.3% of graduates.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Tuesday 10 March
Unam builds wastewater plant to address Katima Mulilo sewerage crisis
The University of Namibia is constructing an integrated wastewater management system at its Katima Mulilo Campus, financed by Germany's KfW Development Bank, to address the town's aging sewer infrastructure that dates to the 1930s and now serves a population of nearly 50,000. The N$60 million facility will serve Unam and the Zambezi Vocational Training Centre while supporting research, training, and water reuse initiatives in the region.
10 March 2026 · New Era →
Sunday 8 March
Japanese funding builds classrooms for Impalila school
Japan has funded construction of four classrooms and a storeroom at Impalila Combined School in Namibia's Zambezi region, with the University of Namibia vice chancellor emphasizing that strong primary education foundations are essential for feeding universities and higher institutions.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 17 February
Unam ranked 31st in inaugural Sub-Saharan Africa QS rankings
The University of Namibia achieved 31st place in the QS World University Rankings: Sub-Saharan Africa 2026, its first inclusion in any QS global ranking. The ranking assessed over 1,000 institutions, with 69 universities from 21 countries making the final list, positioning Unam among the continent's recognised higher education institutions.
17 February 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 11 February
Former Botswana president addresses Namibia, acknowledges support and border disputes
Former Botswana president Mokgweetsi Masisi delivered a public lecture at the University of Namibia, highlighting Botswana's role in supporting Namibia's liberation struggle and sheltering genocide victims, while also formally apologizing for killings of Namibian fishermen by the Botswana Defence Force during past border disputes. He emphasized that the two countries have since strengthened bilateral relations through higher-level cooperation platforms and a formalised bi-national commission covering politics, trade, and defence.
11 February 2026 · New Era →
Tuesday 6 January
Former Katima Mulilo CEO Charles Nawa dies at 50
Charles Nawa Nawa, aged 50, former CEO of Katima Mulilo Town Council from 2012 to 2016, died on Friday morning in a Windhoek hospital after battling a heart illness for several months. He was remembered for infrastructure developments including traffic lights, road tarring, and police stations, and for his community involvement across construction, business, and local service.
6 January 2026 · New Era →