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Namibia University of Science and Technology

Also known as: Nust · Namibian University of Science and Technology · the Namibian University of Science and Technology · NUST Main Campus

Namibia University of Science and Technology — higher education institution with Eenhana campus that agreed to 5% academic staff pay rise for 2026/27 and faces infrastructure inadequacy despite student growth to 25,000.

2019-07-232026-09-06
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  1. July 2026

  2. New Era

    NUST men's team claimed the C Section title and secured promotion

    Source

    “The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) Hockey Club returned from the 2026 University Sport South Africa (USSA) Hockey Tournament with plenty to celebrate after the men's team claimed the C Section title and secured promotion, while the women's team gained crucial experience competing in the highly competitive B Section.”

    NUST men crowned USSA C champions … earn promotion as ladies gain valuable experience

  3. New Era

    NUST men's side won all five matches and were crowned USSA C Section champions

    Source

    “The Nust men's side produced a flawless campaign, winning all five of their matches to be crowned USSA C Section champions and book their place in the B Section for the 2027 edition of the tournament.”

    NUST men crowned USSA C champions … earn promotion as ladies gain valuable experience

  4. Informanté

    NUST agriculture students received practical beekeeping training from United Beekeepers of Namibia following five-month internship

    Source

    “A GROUP of agriculture students from the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has received practical beekeeping training from the United Beekeepers of Namibia (UBon) following the completion of a five-month internship with the Lechem Foundation at the Elim Training Centre.”

    NUST agriculture students gain practical beekeeping experience
  5. June 2026

  6. Windhoek Observer

    NUST has retained its position as Namibia's leading university in the 2026 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

    Source

    “The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has retained its position as Namibia's leading university in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, while improving its global ranking from the 1501+ band to the 1001–1500 band.”

    NUST retains top national ranking, improves global standing

  7. Windhoek Observer

    NUST improved its global ranking from the 1501+ band to the 1001–1500 band

    Source

    “The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has retained its position as Namibia's leading university in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, while improving its global ranking from the 1501+ band to the 1001–1500 band.”

    NUST retains top national ranking, improves global standing

  8. Windhoek Observer

    NUST recorded significant gains in several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including Quality Education and No Poverty

    Source

    “According to NUST, the university recorded significant gains in several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including Quality Education and No Poverty, while also improving its performance in Partnerships for the Goals and entering the rankings for Gender Equality.”

    NUST retains top national ranking, improves global standing

  9. Informanté

    Namibia University of Science and Technology organised the inaugural Namibia Customer Care and Effective Service Delivery Conference

    Source

    “The conference was organised by the Namibia University of Science and Technology, through the Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business, and Tulip Media under the theme "Restoring Our Namibian Pride in Service Excellence".”

    Service excellence is a “national asset” — Minister Iipumbu

  10. Windhoek Observer

    Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) will host a graduation ceremony for its Department of Digital Arts and Animation

    Source

    “The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) will host a graduation ceremony for its Department of Digital Arts and Animation on Friday at its Lower Campus in Windhoek.”

    NUST to graduate new cohort of digital arts creatives

  11. The Namibian

    Namibia University of Science and Technology's Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business facilitated the two-day customer care training

    Source

    “The two-day training that started on Monday is done in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security and is facilitated by Namibia University of Science and Technology's Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business.”

    47 police, immigration and Namra officials receive customer care training

  12. Namibian Sun

    Namibia University of Science and Technology appointed Dr Venaune Hepute as head of its agricultural campus in Otavi

    Source

    “The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has appointed Dr Venaune Hepute as head of its agricultural campus in Otavi, the university said in a statement.”

    Hepute to steer NUST’s Otavi campus as agricultural centre of excellence
Society

Youth urged to develop practical cybersecurity habits amid threats

The News

Namibia's Global Cybersecurity Initiative launch calls on young people to move beyond awareness and adopt practical habits to protect themselves, as the country recorded 161,547 cyber events and 513,921 vulnerabilities between April and June 2026. Cybersecurity experts stress that personal digital safety is now an everyday responsibility for individuals, not just IT departments, amid rising risks from phishing, data breaches, and compromised accounts.

5 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Yesterday

  1. Youth urged to develop practical cybersecurity habits amid threats

    Namibia's Global Cybersecurity Initiative launch calls on young people to move beyond awareness and adopt practical habits to protect themselves, as the country recorded 161,547 cyber events and 513,921 vulnerabilities between April and June 2026. Cybersecurity experts stress that personal digital safety is now an everyday responsibility for individuals, not just IT departments, amid rising risks from phishing, data breaches, and compromised accounts.

    5 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Nust and TUN agree on 5 percent academic staff pay rise

    Academic staff at the Namibia University of Science and Technology will receive a 5% salary increase effective from 1 January 2026, following negotiations between Nust and the Teachers' Union of Namibia for the 2026/27 financial year.

