Mbumba sworn in as Unam chancellor

Vice-President Nangolo Mbumba was today sworn in as chancellor of the University of Namibia and was also conferred an honorary doctorate degree by the institution. He was joined by his wife, Sustjie, who looked on. Former presidents Sam Nujoma and Hifikepunye Pohamba, who were also former chancellors of the university, were in attendance as the honour was bestowed upon the 76-year-old. Mbumba was sworn in by vice-chancellor, Professor Lazarus Hangula. Mbumba takes over the role from former Unam chancellor Pohamba, effective from today. Mbumba is no stranger to the academic world having previously served as minister of education from 2005 until 2010. Upon his return from exile in New York in the United States in 1978, Mbumba was head of the science department at the Namibia Education Centre in Kwanza Sul, Angola. Mbumba holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the Southern Connecticut University, which he attained in 1971 during his stay in the United States.

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