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

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 Hai||om community has raised concerns about persistent challenges in the education sector, particularly the lack of adequate funding for students to further their studies.

Members of Parliament recently debated the separation from and reintegration of the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) into the Ministry of Higher Education.

The Minister of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation, Dr. Itah Kandjii-Murangi, has tabled the Namibia Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) Amendment Bill in Parliament.

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed funding gaps and the difficulties encountered by students at higher learning institutions at the 40th Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO) anniversary congress.