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Namibia

University of Science and Technology Probes Sexual Harassment Claims Against Senior Academic

The Namibia University of Science and Technology is currently investigating allegations of sexual harassment against a senior lecturer. According to a source within the university's human resources office, reports from multiple students were received several months ago, with the most recent incident allegedly occurring last month. The lecturerwas reportedly escorted from campus by NUST security guards, carrying a mattress. John Haufiku, NUST's spokesperson, confirmed ongoing investigations adding that they cannot […]

today10 May, 2024

Namibia

NUST launches anti-violence app

An app aimed at preventing violence has been launched as an initiative of the Namibia University of Science and Technology UNESCO Research Chair on Gender and Digital Technologies, marking a significant step in the fight against violence. The app was launched by the Minister Justice, Yvonne Dausab in the capital on Wednesday, 8 May 2024. Dr. Anna Matros-Goreses, Executive Director of Research, Innovation, and Partnerships at NUST shares the details.

today9 May, 2024

Oshiwambo

Omupresitend Mbumba a tumbuleke ohamba ya Uukwanyama

Omupresitend Nangolo Mbumba okwa tumbaleke Ohamba ya Oukwanyama Dr Martha Mwadinomho ya Kristia Nelumbu omolwa ewiliko lye ewanawa nokuyela uukalinawa waayehe,mwa kwatelwa aanona naakokele. Omunimvo 93 Nelumbu okwayi koshipundi mu November 2005 sha landula eso lya hekulu Cornelius Shelungu ngoka mo 1998 a ningi omuleli gotango gwelelo lyUukwanyama. Mbumba okwali ta popi sho a talelepo Ombala ya Omhedi moshitopolwa Ohangwena ohela. Mbumba tati Nelumbu okwa dhana onkandangala ya simana oku […]

today7 May, 2024

Oshiwambo

Oshiketha sho NSFAF sha pewa oshimaliwa sha kola momumvo shimaliwa gonuumvo

Oshimaliwa oshindji sha pewa uuministeli welongo lyopombanda nomadheulo otashi ka longithwa okukwathela melongo lyopombanda ,oku yambidhidha aailongi mboka yeli mompumbwe okupitila moshiketha sho Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund. Oshimaliwa sha konda poodola oobilion 4.7 oshodhekelwa uuministeli welongo lyopombanda nomadheulo momumvo shimaliwa go 2024-2025. Ta popi megumbo lyopashigwana ohela,minister Itah Kandji Murangi  okwati oshimaliwa sha konda poobilion 4.4. sho budget ayihe osha pewa omahangano ga 7 gepangelo  ngoka geli kohi yuuministeli […]

today4 April, 2024

Namibia

Local lecturer tackles ethical dilemmas in Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence, including tools like ChatGPT, is increasingly becoming mainstream, with companies investing billions of dollars in the hope that it will revolutionize our daily lives. However, CNN reports that there are growing concerns about biases, inaccuracies, and ethical issues associated with AI technology.  We reached out to Dr. Clayton Peel, a senior communication lecturer at the Namibia University of Science and Technology for comment.

today11 March, 2024

Environment

Global warming tops 1.5°C for the first time

The average global temperature has for the first time breached the 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels mark for an entire year - as 2024 saw the hottest January on record. Professor Morgan Hauptfleisch, an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Natural Resources and Spatial Sciences at Namibia University of Science and Technology, reacts to the news.   Meanwhile, other scientists say the world is now closer to breaching the […]

today8 February, 2024

Namibia

ACC Director General Orders Higher Education Minister and PA to Repay N$69,000 in Travel Allowances

The Director General of the Anti-Corruption Commission, Paulus Noa, has instructed the Minister of Higher Education, Itah Kandjii-Murangi, and her personal assistant to reimburse a total of N$69,000 out of N$952,000 in travel allowances disbursed to them in 2022. The ACC investigation report, dated January 25, this yea reveals that Kandjii-Murangi received subsistence and travel allowances from entities under her jurisdiction, including the Namibia Training Authority and the Namibia University […]

today29 January, 2024