A MILESTONE FOR NAMIBIAN SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

On 28 October 2026, Welwitchia University hosted a special Send-Off Ceremony for 17 Namibian students who will depart for Shanghai, China, on Thursday, 29 October 2026, to pursue studies at Nantong Vocational University (NTVU) on scholarships awarded by the Government of the People’s Republic of China.

The students will study Mechanical Manufacturing and Automation Engineering, Construction Engineering, and Internet of Things, key fields for Namibia’s industrial and technological future.

The ceremony was honoured by the presence of Welwitchia University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Marius Hedimbi; Ambassador Charles Josob, Acting Executive Director of the Ministry of International Relations and Trade; representatives of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, Ms. Fan Chuan and Mr. Yuan Gaohan, Attachés; and Mr Vincent van Rooi, Director: Planning and Quality Assurance in the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture.

We also extend our appreciation to our key strategic partners, Nantong Vocational University and Nami Prefabricated Housing, represented by its Executive Director, Mr Gu Di, whose collaboration continues to create meaningful opportunities for Namibian youth.

This achievement marks the first cohort under the tripartite partnership between Welwitchia University, Nantong Vocational University, and Nami Prefabricated Housing, which will also establish Zheng He College in Windhoek in the first quarter of 2027.

We congratulate the students and wish them every success as they begin this exciting academic journey. May they represent Namibia with excellence and return with skills that will help shape our country’s future.