Close to 900 NUST students graduat
The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) held its October 2025 graduation ceremony in Windhoek last Friday, celebrating an impressive number of graduates who have reached a defining milestone in their academic journeys.The event reflected NUST’s continued commitment to excellence in education and innovation, marking yet another proud moment in the institution’s history.
Delivering the keynote address on behalf of President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, announced again that education in Namibia would be free as from 2026. He acknowledged the financial struggles faced by students and their families, describing the move as a significant step towards a more equitable society.
“Providing quality education to our citizens is a fundamental pillar of our government’s vision to build a prosperous, inclusive and sustainable Namibia,” Ngurare said.
Prof Andrew Niikonde, the Acting Vice-Chancellor of NUST, announced that 899 students graduated during the October ceremony. Among them are 88 Master’s degree holders and nine PhD graduates, including 47 international students. He highlighted that, when combining the numbers from the May and October ceremonies, a total of 3 500 students successfully graduated from NUST in 2025.
Niikonde congratulated the graduates and encouraged them to become agents of positive change within their communities and beyond.
Deputy education minister Dino Ballotti addressed the graduates, urging them to embrace the responsibility that comes with education. He emphasised that the nation’s future depends on the innovation and leadership of the younger generation. “Our country’s future rests on your shoulders. In your generation lies the power to solve the challenges of our times and to create jobs for our fellow citizens.”