Also known as: Nust · Namibian University of Science and Technology
Namibia University of Science and Technology — public university that allocated N$631 million in 2026/27 government funding, launching the country's first supply chain management PhD programme.
Green Brine Technologies, founded in early 2023, aims to turn desalination waste into valuable industrial chemicals using renewable energy, with pilot testing expected this year and full-scale commercialisation targeted for 2029. The company projects creating over 120 permanent jobs by 2029 and contributing up to US$7.2 million in annual tax revenue by 2031.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Green Brine Technologies, founded in early 2023, aims to turn desalination waste into valuable industrial chemicals using renewable energy, with pilot testing expected this year and full-scale commercialisation targeted for 2029. The company projects creating over 120 permanent jobs by 2029 and contributing up to US$7.2 million in annual tax revenue by 2031.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia University of Science and Technology held its annual career fair to connect students and pupils with employers, internship opportunities, and career guidance. Cenored sponsored the event for the third consecutive year.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
IPC president Panduleni Itula has accused the government of backtracking on its "fees must fall" promise, saying the revised approach only covers tuition and registration for eligible undergraduate students and excludes many families through reduced income thresholds and the replacement of grants with loans. Itula also raised concerns about continued suspension of postgraduate funding and infrastructure challenges at tertiary institutions.
11 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A NUST lecturer argues that gender stereotypes in technical and vocational training shape which trades students pursue, and that TVET trainers must examine their own assumptions to challenge these biases and create inclusive learning environments that allow students to pursue careers based on talent rather than gender.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's new National Work-Integrated Learning Policy (2025–2030) will succeed only through Ubuntu-driven collaboration among universities, industry, government, students, and communities, emphasizing shared responsibility and partnership over transactional placements.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
An opinion piece argues that criminalising the "Ngungula trade"—Namibians' importation of subsidised Angolan fuel—punishes economic desperation rather than crime, and proposes a controlled decriminalisation model for border regions that would allow small quantities for personal use while preventing large-scale smuggling and protecting formal retailers.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered a State of the Nation Address highlighting Namibia's economic resilience despite global shocks, progress in oil and gas policy with Norwegian technical support, and achievements across sectors including mining (N$64.7 billion in exports), agriculture (N$2 billion in agricultural products), tourism, energy, and education, with GDP growth projected to rise from 1.7% in 2025 to 3.1% in 2026.
9 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibia University of Science and Technology awarded approximately 50 engineering students certificates for completing a technical workshop on petroleum geoscience, organised by Shell Namibia Upstream and partners to build local oil and gas expertise. The third training intake brought together students from five engineering disciplines to gain foundational knowledge in petroleum exploration and industry-ready competencies.
8 April 2026 · New Era →
An all-women camera crew from the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology documented the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup 2026, reflecting growing female representation in Namibia's technical media roles. The three-member crew—Ester Mweulyao, Ndakondja Kapenambili, and Hendrina Kagolo—hold qualifications in media studies, communications, and electronics from various local institutions.
6 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The government's removal of tuition and registration fees at state universities and vocational centres for first-time undergraduates expands access to higher education, but leaves students to cover accommodation, transport, meals, and textbooks. Success depends on sustained public funding, expanded institutional capacity, and alignment between university training and labour market needs.
5 April 2026 · The Namibian →