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University of Cape Town

Also known as: UCT · Graduate School of Business at the University of Cape Town

University of Cape Town — conducted 60-year research on Antarctic blue and fin whale recovery in the South-East Atlantic region.

2018-01-122026-06-26
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  1. June 2026

  2. Informanté

    University of Cape Town led research that revealed recent increase in sightings of two largest whale species in southeastern Atlantic

    Source

    “Research led by the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Centre for Statistics in Ecology, Environment and Conservation, revealed a recent increase in sightings of the world's two largest whale species in the southeastern Atlantic.”

    Sightings of blue and fin whales increase in South-East Atlantic
  3. February 2026

  4. New Era

    University of Cape Town awarded degree in accounting to Harry Manenti degree in accounting

    Source

    “The calculated young fella of decent upbringing resolved to further his long-held academic aspirations at the tertiary level, pursuing a degree in accounting at the revered University of Cape Town (UCT).”

    Tales of the Legends – In conversation with razor-sharp liberal footie-cum-economist

  5. New Era

    University of Cape Town collaborated with expedition team to verify and identify unusual plant finds

    Source

    “The group also collaborated with international experts from the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew (United Kingdom), and the University of Cape Town, who helped verify and identify some of the more unusual finds.”

    Exploring, conserving Namibia’s plant diversity

  6. The Namibian

    University of Cape Town has integrated clinical programmes into legal education since the 1970s, providing access to justice for vulnerable communities

    Source

    “At the University of the Witwatersrand and University of Cape Town in South Africa, clinical programmes have been integrated into legal education since the 1970s, providing access to justice for vulnerable communities while training future lawyers.”

    Harnessing Law Students to Restore Justice, Dignity, and Constitutional Fidelity in Namibia
  7. May 2024

  8. The Namibian

    University of Cape Town taught Gebhard Ilunga agile project management

    Source

    “Technology has intrigued me since I was a kid, so I studied agile project management at the University of Cape Town.”

    My career
  9. January 2018

  10. The Namibian

    University of Cape Town was attended by Sibu Mpanza for Bachelor of Social Sciences in Social Development and Gender

    Source

    “he started studying towards a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Social Development and Gender at the University of Cape Town.”

    Sibu Mpanza, SA's Vlogging Sensation
Culture

Namibian musician Jackson Wahengo charts path from exile to Europe

The News

Jackson Wahengo, a guitarist born in Swapo exile camps in Angola and Zambia, developed his Afropop-folk style by blending African traditions with jazz, zouk and reggae influences. Now based in Copenhagen, he has performed on European stages after learning guitar at age 14 and initially performing traditional songs and covers before joining Mighty Dreads in Windhoek.

Why it matters

Namibian musician Jackson Wahengo's journey from exile camp birth to Copenhagen-based Afropop-folk career showcases diaspora cultural achievement.

13 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 13 June

  1. Namibian musician Jackson Wahengo charts path from exile to Europe

    Jackson Wahengo, a guitarist born in Swapo exile camps in Angola and Zambia, developed his Afropop-folk style by blending African traditions with jazz, zouk and reggae influences. Now based in Copenhagen, he has performed on European stages after learning guitar at age 14 and initially performing traditional songs and covers before joining Mighty Dreads in Windhoek.

    13 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 7 June

  1. NamPost appoints Rivan Meyer as Financial Services Executive

    NamPost has appointed banking executive Rivan Meyer as its Executive: Financial Services, effective 1 June 2026, to strengthen its financial services offering and accelerate digital transformation. Meyer brings more than 20 years of banking sector experience, including senior roles at FNB Namibia and Nedbank Namibia.

    7 June 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 6 June

  1. Antarctic blue and fin whales show recovery in South-East Atlantic

    Research from the University of Cape Town spanning over 60 years of sightings and strandings in Namibia and South Africa's West Coast shows increasing sightings of Antarctic blue whales and fin whales, suggesting slow recovery from industrial whaling. Though sightings remain rare, Antarctic blue whales—currently at around 3% of pre-whaling populations—are increasing at about 5–8% per year with sustained protection.

