Expression of Interest to serve on the Technical Committee on National Research, Science, Technology and Innovation Facilities. Deadline: 29 August 2025 at 12:00 PM Download the Terms of Reference (ToRs) and Submission Requirements from our website at ncrst.na/news/

Be Counted – Share How Your Business Innovates Take our short pre-screening survey. It takes less than five minutes to complete: ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/a4hbiEl4Ques……? Email us at: [email protected]: +264 61 431 7000 Help us shape the future of innovation in Namibia.

NCRST CEO Prof. Dr. Anicia Peters (she/her) will attend the Global African Hydrogen Summit (GAH2S), 9–11 Sept 2025, Windhoek. Theme: “Ambition in Action: Fuelling Africa’s Green Industrialisation” 👉 More info: shorturl.at/6C8ke #GAH2S2025 #GreenHydrogen #EnergyTransition #NCRST

NCRST hosted a two-day workshop “Advancing Quality and Visibility: Best Practices for Namibian Scholarly Journals towards DOAJ Inclusion”. With experts from the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and the Academy of Sciences of South Africa (ASSAf), the event focused

on open access, publishing integrity and strengthening Namibia’s global research visibility. NCRST’s workshop on Advancing Quality and Visibility provided stakeholders with practical pathways on: •Open Science and Open Journal Systems •Publishing ethics and

Artificial Intelligence •Research output policies •DOAJ inclusion The event strengthened the quality, integrity and visibility of Namibian scholarly publishing.

From managing funding and teams to supporting researchers, the Key Competency Areas (KCAs) set out what effective research management looks like. Use the framework to structure roles, plan training or identify skills gaps. Download the full resource: ow.ly/AZrR50We7fJ

Be Counted – Share How Your Business Innovates Take our short pre-screening survey. It takes less than five minutes to complete: ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/a4hbiEl4Ques……? Email us at: [email protected]: +264 61 431 7000 Help us shape the future of innovation in Namibia.

NCRST’s grant funding and support have powered Oyetu Naturals from research to market. The brand has completed formulation, testing and manufacturing of 500 shampoos and 500 conditioners, now ready for packaging and commercial launch.

Ophthalmologist and volunteer surgeon Dr. Helena Ndume, alongside other international volunteer doctors, is currently on a mission to restore the sight of 500 eye patients at the Onandjokwe Hospital in Oniipa, in the Oshikoto Region. The aim of the campaign is to fight

The National Commission on Research, Science, and Technology invites researchers to apply for funding to develop a virtual simulation of Namibia’s Green Hydrogen economy. Using AI and AR/XR, the project will forecast socio-economic and environmental impacts over 30 years.

How can Namibia secure its water future? At the 3rd Forum on Water Security in Lüderitz, Vision Groups of youth, scientists, traditional leaders & professionals proposed bold solutions: desalination, fog harvesting, stormwater collection, recycling & more.

NCRST is spearheading the first Joint Collaborative Programme under the Innovation Agencies in Africa Network, piloting cross-border testing of Minimum Viable Products to strengthen intra-African trade and industrial development.

NCRST, through the Grassroots Innovation Programme, joined the Social Enterprise Masterclass at Swakopmund Prison with Uhili Necessity Wellness Trust. Training empowered 20 offenders & a community member with tools for innovation & entrepreneurship.

NCRST is proud to showcase Namibia’s bright minds at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists 2025 in Johannesburg. Representing Namibia are Daniela van der Westhuizen and Liliana Baptista, top achievers from the 2024 National Science Fair.

Daniela van der Westhuizen and Liliana Baptista are flying Namibia’s flag high at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists 2025. Their projects highlight the creativity, innovation and scientific curiosity of Namibia’s young learners.

Namibia officially opened World Space Week 2025 on 6 October at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek under the theme “Living in Space.” The event brought together learners, teachers, scientists, and both national and international partners.

NIC 2025/26 Application Highlights The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST), in partnership with the Social Security Commission, extends sincere gratitude to all innovators and trainers who applied for the National Innovation Challenge (NIC).

The NCRST, together with its Board of Commissioners, Management & staff, proudly congratulates Hon Dr Sanet Lentrud Steenkamp, Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, on earning her PhD in Education Leadership and Management from Rhodes University.

Join the RAI-AfriCHI 2025 Workshop! 🌍 Passionate about ethical, transparent & locally relevant AI? Co-design Responsible AI tools for real business needs. Nov 6, 2025 | Cairo, Egypt 👩‍🏫Prof. Merja Bauters & Eng. Marwa Soudi 🔗 lnkd.in/ewqpHDYv #AfriCHI2025 #ResponsibleAI