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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

Public higher education institution in Namibia where over 2,900 students graduated in May 2026 and fraud allegations against an administrative worker emerged.

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  1. January 2026

  2. New Era

    NUST employed Rachel Lazarus as a first-year computer science student

    Source

    “She quickly realised that transport is not just a logistics issue, it is an education access issue, a realisation shaped during her time as a first-year computer science student at NUST in 2023.”

    Londa rides makes students’ lives easier
  3. December 2025

  4. The Namibian

    Namibia University of Science and Technology regularly conducts field work by students at the dam

    Source

    “University of Namibia and Namibia University of Science and Technology students regularly do field work at the dam.”

    Greenspace: The volunteer group safeguarding Avis Dam

  5. The Namibian

    Nust is a public institution that exists to fulfil a public mandate

    Source

    “Public institutions such as Unam and Nust, by contrast, exist to fulfil a public mandate.”

    Subsidising Private Tertiary Education is Bad Public Policy
  6. November 2025

  7. The Namibian

    Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has started to integrate PBL within the faculty of computing

    Source

    “Encouragingly, the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) has started to integrate PBL within the faculty of computing; the new honours degree in Human-Computer Interaction is incorporating elements of this approach.”

    From Classroom to Industry Relevance: Why We Need Problem-Based Learning

  8. The Namibian

    Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) was attended by Michelle Rodgers for master's degree in natural resource management (wildlife ecology)

    Source

    “Her early curiosity about how ecosystems function eventually led her to pursue a master's degree in natural resource management (wildlife ecology) at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust).”

    Bringing Global Conservation Innovation to the Gondwana Canyon Park

  9. The Namibian

    Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) has been pivotal in equipping graduates with expertise in geomatics, geoinformation, property valuation and land administration

    Source

    “The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) has been pivotal in equipping graduates with expertise in geomatics, geoinformation, property valuation and land administration primarily to support national land administration and reform activities.”

    What Namibia’s Local Authorities Needfor Sustainable Urban Growth
  10. October 2025

  11. The Namibian

    Namibia University of Science and Technology employs Oluibukun Gbenga Ajayi as associate professor of geoinformation technology

    Source

    “– Oluibukun Gbenga Ajayi, associate professor of geoinformation technology, the department of land and spatial sciences, Namibia University of Science and Technology.”

    Ravaged by Fire: What’s Next for Etosha?

  12. The Namibian

    Namibia University of Science and Technology partnered with Japan International Cooperation Agency to provide employment skills

    Source

    “Young Namibians benefited from a partnership between the Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Namibia University of Science and Technology that provided employment skills to vocational training centres across Namibia.”

    Japanese collaboration boosts skills at vocational centres
  13. September 2025

  14. The Namibian

    Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) held an 18th Great Teachers Workshop

    Source

    “As someone who spoke on AI integration in assessment at Nust's recent 18th Great Teachers Workshop, I saw both excitement and concern in equal measure.”

    AI in Education: Friend or Foe?
  15. July 2025

  16. The Namibian

    Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) is leading momentum on AI integration into higher education

    Source

    “The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) is leading this momentum.”

    AI and Higher Education in Namibia
Tourism & Environment

/Nami #Nus: wildlife decline reflects unsustainable resource management

The News

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.

Why it matters

Historical wildlife decline in Omaheke illustrates long-term consequences of unsustainable resource exploitation without conservation planning.

19 hours ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

  1. /Nami #Nus: wildlife decline reflects unsustainable resource management

    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.

    19 hours ago · The Namibian →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. NUST admin worker released on bail over N$2.6 million fraud

    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 →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Government orders universities to permit NSFAF-funded student exams

    The Ministry of Education has directed higher education institutions to allow NSFAF-funded students to write examinations and access results while funding payments are being finalised. The ministry is processing about 100,000 student funding records; delays stem from a high volume of applications, implementation of a new tertiary education funding model, and NSFAF integration.

    2 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 1 June

  1. Homegrown T-shirt competition narrows field to five finalists

    Homegrown, a local fashion brand, has announced its top five finalists from an initial shortlist of 20 designers for its 2026 T-shirt design competition aimed at helping young Namibians aged 18–35 become design entrepreneurs. All five finalists will receive a 15% commission on retail sales of their designs, with the overall winner receiving N$50,000.

    1 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 30 May

  1. More than 2,900 Nust graduates receive degrees at Windhoek ceremony

    More than 2,900 candidates from the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) received their degrees at a Windhoek graduation ceremony, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in attendance. The President reaffirmed the government's commitment to improving access to higher education through a subsidised tertiary education funding model supporting students at public and private institutions and vocational training centres.