    2 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 31 August

  1. Middle East conflict drives Namibian fuel prices higher

    Escalating Middle East conflict and global oil supply disruptions have driven up international crude prices, with petrol increasing by 60c and diesel by 160c per litre as of 2 September. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which handles about 25% of the world's oil supplies, has caused oil prices to spike to around US$120 a barrel.

    31 August 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. National research commission battles funding and staffing gaps

    The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology faces significant institutional and financial challenges, including heavy reliance on external funding, insufficient staffing, and limited specialist research capacity, according to a National Council Standing Committee report. The NCRST is considering a research and development levy and incentives for companies to establish R&D capacity as potential solutions.

    31 August 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 29 August

  1. National Council flags NUST infrastructure inadequacy amid student growth

    The National Council Standing Committee on Education reports that NUST has not significantly expanded its physical infrastructure since 1991, despite student numbers growing from 7,000 to 25,000, creating severe capacity pressures and limiting the university's ability to deliver teaching and research effectively.

    29 August 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 28 August

  1. NUST Eenhana reinstates SRC vice president after misconduct finding

    The Namibia University of Science and Technology Eenhana campus reinstated student representative council vice president Rebbeus Hashiyana after finding him guilty of misconduct, including behaving in an insulting manner toward university personnel and organizing student action that interfered with academic activities. The university issued him a written warning valid for one academic year, warning that any repeat conduct could attract harsher sanctions.

    28 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Free buses provided for Heroes' Day ceremony August 26

    The Khomas Region Office of the Governor has arranged free municipal bus transport to Heroes' Acre in Windhoek for the Heroes' Day commemoration on 26 August 2026, collecting members of the public from designated pick-up points across Windhoek from 05:00.

    25 August 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 24 August

  1. Iconic Louis Botha convenience store closes in Windhoek suburb

    The Louis Botha convenience store, a long-standing neighbourhood shop in Windhoek known for ready-made meals and hot chips, has closed after operating for decades. The owner declined to comment on reasons for the closure, though residents speculate increased competition from nearby businesses may have contributed.

    24 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 20 August

  1. DEN Foundation launches to address boys' education gap in Namibia

    Research presented at the launch of the Denga Epaphras Ndaitwah Impact Foundation shows girls outnumber boys in secondary and tertiary enrolment, with boys experiencing higher repetition and school-leaving rates. The foundation aims to provide targeted interventions to address declining male participation and academic outcomes while complementing existing support for girls.

    20 August 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Standard Bank Namibia appoints Jerome Namaseb as executive officer

    Standard Bank Namibia has appointed Jerome Namaseb as executive officer of personal & private banking, effective 3 August. Namaseb brings over a decade of experience in banking, financial services, strategy and product management, most recently leading the development of the Dâures Green Hydrogen project.

    18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 17 August

  1. Standard Bank appoints Namaseb as personal banking executive

    Standard Bank Namibia has appointed Jerome Namaseb as executive officer for personal and private banking, effective 3 August. Namaseb previously served as chief executive of the Daures Green Hydrogen Village and held senior positions in the financial services sector.

    17 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 15 August

  1. Nust security officer wins brand ambassador award

    Tobias Nghimane, a 58-year-old security officer at Nust's Eenhana campus, has won the university's newly established brand ambassador award for going beyond his core duties and treating everyone with respect. He received a cash prize of N$1 000, a certificate and a hamper.

    15 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 14 August

  1. Former Desert Jewels netball star Anna Shipanga announces retirement

    Anna Shipanga, a long-time centre for Namibia's Desert Jewels netball team, has retired from the national squad. During her career, she represented Namibia at international competitions including the African Netball Championships, and won the M1 Nations Cup in Singapore in 2019 and the UAE Inaugural Cup in 2025.

    14 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Namibia must build industries from natural resource wealth

    An opinion piece argues that while Namibia's oil discoveries and green hydrogen investments have attracted global attention, the country must focus on building industries and competitive businesses rather than simply extracting and exporting resources. History shows that natural resources alone rarely transform economies; countries are remembered for what they build.

    11 August 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Three men deny guilt in Windhoek flat murder case

    Three men accused of robbing and killing Stanley Cloete in his Dorado Valley flat on 2 March 2024 pleaded not guilty to murder, two counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances, and defeating the course of justice when their trial began in the High Court. The accused say items including a car, smartphone, laptop, television, watches and clothing were stolen from Cloete, who was assaulted, tied up and stabbed.

    11 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 10 August

  1. Unemployment and societal pressure drive rising anxiety among male graduates

    A Windhoek conference highlighted how post-graduation unemployment and societal expectations to provide for families are causing rising anxiety and depression among young men in Namibia, with male students in their third and fourth academic years experiencing particularly high anxiety levels.

    10 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 9 August

  1. Namibian energy executive nominated for Africa's top infrastructure list

    Shiwana Ndeunyema has been nominated for the 2026 Top 100 Influential Africans in Infrastructure by Powered by Africa, recognised for his leadership in energy, infrastructure governance and national policy. The nomination highlights his 15 years of professional experience and 10-month tenure as Interim Managing Director of NAMCOR amid Namibia's major offshore oil discoveries.

