Also known as: Wits
University of the Witwatersrand — hosted the 2026 Inter-University Staff Games in Johannesburg.
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University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) will host the 2026 Inter-University Staff Games on 11–12 September
“The Games are scheduled for 11–12 September and will be hosted by the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits).”
Nust heads to Joburg for staff gamesThe Namibian
University of the Witwatersrand 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 Namibia University of Science and Technology has sent a 70-member delegation to Johannesburg for the 2026 Inter-University Staff Games on 11–12 September, hosted by the University of the Witwatersrand. NUST will compete in ten sporting disciplines alongside seven other regional universities.
10 September 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia University of Science and Technology has sent a 70-member delegation to Johannesburg for the 2026 Inter-University Staff Games on 11–12 September, hosted by the University of the Witwatersrand. NUST will compete in ten sporting disciplines alongside seven other regional universities.
10 September 2026 · New Era →
Monika Pendukeni introduced Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services Susan Ndjaleka as the keynote speaker at Welwitchia University's 9th Official Graduation Ceremony, held on 16–17 July 2026 at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Monika Pendukeni introduced Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services Susan Ndjaleka as the keynote speaker at Welwitchia University's 9th Official Graduation Ceremony held at Mercure Hotel, Windhoek on 16–17 July 2026.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa has built a "temporary repatriation processing centre" outside Musina, near the Zimbabwe border, holding approximately 10,000 foreign nationals—predominantly Malawian and Zimbabwean—who are waiting for safe passage after fleeing xenophobic violence. The Namibian characterises the camp as a hidden humanitarian crisis resulting from state failures in political accountability, immigration management, and counter-misinformation efforts.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →