The University of Namibia has dismissed allegations that students at the School of Medicine were admitted along tribal lines.

Though not verified by the institution, UNAM says only 41 of the 70 successful applicants indicated on their application forms that they were Oshiwambo-speaking.

It is a sensitive matter to talk about, but tribal allegations cloud the institution's School of Medicine and School of Surgery programs after the vast majority of those on the acceptance list at the school carry Aawambo names.

The University of Namibia (UNAM) has refused to release the names of students who have been accepted to its School of Medicine and School of Surgery programs.

UNAM launched an internal investigation on Wednesday into allegations that it bases admissions to the school on tribal lines.

When probed for comment, UNAM did not deny or confirm the allegations, instead saying that a statement would be issued once the investigations were completed.