University of Namibia team secures spot at Global HackAtom finals

The University of Namibia’s NamHack Innovators team has qualified for the Global HackAtom 2026 Grand Final after winning the national round of the international student competition on nuclear technology innovation. The competition, held in Namibia, involved 15 countries and challenged participants to develop practical, innovation-driven solutions in nuclear technologies within 24 hours. Twenty teams from across Namibia competed, tasked with designing comprehensive solutions for sustainable energy supply in southern Africa’s coastal regions, using floating power units as a case study based on Namibia’s specific conditions. The Namibian round was organized by the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, with support from Rosatom, a Russian state-owned nuclear corporation. Team captain Lemmy Nyambe described the experience as transformative, highlighting how it strengthened teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills. He expressed the team's honor to represent Namibia at the finals in Russia and gratitude to the organizers, partners, and the University of Namibia. Ryan Collyer, Rosatom central and southern Africa chief executive, noted that the championship serves as a platform for developing engineering thinking, research culture, and young people’s interest in cutting-edge energy technologies. Winners from each national round will compete for the overall championship title in Russia in September. Rosatom plans to expand its presence in Namibia through uranium mining oper