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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

NANSO Pushes for Education Levy to Boost Student Funding

The National Students Organisation has launched a campaign advocating for an education levy to ensure sustainable funding for higher and vocational education. As reported by One Africa TV’s NewsOnOne correspondent, Ketemba Tjipepa, the initiative aims to eliminate financial barriers that hinder students from accessing quality education.  

today7 February, 2025

Namibia

NANSO launches ‘Access to Education’ campaign

  The Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO) has launched the ‘Access to Education’ campaign, aimed at helping students overcome barriers to enrolling in higher education institutions. This initiative follows the recent ‘Fix My School’ campaign, which focused on improving access to basic education. NANSO’s President, Dorthea Nangolo, explained that the campaign is designed to assist students facing financial and administrative challenges, particularly those struggling to afford high registration fees or […]

today6 February, 2025