Namibia
Namibia hosts SGCI meeting as Anicia Peters leads alliance
Namibia is set to take on a prominent leadership role in Africa’s science, technology, and innovation landscape as Anicia Peters, chief executive officer of the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST), prepares to assume the Presidency of the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) Alliance in September 2026. Peters will be inaugurated during the…
Namibia launches national research infrastructure survey report
The Namibia National Commission on Research, Science and Technology has officially launched the country’s Research Infrastructure Survey Report, outlining existing research facilities, key gaps, and priority areas for development. The report was presented on 3 March at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre in Windhoek before an audience of stakeholders drawn from government, academia, and industry. NCRST…
Namibia takes lead on ethical AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape the global landscape, Namibia is positioning itself as a continental frontrunner in building ethical, inclusive, and well-governed AI systems. A key milestone was the official launch of the Namibian AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) report presented by the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST), at the…
Promoting Gender Equality in Namibia’s Science and Innovation System
Namibia has made notable progress in strengthening gender equality and inclusivity, particularly in the fields of science, technology, and innovation (STI). However, many challenges remain, particularly for women and girls in rural communities and science careers. A new report supported by the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) outlines how Namibia can tap into 100% of…
Namibia, South Africa sign research partnership MoU
The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) Namibia and the National Research Foundation (NRF) South Africa have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen research collaboration between the two countries. The agreement was signed during the 13th annual meeting of the Global Research Council in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 18 May…
Namibian council launches Mr and Ms STEM competition
The National Commission on Research Science and Technology (NCRST), Namibia, is taking bold steps to support Namibia’s next generation of science leaders through the launch of the Mr and Ms STEM competition. This initiative is a strategic investment in the country’s science future, positioning young Namibians as the driving force behind the nation’s technological advancement.…
Embedding gender transfomation in science, technology and innovation
Gender inequalities in science, technology, and innovation (STI) remain a global challenge. Women’s representation dwindles as they proceed through the ‘leaky’ STI pipeline (Huyer, 2019). Addressing gender equality and inclusion (GEI) in STI is an issue of social justice and socio-economic advancement on a national scale. Gender transformation is a UNESCO priority and is embedded…
Zambia’s top researchers pioneer solutions for climate resilience, food security, economic growth
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Namibia explores soil microbe biofertilizer research for sustainable agriculture
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Indigenous plants support nutrition in Southern Africa
Food recipes developed from indigenous plants and adapted to local climates could improve nutrition and alleviate food shortages in rural households in Sub-Saharan Africa, researchers say. The African researchers created products – including jams, juices, syrups, yogurts, and instant soups – using plants such as wild orange, wild medlar, amaranthus, baobab, hibiscus, and violet tree.…
