Also known as: Nust · Namibian University of Science and Technology · the Namibian University of Science and Technology
Namibia University of Science and Technology — Namibia's leading university offering STEM, engineering, agriculture, digital arts and sports programmes, active in regional partnerships and UN sustainable development goals.
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New Era
Namibia University of Science and Technology has Justice Schimming-Chase as chairperson of council
“She served as an independent non-executive director at Capricorn Group Namibia and is a member of the World Athletics Federation Vetting Panel.”
Schimming-Chase writes history …catapulted to Apex CourtNew Era
Namibia University of Science and Technology hosted a Canva two-day short course
“Recently, I attended a Canva two-day short course at the Namibia University of Science and Technology's Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business (HP-GSB).”
Opinion – Why professionals must embrace Canva, AIThe Namibian
Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) hosted public lecture in Windhoek on Thursday
“She revealed this during a public lecture hosted by the University of Namibia (Unam) and the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) in Windhoek on Thursday.”
Minister Steenkamp’s PhD: Balancing national duty, Covid-19 and academic excellence in educationNew Era
Namibian University of Science and Technology (Nust) received funding for students pursuing various arts disciplines
“Locally, the funding was awarded to students from the University of Namibia (Unam) and the Namibian University of Science and Technology (Nust), and in the SADC regions, at the University of Pretoria in South Africa.”
10 awarded NACN bursariesInformanté
Namibia University of Science and Technology is planned to have an Eenhana Campus under construction
“She said the Region's plans include important projects such as a textile manufacturing hub at Oshikango in the border town of Helao Nafidi; an irrigation scheme in Ekoka village; the construction of the Eenhana Campus of the Namibia University of Science and Technology; and a bulk water supply project from Omundaungilo village in Ohangwena to Omuthsewonime in the Oshikoto Region.”
Hamutumwa outlines important development projects in OhangwenaNew Era
Namibia University of Science and Technology was ranked 46th in the QS Sub-Saharan Africa rankings
“Unam's placement in 31st position highlights Namibia's growing presence in the regional higher education landscape, with only two institutions from the country represented in the rankings, the other being the Namibia University of Science and Technology, ranked 46th.”
Unam 31st in sub–Saharan rankingsThe Namibian
Nust ranked 46th in QS World University Rankings: Sub-Saharan Africa
“Unam was placed 31st overall, while Nust ranked 46th, making them the only two Namibian institutions represented in the rankings.”
Unam and Nust ranked among top 50 universities in sub-Saharan AfricaThe Namibian
Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) has reached full capacity for first-year students across all campuses
“Nust has now reached full capacity for first-year students across all campuses.”
Nust reaches full capacity for first-year students, 16 000 students registered overallThe Namibian
Nust has recorded sharp rise in student registrations with more than 16,000 students registered for 2026
“The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) has recorded a sharp rise in student registrations under Namibia's new subsidised tertiary education model, with more than 16 000 students registered for 2026 overall as of last Friday.”
Nust reaches full capacity for first-year students, 16 000 students registered overallThe Namibian
Namibia University of Science and Technology has a senior lecturer/work integrated learning coordinator in governance and management sciences department
“is a senior lecturer/work integrated learning coordinator at the Namibia University of Science and Technology in the governance and management sciences department.”
Turning Young Namibians’ Business Ideas into ImpactJosefina Mutumbulwa, a 22-year-old fourth-year Mechanical Engineering student at NUST, has won the Best Nail Salon 2026 award at the Best of Namibia Awards for her nail artistry business, Joja.nailed-it, which she has been running for three years while balancing her studies. She provides services from her room and also trains aspiring nail technicians.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Josefina Mutumbulwa, a 22-year-old fourth-year Mechanical Engineering student at NUST, has won the Best Nail Salon 2026 award at the Best of Namibia Awards for her nail artistry business, Joja.nailed-it, which she has been running for three years while balancing her studies. She provides services from her room and also trains aspiring nail technicians.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Josefina Mutumbulwa, a fourth-year Mechanical Engineering student at NUST, has won the Best Nail Salon 2026 award for her business, Joja.nailed-it, which she has operated for three years while balancing her studies. She provides nail services from her room on weekends and afternoons, and also trains aspiring nail technicians.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia will send 17 young competitors across 16 skills fields to the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 September, competing in trades ranging from Mechatronics and Welding to Cooking and Hairdressing against competitors from over 70 countries and regions.
16 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia University of Science and Technology and Angola's University of Namibe have formalised a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding focused on joint research, capacity building and academic exchange in STEM fields including marine biology, fisheries, aquaculture, agriculture, green hydrogen and mining.
16 July 2026 · Informanté →
A 42-year-old mother of four with media studies and nursing qualifications has struggled with unemployment for years and now survives by collecting discarded aluminium cans while continuing to seek permanent employment.
14 July 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian Welwitschias will face the Vodacom Blue Bulls in a rugby friendly at Hage Geingob National Rugby Stadium tomorrow. The teams last met two years ago when the Bulls won 92-8; the new-look Welwitschias, mostly local-based players with few foreign professionals, recently beat Zambia 71-12 and their assistant coach says the team is ready for the challenge.
10 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Matukaramove Kavikairiua, a defender and midfielder from Windhoek, captained the Namibia University of Science and Technology men's hockey team to victory in the University Sport South Africa C Section tournament, adding to his career achievements including national team representation.
9 July 2026 · New Era →
Road fatalities in Namibia declined about 3% between 2020 and 2024, partly due to intensified alcohol and drug screening programmes, but road crashes and injuries increased by 11% and 7% respectively over the same period. The Road Fund Administration reports a N$2.3 billion funding gap for road maintenance, with deteriorating infrastructure and growing traffic volumes threatening to undermine road safety gains.
