Also known as: Nust · Namibian University of Science and Technology · the Namibian University of Science and Technology
Public higher education institution in Namibia where over 2,900 students graduated in May 2026 and fraud allegations against an administrative worker emerged.
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June 2026
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Namibia University of Science and Technologysuffered losses ofN$2.6 million from alleged fraudulent activities
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“Hengari faces charges of fraud after she allegedly received payments from NUST students to pay off debts, but used these funds in a manner that resulted in the university suffering losses of N$2.6 million.”
Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust)conferreddegrees across various disciplines to more than 2,900 candidates
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“Recently, More Than 2 900 candidates from the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) received their hard-earned degrees at the Windhoek graduation ceremony.”
Researchers at Namibia University of Science and Technologyhave studied, tested and appliedfit-for-purpose solutions in Namibian contexts
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“Through partnerships with the International Federation of Surveyors, researchers at the Namibia University of Science and Technology have studied, tested and applied fit-for-purpose solutions in Namibian contexts.”
Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust)was awarded a N$40 million security contract toguard by Novo Security Services CC
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“The tender, valued at N$40 million, was awarded in October 2025 following a procurement process overseen by the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN).”
NUSThad60% female and 40% male graduates, with only three of 13 doctoral graduates male
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“Ndaitwah also pointed to the recent NUST graduation, where 60% of the 2,962 graduates were female and only three of the 13 doctoral graduates were male.”
Namibia University of Science and Technologyhas partnered with GWPO to supportresearch, innovation and capacity-building in water management
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“GWPO has already partnered with Namibia University of Science and Technology to support research, innovation and capacity-building in water management and climate resilience.”
Namibia University of Science and Technologywas the institution whereAlexander Mungendje studied public management
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“Mungendje, a public management student at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust), has become the first person in his family to earn a degree.”
Nusthas expandedinfrastructure, academic programmes and research offerings
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“She said the institution has expanded its infrastructure, academic programmes and research offerings while contributing to Namibia's human capital development.”
Namibia University of Science and Technologyis the institution ofa bachelor of agriculture honours student
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“I am a bachelor of agriculture (sustainable agriculture) honours student at the Namibia University of Science and Technology, and a selected participant in the Global Intercultural Project Experience (GIPE+ 2026), a programme funded by the German academic exchange service DAAD.”
The Namibian publishes a personal essay on how the Omaheke region's place name /Nami #Nus (meaning "Ostrich Farm" in Khoekhoegowab) once reflected thriving wildlife, but ostriches were hunted to near-extinction for their skins in the 1970s and beyond, illustrating the consequences of short-term exploitation without regard for sustainability.
Why it matters
Historical wildlife decline in Omaheke illustrates long-term consequences of unsustainable resource exploitation without conservation planning.
The Namibian publishes a personal essay on how the Omaheke region's place name /Nami #Nus (meaning "Ostrich Farm" in Khoekhoegowab) once reflected thriving wildlife, but ostriches were hunted to near-extinction for their skins in the 1970s and beyond, illustrating the consequences of short-term exploitation without regard for sustainability.
Maria Hengari, an administrative worker at Namibia University of Science and Technology, was accused of fraud after allegedly receiving student payments meant to pay off debts but using them in a manner that resulted in N$2.6 million in university losses between 2021 and 2024. She was granted bail of N$10,000 with conditions not to interfere with witnesses or investigations.
The Ministry of Education has directed higher education institutions to allow NSFAF-funded students to write examinations and access results while funding payments are being finalised. The ministry is processing about 100,000 student funding records; delays stem from a high volume of applications, implementation of a new tertiary education funding model, and NSFAF integration.
Homegrown, a local fashion brand, has announced its top five finalists from an initial shortlist of 20 designers for its 2026 T-shirt design competition aimed at helping young Namibians aged 18–35 become design entrepreneurs. All five finalists will receive a 15% commission on retail sales of their designs, with the overall winner receiving N$50,000.
More than 2,900 candidates from the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) received their degrees at a Windhoek graduation ceremony, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in attendance. The President reaffirmed the government's commitment to improving access to higher education through a subsidised tertiary education funding model supporting students at public and private institutions and vocational training centres.
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's housing crisis, driven by rapid urbanisation and slow delivery of affordable serviced land, requires efficient land administration systems built on fit-for-purpose methodologies that prioritise tenure security to enable investment and economic growth.
Vjahimisa Siririka, a Namibian footballer, grew up watching older boys play in Otjiwarongo and is now pursuing a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering at Nust while carving out a name in Namibian football, with dreams of playing professionally abroad and representing the country internationally. He has played for Kasaona FC, Nust FC, and Unam FC.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi commended Namibia's inclusive education efforts at a graduation ceremony where 696 learners with special educational needs and disabilities received Certificates in Basic Pre-Vocational Skills, the programme's second cohort since its 2019 introduction. The NQA-accredited programme prepares graduates for vocational training, entrepreneurship, employment, and further education opportunities.
PIS Security Services has filed a review application at the High Court challenging a N$40 million three-year security contract awarded to Novo Security Services CC in October 2025, alleging that eight active Namibian police officers were falsely presented as employees and managers of Novo in its bid.
During the recent graduation season, The Namibian spoke to graduates about spending on their celebrations. One graduate from a middle-income family in Windhoek spent N$15,000 on her graduation party after obtaining a bachelor's degree, with costs including decor, music, photography, groceries, and regalia.
