Hasheela-Mufeti represents Namibia at intra-Africa-trade Roundtable

Dr Victoria Hasheela-Mufeti recently participated in the 3rd United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) roundtable, focused on trade finance and regional integration. The roundtable drew together Financial Technology (FinTech) and economics experts from... Read more »

PanMeD donates nursing attire to first-year students

In 2019, the School of Nursing at the University of Namibia introduced a new uniform attire to nature students’ professional outlook and to easily identify nursing students in public clinics and hospitals. Since... Read more »

UNAM donates food and clothing to migrants in Etunda

The University of Namibia recently donated food and clothing items to Angolan migrants who are currently living at Etunda, Omusati region. The donation consisted of rice and meat that were farmed at... Read more »

UNAM student en route to 2022 Miss Earth beauty pageant

First-year entrepreneurship student, Michelle Mukuve, has fixed her eyes on one of the world’s most coveted titles in the institute of pageants, Miss Earth. This beauty contest is an annual international environmental-themed... Read more »

UNAM donates medical equipment worth N$700 000 to MHSS

Since the outbreak of Covid-19, the University of Namibia (UNAM) has been committed to complementing the government’s efforts against the pandemic. Through this commitment, the University has donated four (4) Philips Respirator... Read more »

Nafasi Water gives UNAM students industry attachment opportunities

Front row from left: Prof Kenneth Matengu, UNAM Vice Chancellor & Ms Suzie Nkambule, Nafasi Water Technology CEO. Back row from left: Mr Paul Nakawa, Nafasi Water Director for Strategy & Business... Read more »

Global Youth Academy elects Dr Michael Backes into its Executive Committee

The Global Young Academy (GYA) recently elected 11 members to serve in its Executive Committee, out of which, Dr Michael Backes was selected lead of the visibility/impact portfolio effective from June 2021... Read more »

First AI Start-up pitch empowers innovative entrepreneurs

Eager to bridge the gap between students’ innovative ideas and potential investors, the University of Namibia hosted a pitch competition to help innovative start-ups establish their concepts with the help of its... Read more »

UNAM Academic receives Fellowship from Harvard

Associate Research Professor in the Department of Human, Biological and Translational Medical Sciences, Prof. Mareli Claassens, recently obtained a LEAD fellowship from the Harvard Global Health Institute. The LEAD fellowship is a... Read more »

Doctor boarding 1300ft vessel picture wins award

FETP resident receives an Award of Impact at the 2021 International Night Conference Medical doctor and final year resident under the Namibian Field Epidemiology Training Programme (FETP) with the University of Namibia,... Read more »

India enriches UNAM Library with unique reading material

The High Commission of India to Namibia (HCI) made a donation of over 100 copies of Indian literature through the Office of the Vice Chancellor to the University Library. The donation forms... Read more »

UNAM’s flag hovers at half-mast during July

July marks a gloomy period for the University of Namibia, as the institution mourns the loss of stellar professors and dedicated staff members who succumbed to the novel coronavirus. Since the beginning... Read more »