WINDHOEK – New Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah introduced Thursday that her authorities will introduce free increased training at state universities and technical schools beginning subsequent 12 months.
Nandi-Ndaitwah, who was sworn in as Namibia’s first feminine chief final month, made the announcement whereas delivering her State of the Nation speech to Parliament.
“I’m happy to announce that from the following tutorial 12 months, commencing 2026, tertiary training will develop into 100% subsidised by the federal government,” she stated.
Namibia already offers free training in public elementary and excessive faculties, although mother and father nonetheless usually should pay for varsity uniforms, stationery, books and hostel charges.
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The brand new coverage would take away tuition and registration charges at universities and schools.
There have been requires years for all ranges of training to be subsidised by the federal government within the nation of round 3 million individuals in southern Africa.
“We’ve got heard your cries,” Nandi-Ndaitwah stated. She stated the coverage was geared toward bettering alternatives for younger individuals amid issues of youth unemployment and poverty. Round 2.1 million Namibians are below the age of 35, in line with official figures.
Two of Namibia’s seven universities are state-run and can provide free training below the coverage. All of its seven vocational coaching centres are government-run and also will not cost tuition charges.