    30 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Fit-for-purpose land administration needed for housing delivery

    An opinion piece argues that Namibia's housing crisis, driven by rapid urbanisation and slow delivery of affordable serviced land, requires efficient land administration systems built on fit-for-purpose methodologies that prioritise tenure security to enable investment and economic growth.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Vjahimisa Siririka pursues engineering degree and football dreams

    Vjahimisa Siririka, a Namibian footballer, grew up watching older boys play in Otjiwarongo and is now pursuing a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering at Nust while carving out a name in Namibian football, with dreams of playing professionally abroad and representing the country internationally. He has played for Kasaona FC, Nust FC, and Unam FC.

    21 May 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Vice President praises inclusive vocational education programme milestone

    Vice President Lucia Witbooi commended Namibia's inclusive education efforts at a graduation ceremony where 696 learners with special educational needs and disabilities received Certificates in Basic Pre-Vocational Skills, the programme's second cohort since its 2019 introduction. The NQA-accredited programme prepares graduates for vocational training, entrepreneurship, employment, and further education opportunities.

    20 May 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Nust security tender challenged over false employee claims

    PIS Security Services has filed a review application at the High Court challenging a N$40 million three-year security contract awarded to Novo Security Services CC in October 2025, alleging that eight active Namibian police officers were falsely presented as employees and managers of Novo in its bid.

    20 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Middle-income graduates spend N$5,000 to N$15,000 on celebrations

    During the recent graduation season, The Namibian spoke to graduates about spending on their celebrations. One graduate from a middle-income family in Windhoek spent N$15,000 on her graduation party after obtaining a bachelor's degree, with costs including decor, music, photography, groceries, and regalia.

    19 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 18 May

  1. Namibian MSMEs struggle with finance, technology, weak performance

    Micro, small and medium enterprises play a critical role in Namibia's economic diversification and employment creation, yet their performance, particularly in the manufacturing sector, remains weak due to weak internal capabilities, limited access to finance and low technology adoption. Many MSMEs do not survive beyond their first few years, constraining industrial development and economic transformation.

    18 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 16 May

  1. First Gentleman calls for action on boys' education, mental health

    First Gentleman General (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah has urged urgent national action to address boys' disengagement from Namibia's education system and support their mental health, citing Ministry of Education data showing 8,720 boys dropped out of school in 2023 and a 2023 UNICEF report finding that only 76% of boys progressed from Grade 5 to Grade 6 compared to 85% of girls. Ndaitwah attributed the trend to absent fathers, lack of mentorship, substance abuse, violence, and gaps in sexual and reproductive health education, and announced that his office is developing national programmes targeting educational disengagement, mentorship, mental health, and father involvement.

    16 May 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Analyst questions whether boy child concerns lead to reforms

    Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah has questioned whether President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's recent remarks about the boy child—prompted by lower male graduation numbers at Nust—will produce actual policy changes, cautioning that past public discussions on the issue have not yielded major reforms and that conclusions should not be drawn from graduation statistics alone without broader evidence-based research.

    13 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Road deaths persist as national crisis requiring urgent attention

    The Namibian reports that 15 people died on roads during a long weekend, bringing the year-to-date toll to 170 by 3 May, with the MVA Fund recording 921 crashes, 1,467 injuries, and 143 fatalities from January to 26 April. The editorial argues road crashes constitute a persistent national crisis requiring immediate action, citing WHO data showing Namibia recorded about 423 fatalities in 2023 at a rate of 14 per 100,000 population.

    12 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Global Water Partnership Secretariat relocates to Windhoek from Sweden

    The Global Water Partnership Organisation has relocated its headquarters from Sweden to Windhoek, with operations expected to commence on 23 May following a headquarters agreement signed with the Namibian government. The GWPO chief executive described the move as historic, marking the first time a global intergovernmental water organisation will be headquartered in the Global South.

    12 May 2026 · New Era →

  3. Namfisa appoints three senior officials to strengthen operations

    The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) has announced appointments of Diana Katjiuongua as head of strategy and projects (effective 1 April), Matheus Iiyambula as FinTech specialist (effective 1 March), and one other senior official to strengthen its strategy, technology and financial innovation functions.

    12 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 11 May

  1. First family graduate overcomes poverty and grief at Nust

    Alexander Mungendje, a public management student at the Namibia University of Science and Technology, has become the first person in his family of 16 siblings to earn a degree. Despite losing both parents during his studies, facing mockery in his village, and struggling to afford registration fees, he persisted and is now set to graduate.

