By Tunovandu Hijarunguru Karirandua Tjinge In today’s increasingly competitive job market, securing employment after graduation has become more challenging than ever. As opportunities tighten and traditional pathways grow uncertain, some students like Karirandua Tjinge are choosing not to wait for doors to open. Instead, they are thinking beyond convention, carving out their own opportunities and redefining what success looks like on their own terms. Karirandua spoke to Campu

Graduation is often painted as a season of celebration, opportunity, and independence. Yet for many young people, the reality after earning a degree can feel very different. When months pass without securing employment, the emotional toll can quietly intensify.  The Psychological Weight of Joblessness Research consistently shows a strong link between unemployment and mental health challenges. Over 90% of studies associate joblessness with increased risks of anxiety, mood diso

-Rauna Shipalanga Rauna  Shipalanga, is the Student Representative Council(SRC) President at the International University of Management (IUM). IUM programmes increasingly recognise that academic knowledge alone is no longer enough in today’s competitive job market. Many faculties have integrated internships, work-integrated learning and industry-based projects into the course outlines. These components allow students to apply theoretical knowledge in practical environments, d

Following an intense pre-season and official trials held last week, the Namibia University of Science and Technology Warriors Netball Team is stepping into the new season with a renewed focus, stronger fitness levels and an even deeper sense of unity.

Relationships can be helpful, fun, and bring people together, but they can also make it hard for students to figure out who they are if they are not careful. At WVTC, Trainee Representative Council (TRC), Secretary General Etuna Kwedhi shared with Campus Connect ways in which students can remain true to themselves.

Breakups during exam periods can have significant effects on students’ mental health and academic performance due to the emotional distress they cause. Emotional responses such as sadness, anxiety, heartbreak, and rumination often interfere with concentration, memory, motivation, and sleep patterns.

While Valentine’s Day is often associated with romantic gestures, roses and candlelit dinners, the Student Representative Council (SRC) at the University of Namibia’s Hage Geingob Campus is choosing to celebrate something just as meaningful: friendship. This year, the campus is introducing “Palentines”. A celebration dedicated to pals, peers and platonic love.

Maintaining healthy relationships on campus is one of the best tactics to survive University. Lecturers and professors play a relevant role in ensuring student academic goals are reached. Jesaya Hamukwaya, the Student Representative Council (SRC) for Sports, Culture, and Gender welfare at Triumphant College shared his ideas on how students can build and maintain healthy relationships with lecturers.

In university, certain friendships last and certain ones don’t. This is the space where you slowly begin to find your people, your support system, and sometimes… your biggest lessons. As a student at Namibia Institute of Technology, I’ve come to realise that campus is not only a place for lectures, deadlines and presentations, it is also where real connections are formed, tested, and sometimes quietly outgrown.

Study buddies keep students motivated and focused by sharing goals, encouraging one another, and staying accountable. A good study buddy turns studying into a team effort, making difficult tasks feel less overwhelming. Through regular check-ins and small celebrations of progress, they create consistent motivation and a sense of shared achievement.

Clarice Liswani is a lecturer and social worker at Welwitchia University. She shares the importance of parental guidance for university students. Highlighting the importance of parental care in one’s life.

Learning to say no is hard for some students due to a combination of intense social pressure. Some students have the desire to be accepted in a new environment that is often stressful. The fear of missing out on new trends and wanting to be known. Students fear that saying no will have them excluded from future peer events.

Ann-Kathrin Eises, is the Student Representative Council (SRC) for Gender and Social Welfare at the International University of Management (IUM) in Windhoek. Here, she shares her input of how students can navigate friendships while in University: At IUM, one of the best ways to build genuine friendships is by getting involved in campus life.

University life is a high-stakes environment. Between pursuing a degree, managing personal finances, and maintaining a social life, the margin for error is slim. When we introduce romantic relationships, the challenge is ensuring that love acts as a support system rather than a distraction. To keep your future on track, you must learn to balance your heart and your books with intention.

On 12 February 2026, the Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, (MEIYSAC) Hon. Dino Ballotti, accompanied the Vice President of the Republic of Namibia, H.E. Lucia Witbooi, to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) and the official inauguration of the NCHE Building in Windhoek.

Abuse means treating someone with violence, disrespect, cruelty, harm, or force. When someone treats their partner in any of these ways, it’s called an abusive relationship. Abuse in a relationship can be physical, sexual, or emotional.

As a less fortunate student, dating can be a challenge. New students mostly start their journey with the mental state of discovery, but when it comes to dating it's like playing a video game on hard mode with low quality. You're trying your best but resources are always low and run out at the worst time. As a guy, there’s always a silent pressure to be the provider, the planner and the one who makes everything look effortless. Meanwhile, your wallet doesn’t even have enough m

Student Representative Council (SRC) for Community Development and Gender Affairs , Gareth Kondiri. Kondiri shared a few impacts which may go unnoticed by students when introduced to campus circles. 

Founded in 2024, the Rubies were established by five students namely Jessica Aikuti, Caitlin Prins, Trinity Isaacs, Selma Ambambi and Roide Marembo who set out to create something entirely new at the University of Namibia. In just over a year, the team made a powerful impact, earning Best New Sports Club (2024), followed by Sports Club of the Year and the Team Spirit Award (2025), recognition that reflects both their rapid growth and strong presence on campus.

By: Sylvia Hashondali Starting university comes with freedom, excitement, and a lot of pressure, especially when it comes to relationships and sex. Let’s talk honestly, without judgment. What Is Abstinence? Abstinence simply means choosing not to have sex. It can be for now, for a season, or until you feel ready. And the truth is, it’s the only method that’s 100% effective in preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. If there’s no sex, there’s no pregnancy, o