UNAM – Windhoek Observer

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…

11 Feb

Unam’s admission stance condemned

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Maria Hamutenya Student representative organisations say they are dismayed by the University of Namibia (Unam)’s decision not to accept grade 11 learners under the new curriculum. Unam Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kenneth Matengu, was recorded being adamant that the institution will never admit grade 11 students. This is despite the government’s announcement that such student are now eligible for university admittance. “It is common cause that the curriculum was designed and implemented in such a way that a learner may choose to exit school in grade 11 or 12 (subject to set criteria). Moreover, it is common cause that the new grade…

13 Aug

Debmarine and Unam launch Covid-19 testing lab

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Staff Writer In the wake of increasing transmission of COVID-19 across Namibia, Debmarine Namibia and the University of Namibia have teamed up and established a laboratory that is licensed to conduct COVID-19 tests as from 3 August 2020. Debmarine Namibia acquired a COVID-19 PCR testing laboratory and signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the University of Namibia (UNAM), School of Medicine to conduct tests. “The sponsorship will support Government efforts in the national fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, this sponsorship supports the Company’s internal focus on protecting and testing its employees as well.” ”UNAM’s rich profile of science…

19 May

Full tuition fees unfair – NANSO

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Andrew Kathindi The Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO) says students should not have to pay full tuition fees while not receiving full tuition services. NANSO Secretary-General, Patience Masua speaking to Windhoek Observer, said it doesn’t make sense for education institutions to charge full school fees in the midst of the world wide pandemic and national state of emergency, given that all students have been at home. “No institution can demand full costs if they don’t deliver services at full capacity. If you’re not paying for electricity, water, full salaries etc, there’s no way that you can demand full fees. Even…