    11 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. President urges focus on boy child education at NUST graduation

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for greater attention to the boy child at NUST's May 2026 graduation, noting that of 2,962 graduates conferred, 1,187 were male and 1,775 were female—a ratio that does not reflect the country's 48.8% male and 51.2% female population. She emphasized that both men and women must be seen as equal partners in social and economic development.

    11 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 10 May

  1. Namibian student joins global agriculture collaboration in Peru

    A Namibia University of Science and Technology agriculture student is participating in the Global Intercultural Project Experience (GIPE+ 2026), a DAAD-funded programme bringing together students from four universities to address agricultural challenges such as water scarcity and climate variability in Quilca, Peru, an area facing conditions similar to Namibia's.

    10 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 9 May

  1. Trustco intern Paulinus Mazai graduates from NUST

    Trustco Group Holdings congratulated intern Paulinus Mazai on graduating from the Namibia University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Natural Resource Management Honours degree. Mazai joined Trustco's Employees' and Directors' Children Internship Programme in 2025 and is continuing his internship while gaining hands-on industry experience.

    9 May 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 8 May

  1. Female graduates outnumber males at NUST May ceremony

    At the Namibia University of Science and Technology's May 2026 graduation, 1,775 women and 1,187 men were among 2,962 graduates conferred. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted the disparity and called for greater attention to boys' education to ensure balanced development.

    8 May 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 7 May

  1. MTC appeals for more corporate internship support in Namibia

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited is calling on companies and institutions to create more internship opportunities for young Namibians through the Namibia National Internship Programme, which was launched in 2019 to help graduates enter the job market. MTC contributes N$2 million annually to the programme, which placed 332 interns in 2025 across more than 40 fields.

    7 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. Twapewa Nakashona balances study and career as hype man

    Twapewa Nakashona (23), known as Twaps the MC, juggles studying, a marketing role at the Namibia University of Science and Technology, his own business ventures, and a career as a hype man. He has shared the stage with over 15 international artists and credits his stage presence to mentorship from MJ the Hype MC and other MCs.

    7 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Namibia's creative economy requires inclusive support for all workers

    An opinion piece argues that Namibia must recognize and support its grassroots creative workers—photographers, filmmakers, and others working without formal employment—as essential to building a thriving creative economy, rather than waiting for individual talent to emerge.

    5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Saturday 2 May

  1. Namibia graduates thousands while job opportunities remain scarce

    The University of Namibia conferred qualifications on 4,342 graduands and NUST graduated 2,804 students in 2025, totalling at least 7,146 in the most recent cycle. The graduates enter a labour market defined by high youth unemployment and limited graduate absorption, while leaders remain in office well past retirement age.

    2 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. NUST appoints Professor Frednand Gideon as Vice-Chancellor

    The Namibia University of Science and Technology has appointed Professor Frednand Gideon as its substantive Vice-Chancellor, effective 1 August 2026, following a rigorous recruitment process. Professor Gideon brings over 25 years of academic experience, including 17 years in academic leadership and 11 years of executive leadership.

    29 April 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Nust appoints Frednard Gideon as substantive vice chancellor

    The Namibia University of Science and Technology has appointed Frednard Gideon as its substantive vice chancellor, effective August, following a recruitment process. Gideon, who holds a PhD in mathematics and has more than 25 years of academic experience including service on Nust's council for 14 years, succeeds Andrew Nikondo.

    29 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 26 April

  1. Minister orders inquiry into tribal bias at Roads Authority

    Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi ordered an investigation into alleged tribal bias in recruitment at the Roads Authority, finding it employs about 74 people from the Zambezi region compared to more than 300 from northern Namibia. The probe has revived broader allegations of tribalism in hiring practices across Namibian state-owned enterprises and government offices.

    26 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 24 April

  1. FNB Women's Super League returns with rounds 14 and 15

    The FNB Women's Super League returns this weekend with Round 14 and 15 fixtures. FC Ongos Ladies head coach Shama Gure said his side is preparing with focus and discipline for important matches against Mighty Gunners Ladies and Windhoek City SC, while Unam Bokkies head coach Thuba Sibanda is preparing for competitive fixtures against Nust and V-Power Angels.

    24 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. Namibia sends eight wrestlers to African Championships in Egypt

    Eight Namibian wrestlers will compete at the African Continental Championships in Alexandria from 27 April to 4 May, fully funded and prepared by the Sports Commission. The delegation, led by national coach Luis Paz, includes 2023 African champion Calvin Dreyer and senior woman wrestler Ester Abraham, who is training in Ivory Coast under an Olympic Solidarity Scholarship.

    24 April 2026 · The Namibian →

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