Simon Namesho

2023-07-102026-10-21

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October 2026
18 OctThe Namibian
Unam spokesperson Simon Namesho stated they are saddened by the loss of university student and delegate from National University of Science and Technology in Zimbabwe
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“Unam spokesperson Simon Namesho in a statement issued on Sunday says they are saddened by the loss of the university student and the delegate from the National University of Science and Technology in Zimbabwe.”
Unam expresses condolences for two deaths in Zambezi accident
September 2026
30 SeptThe Namibian
Simon Namesho says Unam admits students who previously studied at other institutions
Source
“University of Namibia (Unam) spokesperson Simon Namesho says the university does admit students who have previously studied at other higher education institutions, including at different levels of study.”
120 Nust students face deregistration over placement
July 2026
22 JulThe Namibian
Simon Namesho says Unam's training requires reporting conflicts to supervisors.
Source
“"Unam's training is explicit that a nurse must report a conflict or difficult interaction with a patient or family member to a supervisor through the proper clinical channels," he says.”
Okahandja nurse admits assaulting baby’s mother
May 2026
12 MayThe Namibian
Unam spokesperson Simon Namesho says Ndjamba's journey is one of perseverance, courage and the life-changing impact of opportunity
Source
“Unam spokesperson Simon Namesho says Ndjamba's journey is one of perseverance, courage and the life-changing impact of opportunity.”
Starting school at 13, dream still alive
February 2026
3 FebThe Namibian
Unam spokesperson Simon Namesho says the degree is the first of its kind in Namibia and one of only a few sport coaching degree programmes in Africa
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“Namesho says the degree is the first of its kind in Namibia and one of only a few sport coaching degree programmes in Africa.”
Study sport coaching at Unam
January 2026
29 JanNew Era
Simon Namesho said eligible students will be required to sign a formal payment agreement with the university
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“Eligible students will be required to sign a formal payment agreement with the university, Unam's manager for public relations and media operations, Simon Namesho, said.”
N$50 000 Unam debt cap for registration
29 JanNew Era
Namesho said payment agreements must be signed by 16 February 2026 or result in restricted portal access
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“"Payment agreements must be signed and submitted by 16 February 2026. Failure to comply will result in restricted access to the student portal and may lead to deregistration," he said.”
N$50 000 Unam debt cap for registration
23 JanNew Era
Simon Namesho said for Unam's schools such as Allied Health Sciences and Medicine, applications must be submitted during August-October period
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“He said for Unam's schools, such as Allied Health Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, and Veterinary Medicine, applications must be submitted during the August-October period.”
Govt to foot student registration bill …as Unam med schools run out of space
21 JanThe Namibian
Unam spokesperson Simon Namesho told The Namibian the university is not charging registration fees, as qualifying students fall under the government-subsidised tertiary education model
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“Unam spokesperson Simon Namesho told The Namibian yesterday that the university is not charging registration fees, as qualifying students fall under the government-subsidised tertiary education model.”
Nust to refund registration fees as government-subsidised tertiary education begins
June 2025
7 JunThe Namibian
Unam spokesperson Simon Namesho could not provide feedback on Saturday as he was travelling
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“Unam spokesperson Simon Namesho could on Saturday not provide feedback on the matter as he was travelling, but promised to respond soon.”
Unam students told to leave hostel for renovations amid exams

Society

Vehicle accident in Zambezi region kills two conference participants

The News

An accident on the Katima Mulilo–Ngoma road in the Zambezi region on 17 October killed a Namibian university student and a delegate from Zimbabwe's National University of Science and Technology. The vehicle, carrying Kaza Universities Consortium Research conference participants back to Victoria Falls Airport, lost control after a tire burst; eight other occupants sustained injuries.

18 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 18 October

Vehicle accident in Zambezi region kills two conference participants
An accident on the Katima Mulilo–Ngoma road in the Zambezi region on 17 October killed a Namibian university student and a delegate from Zimbabwe's National University of Science and Technology. The vehicle, carrying Kaza Universities Consortium Research conference participants back to Victoria Falls Airport, lost control after a tire burst; eight other occupants sustained injuries.
18 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 30 September

Over 120 medical laboratory science students face deregistration
More than 120 medical laboratory science students at the Namibia University of Science and Technology face academic disruption and possible deregistration due to limited work-integrated learning placements. The Namibia National Students Organisation met with Nust administration to resolve the issue, with some students already deregistered and others uncertain about their academic futures.
30 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 22 July

Okahandja nurse admits assault, pays N$300 fine
A nurse at Okahandja hospital pleaded guilty to assaulting a baby's mother and paid an admission of guilt fine of N$300; the nurse claimed she was not briefed on how to react in such instances. University of Namibia says nursing training explicitly forbids physical aggression and includes conflict-handling modules and protocols for reporting difficult interactions through proper clinical channels.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 14 July

Katima medical students settle tuition fees with cattle
Students at Shiramed Medical Institute in Katima Mulilo have negotiated with the institution to pay tuition fees with cattle instead of cash, an arrangement the principal tutor says has helped those without ready cash but who own livestock. The Students Union of Namibia supports the model, suggesting payment with livestock and agricultural produce could help rural families access higher education.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 12 May

Woman with brittle bone disease graduates from university
Sophia Ndjamba, born with osteogenesis imperfecta, started Grade 1 at age 13 due to hospital visits but persevered through schooling despite community mockery and physical challenges. She graduated from the University of Namibia with a diploma in library and information science among 1,277 graduates.
12 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 3 February

Unam launches first sport coaching degree in Namibia
The University of Namibia has introduced a bachelor's degree in sport coaching, the first of its kind in the country, in response to growing demand for formally qualified coaches and skills gaps in Namibia's sport ecosystem. The programme, with an initial intake of 25 students, will equip graduates for employment in schools, clubs, sport federations, and community contexts, and includes work-integrated learning opportunities.
3 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 29 January

Unam allows students with N$50,000 debt to register
The University of Namibia has set a N$50,000 debt threshold allowing senior undergraduate students to register for 2026 without paying their full outstanding balances upfront, provided they sign a formal payment agreement. Students owing more than N$50,000 must reduce their balances below the threshold first, and payment agreements must be signed by 16 February 2026.
29 January 2026 · New Era →

Friday 23 January

Government to cover student registration fees under subsidy scheme
Namibia's tertiary institutions have adjusted systems to implement a subsidised funding model where eligible students register without paying fees, with government committed to covering resulting financial shortfalls. Universities have begun refunding students who paid registration fees before the policy announcement, though refunds are subject to verification and the subsidy does not apply to students with outstanding obligations or those who have failed previous years.
23 January 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 21 January

Nust to refund registration fees under subsidised education policy
The Namibia University of Science and Technology announced it will refund eligible students who have already paid registration fees, following an education ministry directive implementing government-subsidised tertiary education at public universities. Under the policy, no public university is allowed to charge registration or tuition fees for qualifying students, though those with outstanding financial obligations or academic failures must settle applicable fees before registering.
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →