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 and research center involved in agro-processing, nursing education, and youth ocean innovation initiatives.
Unamhas grown fromroughly 3,600 students in 1992 to over 30,000 today
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“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.”
University of Namibiareleased901 qualified graduates to workforce in various fields
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“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.”
Unamworks closely withhealth ministry and collaborates with National Institute for Communicable Diseases, UCSF, Africa CDC, and SADC Malaria Elimination Eight
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“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).”
University of Namibia's NamHack Innovators teamsecured a spot atGlobal HackAtom 2026 Grand Final
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“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.”
“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.”
Unam Southern campusheldits first graduation ceremony of the year with 178 graduates
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“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.”
“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).”
University of Namibia (Unam)signedMcHenry Kambatuku this year
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“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.”
The 10th round of the Namibia Rugby Premier League takes place this weekend with log leaders FNB Grootfontein travelling to face third-placed FNB Wanderers, and second-placed Montego United visiting fourth-placed defending champions FNB Kudus. Wanderers, seeking to avenge their sole defeat this season—a 37-32 loss to Grootfontein in round one—will have several players unavailable including Wiks Tromp and their scrumhalf Dominique Isaacs.
The 10th round of the Namibia Rugby Premier League takes place this weekend with log leaders FNB Grootfontein travelling to face third-placed FNB Wanderers, and second-placed Montego United visiting fourth-placed defending champions FNB Kudus. Wanderers, seeking to avenge their sole defeat this season—a 37-32 loss to Grootfontein in round one—will have several players unavailable including Wiks Tromp and their scrumhalf Dominique Isaacs.
University of Namibia sociology lecturer Ellison Tjirera says economic hardship and unequal power dynamics make young Namibian men vulnerable to financial exploitation by wealthier individuals, with societal expectations of self-reliance preventing them from seeking help or reporting the 'blesser' phenomenon.
At the 2026 Erongo Regional Career Fair in Walvis Bay, Mayor Johannes Shimbilinga called for collective action to prepare young people for emerging industries, particularly oil and gas and green hydrogen, emphasizing the importance of STEM subjects and technical skills.
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.
Rice farmers in Namibia cite shortages of machinery, irrigation equipment, fencing, and market access as barriers to scaling production. Manual planting, harvesting, and threshing operations, plus livestock damage to unfenced gardens, remain key challenges.
The speaker of Namibia's sixth children's parliament session, Jane Phiri, says child parliamentarians represent children's voices and advocate their rights, having held discussions on education, child protection, health and youth empowerment during their term that began in July 2024. Although they cannot pass laws, they make recommendations to decision-makers to help create a more inclusive environment for Namibian children.
Hesron Kapanga Trustco United defeated Rehoboth 66-47 at home in Round 8 of the Namibia Rugby Union Premier League, with United scoring 10 tries and Rehoboth replying with six tries in a high-scoring encounter.
The University of Namibia and Katima Mulilo Town Council discussed plans for a proposed N$26 million agro-processing plant that would add value to locally grown mangoes and indigenous resources, reduce post-harvest losses, and strengthen regional supply chains and commercialisation.
Namibia's Football Association is seeking formal government commitment to pursue a regional bid to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations alongside South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. The NFA says its main infrastructure challenge is ensuring a CAF-compliant stadium is ready by 2028.
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.
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.
The Namibian Football Association's hopes of co-hosting the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations with South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe depend on government formal commitment and ensuring stadiums are ready by 2028. The NFA secretary general said Namibia meets several CAF infrastructure requirements but its main challenge is having a CAF-compliant stadium available.
Windhoek Municipality councillor Maitjituavi Kavetu has requested information from City management about the suspension of trading letters and increased enforcement against informal traders in Dorado Park, citing governance and public interest concerns following complaints from residents and traders claiming City Police prevented them from operating.
