Namibia will scrap tuition and registration fees at public universities and technical colleges from 2026.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced this during her first State of the Nation Address, shortly after being sworn in as the country’s first female president.
The policy will cover two state-run universities and all seven public vocational training centres. Students will, however, still pay for accommodation and other related costs.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced this during her first State of the Nation Address, shortly after being sworn in as the country’s first female president.
The policy will cover two state-run universities and all seven public vocational training centres. Students will, however, still pay for accommodation and other related costs.
Namibia already provides free primary and secondary education in public schools. The new measure extends that support to higher education.
President Nandi-Ndaitwah said the change aimed to tackle youth unemployment and improve access to education.
Credit: West Africa Weekly
President Nandi-Ndaitwah said the change aimed to tackle youth unemployment and improve access to education.
Credit: West Africa Weekly
