Also known as: NSFAF · Namibia Student Financial Assistance Fund · National Student Financial Assistance Fund · Namibia Student Finance Assistance Funds
Government fund providing tertiary education financing to Namibian students, now integrated into the Ministry of Education as part of subsidised education policy.
The Students Union of Namibia honoured Kennedy Kandume, who served as NSFAF's acting CEO for eight years until last month, with an Award of Excellence for his transformative leadership in expanding financial support to students and procuring laptops during the Covid-19 pandemic. NSFAF has since been reintegrated into the education ministry as a department.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
The Students Union of Namibia honoured Kennedy Kandume, who served as NSFAF's acting CEO for eight years until last month, with an Award of Excellence for his transformative leadership in expanding financial support to students and procuring laptops during the Covid-19 pandemic. NSFAF has since been reintegrated into the education ministry as a department.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibia has constructed over 400 classrooms at pre-primary and primary schools nationwide during 2025/26, alongside science labs, computer labs, and administrative facilities. The government also expanded TVET programmes with new vocational centres and introduced green hydrogen and renewable energy curricula, while implementing a fully subsidised tertiary education funding model with N$663 million initial allocation.
16 April 2026 · New Era →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah says a joint declaration with Germany on the 1904–1908 genocide could be concluded by year-end, and announced fully subsidised tertiary education for eligible undergraduates backed by N$663 million, plus direct presidential oversight of the oil unit to prevent resource mismanagement.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered a State of the Nation Address highlighting Namibia's economic resilience despite global shocks, progress in oil and gas policy with Norwegian technical support, and achievements across sectors including mining (N$64.7 billion in exports), agriculture (N$2 billion in agricultural products), tourism, energy, and education, with GDP growth projected to rise from 1.7% in 2025 to 3.1% in 2026.
9 April 2026 · New Era →
The government's removal of tuition and registration fees at state universities and vocational centres for first-time undergraduates expands access to higher education, but leaves students to cover accommodation, transport, meals, and textbooks. Success depends on sustained public funding, expanded institutional capacity, and alignment between university training and labour market needs.
5 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia College of Open Learning offers accredited technical and vocational training in automotive mechatronics, welding, plumbing, and other trades to equip youth and workers with industry-ready skills. The programmes, supported by NSFAF funding and mandatory job attachments, align with national development priorities and are designed to support Namibia's industrialisation goals.
31 March 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered an Independence Day address highlighting 36 years of democratic progress, infrastructure development, and education advancement while calling for collective action to address poverty, inequality, unemployment, corruption, and tribalism. She warned of external risks including global tensions and climate change, and committed government to achieving Vision 2030 goals through investment in youth development, subsidised tertiary education, and infrastructure.
23 March 2026 · New Era →
The Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre has opened new intakes offering courses in solar installation, welding, electrical engineering, and logistics tailored to job requirements in emerging green hydrogen, oil, and gas sectors. The centre, which admits trainees nationally and provides free tuition through government policy, will inaugurate with Vice President Lucia Witbooi this Thursday.
17 March 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Education has formally integrated the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) into its structure to strengthen governance, improve policy alignment, and ensure long-term sustainability of the student funding scheme. Education minister Sanet Steenkamp acknowledged that the transition has created uncertainty among staff regarding remuneration and job security, but said the ministry is committed to stabilising the institution and improving service delivery to students.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp has acknowledged that the integration of the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund into the Ministry of Education has raised legitimate staff concerns, particularly about remuneration and job security, and assured employees that their concerns are being taken seriously and that the integration aims to strengthen governance and improve alignment with national priorities.
10 March 2026 · Informanté →