Josephine Edward, founder of Lady Marine Consultancy, calls for greater investment in ocean innovation and youth-led enterprises to unlock new industries and employment in Namibia's blue economy beyond traditional fishing. Edward, who studied at the University of Namibia and University of the Western Cape, previously worked at the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources on ichthyoplankton research.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called on Chinese investors to partner with Namibia in building processing industries and creating jobs, saying the country must move beyond exporting raw minerals towards investment, industrialisation, manufacturing and technology transfer. She said Namibia's mineral deposits including uranium, diamonds, lithium, copper and rare earth minerals must be used to create greater economic benefits for Namibians.
Residents of Windhoek areas without taxi ranks pay double fares (N$30 instead of N$15) for the same distance and time, burdening low-income workers, students, and unemployed people who lack employer transport allowances and are forced to choose between unaffordable fares and walking through unsafe conditions.
The Namibia Football Association has received Unam FC's request to compete in the 2026 CAF Confederation Cup after winning the NFA Cup, and is awaiting CAF's guidance. CAF's extension of the club licensing deadline from 30 June to 25 July potentially allows Unam enough time to complete the required licensing process.
The Namibia Gospel Music Awards will be held this year for the first time since 2018, having been suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic and financial constraints. The third edition will feature 10 categories and introduce a transparent judging process with an independent panel to improve credibility and support emerging artists.
Jerobeam Kakeke Shaanika has been appointed executive director and accounting officer of the International Relations and Trade ministry, triggering a reshuffle of Namibia's diplomatic missions in Germany, Geneva, and Malaysia. Shaanika will return from his posting as ambassador to Germany, which he took up in November 2025.
Health training institutions have called for a streamlined, harmonised accreditation system to reduce duplicate inspections and regulatory overlap. They cite long approval processes and a shortage of clinical training sites as obstacles to training health professionals.
Nursing students at the University of Namibia are being turned away from some clinics because student numbers are growing faster than the capacity of health facilities to supervise clinical placements. Unam's executive dean told Parliament that overcrowding has become one of the university's biggest challenges.
Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp told Parliament that the ministry has not been made aware of maladministration, corruption or recruitment irregularities at UNAM, but will investigate should a formal complaint supported by evidence be submitted. Steenkamp distinguished between interference and intervention, noting that UNAM has its own council and senate.
At the halfway stage, FNB Grootfontein lead the Namibia Rugby Premier League on 32 points, with FNB Wanderers (30) and Trustco United (29) close behind, each with a game in hand. Grootfontein face Reho Falcon this weekend, while Wanderers host defending champions FNB Kudus in the standout fixture.
Dr Fred Mwilima and his family intend to withdraw a civil lawsuit against the Ministry of Health and Social Services and security companies over the 2019 shooting death of his wife Sarah in her ministry office in Windhoek. The lawsuit, filed after the shooting by a colleague, sought N$18 million and alleged the ministry and security companies failed to prevent her death.
Unam FC has urged the Namibia Football Association to reconsider its choice of Eeshoke Chula Chula as Namibia's CAF Confederation Cup representative, arguing that their 2026 NFA Cup victory should entitle them to the spot. The NFA cited a scheduling conflict between the NFA Cup's conclusion and CAF's registration deadlines in making its selection.
Namibian consumers face widespread exploitation—from faulty mobile data to denied refunds—due to the absence of a comprehensive Consumer Protection Act and a fragmented legal framework that is difficult to navigate and enforce.
Unam FC defeated KK Palace 2-1 in the men's final and NDF Mighty Gunners Ladies beat Khomas Nampol 4-0 in the women's final at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek on Saturday, with Unam claiming the N$400,000 winners' prize.
Omusati Governor Immanuel Shikongo announced that the region has invested more than N$120 million in irrigation, livestock infrastructure, farmer support and fisheries, including the N$78 million Etunda Feedlot project (40% complete, expected commissioned by December 2026) and N$14.5 million in water infrastructure rehabilitation at Etunda Irrigation Scheme.