Also known as: University of Namibia · Unam FC · Unam Sport Field · The University of Namibia · Clever Boys of Unam · Unam choir
University of Namibia — higher education institution with enrollment of nearly 30,000 students as of 2024, also operates sports teams including a volleyball team and football club.
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The Namibian
Unam has grown from roughly 3,600 students in 1992 to over 30,000 today
“Addressing thousands of graduates, she said since its inception in 1992, Unam has grown from a modest student body of roughly 3 600 to over 30 000 today.”
Namibia needs skilled graduates for energy shift – Nandi-NdaitwahThe Namibian
University of Namibia (UNAM) graduated 901 students from northern campuses on Wednesday
“A total of 901 students graduated from the University of Namibia's (UNAM) northern campuses on Wednesday.”
Unam produces ‘army of poverty eradicators’ in northNew Era
University of Namibia released 901 qualified graduates to workforce in various fields
“Today, the University of Namibia, consistent with its mandate of contributing to the social and economic development of our country, and globally, is releasing 901 qualified graduates to the workforce of Namibia and globally in various fields.”
Northern campuses deliver 901 graduatesNew Era
Unam works closely with health ministry and collaborates with National Institute for Communicable Diseases, UCSF, Africa CDC, and SADC Malaria Elimination Eight
“The university works closely with the health ministry and collaborates with key international partners, including the National Institute for Communicable Diseases; the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Academic Medical Centre (AMC); the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Southern African Development Community Malaria Elimination Eight (E8).”
Eloff goes for malaria’s jugular … trailblazes in Namibia’s disease elimination researchThe Namibian
University of Namibia's NamHack Innovators team secured a spot at Global HackAtom 2026 Grand Final
“The University of Namibia's NamHack Innovators team has secured a spot at the Global HackAtom 2026 Grand Final after winning the national round of the international student competition on nuclear technology innovation.”
Unam team earns spot at Global HackAtom finalsNew Era
Unam suffered a 35-30 loss to Grootfontein
“Grootfontein continued their strong form of recent seasons with a hard-fought 35-30 win over Unam, maintaining third place on the log with five points and reinforcing their status as the leading side from northern Namibia.”
Dolphins’ strong start in NRU Premier LeagueNew Era
Unam Southern campus held its first graduation ceremony of the year with 178 graduates
“The Unam Southern campus held its first graduation ceremony of the year, where a total of 178 graduates from four faculties of the university graduated from the southern campus.”
Southern campus delivers diversity – MatenguNew Era
Unam awarded Tjiroze a degree in Adult Education
“Tjiroze began at Lester Primary School in Otjimbindwe, earned her Standard 10 certificate at Augustineum Secondary School in Windhoek, and later completed a Bachelor's degree in Adult Education at the University of Namibia (Unam).”
Know Your Civil Servant – Teaching should be a calling and passion – TjirozeNew Era
University of Namibia (Unam) signed McHenry Kambatuku this year
“The youngster also played for Pumas Rugby Institute in Nelspruit, South Africa (SA), under Harlequins Rugby Club in Pretoria before signing for Unam this year.”
Rugby needs more expansion – Kambatuku …calls for youth developmentNew Era
Efraim Shipindo earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from University of Namibia
“A nurse by profession, Shipindo obtained his nursing qualification from the Onandjokwe Health Training Centre in 2007 and later earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Namibia.”
Shipindo outlines community projects in OkongoUniversity of Namibia enrolment has grown from less than 5,000 students in 2000 to just under 30,000 in 2024. Female enrolment has consistently exceeded male enrolment, rising from 57.7% in 2000 to 62.7% in 2024.
UNAM enrolment has surged sixfold since 2000 to 30,000 students, with women consistently dominating—significant expansion of tertiary access.
6 June 2026 · The Namibian →
University of Namibia enrolment has grown from less than 5,000 students in 2000 to just under 30,000 in 2024. Female enrolment has consistently exceeded male enrolment, rising from 57.7% in 2000 to 62.7% in 2024.
6 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Brown hyenas in Tsau //Khaeb National Park have remained stable since 1997 with an estimated 200 to 300 individuals in the park, benefiting from successful breeding and low human disturbance. The Brown Hyena Research Project, supported by Namdeb and the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, studies the species' movements and warns that fences and busy roads could disrupt their long-distance coastal travels and threaten the population.
5 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia observed its second Genocide Remembrance Day to reflect on the 1904–1908 genocide against the Ovaherero, Nama, Damara, and ≠Nkhoen San peoples. The commemoration emphasises the need for truth-telling, restorative justice, and Germany's full acknowledgment of responsibility for the genocide.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited Sikondo Green Scheme in Kavango West and praised its garlic trial on one hectare, the farm's first production of the high-value, low-maintenance crop. The farm is also piloting green pepper and cabbage alongside a rice research and development trial.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
The Centre for Health Economics Thanzi Programme has received a grant from The Life You Can Save to expand health systems research and capacity-building into Namibia and Zambia, working with national health ministries and universities to strengthen health financing, policy development, and progress towards Universal Health Coverage.
