Unam allows final-year students with debt to register for 2026

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The University of Namibia has announced a new registration arrangement for 2026, allowing senior undergraduate students with debts of up to N$50 000 to continue registering without having to settle their full balances upfront. The move is aimed at students who are nearing completion of their studies, but it also raises questions about affordability, access to education, and how universities are balancing financial sustainability with student support. To explain how this will work in practice and what it means for affected students, we’re joined by Unam spokesperson Simon Namesho.