The International University of Management (IUM) held its inaugural IUM Alumni Sports and Fun Games on the 2 August 2025, at Eros Primary School grounds, in Windhoek, Namibia.The purpose of the of exciting event was to re-connect with the IUM alumni community to understand their professional journeys after graduation. Beyond that, IUM continues to deliver holistic education that extends beyond lecture halls, actively promoting a healthy Namibian child thereby contributing to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 on Good Health and Well-being.
The event attracted a number of teams from both public and private institutions. It was self-fulfilling to see hordes of fans descend upon Eros Primary School with their children to witness the sports event.At the conclusion of the event, the Ministry of Justice emerged as champions in both Football and Volleyball, while the IUM Women’s Netball Team scooped the netball prize. The winners of the Football, Netball and Volleyball tournaments each received a shopping prize voucher of N$5,000 from 6Mo9 Sportswear and Activewear Africa .
Speaking at the sideline of the event, Ms. Taleni Mathews, the IUM Alumni Events Officer expressed heartfelt appreciation for the various donations both in cash and in-kind made towards the event. “The event could not have been possible without tremendous support from our sponsors who included Coca-Cola, 6Mo9 Sportswear and Activewear Africa. A Special thanks goes to IUM Top Management support including Dr. Shimbuli ,the brain behind the event’s success.” IUM will continue to re-engage with its Alumni, recalibrate its programmes to ensure that the graduates qualifications align with the industry needs.
The journey of the IUM Graduates does not end with graduation, but it is one which IUM and the Alumni engage in lifelong professional permanent friendship. IUM will continue to re-engage with the IUM Alumni Association members to ensure that the graduates qualifications are aligned with the industry needs.
Watch the space for the next Alumni Event.