The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) has approved the relocation of its agricultural satellite campus from Rietfontein to Otavi in the Otjozondjupa region.
This is part of efforts to expand access to higher education and support regional development.
Nust spokesperson Gervasius Nashilongo says the decision was endorsed by the university’s council at a meeting held on 6 February, following a Cabinet resolution supporting the move in the Otjozondjupa region.
She says the Otavi Town Council has allocated land for the establishment of the satellite campus.
The relocation of students and staff will be implemented in phases, beginning with temporary facilities to support immediate academic activities, while plans for a permanent, purpose-built campus are developed.
“The relocation of students and staff will be implemented through a phased approach, beginning with the provision of temporary facilities to support immediate academic activities, alongside the planned development of a permanent, purpose-built campus,” she says.
The phased approach is intended to ensure continuity in teaching and learning, while laying the groundwork for a fully resourced agricultural campus aligned with national priorities in teaching, research and innovation.
The Otjozondjupa region, which has a population of more than 143 000 people, is home to about 84 schools serving over 48 000 pupils.
Despite this sizeable school base, access to university-level education in the region remains limited.
Nashilongo says the move to Otavi is expected to strengthen pathways from secondary and vocational education to tertiary studies, particularly in agriculture and related fields.
Otavi’s central location is also seen as a strategic advantage.
The region borders the Oshikoto, Omaheke, Kavango East, Kavango West, Kunene, Erongo and Khomas regions, improving accessibility for students from across a wide geographical area.
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