The Students Union of Namibia (SUN) has urged the Ministry of Education to accelerate the payment of non-tuition fees for most students.

Farmers who sold their cattle and applied for drought relief subsidies will receive their payments before the end of this financial year, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare assured the National Assembly on Tuesday.

The Namibia Financial Institutions Union (NAFINU) has raised concerns over the reintegration of the National Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) into the Ministry of Education.

NAFINU says the process has had negative effects on employees.

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.

Total Energies has awarded three start-up entrepreneurs N$132,000 to boost their business.

Total Energies has a Start-Upper Project that empowers young entrepreneurs while also providing a platform to showcase innovative ideas and solutions.

A family from Windhoek's Hakahana Residential Area, who lost their national documents in a shack fire this month, were issued with new national documents at no cost by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security in Windhoek.

Potential graduates from the University of Namibia (UNAM) who are in arrears are currently unable to obtain their qualification certificates or academic transcripts.

The Sisa Namandje Foundation Scholarship advertisement that was sent out early this year has attracted more than 300 applicants.

The 13 recipients will be assisted with tuition fees, accommodations, and other basic needs.

In celebration of its 128 anniversary, the Woermann Brock "We Care Trust' donated N$300 000 to 12 beneficiaries in need of financial assistance.

The Trust supports communities in surrounding areas of all Woermann Brock Stores and assists organizations that actively work towards helping those in need.