Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)

13 Oct

Nust to open campus in Ohangwena next year

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Eba Kandovazu AS of next year, Namibians wanting to further their studies at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) will no longer have to worry about traveling hundreds of kilometres to Windhoek if they do not wish to do so, as the university aims to establish a satellite campus in the town of Eenhana, Ohangwena next year. The campus will open its doors in the next academic year with an assortment of programmes, with particular focus on Rural Development, Natural Resources Management, Agriculture as well as Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET). The university will reportedly temporarily make…

05 Oct

NUST Professor suspended over victimization, nepotism claims

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Eba Kandovazu THE Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has confirmed the suspension of the Head of the Department of Communication in the Human Sciences Faculty. NUST Acting Public Relations Officer, Nico Smit, has confirmed the suspension of Professor Rewai Makamani since 31 May this year, adding that investigations into the matter have been concluded although the disciplinary process is ongoing and the verdict is yet to be made. A source at the University revealed that Makamani is accused of mismanagement, victimisation and nepotism claims, amongst other things. It is also being alleged that he victimised his colleague by…

17 Sep

Nust, IUM and Unam approach 2nd semester exams differently

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Kandjemuni Kamuiiri THE Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) will not be conducting examinations for the second semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is despite President Hage Geingob announcing that now up to 150 people can attend public gatherings in terms of Covid-19 regulations. Meanwhile, the International University of Management (IUM) will be conducting both online and face to face examinations, while the University of Namibia is yet to decide on the mode of examinations. Nust Spokesperson, Nicolaas Smit, last May in an interview with this publication said the university had developed guidelines for assessment during Covid-19 and…

26 Mar

Namibia’s unemployed graduates’ crisis

ObserverObserver MoneyInternational University of Management (IUM), Ministry of Higher Education, Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Technology and Innovation (MHETI), University of Namibia (UNAM)

Rose-Mary Haufiku Amid rising numbers of unemployed graduates in the country, questions have begun to be raised on whether the country’s top universities are offering relevant courses to the country’s existing socio and economic conditions. The latest university survey shows that approximately 7 383 students graduated from the country’s top three universities, namely University of Namibia (Unam), Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) and International University of Management (IUM) in 2020, with majority eyeing to be absorbed into the job market. According to the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation (MHETI) there are over 67 000 unemployed graduates…

29 Jan

I am tired – Jooste

ObserverObserver MoneyLeon Jooste, Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Public Enterprises minister

Maria Hamutenya Public Enterprises minister, Leon Jooste says he is tired of seeing public enterprises being dragged to court due to governance failures that can easily be prevented. The minister’s frustrations come as the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) joined the growing list of public enterprises that have been taken to court over various transgressions. “I will always be concerned when there's an aggrieved party due to any process that should be conducted in a fair and transparent manner. I'm really tired of seeing Public Enterprises constantly being dragged to court, in particular when it's due to governance…

24 Nov

Date set for NUST VC challenge

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Helena Johannes The High Court is set to hear the case challenging the appointment of Dr Erold Naomab as the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) on the 4th of December, Lawyer Sisa Namandje has revealed. This comes after the case was filed in the High Court on Friday, 20 November, 2020. “Accordingly the matter has been set down at 09h00 on 4 December 2020, whether or not any of the respondents have filed a notice to oppose,” said a notice of motion filed by Namandje. The respondents are the Chairperson of the Council of…

20 Nov

Tjama denies tribal remarks

ObserverObserver MoneyDr Tjama Tjivikua, Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)

Staff Writer Former vice chancellor of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust), Dr Tjama Tjivikua has rubbished a WhatsApp message screenshot currently in circulation that has been anonymously attributed to him discussing various developments at the university. He has labelled it fake news. “This week, social media has seen another repeated and blatant attempt to mar my good name. This is in the form of the same fake postings, which appeared last year and were debunked as fake news. They hold no validity or truth whatsoever,” he told the Windhoek Observer. He denied that conversation, where he is…

19 Nov

NUST VC case heads to court

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Helena Johannes Legal lawyer Sisa Namandje has revealed that a case to challenge the appointment of the newly appointed Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) Vice-Chancellor will be filed in the High Court in the next two days. “I cannot give more details about my client to the media, but the case will be filed tomorrow or Friday morning,” said Namandje. This comes after the NUST Council through its lawyers had responded justifying the appointment. NUST lawyer Patrick Kauta according local media indicated that a joint search committee of council and senate on 12 November had recommended, voted in…

14 Nov

Vice Chancellor appointed amidst scandal at NUST

ObserverObserver MoneyDr Erold Naomab, Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL)

Clifton Movirongo A new scandal has rocked the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) after the institutions council is accused of overlooking Professor Frednard Gideon for the post of Vice-Chancellor (VC) opting for Dr Erold Naomab, despite him having scored higher during the interview process. This comes as the Nust Council Chairperson, Florette Nakusera on Friday afternoon announced Naomab as the new Nust VC for the next five years, effective January 2021, replacing Dr Tjama Tjivikua. According to information made available to the Windhoek Observer, the Nust Council appointed Naomab for the top post despite him scoring 64.5 percent…

14 Aug

NUST still hunting for VC

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Andrew Kathindi The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) is yet to appoint a substantive Vice-Chancellor over a year after long-serving Vice-Chancellor, Tjama Tjivikua stepped down. The University Council, which is chaired by Florette Nakusera and appointed by Higher Education Minister Itah Kandji-Murangi in November last year to serve until 2022, is yet to find a suitable candidate. In May this year, Dr Andrew Niikondo was appointed as Acting Vice-Chancellor for a period of six months or until a substantial Vice Chancellor is appointed by council. He replaced Morné du Toit, after his term lapsed. Du Toit serves on…