    9 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →

  2. Businessman says young ministers asserting authority over parastatal CEOs

    Businessman Leake Hangala told public enterprise chief executives that Namibia's new Cabinet ministers, while young and well-educated, often remind board chairpersons and parastatal leaders of their ministerial authority. Hangala said personality clashes between officials have hindered constructive discussions and called for institutional approaches that do not depend on personalities.

    9 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 7 August

  1. President gives state enterprises 24 months to deliver results

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told parastatals she will not accept long-term plans or bureaucratic delays, demanding instead tangible outcomes within 24 months and threatening personal intervention to remove obstacles to economic development.

    7 August 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Aging infrastructure challenges Namibia's public enterprises

    Several public enterprises are grappling with aging infrastructure that is costly to maintain and requires urgent modernisation. Officials stressed that public enterprises must modernise facilities and embrace digitalisation to improve efficiency and remain competitive.

    6 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. FMCG industry wealth contrasts with worker financial hardship

    Namibia's fast-moving consumer goods industry generates billions of dollars in economic activity through manufacturing, distribution, and retail, yet many workers in the sector—including retail staff, warehouse employees, and drivers—continue to struggle financially despite being essential to the supply chain.

    4 August 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. NUST welcomes Frednard Gideon as new vice-chancellor

    Frednard Gideon has assumed office as vice-chancellor of the Namibia University of Science and Technology on 1 August 2026, bringing more than 25 years of higher education experience. His appointment coincides with NUST's implementation of its 2026–2030 strategic plan, which aims to expand access to quality education, strengthen research and innovation, and enhance international partnerships.

    4 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  3. Namibian small businesses need strategic digital marketing beyond social media

    Small businesses across Namibia are increasingly visible on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp, but many lack a strategic approach to digital marketing. Simply posting content and gaining likes does not move potential customers toward purchase; effective digital marketing requires a planned approach that understands customers, communicates value, builds engagement, and converts interest into sales.

    4 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 3 August

  1. Namibia pursues green hydrogen industry despite skills shortage

    Namibia is positioning itself as a potential global green hydrogen hub, leveraging its solar and wind resources, but a new Energy Sector Skills Strategy Report warns that a shortage of specialised skills could slow development of the industry. The flagship Hyphen Hydrogen Energy project is expected to require about 7 GW of renewable energy capacity and 3 GW of electrolyser capacity, with Namibia aiming to produce between 10 million and 15 million tonnes of green hydrogen equivalent annually by 2050.

    3 August 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 2 August

  1. Biomass sector transforms bush encroachment into economic opportunity

    Namibia's biomass sector, detailed in a new Energy Sector Skills Strategy Report, is gaining recognition for potential to create jobs and develop value chains in charcoal, renewable energy, animal feed and biochar. Bush encroachment affects an estimated 45 million hectares of the country's savanna rangelands, and harvested biomass is increasingly being transformed into valuable economic products, with charcoal production and exports already supporting more than 14,000 workers and ranking Namibia among the world's leading exporters.

    2 August 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 1 August

  1. Namibia has only 45% of skills needed for oil boom

    A report by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board and the International Labour Organization warns that Namibia currently has only about 45% of the skills required to support its emerging oil and gas sector, with major offshore discoveries by Shell, TotalEnergies, and Galp Energia expected to drive first oil production around 2029 or 2030. The report highlights a mismatch between skills produced by local education and training institutions and the specialized competencies demanded by the industry.

    1 August 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 31 July

  1. Cabinet approves mining policy for protected areas

    The Cabinet has approved a new national policy to regulate prospecting and mining in protected areas and other environmentally sensitive zones, balancing mineral development with environmental conservation. Namibia has also been authorised to sign the statute of the African Mineral Development Centre, enabling participation in the African Union agency dedicated to sustainable mineral development.

    31 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Women comprise 56% of applications for CPBN bid committee

    The Central Procurement Board of Namibia received 422 applications for its bid evaluation committee, with women making up 235 (56%) and men 187 (44%) of applicants. A CPBN manager attributed the strong response to growing public confidence in Namibia's public procurement system following reforms introduced earlier this year.

    31 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. NUST vice president disputes suspension over media briefing

    The vice president of Namibia University of Science and Technology's Eenhana Satellite Campus SRC, Rebbeus Hashiyana, has been suspended over a media briefing at the campus. He denies inviting media houses and claims the SRC suspended him without hearing his side of the story, saying the invitation that circulated on social media did not originate from his office.

    31 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 30 July

  1. CPBN receives 422 applications for bid evaluation committee

    The Central Procurement Board of Namibia received 422 applications from qualified individuals across the country in response to its call for Bid Evaluation Committee members, with 235 (56%) submitted by women and 187 (44%) by men. The board attributes the strong response to recent reforms aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and integrity in public procurement processes.

    30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

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