Also known as: UCT · Graduate School of Business at the University of Cape Town
University of Cape Town — South African institution conducting research on whale recovery in the Atlantic and water treatment for irrigation in informal settlements.
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The Namibian
University of Cape Town hosts the Centre of Criminology
“– Dariusz Dziewanski, honorary research affiliate, Centre of Criminology, University of Cape Town in South Africa.”
Why Tupac Lives On in Africa 30 years After He Was MurderedThe Namibian
Researchers from the University of Cape Town are cleaning 36,000 litres of polluted water daily for irrigation in an informal settlement
“Without chemicals and using renewable energy, researchers from the University of Cape Town are cleaning 36 000 litres of water, polluted by sewage, chemicals and traces of drugs and medication, every day to make it usable for growing food in a fast-expanding informal settlement along the course of the river.”
How a South African town cleaned up its polluted river using stones, wood and sandInformanté
University of Cape Town awarded Dr Carola Kirchner a BSc Honours and MBA
“Dr Carola Kirchner holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) fro m the University of Southern California (US), a Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Honours) from the University of Cape Town (UCT), a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from UCT and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Nelson Mandela University (NMMU), released a researched opinion piece questioning the economic case.”
Independent scientist questions economic case for Sandpiper phosphate projectWindhoek Observer
Professor Richard van Zyl-Smit, a pulmonologist at the University of Cape Town was consulted and cautioned that adolescent lungs and brains are particularly vulnerable to nicotine and toxins
“The committee also consulted Professor Richard van Zyl-Smit, a pulmonologist at the University of Cape Town, who cautioned that adolescent lungs and brains are particularly vulnerable to nicotine and toxins.”
MPs probe hubbly bubbly health risks at schoolsInformanté
University of Cape Town led research that revealed recent increase in sightings of two largest whale species in southeastern Atlantic
“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 AtlanticNew Era
University of Cape Town awarded degree in accounting to Harry Manenti degree in accounting
“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-economistNew Era
University of Cape Town collaborated with expedition team to verify and identify unusual plant finds
“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 diversityThe Namibian
University of Cape Town has integrated clinical programmes into legal education since the 1970s, providing access to justice for vulnerable communities
“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 NamibiaThe Namibian
University of Cape Town taught Gebhard Ilunga agile project management
“Technology has intrigued me since I was a kid, so I studied agile project management at the University of Cape Town.”
My careerThe Namibian
University of Cape Town was attended by Sibu Mpanza for Bachelor of Social Sciences in Social Development and Gender
“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 SensationThirty years after rapper Tupac Shakur's murder at age 25, his influence persists throughout Africa, particularly among marginalised communities. A criminologist's ethnographic research on Cape Town's Cape Flats found that for poor young men living in gang-affected areas, Tupac represents a symbol of dignity and resilience against physical threats and social disempowerment.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Thirty years after rapper Tupac Shakur's murder at age 25, his influence persists throughout Africa, particularly among marginalised communities. A criminologist's ethnographic research on Cape Town's Cape Flats found that for poor young men living in gang-affected areas, Tupac represents a symbol of dignity and resilience against physical threats and social disempowerment.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An independent review finds that the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project's economic case remains incomplete, with updated financial, environmental and fisheries assessments needed before its projected benefits can be established. The review notes that while available evidence does not support declaring the project uneconomic, it also lacks sufficient basis to establish the scale and durability of its benefits, citing concerns over phosphate price volatility and a 20-year operating life.
5 September 2026 · Informanté →
University of Cape Town researchers are treating 36,000 litres of polluted Stiebeuel River water daily using stones, heat-treated wood and sand—without chemicals—to make it safe for irrigating vegetable plots in an informal settlement. The Water Hub project, established in 2018, removes about 99% of toxins and could serve as a model for food security in the context of climate crisis.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Research shows older Namibians are falling into debt traps when emergency costs like ambulance fees are added to municipal accounts, with roughly one in ten taking personal loans from NamPost against their old age grants. A N$13,000 loan from NamPost can cost nearly N$25,000 to repay over five years, locking recipients of subsistence grants into long-term debt.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
RMB Namibia has appointed Rehabeam 'Ray' Auala Jr as head of global markets effective 1 June, as the bank strengthens its market and risk management offering amid growing demand for foreign exchange, risk management solutions, and capital markets services. Auala Jr brings over 12 years' experience within FirstRand Namibia group across financial accounting, treasury, and global markets.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Independent fisheries management scientist Dr Carola Kirchner says available evidence on Sandpiper Marine Phosphate mining is incomplete and partly outdated, citing the project's exposure to commodity-price volatility over its proposed 20-year mine life and unresolved questions about the land-based processing facility and freshwater requirements as key concerns.
18 August 2026 · Informanté →
Members of Parliament have launched stakeholder consultations from 13 to 31 July 2026 to examine the health impact of hubbly bubbly (hookah) use on Namibian youth in several regions. Previous oversight visits to Hardap, Khomas, and Erongo regions in August 2024 found widespread use among learners, with concerns about addiction, academic performance, and mixing hookah with alcohol or drugs.
14 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Award-winning theatremaker Ndayola Ulenga has recently won the Namibian Theatre and Film Awards' best directing honour for her adaptation of Morgan Lloyd Malcom's 'The Wasp', and has returned from an acclaimed showing of her solo 'Koko' at Theatertreffen in Berlin.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →