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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.

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.

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.

Held on 8 November 2025 at the NUST Main Campus in Windhoek, the Legacy Run brought together over 500 participants, including students, staff, alumni, and members of the public who took part in 5 km, 10 km, 15 km, and 21.1 km races, all in celebration of the university’s 10-Year Anniversary under the theme “A Decade of Eminence: Celebrating Education, Science and Technology for Development.”

The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) recently hosted its first annual Intervarsity Tournament at the University of Namibia’s (UNAM) sports field. The event brought together students from NUST, UNAM, UNAM Khomasdal and Triumphant College to compete in netball, football, basketball, volleyball, and chess.

The intervarsity tournament is a yearly sports event between various Universities in Namibia. The tournament fosters friendly competition between sports like football, basketball, volleyball, chess, and netball.

(By: Sylvia Hashondali) For many students at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), university life is already a balancing act; deadlines, lectures, group projects, and exams are demanding enough on their own. But for those who step onto the hockey field in NUST colours, that balance becomes even more delicate. They are student-athletes, constantly juggling between the classroom and the pitch. Few people understand this balance better than Fenestha Pienaar,

With 6 wins, 4 draws, and only 2 losses, the team has scored an impressive 38 goals and conceded just 19, earning a goal difference of +19 and a total of 22 points. Although the team is not yet formally recognized as the official Triumphant Soccer Team, it has become a symbol of resilience and unity within the college community.