The Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, hosted a working meeting with a delegation from the Khomas Region of the Republic of Namibia, which is visiting the Republic of Serbia as part of an official visit to the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina.
The meeting, held on September 22, 2026, represented a significant opportunity to exchange experiences and learn about potentials for future cooperation in the fields of higher education, science, agriculture, innovation, and sustainable development.
The Khomas Region delegation included representatives of the regional administration and institutions responsible for education, innovation, youth, sports, culture, healthcare, social protection, finance, administration, and international relations. The meeting was also attended by H.E. Rade Bošković, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Namibia in Serbia.
The delegation consisted of:
- Stefanus M. Ndengu, Chairperson of the Khomas Regional Council
- Wayne G.S.H. Sising, Regional Councillor, Khomasdal Constituency
- Vezemba Rodman Katjaimo, Regional Councillor, Katutura Central Constituency
- H.E. Rade Bošković, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Namibia in Serbia (arriving separately)
- Clement M. Mafwila, Chief Regional Officer
- Paulus D. Ngikembua, Regional Director: Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture
- Thomas Panduleni Ukola, Regional Director: Health and Social Services
- Aini-Sophia Amadila, Director: Finance and Administration
- Ndinelao Jeffy Natinge, Bilateral Relations Contact Person, Ministry of Urban and Rural Development
- Mekeloye L.S. Nambili, Senior Public Relations Officer
- Evangeline O. Kamati, Senior Information Officer
- Mateus N. Olavi, Personal Assistant to the Governor of the Khomas Region
- Ilana Orene, Head of Legal Services – Office of the Ombudsman
During the meeting, the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Novi Sad was presented, including its educational and scientific research activities, international cooperation, and numerous opportunities for connecting the academic community with institutions and partners from abroad.
Special attention was paid to the exchange of knowledge and experience in the fields of agriculture, youth development, innovation, and opportunities for establishing future institutional contacts and joint activities.
The visit of the Khomas Region delegation represents yet another confirmation of the international openness and recognition of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, as an institution that, through its educational, scientific, and professional capacities, actively contributes to connecting the academic community with partners from different parts of the world.
