The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) in Windhoek inaugurated five professors, the highest academic rank, on 30 October at a ceremony closing Institutional Research Week 2026.
Haileleul Woldemariam carries out community-based research that produces books in local languages and has supervised 55 master’s graduates. Nelson Mlambo studies African literature and resilience. Tafirenyika Sunde examines how economic growth translates into jobs and household incomes.
Jude Osakwe researches responsible digital adoption and data management in African institutions. Efigenia Semente focuses on technology for older people and support for informal businesses, with a 2026–2030 agenda involving communities, regulators and businesses.
