By Tunovandu Hijarunguru TC Gladiators Netball Team With official trials underway and a new season on the horizon, the  netball team is stepping back onto court with unfinished business and a clear target in sight: promotion. Speaking to Campus Connect, team captain Kangeriuo Mbaeva described 2026 as a year of structure, discipline and growth. After narrowly missing promotion last season, she says the squad has reflected honestly on where improvements are needed. “Last year w

By Tunovandu Hijarunguru Kevin Kavanhu a Solar  Equipment installation and maintenance trainee at Windhoek Vocational Training Centre In an interview with Campus Connect Kevin Kavanhu a Solar  Equipment Installation and Maintenance trainee at Windhoek Vocational Training Centre reflected on how his course is better  preparing him for Namibians growing green energy sector . For the solar installation trainee, preparation begins long before a system is switched on. It starts wi

By Simon-Shaun Hangula Simon-Shaun Hangula is a Bachelor in Public Management student at the University of Namibia (UNAM) You can find him on Instagram @marthasgrandson There comes a moment in many students’ academic journeys when certainty begins to unravel. On paper, the decision seems logical: the degree is respectable, the path is clear, and expectations are reasonable. Yet internally, something feels unsettling. The fork in the road rarely announces itself loudly; it beg

By Tunovandu Hijarunguru The University of Namibia's Student Representative Council (SRC) hosted a speed dating event at the main campus, aimed at creating a fun and welcoming space for students to connect beyond the classroom. The initiative formed part of efforts to enrich campus life by encouraging interaction, confidence and community-building at the start of the academic term. For one evening, the main hall at the University of Namibia transformed into something far less

-Shahidah Neuaka Shahidah Neuaka is a third year Electrical and Electronic Engineering student at NIT Adapting to Tech Changes  Students are prepared for digital tools and automation through our hands-on curriculum, with 70% practical training in Industry 4.0 areas like robotics, control systems, electronics, and data analytics. Programs such as our Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronic Engineering teach real-world application of tools like PLC programming and

-Tangeni Nasheya Tangeni Nasheya is the Student Representative Council (SRC) for Academic Affairs at NUST. You can find him on Instagram @therealtangeni Namibia is positioning itself to keep pace with the future of global technology. The introduction of programmes such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Actuarial Science reflects a strategic effort to align the country with emerging global trends and workforce demands. These fields are no longer optional addit

By Tunovandu Hijarunguru At the University of Namibia, academic excellence is the standard. But according to the SRC Secretary of Recreation Kambazembi Tijtana , success on campus cannot survive on books alone. “Campus life can easily become a closed loop,” he explains. “Wake up, study, sleep, repeat. When academics are the only stimulus, the mind and body function under constant strain.”That is where recreational activities step in not as a distraction, but as a strategy. Re

As Namibia joined the global community in commemorating International Mother Language Day on 21 February, the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the country’s rich linguistic heritage. This year’s commemoration, held under the theme “Youth Voices on Multilingual Education,”  placed special focus on Khoekhoegowab and the preservation of rare and endangered languages. The two-day event, organised

By Tunovandu Hijarunguru Karirandua Tjinge In today’s increasingly competitive job market, securing employment after graduation has become more challenging than ever. As opportunities tighten and traditional pathways grow uncertain, some students like Karirandua Tjinge are choosing not to wait for doors to open. Instead, they are thinking beyond convention, carving out their own opportunities and redefining what success looks like on their own terms. Karirandua spoke to Campu

Graduation is often painted as a season of celebration, opportunity, and independence. Yet for many young people, the reality after earning a degree can feel very different. When months pass without securing employment, the emotional toll can quietly intensify.  The Psychological Weight of Joblessness Research consistently shows a strong link between unemployment and mental health challenges. Over 90% of studies associate joblessness with increased risks of anxiety, mood diso

-Rauna Shipalanga Rauna  Shipalanga, is the Student Representative Council(SRC) President at the International University of Management (IUM). IUM programmes increasingly recognise that academic knowledge alone is no longer enough in today’s competitive job market. Many faculties have integrated internships, work-integrated learning and industry-based projects into the course outlines. These components allow students to apply theoretical knowledge in practical environments, d

Following an intense pre-season and official trials held last week, the Namibia University of Science and Technology Warriors Netball Team is stepping into the new season with a renewed focus, stronger fitness levels and an even deeper sense of unity.

Relationships can be helpful, fun, and bring people together, but they can also make it hard for students to figure out who they are if they are not careful. At WVTC, Trainee Representative Council (TRC), Secretary General Etuna Kwedhi shared with Campus Connect ways in which students can remain true to themselves.

Breakups during exam periods can have significant effects on students’ mental health and academic performance due to the emotional distress they cause. Emotional responses such as sadness, anxiety, heartbreak, and rumination often interfere with concentration, memory, motivation, and sleep patterns.

While Valentine’s Day is often associated with romantic gestures, roses and candlelit dinners, the Student Representative Council (SRC) at the University of Namibia’s Hage Geingob Campus is choosing to celebrate something just as meaningful: friendship. This year, the campus is introducing “Palentines”. A celebration dedicated to pals, peers and platonic love.

Maintaining healthy relationships on campus is one of the best tactics to survive University. Lecturers and professors play a relevant role in ensuring student academic goals are reached. Jesaya Hamukwaya, the Student Representative Council (SRC) for Sports, Culture, and Gender welfare at Triumphant College shared his ideas on how students can build and maintain healthy relationships with lecturers.

In university, certain friendships last and certain ones don’t. This is the space where you slowly begin to find your people, your support system, and sometimes… your biggest lessons. As a student at Namibia Institute of Technology, I’ve come to realise that campus is not only a place for lectures, deadlines and presentations, it is also where real connections are formed, tested, and sometimes quietly outgrown.

Study buddies keep students motivated and focused by sharing goals, encouraging one another, and staying accountable. A good study buddy turns studying into a team effort, making difficult tasks feel less overwhelming. Through regular check-ins and small celebrations of progress, they create consistent motivation and a sense of shared achievement.

Clarice Liswani is a lecturer and social worker at Welwitchia University. She shares the importance of parental guidance for university students. Highlighting the importance of parental care in one’s life.

Learning to say no is hard for some students due to a combination of intense social pressure. Some students have the desire to be accepted in a new environment that is often stressful. The fear of missing out on new trends and wanting to be known. Students fear that saying no will have them excluded from future peer events.