Education Equity

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Interview: NANSO President Dorthea Nangola Calls for Inclusion of Students in Free Tertiary Education Task Force

Dorthea Nangola, President of the National Students Organization (NANSO), has expressed deep disappointment over the exclusion of students from the government’s task force that is crafting the roadmap for free tertiary education. In a statement, Nangola stressed that without direct student involvement, the task force cannot fully understand or address the real needs of learners. Nangola explained that NANSO has long championed free tertiary education, including proposing a comprehensive education […]

today27 June, 2025

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Interview: NANSO Raises Alarm Over Inequality and Neglect in Government Schools

 The National Students Organization (NANSO) has voiced serious concerns about the unequal distribution of resources and lack of timely interventions in Namibia’s public schools. Dorthea Nangola, NANSO President, said the education system’s current approach leaves many schools struggling, particularly as national exam results are only analysed mid-year — too late to address urgent problems before exams. Nangola highlighted issues uncovered during NANSO’s Access to Education campaign, including discipline problems, inadequate […]

today27 June, 2025

Namibia

Education Minister says no learner should be sent home over unpaid fees

Education Minister Anna Nghipondoka has urged schools to avoid sending learners back, for not paying hostel fees or voluntary school contribution fees, saying that though hostel fees are mandatory parents can make arrangements for their kids to be exempted if they are unable to pay, provided there is evidence financial constraints.

today16 January, 2024