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First Time at IUM
By: Stephanus Pombili The International University of Management (IUM) was established in 1994 as the Institute of Higher Education by the Honorable Professor David Richard Namwandi. Officially launched as Namibia’s first private university in 2002 by then-President Sam Nujoma,…
FNB Namibia Is Opening New Doors to Home Ownership Through Collective Buying
By: Kirsty Watermeyer In the evolving narrative of financial inclusion and economic empowerment, the launch of FNB Namibia’s Collective Buying represents more than just a new product—it marks a shift in how we conceptualise homeownership, community, and economic mobility. As…
The Presence of IUM Graduate Teachers in All Schools
By: Stephanus Pombili Currently, I find myself in the Ohangwena Region with a singular objective: to assess the performance and presence of International University of Management (IUM) graduates within the education sector. Recent reports, particularly those emanating…
Eenhana IUM Campus: The People’s University
By: Stephanus Pombili The International University of Management (IUM) was founded in 1994 by the Honourable Professor David Namwandi. On 26 October 2002, it was officially launched as Namibia’s first private university. Since then, IUM has experienced tremendous…
Prime Minister Pledges Increased Support for SMEs
By: Annakleta Haikera Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has pledged ongoing government support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Kavango East Region, reaffirming the sector’s vital role in Namibia’s economic development. Ngurare made a surprise visit to…
Shifting Demand Patterns in the Energy Sector
By: Dwight Links The Future of Energy Security Summit held in London recently underscored the rapid transformations occurring in the global energy sector, highlighting shifting demand patterns, increased electrification, technological innovation, and evolving investment trends. Co-hosted by…
Future Stars Showcase Their Talents
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Namibia’s best young athletes converged at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek to compete in the 2025 Namibia Schools Sport Union (NSSU) Athletics National Championship from 2 to 3 May. The two days were filled…
Know Your Winter Vegetables and How to Grow Them
By Hanks Saisai, Technical Advisor: Crops and Poultry Wintertime offers an opportune time for farmers to grow a variety of cool weather-loving crops. Vegetables grown at the right time typically thrive and grow optimally, producing significant yields. Namibia has…
UN Urges Namibia to Invest in Violence Prevention and Psychosocial Support
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The United Nations (UN) office in Namibia has called for an urgent, compassionate, and collective national response to protect every child in the country. The call follows the brutal killings of two children and a young…
Kavango Region Kids Speak Out Against Child Killings
By: Annakleta Haikera Children in the Kavango East and West regions have raised their voices in protest against the rising tide of violence targeting their peers, calling on government and communities to take urgent action to protect the nation’s…