Namibian students in Zambia have raised concerns over the high study permit fees they are required to pay to pursue their education in the country.

Namibian High Commissioner to Zambia Goms Menette says there are over 500 Namibian students studying at various tertiary institutions in Zambia, but the commission has no record of them. 

More than 21 000 students have enrolled at the International University of Management -IUM for the 2026 academic year, with registration still ongoing.
The milestone was highlighted during the institution's official opening ceremony.

The Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO) held a meeting with student representatives today to discuss the state of subsidised tertiary education and to come up with solutions and recommendations, and find clarity around the government's 'free education' plan.

Public and private tertiary institutions have expressed readiness for the implementation of the government's subsidised tertiary education programme.

A team of experts from the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture is assessing the condition of infrastructure of tertiary public institutions to identify gaps and develop a national plan for such facilities.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for urgent service delivery, stronger implementation of development programmes, and firm action against corruption.

The MUN/NAMIT EduFund Grant is funding 157 students this year, covering registration fees and easing the financial burden of tertiary education.

With no repayment required, this first-of-its-kind initiative reflects MUN’s commitment to supporting its members beyond the workplace.