Universities are stakeholders in regional development: Matengu

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2025-04-10

RUNDU, 10 April 2025 - Vice chancellor of the University of Namibia, Professor Kenneth Matengu (second from left) flanked by Chancellor of the University of Namibia Nangolo Mbumba and Minister of Gender and Child Welfare Emma Kantema. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

RUNDU, 10 APR (NAMPA) - Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia, Professor Kenneth Matengu, says universities are established for more than the purpose of creating the capability to think; they are now also considered stakeholders in regional development.
Matengu made the statement on Thursday during the graduation ceremony of the UNAM Rundu Campus held at the Rundu Trade Fair Centre, where 426 students graduated in the fields of Accounting...

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