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Monday, 11 May 2026
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University of the Witwatersrand

Also known as: Wits

2023-04-072026-05-11

In coverage

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  1. April 2026
  2. Hangula is an admitted legal practitioner of the High Court and holds a law degree from the University of Namibia (Unam), along with postgraduate qualifications in telecommunications, policy, regulation and management from the University of the Witwatersrand, and a senior managem

    The Namibian

    Central bank announces senior leadership changes
  3. March 2026
  4. Leading South African microbiologist and the Head of Pathology School at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), Bavesh Davandra Kana also spoke at the event.

    New Era

    NCRST awards top researchers
  5. February 2026
  6. January 2026
  7. She holds Baccalaureus Juris, Bachelor of Law and Master of Law (cum laude) degrees from the University of Namibia, complemented by a Master of Arts in Information and Communications Technology Policy and Regulation from the University of the Witwatersrand, as well as an Executiv

    New Era

    CRAN renews CEO’s contract
  8. July 2025
  9. At the same time, it will grow the economy, and do so more quickly. – William Gumede, professor of practice, School of Governance, University of the Witwatersrand, and author of ‘Restless Nation: Making Sense of Troubled Times’.

    The Namibian

    N$1 Trillion for What? South Africa’s BEE Misstep
  10. August 2024
  11. Furthermore, it will produce better quality policies, a wider societal embrace of decisions and therefore more successful implementation. – William Gumede, associate professor, School of Governance, University of the Witwatersrand and author of ‘Restless Nation: Making Sense of T

    The Namibian

    The Challenge of National Interest vs Party Interests
  12. November 2023
  13. He obtained a BSc degree in civil engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, followed by a BCom degree from the University of South Africa, and a master’s degree in water resource engineering and management from the University of Zimbabwe.

    The Namibian

    Kaumbi, a champion for restorative justice
  14. May 2023
  15. April 2023
  16. William Gumede is associate professor, School of Governance, University of the Witwatersrand, and the author of ‘South Africa in Brics’.

    The Namibian

    Africa’s Rising Debt to China
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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