Namcol CEO pushes for quality education across Namibia

The Namibian College of Open Learning (Namcol) entered a new chapter last week with the appointment of Dr Ngepathimo Kadhila as its new CEO.Kadhila officially assumed office on Monday, 3 March.He took over from outgoing acting CEO Ndeshimona Afunde, who highlighted Namcol’s extensive reach, with over 20 000 learners enrolled across the country this year.Kadhila emphasised that his focus is not just on getting students through the doors but ensuring they leave with real opportunities.He spoke about the need to go beyond simply providing access to education, stressing that students must be given the tools and support to succeed.“Access without success is a futile exercise. Once students are enrolled, we must ensure they receive the necessary support to thrive academically,” Kadhila said.“Once they are here, what will happen? Some interventions must happen to make sure that our students become successful,” he stressed. Expanding reachA major focus of Kadhila’s leadership will be improving Namcol’s regional presence, ensuring that centres across the country are equipped with modern facilities and technology to better serve communities.“We are blessed to have regional centres across the country, and if we resource them with state-of-the-art facilities, education will truly reach every Namibian,” Kadhila said.He called for a collective effort from stakeholders – including staff, students, parents, and government partners – to drive Namcol’s impact going forward.Government supportDeputy education minister Faustina Caley last week reaffirmed government’s commitment to Namcol’s expansion and role in national development.She emphasised that open and distance learning remains critical to achieving Namibia’s Vision 2030.“As we move forward, the government remains committed to supporting Namcol and its initiatives. Education is central to our national vision, and Namcol is a vital partner in ensuring that learning reaches every corner of Namibia,” she said.

Namcol CEO pushes for quality education across Namibia

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Namibian Sun 2025-03-10

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