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UNAM SRC
University of Namibia Student Representative Council (also known as the UNAM SRC) was founded on 20 February 1992, and is recognised as the legal representative body for the students of the University of Namibia by the University of Namibia Act 18 of 1992. It is responsible for representing the interests of the students to the management of the University and to local and national government. It consists of representatives from all twelve campuses across Namibia. History The UNAM SRC was founded on 20 February 1992 and mandated through a Namibian statute, namely: the University of Namibia Act 18 of 1992. Its primary focus is to represent the University of Namibia student body, and it falls under the Office of the Dean of Students. It is led by the president, who is elected on a yearly basis at the First Congress session and had a seat on the University Council alongside the Vice President of Congress. Controversies Job Amupanda, Wise Immanuel, Francine Muyumba and Joseph Kalim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Namibia
The University of Namibia (UNAM) is a multi-campus public research university in Namibia, as well as the largest university in the country. It was established by an act of Parliament on 31 August 1992. Background UNAM comprises the following faculties and schools: * Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources * Faculty of Economics & Management Science ** Department of Political Science * Faculty of Education * Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences * Faculty of Law * School of Medicine A medical school is a tertiary educational institution, or part of such an institution, that teaches medicine, and awards a professional degree for physicians. Such medical degrees include the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS, M ... * Faculty of Engineering and Information * Faculty of Science * School of Nursing * School of Pharmacy * School of Public Health * School of Military Science (Namibia), School of Military Science * Centre for Postgraduate Studies Ranked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Students Politics In Namibia
Student politics in Namibia encompasses the activities and culture among Namibian students, mostly from the tertiary level of education such as the University of Namibia, Namibia University of Science and Technology and the International University of Management. It is mostly played by youth & student leaders from Namibia National Students Organization, UNAM SRC, NUST SRC NUST SRC is the legal student representative body of the Namibia University of Science and Technology students in Namibia. Based on Windhoek, it was formed in 1995 and represents 19 000 students of the university's student population.https://www.o ... and other student organizations who liaise nationally with the government to address student issues. References Student organisations based in Namibia Politics of Namibia {{Africa-poli-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Namibia Department Of Political Science
The University of Namibia Political Science or UNAM Political Science Department, is a department within the University of Namibia's Faculty of Economic and Management studies in Windhoek Namibia. It is responsible for directing research and teaching programs in the fields of political science and social science. The department was first established in 1992 at the founding of the university. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD degrees level in Public Administration, Sociology, Political Science International Relations and Philosophy some of which are interfaculty linked. Recognition and research The department has been the centre of key Namibian policy shift since its formation. It has also produced several notable political leaders to its ranks. Its Professor Emeritus André du Pisani has published over 50 research projects in mapping the future of Namibia since 1990. Phanuel Kaapama who heads the department has also at the appointment of President Hage Geingob been ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NUST SRC
NUST SRC is the legal student representative body of the Namibia University of Science and Technology students in Namibia. Based on Windhoek, it was formed in 1995 and represents 19 000 students of the university's student population.https://www.observer.com.na/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5631:nust-suspends-registration-fees&catid=10:national&Itemid=110 Windhoek Observer - Windhoek Observer Leaders Some of the NUST SRC leaders include; See also *Namibia National Students Organization *Students Politics in Namibia *UNAM SRC University of Namibia Student Representative Council (also known as the UNAM SRC) was founded on 20 February 1992, and is recognised as the legal representative body for the students of the University of Namibia by the University of Namibia Act 1 ... External linksNUST SRC official website References Namibia University of Science and Technology Student organisations based in Namibia {{Africa-poli-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maximalliant Katjimune
Maximalliant Tjekupe Katjimune (born 11 February 1998) is a Namibian politician who serves as Member of Parliament from the Popular Democratic Movement. Education Katjimune attended Namibia Primary School (NEPS) in Katutura, Windhoek from 2005 to 2011. He then attended Jan Mohr Secondary School from 2012 to 2016, before enrolling at the University of Namibia where he did a Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies and Sociology. Career Katjimune joined student politics at Jan Mohr Secondary School when he was recruited into the Namibia National Students Organisation The Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO) is a national student organisation in Namibia. It was founded on 2 June 1984 in Döbra, about north of the capital Windhoek. Student Representation NANSO has been representing Namibian stude ... (NANSO). In 2015, he set up the first ever NANSO branch at Jan Mohr Secondary School, at a time when the school was dominated by a history of apartheid and anti-activism. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patience Masua
Patience Masua (born 7 January 1999) is a Namibian politician and lawyer. She serves as a Member of Parliament in the National Assembly, after being appointed by President Hage Geingob in April, 2021, becoming Namibia's youngest Member of Parliament. Previously, she was Secretary General of Namibia National Students Organization and served in the UNAM SRC as student parliamentary speaker. Early life Masua was born in Gobabis, Omaheke, on 7 January 1999 after which her family moved to Windhoek. She attended pre and primary school at Kleine Professor College. However, she finished primary school at Suiderhof Primary School and proceeded to complete her high school at Delta Secondary School Windhoek where she served as Deputy Head Girl in the Learners Representative Council. Student politics and activism Patience entered mainstream student politics and activism in university, primarily through her newspaper opinion pieces and then serving in the student union as Faculty Representativ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inna Hengari
