Parents of learners at Augustinus Maashika Secondary School want the construction of the hostel sped up.

The learners currently share space in Ndiyona Combined School, whose hostel was partially gutted by fire last year.

Student representatives have raised concerns over the government's updated subsidised funding model, saying while access to funding has expanded, accommodation remains a major obstacle for many young people seeking higher education, especially in the capital city.

The newly elected leadership of the Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO) wants free tertiary education in the next two years.

NANSO held its 18th National Student Congress over the weekend at Döbra, where it was founded.