insert_link NamibiaNANSO calls for public campaign on subsidised tertiary education model The Namibia National Student Organisation is calling on the government to intensify public communication around the phased rollout of the subsidised tertiary education model, saying many students and parents still lack clear information on how the system will work. NANSO President Dorthea Nangolo said while the education ministry has addressed the issue publicly, the information is not easily accessible to ordinary citizens who need to understand funding requirements and application […] today2 February, 2026
insert_link NamibiaNANSO pushes for student voice in free tertiary education plan The Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO) has met with the national task team on free tertiary education. The organisation called for student representation in the process and for financial support that includes transport, meals, and other non-tuition costs. NANSO President Dorthea Nangolo suggested two funding options. A national education levy, or an education sovereign wealth fund. She said these mechanisms would provide sustainable support, especially for students not fully […] today30 July, 2025
Interview TranscriptsInterview: 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
insert_link Interview TranscriptsINTERVIEW: NANSO Welcomes Free University Education as Historic Victory for Students By Leonard Witbeen The announcement of free tertiary education has been met with overwhelming support from students across the country, with the National Students’ Organization of Namibia (NANSO) being one of the most vocal supporters. In a statement following the news, NANSO President Dorthea Nangolo expressed deep satisfaction, highlighting how this moment fulfills a longstanding generational mandate that the organization has worked towards for years. Nangolo emphasized that NANSO has […] today25 April, 2025
