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Kenneth Matengu — Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia, emphasized diversity and inclusivity at the institution's 2026 graduation ceremonies.
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Matengu added that Unam Senate decided to add a school of nuclear science and a school of manufacturing
“Moreover, Matengu added that the Unam Senate has decided to add a school of nuclear science due to Namibia being the third largest producer of uranium in the world and a school of manufacturing.”
Southern campus delivers diversity – MatenguNew Era
Kenneth Matengu said the initiative was prompted by a critical sanitation crisis in the town
“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 Namibian
Kenneth Matengu said primary education sector must be built on strong foundation
“The 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 chancellorNew Era
Unam vice-chancellor Kenneth Matengu said the ranking confirms the institution's increasing relevance within Africa's academic environment
“Unam vice-chancellor Kenneth Matengu said the ranking confirms the institution's increasing relevance within Africa's academic environment.”
Unam 31st in sub–Saharan rankingsThe Namibian
Kenneth Matengu said the project plays a role in downsizing the university's dependence on non-renewable energy
“Unam's vice chancellor, Kenneth Matengu, says the project plays a role in downsizing the university's dependence on non-renewable energy, reducing energy expenses and generating savings.”
Solar project worth N$65m on the cardsVice President Lucia Witbooi officially launched the REALTEST Green Hydrogen Research Project, describing it as signaling Namibia's determination to build an economy founded on science, innovation, and technological excellence. The initiative involves partnerships with the German government, SASSCAL, the University of Namibia, and other implementing partners.
14 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi officially launched the REALTEST Green Hydrogen Research Project, describing it as signaling Namibia's determination to build an economy founded on science, innovation, and technological excellence. The initiative involves partnerships with the German government, SASSCAL, the University of Namibia, and other implementing partners.
14 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and the University of Namibia signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the link between health training and practice, ensuring health professionals are prepared for practical work in hospitals, clinics and communities, and to promote home-grown research and innovation.
11 August 2026 · Informanté →
Environment Minister Indileni Daniel launched a Multilateral Environmental Agreements Monitoring and Reporting Platform at the University of Namibia to improve access to environmental information and support national planning, research and decision-making. The platform, developed with technical support from UNAM, serves as a central repository for environmental data for government, researchers and development partners.
9 August 2026 · Informanté →
Rice farmers in Namibia cite shortages of machinery, irrigation equipment, fencing, and market access as barriers to scaling production. Manual planting, harvesting, and threshing operations, plus livestock damage to unfenced gardens, remain key challenges.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The government of Japan has donated two ambulances, a fire truck and emergency equipment valued at N$1.2 million to the University of Namibia to strengthen emergency response services across its campuses, with the donation also expected to improve access for students with disabilities.
15 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on government institutions and the private sector to convert existing training budgets into structured internship and apprenticeship opportunities for graduates, warning that Namibia's growing number of graduates must not end up without work experience. She made the remarks at Unam's graduation ceremony, where hundreds of students received certificates, diplomas and degrees.
30 April 2026 · New Era →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →