Trophimus Hiwilepoholds a degree fromUniversity of the Western Cape
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“Hiwilepo, who holds a degree from the University of the Western Cape, completed specialized training in Norway and has also undertaken various corporate governance, leadership, and technology-specific courses.”
University of the Western Caperevealed in researchhigh failure rate of small businesses before fifth anniversary
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“The high failure rate, revealed in research by the University of the Western Cape, highlights the fragility of the small business sector, a key pillar of job creation and economic growth.”
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.
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.
The Namibia University of Science and Technology men's hockey team won the USSA C Section championship at the 2026 tournament in Stellenbosch, defeating all five opponents to secure promotion to the B Section for 2027, while the women's team competed in the B Section for experience. David Britz won the tournament's Top Goal Scorer and Player of the Tournament awards.
Perivi John Katjavivi has completed a PhD at the University of the Western Cape on the Namibian Genocide, using innovative acoustic, virtual and cinematic storytelling to document the 1904–1908 genocide.
The Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) has appointed Trophimus Hiwilepo as its new Board Chairperson from 13 February 2026, replacing the late Theofelus Mberirua. Hiwilepo, a non-executive director since July 2024, holds a degree from the University of the Western Cape and serves on other corporate boards including NAMCOR and Gondwana Collection.
Namibia's transformation of vocational training centres into specialised TVET colleges presents an opportunity to embed artificial intelligence into education and skills development. However, successful integration requires deliberate policy, investment in digital infrastructure, instructor upskilling, and ethical frameworks to avoid deepening inequalities between urban and rural institutions.