Inna Koviao Hengari (born 2 February 1996) is a Namibian politician, student leader and youth activist. A member of the Popular Democratic Movement, she became a member of the National Assembly on 20 March 2020, the youngest since McHenry Venaani in 2004. Previously she served as Vice President of the UNAM SRC and the Students Union of Namibia. Early life and student activism Hengari was born in 1996 in central Namibia. Raised by a single parent, she attended primary in Okahandja and high school in Otjiwarongo. In 2015, she joined the University of Namibia where she read Political Science. While at the University, she began writing political columns and reviews alongside Joseph Kalimbwe in the Namibian Sun's 'Astute Conversation' initiated by their lecturer Job Amupanda. In 2016, she become politically active in student politics at the University, becoming elected in student issues as Housing Committee Member before being elected as Vice President of the UNAM SRC. In 2018, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emma Theofelus
Emma Inamutila Theofelus (born 28 March 1996) is a Namibian politician, currently serving as deputy Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (Namibia), minister of Information, Communication and Technology. She is the current youngest woman government minister in both Africa and Namibia, and she was just 23 years old at the time of her appointment in March 2020. A lot of people were not happy with Emma's appointment as a deputy minister of ICT, and this was her respond to them “I do not think I am special, I do not think I am inexperienced, and I do not think my age or gender has anything to do with my appointment. Anything I set myself to and any environment I want to work into, I can do it. The issue of inexperience does not hold any water,” Emma says". Career Theofelus is a former youth activist, having served as deputy speaker of the Children's Parliament from 2013 to 2018. She started her career after she completed a law degree at the University of Namibia, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UNAM Choir
UNAM Choir is a gospel singing group of the University of Namibia. Based in Windhoek, it is the largest choir group in Namibia which represented the country at International shows including in United States and China. The group has produced 3 albums since its inception and in 2017, celebrated its 20th anniversary. It is led by group instructor Bonnie Pereko who has been the group's conductor since 1997. History The UNAM Choir was formed in 1992 but only became active in 1997 after the recruitment of Bonnie Pereko who been its lead composer for over 20 years. The group has had international appearances in several African countries including South Africa, Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania and Uganda. It is composed mainly of students from the University of Namibia's Windhoek main campus. Local Appearances The Unam Choir has been a pinnacle of performances within Namibia. In 2004, the group performed at the celebration of then new president Hifikepunye Pohomba. At the 2006 National Theatre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Landless People's Movement (Namibia)
The Landless People's Movement (LPM) is a political party in Namibia. It is led by former deputy minister of lands and resettlement Bernadus Swartbooi, who serves as its president and chief change campaigner, and Henny Seibeb, the party's deputy leader. The party has four seats in parliament. This 4 seats are occupied by the Party's President, Bernadus Swartbooi, Mootu Utaara, Isaacks Edison and Seibeb Henry. History The Landless People's Movement was formed after Bernadus Swartbooi, deputy minister of land reform, was fired by President Hage Geingob in December 2016 after refusing to apologise to then Land Reform Minister Utoni Nujoma, whom he accused of resettling people from other regions into the south of the country ahead of the Nama. Policies Swartbooi has been a vocal advocate of land restitution and restorative justice for landless Namibians who were dispossessed of their land, including indigenous communities. The party also favours LGBT rights, and it plans on addr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UNAM Radio
UNAM Radio is the radio station of the University of Namibia. It broadcasts on 97.4 FM and is based in Windhoek Windhoek (, , ) is the capital and largest city of Namibia. It is located in central Namibia in the Khomas Highland plateau area, at around above sea level, almost exactly at the country's geographical centre. The population of Windhoek in 20 ..., Namibia. Established in 2000, UNAM Radio is part of the University of Namibia mission to increase students' practical involvement with media and also to highlight the university's activities to the wider community. The radio station is mainly dedicated to the university students and also the young at heart. University students are updated on what is happening on campus. The station also introduces topics that affect the lives of the campus students daily. They can give their views and opinions on the topic, usually by text messages. The radio station dedicates most of its time to playing local music and the latest inter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namibian Police Force
The Namibian Police Force (NAMPOL) is the national police force of Namibia. It was established by the Namibian Constitution and enacted by an act of Parliament of Namibia, Parliament. The Namibian Police Force replaced the South West African Police as the national police force of the country in 1990. Sebastian Ndeitunga was its inspector general since 2005 to 2022. Joseph Shikongo is the current IGP. NAMPOL's functions are overseen by the Ministry of Home Affairs (Namibia), Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security. Organization The force is headed by an inspector general who holds the rank of lieutenant general. The inspector general is deputised by two deputy inspector generals who both hold the rank of major general. The two deputy inspector general are responsible for administration and operations. Divisions/directorates *Communications *Finance *Gender & Welfare *Human Resources *Internal Investigation *Procurement & Logistics *Training & Development *F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
