The Namibia University of Science and Technology inaugurated its governing body on Wednesday for a three-year term.
Minister Ushers in New Council
Dr Sanet Steenkamp, Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, formally ushered in the governing body according to the Economist. The term commenced in September.
Steenkamp said the university’s success must be measured by tangible contributions to national development.
Council Chairperson Dr Leake Hangala outlined the agenda during the inaugural meeting, leading with the implementation of the NUST Integrated Strategic Business Plan 2026 to 2030.
Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture Sanet Steenkamp has appointed members of the new Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) Council, retaining Leake Hangala as its chairperson. The newly appointed council members are Thomas Adams,… pic.twitter.com/ZgqS0Q9Yjp
“We must translate its strategic objectives into measurable targets, clear responsibilities, implementation programmes and performance indicators,” Hangala said, adding that the council must establish a culture where results are delivered.
Additional priorities for the council include finalizing outstanding audits, establishing NUST as a university of choice, and operationalizing the Eenhana and Otavi campuses.
Council Members Take Office
The agenda involves recruiting a Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Human Capital and diversifying revenue streams through commercial entities to reduce dependence on government funding.
A Governance Agreement was signed during the meeting to establish accountability and clearly defined responsibilities in the oversight of the university.
NEW APPOINTMENTS: Education minister Sanet Steenkamp has appointed members of the new Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) Council, retaining Leake Hangala as chairperson of the council. The council members are Thomas Adams, Mbumba Haitengela, Gert Maritz, Isak… pic.twitter.com/IaXLQKa40C
The newly appointed members of the council include Dr Leake Hangala as Chairperson. Patricia Olivier serves as Deputy Chairperson. The council also includes Honourable Thomas Adams, Mbumba Haitengela, Gert Maritz, Isak Ndipwashimwe, Professor Bernadette Mwiya, Dr Fidelis Mwazi, Honourable Matheus Shoongo, Jessica Hauanga and Flora Gaes.
The leadership lineup includes Professor Frednard Gideon as Vice Chancellor. Miriam Dikuua serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Finance and Operations, Professor Teresia Kaulihowa as Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Teaching and Learning, and Professor Colin Stanley as Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Technovation.
Completing the roster are Selma Heelu as Acting Registrar and Secretary to Council. Professor Harmony Musiyarira serves as Senate Representative, Dr Gloria Tshoopara as Academic Staff Representative, Eino Shilongo as Administrative Staff Representative, Shoki Kandjimi as Alumni Representative and Jerome !Nanuseb as Student Representative Council President.
