Biography:Frednard Gideon
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Frednard Gideon is a Namibian academic, applied mathematician and university administrator. In April 2026, the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) announced that Gideon had been appointed as its substantive vice-chancellor, with effect from the start of August 2026.[1] Before the appointment, he served at the University of Namibia, including as pro-vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean of the Faculty of Science.[2]
NUST vice-chancellor selection litigation
In April 2026, The Namibian reported that the Namibia University of Science and Technology had appointed Gideon as its vice-chancellor, following a recruitment process in which he was shortlisted alongside National Commission on Research, Science and Technology chief executive Anicia Peters.[3] Gideon had more than 25 years of academic experience. He succeeded Andrew Niikondo, who had served as acting vice-chancellor since October 2025.[4]
Gideon was previously a candidate for the NUST vice-chancellor position in 2020.[5] In 2022, the Windhoek High Court dismissed his application to review and set aside NUST's decision to appoint Erold Naomab ahead of him as vice-chancellor.[6][7] During the case, Gideon argued that the appointment decision should be set aside, while NUST argued that its council had considered the relevant information before appointing Naomab.[8]
References
- ↑ Ndeyanale, Eliaser (29 April 2026). "Nust appoints Frednard Gideon as vice chancellor". The Namibian. https://www.namibian.com.na/nust-appoints-frednard-gideon-as-vice-chancellor/.
- ↑ Staff Reporter (24 November 2016). "First Namibian academic pro-vice chancellor for Unam". New Era. https://neweralive.na/first-namibian-academic-pro-vice-chancellor-for-unam-2/.
- ↑ Ndeyanale, Eliaser (2026-04-29). "Nust appoints Frednard Gideon as vice chancellor" (in en-US). https://www.namibian.com.na/nust-appoints-frednard-gideon-as-vice-chancellor/.
- ↑ Ndeyanale, Eliaser (2026-04-15). "Gideon, Peters shortlisted for Nust top job" (in en-US). https://www.namibian.com.na/gideon-peters-shortlisted-for-nust-top-job/.
- ↑ Namibian, The (2022-03-23). "Spurned academic attacks Nust head appointment" (in en-US). https://www.namibian.com.na/spurned-academic-attacks-nust-head-appointment-2/.
- ↑ "Spurned academic's court application fails". New Era. 16 June 2022. https://neweralive.na/spurned-academics-court-application-fails/.
- ↑ Namibian, The (2020-11-17). "Gideon threatens court action over Nust vice chancellor post" (in en-US). https://www.namibian.com.na/gideon-threatens-court-action-over-nust-vice-chancellor-post/.
- ↑ Beukes, Jemima (23 March 2022). "NUST, Gideon battle back in court". Namibian Sun. https://www.namibiansun.com/justice/nust-gideon-battle-back-in-court2022-03-23.
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