Namibia's new president announces free university education starting in 2026

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Namibian president announces free tertiary education from 2026

The president of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, announced that university students will no longer be required to pay school fees from 2026. She made the announcement during her maiden state of the nation address on Thursday, 24 April 2025. “FEES HAVE FALLEN,” SAYS NAMIBIAN PRESIDENT According to The Star, Nandi-Ndaitwah, Namibia’s first female president, said students will no longer pay tuition or registration fees at all public universities a…

Namibia will offer free university education starting in 2026 - teleSUR English

New Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced Thursday that her government will introduce free higher education at state universities and technical colleges starting next year. Nandi-Ndaitwah, who was sworn in as Namibia’s first female leader last month, made the announcement while delivering her State of the Nation speech to Parliament. “I am pleased to announce that from the next academic year, commencing 2026, tertiary education wil…

Namibian president announces free higher education, saying 'fees have fallen'

However, it is not clear where the funding will come from, raising questions about where it is feasible.

Namibia to offer free university education from 2026, says president

Namibia to offer free university education from 2026, says president

Namibia will offer free university education starting in 2026

New Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced Thursday that her government will introduce free higher education at state universities and technical colleges starting next year.