1 June 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited Fabupharm, Namibia's only local pharmaceutical manufacturer, amid ongoing medicine shortages in public hospitals and clinics. The visit signals recognition that Namibia should pursue local solutions to strengthen pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity rather than relying heavily on foreign sourcing.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture and UNAM hosted a hybrid information session on European Union funding opportunities through Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe programmes for higher education institutions. The session highlighted how these programmes support research collaboration, innovation, international partnerships, and institutional capacity building aligned with national priorities.
29 May 2026 · Informanté →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi called on young Namibians to learn, protect and retell the country's history during Namibia's second Genocide Remembrance Day in Eenhana, emphasizing that the 1904–1908 genocide against the Ovaherero and Nama people should serve as an educational platform. Witbooi urged continued academic research and documentation of the genocide through books, archives, museums and scholarly work, warning that history risks being forgotten without proper preservation.
29 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Young Namibians are speaking out about neurodiversity, disability inclusion and children's mental development, calling for better support systems. The conversation has been driven partly by author and advocate Anthea Kostin, whose daughter suffered a severe brain injury from bacterial meningitis, exposing gaps in Namibia's healthcare and therapy systems that forced her family to seek treatment outside the country.
29 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Education experts and policymakers warned at a University of Namibia summit that Namibia's higher education system risks producing graduates for unemployment rather than economic participation, with growing mismatch between university training and labour market demands driving rising graduate unemployment.
29 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia produces approximately 371,800 metric tonnes of mahangu annually, meeting only 52% of national demand and requiring imports for the rest, according to the FAO Interim Representative. The country launched a project to improve mahangu productivity and value chain development.
26 May 2026 · Informanté →
Mighty Gunners won the Standard Bank Top 8 Cup after defeating Unam 2-1 on Saturday, breaking their cup drought following previous final losses. The victory earned them N$600,000 in prize money.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Military side Mighty Gunners were crowned 2026 Standard Bank Top 8 champions after defeating Unam 2-1 at the Independence Stadium. The final was a historic occasion as the first time two government-funded teams contested the competition's showpiece event.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority has appointed Josef Kasera as manager for business systems and services. With over a decade of ICT and digital innovation experience, Kasera holds qualifications in information technology management and computer science, and will work on strengthening enterprise systems and digital transformation in support of the authority's regulatory mandate.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The MTC Volleyball National League moves to Katima Mulilo this weekend for Round 3 matches in both men's and women's divisions. Teams including Blaze Aces, defending champions Revivals, and unbeaten Unam Queens will compete at the Unam Katima Mulilo Campus.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The FAO says Namibia produces about 371,800 metric tonnes of mahangu annually, meeting only 52% of national demand, while the rest is imported. The country has launched the One Country One Priority Product initiative to improve mahangu production and strengthen its value chain, given that mahangu is the primary cereal for more than 60% of Namibians.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia marked World Bee Day on 20 May with calls for young Namibians to play a stronger role in protecting bees and pollinators amid concerns over declining populations and threats to food security and agriculture. Environmental advocate Gretchen Burmeister warned against importing foreign bees without sufficient research into local pollinator populations, citing risks of disease and ecosystem disruption.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Levi Namaseb has devoted over four decades to studying and teaching African languages, from work in Rössing mines to lecturing at the University of Namibia.
22 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
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 →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited FabuPharm, Namibia's only fully-fledged pharmaceutical manufacturing company, in Otjiwarongo, citing medicine shortages in public hospitals as a priority concern. FabuPharm produces over 150 medicines and healthcare products locally and supplies some directly to government hospitals through the Central Medical Stores.
21 May 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's health system is fragmented with high administrative costs and limited fiscal pooling. A health professional has proposed a Shared Prosperity Health Covenant framework to transform the system into a unified, equitable, and digitally enabled ecosystem that addresses disparities and promotes universal health coverage.
20 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's rising fuel prices, driven by dependence on imported petroleum, are straining students and low-income families already struggling with unemployment and poverty. Transport and food costs consume large portions of their budgets, forcing some students to miss classes or abandon studies.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
University students report severe financial hardship due to delayed Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) non-tuition payments, which they need for accommodation, food, transport and academic expenses. NSFAF spokesperson Percy Tjahere attributed delays to late invoice submissions by institutions, saying students whose invoices were submitted on time have been paid and the next payments are due in May.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
A University of Namibia student was informed at registration that she qualified for the new subsidised tertiary education scheme announced in early 2026, but months later the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund said she did not meet required academic points and did not qualify for funding.
17 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister of Information and Communications Technology Emma Theofelus has challenged young Namibians to embody the resilience, courage and spirit of resistance demonstrated by founding president Sam Nujoma, speaking at a commemoration event hosted by the Physically Active Youth Empowerment Organisation in Katutura.
15 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The government of Japan has donated two ambulances, a fire truck and emergency equipment valued at N$1.2 million to the University of Namibia to strengthen emergency response services across its campuses, with the donation also expected to improve access for students with disabilities.
15 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
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 →