Free education to include private institutions – Ministry

Namibia’s education ministry has reaffirmed the decision to include students at private tertiary institutions in the government’s free education initiative, writes Rudolf Gaiseb for New Era Live.

Education Deputy Minister Dino Ballotti said funding should focus on the student – not the private institution.

Speaking at a meeting for the free education task force last week, he highlighted the significance of an inclusive funding model. The task force is assigned to develop a clear report that will outline how the ministry envisions introducing free tertiary education in public institutions.
Full report on the New Era Live site