The African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja on Saturday matriculated 102 new intakes for its 2023/24 academic session. Prof. Azikiwe Onwualu, Acting President, AUST, in a speech at the ceremony, advised the new entrants to take advantage of Information Communication Technology (ICT), in tackling challenges bedeviling Nigeria. Onwualu noted that ICT knowledge was...
December 13, 2024
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College students claim lecturers skip classes – News
Students’ Union of Namibia (SUN) president Benhard Kavau says the union has received information from students at Triumphant College that some lecturers have consistently been failing to turn up for classes. However, college spokesperson Kamenye Lukas says this claim is not true. This comes after students at the college’s Windhoek campus in Khomasdal raised concerns...
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IUM female students told not to wear revealing clothing – Top Story 2
…youth representatives say women/girls should be allowed to express themselves freely The International University of Management (IUM) main campus in Windhoek has advised women students to dress “decently” and refrain from wearing crop tops, shorts, revealing tops and miniskirts. A notice was recently issued with photos of “inappropriate” outfits. IUM spokesperson Eveline Indongo this week...
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Debt Struggles: UNAM students blocked from obtaining qualification certificates and transcripts
Potential graduates from the University of Namibia (UNAM) who are in arrears are currently unable to obtain their qualification certificates or academic transcripts. This has caused concern among many students who are scheduled to graduate next month, as they worry about the impact of their university debt on their future prospects. Previously, Unam allowed potential graduates...
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180 students benefit from green hydrogen scholarship programme
Green hydrogen has made a significant impact in Namibia, and the results of investments made towards this ambitious project can already be seen. These were the sentiments expressed by the Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation, Natalia |Goagoses, at the Green Hydrogen Symposium. Since 2022, over 180 students have benefited from the Namibia...
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National African Students’ Association continue to advocate quality education for all
The Secretary General of the National African Students’ Association (NASA) says the association will continue to advocate for the well-being and betterment of students and learners across Namibia to achieve quality education for all. Daniel Shiimi said this at the celebration of NASA’s 5th National Anniversary held in Windhoek. Shiimi noted that the association has...
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Windhoek-based students suffer under high rental costs – Top Story 2
Wilma Cloete is a fourth-year student at the University of Namibia (Unam). Like many students, she is enthusiastic about finishing her studies and venturing into professional life. So far, however, it has not been easy studying in Windhoek, where accommodation and transport costs are steep, even for those with a regular income. Cloete told The...