Mallex Shipanga
The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has launched the country’s first Bloomberg Finance Lab in collaboration with Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) and the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy (NIFA).
Set to open in February at NUST’s High-Tech Transfer Plaza Select, the lab will be equipped with 12 Bloomberg Terminals—computer software systems that provide real-time analytics, data, and news.
It will offer both undergraduate and graduate students the skills necessary for a career in finance.
Through this lab, students will have the opportunity to earn globally recognised certifications, enhancing their competitiveness in the job market.
“The Bloomberg Finance Lab serves as a gateway for Namibians to access advanced financial tools and globally recognized certifications—empowering them to compete and succeed on the international stage,” said the CEO and founder of NIFA, Arinze Okafor.
With this initiative, NUST joins more than 1 000 academic institutions worldwide that integrate Bloomberg technology into their curriculum.
Vice Chancellor Erold Naomab emphasised the university’s commitment to preparing future financial professionals.
“Our collaboration with Bloomberg, NIFA and MTC allows us to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world financial applications, enhancing our students’ career prospects and boosting Namibia’s global competitiveness,” said Naomab.
