Higher Education

In S.A, DA demands higher education minister’s action plan on student concerns

To South Africa, where the DA is calling on the minister of Higher Education and Training, Nobuhle Pamela Nkabane, to present an action plan to Parliament addressing the serious issues students have highlighted. Students from various tertiary campuses across the country, including Wits and the University of Cape Town, have been protesting over being excluded from registration due to historical debt and lack of accommodation. The DA’s, Matlhodi Maseko, says […]

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Dr. Sam Nujoma

Interview: Dr. Simasiku Mutumba Reflects on the Legacy of Dr. Sam Nujoma at UNAM

Dr. Simasiku Mutumba, a respected academic, has shared his reflections on the late Dr. Sam Nujoma's legacy at the University of Namibia (UNAM), ahead of the memorial service set for February 23, 2025, in the Zambezi region. Dr. Mutumba, who first met Dr. Nujoma in 1992 at UNAM’s inaugural graduation ceremony, described the founding president as a visionary leader committed to the advancement of education in Namibia. “As UNAM’s […]

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Dr. Sam Nujoma

Dr. Mutumba Pays Tribute to Nujoma’s Legacy at UNAM

Dr. Simasiku Mutumba, a former UNAM academic, has reflected on the pivotal role that the late Dr. Sam Nujoma played in shaping the university’s growth. Speaking to our correspondent Jackson Kunatela in Katima Mulilo ahead of the memorial service in Zambezi, Dr. Mutumba praised Nujoma’s commitment to education, student welfare, and academic excellence.

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World

US Education Department threatens school funding over diversity initiatives

The Trump administration has given US schools and universities two weeks to eliminate all diversity initiatives or risk losing federal funding. The directive has left schools scrambling to figure out what may now be considered illegal. Ira Spitzer has more.

19 February, 2025 25

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.

7 February, 2025 30

Business / Economics

Bank of Namibia awards bursaries to ten outstanding students

The Bank of Namibia has awarded bursaries to ten outstanding students pursuing studies in key fields essential to the country’s development. The regulator's Sandra Garises says, through its long-standing bursary programme, the Bank continues to invest in the country's future by ensuring deserving students have access to quality education. Josefina Oskar from BON:

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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 […]

6 February, 2025 32

South Africa

ActionSA Youth Forum Demands NSFAS Settle Outstanding Debts Immediately

ActionSA's National Youth Forum is calling on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme to immediately settle all outstanding debts and cease making excuses, avoiding accountability, and perpetuating a culture of corruption. ActionSA’s Reuben Coetzer says despite the promise of reform from the government of national unity, Higher Education minister Nobuhle Nkabane and the interim NSFAS board have proven equally ineffective in addressing the urgent crisis at hand, turning a […]

17 January, 2025 23

Namibia

NSFAF Earmarks N$3 Billion to Broaden Student Support

The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund will abolish loan limits to accommodate more students, supported by a 3-billion-Namibian-dollar budget. The fund will now cover additional courses and offer financial aid to those retaking modules. NANSO President Dorthea Nangolo shares insights:

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