Micro, small and medium enterprises play a critical role in Namibia's economic diversification and employment creation, yet their performance, particularly in the manufacturing sector, remains weak due to weak internal capabilities, limited access to finance and low technology adoption. Many MSMEs do not survive beyond their first few years, constraining industrial development and economic transformation.
First Gentleman General (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah has urged urgent national action to address boys' disengagement from Namibia's education system and support their mental health, citing Ministry of Education data showing 8,720 boys dropped out of school in 2023 and a 2023 UNICEF report finding that only 76% of boys progressed from Grade 5 to Grade 6 compared to 85% of girls. Ndaitwah attributed the trend to absent fathers, lack of mentorship, substance abuse, violence, and gaps in sexual and reproductive health education, and announced that his office is developing national programmes targeting educational disengagement, mentorship, mental health, and father involvement.
Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah has questioned whether President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's recent remarks about the boy child—prompted by lower male graduation numbers at Nust—will produce actual policy changes, cautioning that past public discussions on the issue have not yielded major reforms and that conclusions should not be drawn from graduation statistics alone without broader evidence-based research.
The Namibian reports that 15 people died on roads during a long weekend, bringing the year-to-date toll to 170 by 3 May, with the MVA Fund recording 921 crashes, 1,467 injuries, and 143 fatalities from January to 26 April. The editorial argues road crashes constitute a persistent national crisis requiring immediate action, citing WHO data showing Namibia recorded about 423 fatalities in 2023 at a rate of 14 per 100,000 population.
The Global Water Partnership Organisation has relocated its headquarters from Sweden to Windhoek, with operations expected to commence on 23 May following a headquarters agreement signed with the Namibian government. The GWPO chief executive described the move as historic, marking the first time a global intergovernmental water organisation will be headquartered in the Global South.
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) has announced appointments of Diana Katjiuongua as head of strategy and projects (effective 1 April), Matheus Iiyambula as FinTech specialist (effective 1 March), and one other senior official to strengthen its strategy, technology and financial innovation functions.
Alexander Mungendje, a public management student at the Namibia University of Science and Technology, has become the first person in his family of 16 siblings to earn a degree. Despite losing both parents during his studies, facing mockery in his village, and struggling to afford registration fees, he persisted and is now set to graduate.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for greater attention to the boy child at NUST's May 2026 graduation, noting that of 2,962 graduates conferred, 1,187 were male and 1,775 were female—a ratio that does not reflect the country's 48.8% male and 51.2% female population. She emphasized that both men and women must be seen as equal partners in social and economic development.
A Namibia University of Science and Technology agriculture student is participating in the Global Intercultural Project Experience (GIPE+ 2026), a DAAD-funded programme bringing together students from four universities to address agricultural challenges such as water scarcity and climate variability in Quilca, Peru, an area facing conditions similar to Namibia's.
Trustco Group Holdings congratulated intern Paulinus Mazai on graduating from the Namibia University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Natural Resource Management Honours degree. Mazai joined Trustco's Employees' and Directors' Children Internship Programme in 2025 and is continuing his internship while gaining hands-on industry experience.
At the Namibia University of Science and Technology's May 2026 graduation, 1,775 women and 1,187 men were among 2,962 graduates conferred. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted the disparity and called for greater attention to boys' education to ensure balanced development.
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.
Twapewa Nakashona (23), known as Twaps the MC, juggles studying, a marketing role at the Namibia University of Science and Technology, his own business ventures, and a career as a hype man. He has shared the stage with over 15 international artists and credits his stage presence to mentorship from MJ the Hype MC and other MCs.
An opinion piece argues that Namibia must recognize and support its grassroots creative workers—photographers, filmmakers, and others working without formal employment—as essential to building a thriving creative economy, rather than waiting for individual talent to emerge.
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.
The Namibia University of Science and Technology has appointed Professor Frednand Gideon as its substantive Vice-Chancellor, effective 1 August 2026, following a rigorous recruitment process. Professor Gideon brings over 25 years of academic experience, including 17 years in academic leadership and 11 years of executive leadership.
The Namibia University of Science and Technology has appointed Frednard Gideon as its substantive vice chancellor, effective August, following a recruitment process. Gideon, who holds a PhD in mathematics and has more than 25 years of academic experience including service on Nust's council for 14 years, succeeds Andrew Nikondo.
Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi ordered an investigation into alleged tribal bias in recruitment at the Roads Authority, finding it employs about 74 people from the Zambezi region compared to more than 300 from northern Namibia. The probe has revived broader allegations of tribalism in hiring practices across Namibian state-owned enterprises and government offices.
The FNB Women's Super League returns this weekend with Round 14 and 15 fixtures. FC Ongos Ladies head coach Shama Gure said his side is preparing with focus and discipline for important matches against Mighty Gunners Ladies and Windhoek City SC, while Unam Bokkies head coach Thuba Sibanda is preparing for competitive fixtures against Nust and V-Power Angels.
Eight Namibian wrestlers will compete at the African Continental Championships in Alexandria from 27 April to 4 May, fully funded and prepared by the Sports Commission. The delegation, led by national coach Luis Paz, includes 2023 African champion Calvin Dreyer and senior woman wrestler Ester Abraham, who is training in Ivory Coast under an Olympic Solidarity Scholarship.