No clarity on free education policy
November 25, 2025
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The government has committed to fully subsidising registration and tuition fees at public universities and technical colleges starting in 2026.
It has allocated N$663 million for the first quarter of 2026 to fund this roll-out. The national task force on implementing this policy has, however, not fully communicated how this would work, leaving lecturers and students worried as the new academic year looms.
Desert FM speaks to Teachers’ Union of Namibia secretary general Mahongora Kavihua for more.
