University of Namibia

UNAM Students Complete Internship at Mines Ministry

Thirteen students from the University of Namibia’s southern campus have concluded their three-month internship at the Ministry of Mines and Energy. As part of their course requirements, they presented their end-of-internship reports at the ministry in Windhoek. One Africa TV NewsOnOne’s Eric Mhunduru reports that the internship programme is a collaboration between the ministry and mobile operator MTC. Catch the latest full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 watch it […]

24 February, 2025 103

Namibia

UNAM Students Complete Internship at Mines Ministry

Thirteen students from the University of Namibia’s southern campus have concluded their three-month internship at the Ministry of Mines and Energy. As part of their course requirements, they presented their end-of-internship reports at the ministry in Windhoek. One Africa TV NewsOnOne’s Eric Mhunduru reports that the internship programme is a collaboration between the ministry and mobile operator MTC. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 watch it […]

22 February, 2025 56

Environment

Namport And UNAM Partner for Walvis Bay Lagoon Study

Namport and the University of Namibia have entered into a three-year agreement to assess the ecosystem health and biodiversity of the Walvis Bay Lagoon. Signed on Tuesday, the N$3.7 million partnership aims to provide valuable insights into the lagoon’s environmental status. One Africa TV’s NewsOne reporter, Adolf Kaure, has more on this development.

6 February, 2025 63

Local

Old Mutual Namibia welcomes Ramona Itembu as Group Human Capital Executive

Friday, 22 November 2024 - Old Mutual Namibia is pleased to announce the appointment of Ramona Itembu as Group Human Capital Executive, effective 22 November 2024. Ramona brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in human capital management that will be instrumental in furthering Old Mutual Namibia’s mission to be an employer of choice. Prior to joining Old Mutual, Ramona held key leadership roles at the National Petroleum […]

22 November, 2024 29

Namibia

New UNAM Facilities Inaugurated in Katima Mulilo

In Katima Mulilo, the University of Namibia officially inaugurated new facilities at its campus to host the Department of Wildlife Management and Tourism Studies. The inauguration, attended by President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, marks a significant milestone in the Namibian-German cooperation, with Germany’s KfW Development Bank providing financial support for this educational expansion.

7 November, 2024 41

Local

Inauguration of New UNAM Facilities in Katima Mulilo for Wildlife Management and Tourism Studies

In the bilateral cooperation between the Governments of the Republic of Namibia and the Federal Republic of Germany, it was agreed, among others, to support the environment and tourism sector. Germany, through KfW Development Bank, provided financial support to extend the UNAM Katima Mulilo Campus. The cooperation included the development of related academic and research programs and the construction of the Department of Wildlife Management and Tourism Studies. On 5th […]

6 November, 2024 42

Local

Kraatz welcomes university of Namibia students for an immersive learning experience

Kraatz, a proud subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group of Companies, recently hosted a group of 3rd and 4th-year Civil Engineering students from the University of Namibia (UNAM) at its Walvis Bay headquarters. This initiative, in alignment with O&L’s Vision 2029 and their core values of being authentic, caring, and passionate, underscores Kraatz’s commitment to fostering local talent and contributing to Namibia’s sustainable development. The visit […]

5 September, 2024 18

Namibia

UNAM Cares Head calls for dialogue to address community needs

Professor Rachel Freeman, the head of UNAM Cares, has stressed the need for open dialogue to better understand community needs and foster collaborative solutions. She further calls for collaboration with the Ministry of Health's One Health initiative to strengthen these efforts.

20 August, 2024 27

Namibia

42.5% of Namibians prefer to study abroad

https://youtu.be/si6Gp27P_ao By Finna Kahili, via News on One University of Namibia (Unam) vice-chancellor Professor Kenneth Matengu said 42.5% of Namibians prefer to study abroad. Matengu said this during the Higher Education Day celebration at the University of Namibia yesterday. Matengu said despite the continent's population of two billion, only 30 million are enrolled in higher education. "In Africa compared to the rest of the world, you can […]

12 August, 2024 60