President Nandi-Ndaitwah says she will make all college education free starting next year. She made this promise during her first speech to lawmakers. Critics wonder if schools can handle more students and if graduates will find jobs. The head of the student group asked whether public universities can fit everyone who wants to attend.
The president told lawmakers that students at public colleges need not pay for classes from 2026. However, families must still cover housing costs. A political expert thinks the president is trying to win over young people with this plan. He wonders where the money will come from since universities already struggle with funding. The leader of an opposition party questions how these new graduates will find work.
The president also discussed fighting crime, helping older people, producing oil, and developing farming. She promised money for farm projects and cattle programs. The government plans to create a fund for young business owners, with about 257 million Namibian dollars set aside this year.
The president told lawmakers that students at public colleges need not pay for classes from 2026. However, families must still cover housing costs. A political expert thinks the president is trying to win over young people with this plan. He wonders where the money will come from since universities already struggle with funding. The leader of an opposition party questions how these new graduates will find work.
The president also discussed fighting crime, helping older people, producing oil, and developing farming. She promised money for farm projects and cattle programs. The government plans to create a fund for young business owners, with about 257 million Namibian dollars set aside this year.