    6 June 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 25 April

  1. Bank of Namibia announces senior leadership promotions and appointments

    The Bank of Namibia has announced several senior leadership changes, including the appointment of Moudi Hangula as director of legal, governance, risk and compliance, Anthea Angermund as director of financial markets, and Helvi Fillipus as economic adviser to the governor. The central bank said the changes reflect a forward-looking approach to building institutional resilience and serving Namibia's evolving economic landscape.

    25 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 19 March

  1. Chevron appoints Shapwanale as deputy country manager

    Chevron has appointed Mwanyengwa Shapwanale as deputy country manager and local content manager for its Namibia operations. Shapwanale, who previously worked as manager for local content and vendor assurance at Chevron and as deputy country manager at Reconnaissance Energy Namibia, brings more than a decade of experience in journalism and corporate communications.

    19 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 13 February

  1. Footballer and economist appointed to Namibia's Economic Recovery Task Force

    Harry, a Walvis Bay-born defender and accounting graduate, has risen from playing for Ramblers FC to serving as club president since 2013 and has now been appointed by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa to the newly established Economic Recovery Task Force alongside other business experts.

    13 February 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 10 February

  1. Botanical institute expands plant records in Kunene region

    The National Botanical Research Institute, supported by a N$100,000 Nedbank Go Green Fund grant, conducted two expeditions to the Kunene region between July 2022 and May 2023, collecting 228 herbarium specimens to fill gaps in Namibia's botanical record. Several collected species are under review as potential new species, and the work demonstrates the institute's commitment to understanding and conserving Namibia's over 4,500 plant taxa, of which 18% are endemic.

    10 February 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 7 February

  1. Law students could ease Namibia's pre-trial detention crisis

    Namibia's justice system faces a constitutional crisis with pre-trial detentions at 185 per 100,000 citizens—far above Africa's 33.7 average—and nearly 43% of Windhoek detentions deemed unnecessary. An opinion piece proposes deploying supervised law students and recent graduates to assist with bail applications and early court matters, drawing on existing legal-aid provisions and clinical legal education models from South Africa and elsewhere.

    7 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 6 February

  1. DA prepares leadership contest as Steenhuisen steps down

    Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen announced he will not seek re-election for a third term, stating his focus must shift to combating foot-and-mouth disease as agriculture minister. Minister Dean Macpherson praised Steenhuisen's decision as showing "remarkable political intuition and maturity," while potential successors including Macpherson and Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis position themselves ahead of the party's April elective congress, with nominations opening on 27 February.

    6 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 3 February

  1. Student-led initiative helps Namibian pupils enter tertiary education

    University Affairs, a student-led initiative co-led by Laina Kalumbu and Ndawedwa Muandingi, helps Namibian high school pupils navigate the transition to university through peer mentorship, relatable storytelling, and digital support communities. Since its launch in July 2024, the initiative has reached over 1,024 students nationwide through Instagram partnerships and WhatsApp groups with more than 1,100 pupils.

    3 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 2 February

  1. John Pandeni councillor outlines development and service delivery priorities

    Matheus David John Pandeni constituency councillor John Mwoonde says his leadership focuses on uniting communities, expanding economic participation, and addressing social challenges including unemployment, urban hunger, and substance abuse. Since taking office, he has implemented infrastructure upgrades, educational support, funded income-generating projects, and rolled out wellness and socio-economic programmes for residents.

    2 February 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 21 January

  1. AGOFN awards 21 full fellowships to Namibian university students

    The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Namibia awarded 21 fully funded fellowships to exceptional young Namibian students studying at South African universities, up from 18 the previous year, with the programme providing financial support alongside leadership and entrepreneurship development. The 2026 selection attracted 394 applicants from all 14 regions of Namibia.

    21 January 2026 · New Era →

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