9 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) netball team finished runners-up in Division VI at the University Sport South Africa (USSA) Netball Championships held in Bloemfontein from 29 June to 3 July, securing a historic silver medal after winning six of seven preliminary matches before losing 39-38 to Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) in the final.
8 July 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's higher education sector enrolled 97,333 students in 2025, with public institutions accounting for 50,941 and private institutions for 46,392. The University of Namibia, Namibia University of Science and Technology, and International University of Management were the largest institutions by enrollment.
8 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The National Council's standing committee on education, science, ICT and youth development has begun a stakeholder engagement programme to better understand the challenges and priorities of institutions under its oversight. Committee chairperson Bethuel Tjaveondja said the sessions would help the committee assess whether institutions are fulfilling their roles in education, research, innovation and skills development.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Council's standing committee on education, science, ICT and youth development has launched a stakeholder engagement programme to better understand the challenges and priorities of institutions under its oversight and measure whether they are fulfilling their roles in national development priorities.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Bethuel Tjaveondja, addressing the Standing Committee on Education, Science, ICT and Youth Development, called for stronger parliamentary oversight through direct engagement with institutions under the committee's portfolio, arguing that effective oversight requires more than examining reports and policy documents.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia University of Science and Technology men's hockey team won the USSA C Section championship at the 2026 tournament in Stellenbosch, defeating all five opponents to secure promotion to the B Section for 2027, while the women's team competed in the B Section for experience. David Britz won the tournament's Top Goal Scorer and Player of the Tournament awards.
6 July 2026 · New Era →
The National MSME Festival 2026, hosted by the Ministry of Finance's Financial Literacy Initiative in Windhoek from 24–26 June, brought together MSME owners and entrepreneurs to network, learn, and pitch ventures. The event underscored entrepreneurship's importance in addressing Namibia's 37% unemployment and 44% youth unemployment rates.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Agriculture students from NUST received practical beekeeping training from the United Beekeepers of Namibia following a five-month internship at the Elim Training Centre, learning hive inspections and colony management to support sustainable agriculture and food production.
2 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia University of Science and Technology has retained its position as Namibia's leading university in the 2026 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings while improving its global ranking from the 1501+ band to the 1001–1500 band. The university recorded gains in several UN Sustainable Development Goals including Quality Education and No Poverty.
30 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Home Affairs Minister Lucia Iipumbu told the inaugural Namibia Customer Care and Effective Service Delivery Conference that service delivery is central to institutional credibility and national development. A Citizen Satisfaction Survey recorded 54% overall public satisfaction with government service delivery; the Ministry of Home Affairs recorded about 50%.
29 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia University of Science and Technology will host a graduation ceremony for its Department of Digital Arts and Animation on Friday, where a new cohort will be recognised for completing specialised short courses in filmmaking, scriptwriting, and 2D and 3D animation. Established in September 2025, the department is Namibia's first dedicated digital arts programme.
23 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
About 47 police, immigration and Namibia Revenue Agency officials are undergoing customer care training under a Namibia Tourism Board programme, in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs, to provide professional and friendly services to tourists at borders.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia University of Science and Technology has appointed Dr Venaune Hepute as head of its agricultural campus in Otavi.
19 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business is holding a free hands-on public lecture on "AI in Finance" on Wednesday evening in Windhoek, exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping banking, investment forecasting, and risk management. Attendance is available both in person and virtually.
16 June 2026 · Informanté →
Katarina Kamari, who served as Oshakati Town Council spokesperson for about nine years, has been appointed Head of Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Stakeholder Engagement at the Namibia University of Science and Technology's Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business, effective 1 June. She holds a Master of Communication Science degree and is a Certified Chartered Public Relations Practitioner.
15 June 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian entrepreneurs using the "order with me" business model say xenophobic attacks in South Africa are disrupting their livelihoods and forcing some to stop travelling there for supplies. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare will meet with informal traders tomorrow to discuss customs duties, taxation and regulatory challenges.
12 June 2026 · New Era →
The Windhoek Observer reports that Namibian boys are increasingly falling behind in education, with women accounting for 64.6% of graduates at the University of Namibia in 2025/26 compared to 35.4% men, and 8,720 boys dropping out of school in 2023. First Gentleman Epaphras Ndaitwah has sounded a national alert on what the publication calls a "boy-child crisis" threatening the country's social and economic stability.
12 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Epaphras Ndaitwah, the first gentleman, launched a community engagement in Katima Mulilo aimed at fostering positive masculinity and encouraging boys to take education seriously. He highlighted that female graduates outnumber males at Namibian universities—64.6% female versus 35.4% male at UNAM in 2025/26, and about 60% female versus 40% male at NUST—and noted that 8,720 boys dropped out of school in 2023.
11 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The African Aquaculture Company has welcomed Omankete Investment as the first Namibian private investor in its offshore salmon farming project, in a deal valued at N$40 million. The company says the investment demonstrates local private sector readiness to contribute to the emergence of salmon farming and reflects market confidence in the project.
10 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Marcus Kambulu, a farmer in Mayana, Kavango Region, says the area has potential to be Namibia's food basket if farmers better use fertile land and rainfall. He currently relies on rain-fed agriculture with crop rotation, but plans to connect his farm to a nearby community irrigation project linked to the Okavango River to increase yields and enable year-round farming.
8 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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.
7 June 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
3 June 2026 · Informanté →