Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile
Veronika Haulenga
Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile
Veronika Haulenga
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Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga
The Namibia Student Financial Assistance Fund has extended the application period until 29 February 2024. However, NSFAF Acting CEO Kennedy Kandume has raised concerns about students facing challenges in applying for financial assistance due to limited access to computers and the internet.
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