Hundreds of graduates of the Namibian College of Open Learning celebrated their academic excellence when they received certificates, diplomas and degrees during its 25th graduation ceremony in Windhoek.

Two hundred and fifteen graduates from the Faculty of Education and Human Sciences and the Faculty of Agriculture, Engineering and Natural Sciences graced the stage at the University of Namibia’s Katima Mulilo campus. 

The late University of Namibia (UNAM)’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Keto Mshingeni, has been hailed as a man of exceptional intellect and unwavering commitment to the pursuit of knowledge.

Professor Mshingeni died on the 22nd of this month in Tanzania.

The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has launched the Work Integrated Learning Policy.

The 'Sustainability Strategies in Higher Education Industrialisation towards Excellence' project is building bridges between institutions, countries and people.

The project, which is funded through the European Union, promotes national development through education and knowledge sharing.

Triumphant College has launched its alumni association, bringing together former students for more than just networking. 

Triumphant College's Alumni Association aims to celebrate and connect with former students.

Local labour scholar Dr Michael Akuupa says Namibian higher education institutions are struggling to keep pace with rapidly evolving global academic curricula and the demands of emerging labour markets.

The Namibia Financial Institutions Union (NAFINU) has raised concerns over the reintegration of the National Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) into the Ministry of Education.

NAFINU says the process has had negative effects on employees.

The University of Namibia (UNAM) says the construction of a wastewater treatment facility at the Katima Mulilo campus will help address long-standing sewage challenges at the campus while promoting research and innovation.

The University of Namibia (UNAM) has officially launched its 2026 academic year with messages of transformation, innovation, and shared responsibility.

The university welcomed a historic intake of more than 11,000 first-year students across its 12 campuses countrywide.