The University of Namibia inaugurated the Rhino-Halliburton Technology Centre at its Southern Campus in Keetmanshoop. The state-of-the-art facility will improve research and practical training in petroleum geology, engineering geology, geophysics, and data analysis. The Technology Centre is equipped with cutting-edge hardware provided by Rhino Resources for N$3.5 million and a comprehensive N$129 million three-year software […]
The National Planning Commission (NPC) has approved N$60 million in funding over three years for the construction of the UNAM Southern Campus Geosciences building, where specialised laboratories, including the oil and gas lab and the hydrology and engineering labs, will be housed. This was revealed by UNAM’s Vice Chancellor Professor Kenneth Matengu during an appreciation […]
Namibia’s water utility, NamWater, has donated essential stationery to at least 15 schools in the Kavango East Region. This will help address the shortage of teaching and learning materials and improve learners’s performance at the schools. The schools that benefitted from NamWater’s gesture are Likwaterera Senior Primary School, Kambowo Junior Primary School, Cove Junior Primary […]
The Unique Empowerment and Employment Initiative Foundation has launched the TVET Innovation and Job Creators Programme to combat unemployment among young people. The project aims to foster vocational graduates as job creators, thereby addressing unemployment. The programme will provide entrepreneurial training to vocational graduates, empowering them to create employment and drive economic growth. The initiative, […]
Dr. Seth Eiseb, the Director of the University of Namibia’s Southern Campus, said that despite its infancy, the Southern Campus is destined for great things. “And we assure you that the southern campus is destined for greatness, which is to achieve its full potential in contributing to the development of the ||Kharas Region, the nearby […]
UNAM’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Kenneth Matengu, is concerned about the application versus admissions ratio at the UNAM Southern Campus. He raised this during his State of the University Address, which is part of the ten-year celebrations of the Southern Campus at Keetmanshoop. Statistics for the last five years indicate that out of 9,000 applications received, […]
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia said the evidence that students provided during a debate on mineral resources and their impact on the southern community is commendable. Professor Kenneth Matengu said this emphasises the need for local content and how Namibia can utilise its mineral resources through policymaking. Professor Matengu spoke at Keetmanshoop […]
The University of Namibia (UNAM) raised more than N$700,000 towards its foundation during the chancellor’s annual charity gala dinner. The funds will be used to provide bursaries to underprivileged students and training support. Established over thirty years ago, the fund played a major role in assisting students with school fees and monthly fees for transportation […]
The increasing number of learners at the Usiel Ndjavera Primary School in the Otjinene constituency is putting pressure on service delivery, with over 1,000 learners enrolled this academic year. School Principal Herold Tjiueza pointed out that the limited number of classrooms and hostel accommodations are some of the key issues that need urgent attention. Tjiueza […]
The Khomas Regional Council has made progress in addressing the shortage of tables and chairs at Centaurus High School. The council recently donated 250 sets of tables and chairs to help improve the learning environment. The donation is part of the Khomas Regional Council’s efforts to push forward educational development. The principal of Centaurus High […]
