Free tertiary education plan raises readiness questions

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s announcement that registration and tuition fees at public institutions will be abolished this year has sparked debate around funding, infrastructure, staffing and university readiness. In an interview with Desert FM, University of Namibia (Unam) spokesperson Simon Namesho discusses what the policy could mean for Unam and what students can realistically expect in 2026.