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University of the Witwatersrand

Also known as: Wits

2023-04-072026-06-25
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  1. February 2026

  2. The Namibian

    University of the Witwatersrand 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
Business

Bank of Namibia announces senior leadership promotions and appointments

The News

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.

Why it matters

Bank of Namibia announces senior leadership changes signalling institutional reform and economic governance priorities.

25 April 2026 · The Namibian →

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 →

Monday 30 March

  1. NCRST honours top researchers at annual excellence awards

    The National Commission on Research Science and Technology held its 2026 National Research Excellence Awards ceremony in Windhoek to recognise and celebrate contributions of researchers to Namibia's socio-economic development. Award winners across twelve categories—including lifetime achievement, student researchers, mid-career and senior researchers—received certificates, trophies, and prize money of N$10,000–N$20,000.

    30 March 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 →

Monday 2 February

  1. Special education crisis: thousands on waiting lists, schools overcrowded

    According to an opinion piece by a deaf education advocate, Namibia's special schools face severe capacity shortages, with waiting lists exceeding 200 children at some facilities and overcrowded dormitories forcing learners to sleep on floors. The author argues that despite constitutional protections and international conventions, the gap between policy and implementation denies vulnerable children their right to education and calls for urgent government action to expand facilities and establish new schools in underserved regions.

    2 February 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 6 January

  1. CRAN renews CEO Emilia Nghikembua's contract through 2030

    The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia has renewed the contract of CEO Emilia Nghikembua for a second term running from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030, citing her exemplary leadership and outstanding performance during her first term. The CRAN board credits her with spearheading transformative reforms in Namibia's telecommunications and broadcasting sectors.

    6 January 2026 · New Era →

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