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.
The government has allocated N$2.53 billion to Namibia's two public universities for the 2026/27 financial year, with Unam receiving N$1.9 billion and Nust N$631 million, representing a 31% increase aimed at sustaining the rollout of subsidised tertiary education. The funding is intended to maintain affordability, expand higher education access through new campuses and hybrid learning, and support infrastructure projects including student accommodation and science facilities.
The government has allocated N$2.53 billion to Namibia's two public universities for the 2026/27 financial year, with Unam receiving N$1.9 billion and Nust N$631 million, representing a 31% increase aimed at sustaining the rollout of subsidised tertiary education. The funding is intended to maintain affordability, expand higher education access through new campuses and hybrid learning, and support infrastructure projects including student accommodation and science facilities.
Burnout is an organisational risk, not merely a personal issue, characterised by emotional exhaustion and reduced professional effectiveness that manifests quietly through presenteeism and declining performance. Addressing it requires realistic workloads, clear roles, supportive leadership, and early action to maintain engagement and organisational stability.
Illegal tenants occupying government houses and flats have refused to vacate following an order from the Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi, citing lack of alternative housing and harsh weather conditions. The occupants say they will not leave unless the government provides them with jobs or alternative accommodation, while the minister has threatened forced removal and penalties.
A voluntary mentorship initiative founded by human resources practitioner Tuuda Haitula provides career guidance, interview skills, and personal development to young men in Namibia, with participants reporting improved job readiness and market understanding. Now in its third year, the programme attracts 150+ registrations annually and offers structured sessions focused on CV building, professional communication, and workplace expectations, with organisers calling for greater public and private sector collaboration to address youth unemployment.
Namibia has launched the National Work Integrated Learning Policy 2025–2030 to address youth unemployment and the education-industry skills gap, with Prime Minister Ngurare emphasising the need for practical implementation and employer collaboration. However, the policy launch comes as unpaid internships remain widespread in the country, creating both opportunities for experience and risks of exploitation, particularly for financially vulnerable students who cannot afford to work without compensation.
Namibia's government has supported the SHINE programme, an international exchange initiative involving six local universities and two European partners in Germany and Spain, aimed at improving education quality, graduate employability, and research opportunities. The EU-funded project, running from January 2026 to December 2028, seeks to modernise higher education and position Namibia as a hub of academic excellence in southern Africa.
The National Commission on Research Science and Technology held its 2026 National Research Excellence Awards ceremony in Windhoek to recognise and celebrate contributions of researchers to Namibia's socio-economic development. Award winners across twelve categories—including lifetime achievement, student researchers, mid-career and senior researchers—received certificates, trophies, and prize money of N$10,000–N$20,000.
Namibia's National Research Excellence Awards ceremony returned after a lengthy break, with visiting South African scientist Bavesh Kana urging the country to strengthen its research systems through sustained funding, functional infrastructure, and supportive policies to match its scientific potential. The awards recognised researchers, innovators and emerging scholars across various disciplines, including student, early-career, mid-career, senior, and lifetime achievement categories.
The family of Diina Hamwaama (32), one of five people killed in a head-on motor accident between Okahandja and Otjiwarongo, discovered her death through a graphic video of the crash circulating on social media, six hours before police formally notified them. The family says they are traumatised by seeing her body in the video and are calling for respect for the dead and accountability from those who filmed and shared it.
The Namibia University of Science and Technology has launched the country's first Doctor of Philosophy in Supply Chain Management, designed to equip candidates with advanced knowledge in logistics, transport, and procurement—areas identified as critical gaps in the Fifth National Development Plan and Namibia Logistics Hub Master Plan. The programme, beginning in May 2026, aims to develop local expertise to improve Namibia's position as a regional logistics hub and address challenges such as port delays and high transport costs.