Tertiary education will be free from next year.
This was announced by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in her maiden State of the Nation Address on Thursday.
Some nine years ago, student movements agitated for free education at public universities and technical and vocational education centres.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has extended condolences to the Maasdorp family following the tragic death of their five-year-old daughter, Ingrid.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised the importance of collective effort in driving Namibia's development, stating that there is no dream too big to be achieved.
The HyIron Oshivela Plant, the first carbon-neutral production site in Africa, located near Arandis in the Erongo Region, has been inaugurated.
This is a confirmation of Namibia's path towards green industrialisation.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is concerned over the resurgence of cholera in the SADC region.
Last month, Namibia reported a confirmed case of cholera in Opuwo, a first in over a decade.
The Namibian Presidency has issued a clarification regarding the government's plans to revive the national airline.
The clarification follows previous discussions around the re-establishment of a national carrier, with the government emphasising its commitment to a sustainable and well-structured model.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah opened the first Cabinet meeting, reminding the ministers of the resolve to curb corruption without delays.
Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah said service delivery should also not be compromised and urged them to start working.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says elected leaders have the responsibility to ensure that they consolidate democracy, peace, stability, and good governance in the country as well as expedite the delivery of quality public services to all Namibians.
African women leaders continue to celebrate President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's victory, highlighting the significance of her leadership on the continent.
Among the notable figures in attendance was former South African Cabinet Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, who visited the President at State House.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reaffirmed Namibia's commitment to working alongside fellow SADC countries to advance the region's shared developmental aspirations for the benefit of current and future generations.
