School of Accounting inspires future leaders in Zambezi Region

From 21 to 24 October 2024, UNAM’s School of Accounting brought its vision of academic excellence to the Zambezi Region through a series of school outreach visits. Led by Dr. Tia Chata,... Read more »

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... Read more »

Eva Kasinda awarded Best Overall Presenter Award at SAWMA 2024 Conference

This year’s conference, hosted by the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF – https://giraffeconservation.org), promised to be a very special event as it was the first time that the conference was hosted outside South... Read more »

Celebrating Cross-Cultural Collaboration: An Insightful Experience with Nina Holmlund at UNAM

As a final year student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management and Tourism Studies at the University of Namibia (UNAM), Katima Mulilo Campus, Daniel Munyanya had the privilege of meeting... Read more »

Unveiling Biodiversity: A Comprehensive Ecological Exploration of Zambezi State Reserve

In the heart of the Zambezi region lies a hidden gem of biodiversity – the Zambezi State Reserve. Recently, a group of passionate third- and final-year students from Katima Mulilo campus embarked... Read more »

IRDNC: Leading the Way in Sustainable Development

By Daniel Munyanya, Final Year Student, University of Namibia Introduction: Empowering Communities for Sustainable Futures Nestled within Namibia’s communal lands lies a beacon of hope for both people and wildlife: the Integrated... Read more »

Katima Mulilo Campus students lead charge in Rabies Awareness

The University of Namibia’s Katima Mulilo Campus saw its Diploma in Animal Health students taking part in a global campaign on 28 September 2023, marking their commitment to raise awareness about the... Read more »

A tale of friendship and academic collaboration

Master’s Student from Germany visits Katima Mulilo Campus Aligned with the extensive relationships forged through the collaborative research Centre Future Rural Africa, the bonds of international collaboration were further strengthened as the... Read more »

Wild animal hosts provide free “bed and breakfast” accommodation

There are two distinct species of oxpeckers in sub-Saharan Africa; the red-billed (Buphagus erythrorhynchus) and the yellow-billed oxpecker (Buphagus africanus). Oxpeckers are often assumed to be in a symbiotic relationship with their... 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 »

WTC launches snake awareness campaign

The Wildlife and Tourism Club (WTC), which falls under the Department of Wildlife Management and Tourism Studies (DWMTS) at the Katima Mulilo Campus (KMC), has taken the initiative to save threatened snake... Read more »

Woodland regeneration following agricultural land abandonment

Kavango East region, northeastern Namibia The aim of this study was to understand the potential of agricultural land abandonment for woodland regeneration. Firstly, vegetation composition in 152 plots (50 m x 20... Read more »