FirstRand Namibia donates over half-a-million to UNAM

FirstRand Namibia recently handed over medical consumables and clinical equipment worth N$136,382.31 for use by UNAM’s Primary Health Care Clinic, paired with a donation of N$500,000.00 towards equipment for the Small Animal... Read more »

Sam Nujoma Campus – Long service awards and staff & student wellness day

On Friday, 7 October 2022, two important activities took place at the Sam Nujoma Campus. During the morning, long service awards were granted to staff members of the campus who served the... Read more »

Celebrating cultural diversity and heritage

During the third week of September, the Department of Humanities and Arts celebrated Heritage Day under the theme ‘Unity in Diversity’ in an effort to give students a platform to celebrate their... Read more »

UNAM and Hokkaido University expand cooperation on research and development

The University of Namibia (UNAM) and Hokkaido University (HU) in Japan, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster research, education, and development in various sectors. Part of this five-year-agreement is... Read more »

Pharmaceutical virtues on display

Laughter filled the Peter Nyarango Auditorium as students from the School of Pharmacy demonstrated the virtues of the pharmaceutical profession, in line with the theme of Pharmacy Week: Pharmacy United in Action... Read more »

UNAM and Katima Mulilo Town Council signs MOU

The signing took place on 22 September 2022 at the Katima Mulilo Town Council (KMTC). The event brought together UNAM, Katima Mulilo Campus Management, Katima Mulilo town councilors, and Management, as well... Read more »

UNAM Chancellor Inaugurates first-ever Veterinary Academic Hospital in Namibia

The Chancellor of the University of Namibia (UNAM), recently inaugurated the Small Animal Unit of the Veterinary Academic Hospital alongside partners and stakeholders who contributed significantly to the fruition of this milestone.... Read more »

UNAM hands over Welsh Sponsored Oxygen Production Plant to MoHSS in Kavango-West Region

The University of Namibia (UNAM) recently handed over a Medical Oxygen Production Plant to the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) in Nkurenkuru, Kavango-West region sponsored by the Welsh Government through... Read more »

UNAM, Kavango West partnership to realize the region’s agricultural and economic potential

The University of Namibia (UNAM) and the Kavango West Regional Council recently committed joint efforts and resources, through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to achieve the region’s agricultural vision of becoming Namibia’s... Read more »

4.2 tons Medical Oxygen Tank handed over by UNAM VC to MoHSS in Gobabis

The Medical Oxygen Tank is valued at N$1.3 million. The handover event took place on 18 August 22. The Oxygen tank is a result of ground research work done by UNAM Cares... Read more »

UNAM Cares participate in the co-development of National Referral Mechanism for Vulnerable Migrants

The COVID-19 pandemic crushed national economies and closed borders. As a consequence, many people within the SADC region were turning increasingly to migrant smugglers, which expose them to greater protection risks. These... Read more »

Tribute to a retired UNAM staff member

In Memoriam, Jane Katjavivi 1952 – 2022 An English rose who found in the liberation struggle of Namibia a cause for her idealism and energy, Jane Katjavivi met and married historian and... Read more »