Simon Namesho

2023-07-102026-10-21

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June 2024
3 JunThe Namibian
Unam spokesperson Simon Namesho says the Unam Foundation awarded three commerce students bursaries to the value of N$216 890
Source
“Unam spokesperson Simon Namesho says the Unam Foundation awarded three commerce students bursaries to the value of N$216 890 from Namibia Asset Management.”
Student wants to work even harder after bursary

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 →