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Namibian university addressing challenges in its Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences programme through student engagement and institutional partnerships.
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The Namibian
Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) can be transformed into standalone universities with separate leadership structures
“The University of Namibia (Unam), with 12 campuses, and the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust), with two campuses, can be transformed into standalone universities with separate leadership structures.”
It’s Time to Disrupt Namibia’s Public Higher EducationThe Namibian
Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) men's hockey team came fifth out of seven teams in the C section
“The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) men's hockey team recently competed at the University Sport South Africa Association championships, where they came fifth out of seven teams in the C section.”
Nust strengthens ties in SAThe Namibian
Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) held science and mathematics international conference on 3 July
“The inaugural conference', held on 3 July, sought to underscore the profound significance of mathematics and statistics.”
Stem conference a successThe Namibian
Namibia University of Science and Technology has a Diebango's Hotdogs stand located behind it at the corner of Johann Albrecht and Verdi Street
“there is also a stand to be found in Windhoek West, at the corner of Johann Albrecht and Verdi Street, behind the Namibia University of Science and Technology.”
Diebango's Hotdogs – Fast Food For The PeopleFilmmaker Jo-Neillen Isaaks's directorial debut short film 'One More Win' explores the destructive cycle of sport gambling through the story of a construction worker. The production, funded by the Namibia Film Commission, has been selected to screen at the EU Film Festival in Windhoek.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Filmmaker Jo-Neillen Isaaks's directorial debut short film 'One More Win' explores the destructive cycle of sport gambling through the story of a construction worker. The production, funded by the Namibia Film Commission, has been selected to screen at the EU Film Festival in Windhoek.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia is confronting a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak confirmed on 23 September at a commercial farm in Karasburg, which led the World Organisation for Animal Health to suspend Namibia's FMD-free zonal status. The article argues that modern geospatial technology could help Namibia better understand, monitor and manage disease movement across the landscape by tracking connections between farms, markets, water points and wildlife movements.
11 October 2026 · The Namibian →
More than 120 Namibia University of Science and Technology medical laboratory science students petitioned education minister Sanet Steenkamp for written answers about deregistration, requesting permission to complete examinations, access to academic records, and clarity on credit recognition if they transfer to other institutions. NUST said its 2025 intake of 150 students exceeded available training capacity.
8 October 2026 · The Namibian →
NUST is offering affected medical laboratory sciences students transfers to other NUST programmes or partner institutions and determining "appropriate financial solutions on a case-by-case basis," following a petition by 173 students over a disrupted programme. The university has consulted the Namibia Qualifications Authority and engaged independent laboratories for work-integrated learning placements.
8 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Namibia University of Science and Technology is offering affected medical laboratory sciences students the option to transfer to other programmes or partner institutions as it addresses accreditation challenges involving practical training capacity, laboratory facilities, and professional supervision.
8 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Assembly resumed its fourth session of the eighth Parliament on Tuesday, with updates on medical laboratory students receiving psychosocial support and alternative study options through NUST and NSFAF, discussion of judicial reforms including a proposed Constitutional Court, plans for South African experts to visit Namibia to discuss reopening livestock auctions suspended after a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, and the Speaker raising concerns about a growing backlog of parliamentary questions.
8 October 2026 · New Era →
Namibia University of Science and Technology is addressing challenges in its Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences programme by engaging affected students individually on academic pathways, financial support, and practical training opportunities. The programme has faced concerns over accreditation, laboratory facilities, professional supervision, and capacity for Work-Integrated Learning required for professional registration.
8 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia University of Science and Technology is engaging affected students individually to address challenges in its Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences programme, including concerns over accreditation, laboratory facilities, professional supervision, and limited capacity for work-integrated learning.
8 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has forced the Namibian government to reconsider its plans to support the livestock sector during expected El Niño conditions, which could bring hotter and drier than normal rainy season. The outbreak has disrupted livestock auctions and sales, complicating farmers' ability to reduce herds in advance of potential drought.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Chinese-owned Sinomine Copper Smelter in Tsumeb is constructing Namibia's first germanium plant, with peak employment expected to reach between 1,400 and 1,600 people. The company made the announcement while donating N$100,000 through Sinomine Community Trust to support development initiatives in the Oshikoto region.
7 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An article advises high school students considering university in 2027 to make deliberate choices about what to study, emphasizing the need to understand their interests and goals rather than following peers or assumptions about job prospects. The piece stresses that university freedom comes with personal responsibility and recommends researching programmes, modules, and speaking to current students before enrolling.
5 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The education minister acknowledged administrative oversight in NUST's 2025 admission of 150 students to the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences programme, the largest intake since 2008, which exceeded available practical training capacity. Of the 150 students, 50 have been selected for placement based on available capacity, while 55 cannot currently proceed to practical placement due to capacity constraints.
1 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
More than 120 medical laboratory science students at the Namibia University of Science and Technology face academic disruption and possible deregistration due to limited work-integrated learning placements. The Namibia National Students Organisation met with Nust administration to resolve the issue, with some students already deregistered and others uncertain about their academic futures.
30 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia University of Science and Technology is exploring opportunities to place 55 medical laboratory sciences students at SADC universities following constraints on professional training capacity. The move follows concerns from more than 120 students about limited work-integrated learning placements after a record 2025 intake of 150 students into the programme.
30 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A National Council for Higher Education survey of graduates from 2019–2021 cohorts at five Namibian institutions found that 65% secured employment within two to four years, with 61% employed and 4% self-employed, while qualification level significantly affects employment prospects and earnings.
28 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Victor George, a welding competitor from Eenhana Vocational Training Centre, received the Best of Nation Award at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, recognising him as Namibia's highest-performing competitor. Team Namibia members, including plumbing competitor Jonas Ambambi, participated in the international skills competition alongside young professionals from around the world.
28 September 2026 · Informanté →
Unam Jaguars Netball Club won the Khomas Region's Super 10 League by finishing on 66 points after winning 15 of their 18 league matches. Afrocat Lions A won the Second Division after winning all 16 matches, and Go Monate Fela won the Third Division on goal difference with 46 points.
25 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy says its 90% local employment target is a flexible goal subject to skills assessments, not a firm commitment. The company is conducting a skills audit to determine whether Namibia has enough skilled workers to meet the target.
24 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Bank of Namibia governor Ebson Uanguta told financial journalists that accurate reporting is essential to financial stability, warning that inaccurate or incomplete information can lead to poor decisions and financial uncertainty. He cited the 2023 Silicon Valley Bank collapse as an example of how quickly information can trigger widespread action.
24 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Leadership is ultimately measured not by tenure but by what endures after a leader departs, as illustrated by Apple's planned transition from Tim Cook to John Ternus, Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew's legacy, and ongoing debate about CEO tenure in Namibia. True leadership involves building institutions, preparing successors and creating systems strong enough to outlast individual leaders.
20 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has been warned of an increasingly severe El Niño forecast for the 2026/27 rainy season, with the Namibia Meteorological Service predicting below-normal rainfall and above-average temperatures across much of the country, with some areas potentially receiving only 70% to 90% of their long-term average rainfall. The Food and Agriculture Organisation has called for early action including preparing seed, livestock feed and financing before conditions deteriorate.
20 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Jacky Kaputu, a tourism innovation and development student, completed an internship in reservations at Gondwana Collection Namibia and was hired as a permanent team member after six months, drawn by the company's values around sustainability and responsible tourism.
19 September 2026 · The Namibian →
One of three men on trial for the March 2024 robbery and murder of Stanley Cloete, a NUST lecturer in Windhoek's Dorado Valley, admitted to police that he was present when the alleged victim was overpowered before items were stolen from his flat. The accused, Nicodemus Hango (23), along with Abast Muya (28) and Erastus Gabriel (41), deny four charges including murder and two counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances; Cloete is alleged to have died from suffocation after being tied up and gagged.
14 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Mines and Energy Minister Modestus Amutse said Namibia must use future petroleum revenues to develop skills, infrastructure, electricity, water security and renewable energy, rather than rely on exports alone. He argued that the energy transition and economic development need not be opposites, and that petroleum must be converted into long-term national benefits.
14 September 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism says Namibia is still developing a national circular economy policy in its initial stage, with a consultant appointed to drive the process, though budgetary constraints have slowed progress. The policy aims to embed circularity across energy, waste, and industrial development sectors, with support from the Environmental Investment Fund and Finnish universities collaborating with Namibia University of Science and Technology.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that while many Namibian lecturers work long hours out of dedication to students, relying on passion alone masks systemic problems—lecturers staying late may signal genuine commitment or inadequate workload management and resources.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse told the Second International Conference on Finance and Sustainable Business that Namibia's energy transition need not choose between petroleum development and green energy, but should convert finite petroleum resources into lasting assets like skills, institutions, and renewable energy capacity.
12 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Young people are calling for deeper involvement in shaping policies that affect their future, rather than being treated only as beneficiaries of programmes. At the eighth Youth Sustainable Development Conference at NUST in Windhoek, leaders argued that policymakers should recognize youth as co-creators in development initiatives, not passive recipients.
11 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece presented at the Namibia University of Science and Technology conference argues that poverty and economic insecurity affect developed countries like Australia, the United States, and Germany alongside developing nations, challenging the assumption that poverty is solely an African problem despite the universal nature of UN Sustainable Development Goals.
10 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia University of Science and Technology has sent a 70-member delegation to Johannesburg for the 2026 Inter-University Staff Games on 11–12 September, hosted by the University of the Witwatersrand. NUST will compete in ten sporting disciplines alongside seven other regional universities.
10 September 2026 · New Era →