Namibia National Students Organization
| Namibia National Students Organization (NANSO) |
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|---|---|
| purpose | Student representation |
| Chair: | Ester Simon |
| Establishment date: | July 1984 |
| Seat : |
Windhoek , Namibia
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| Website: | nanso.org |
The Namibia National Students Organization (NANSO) is the student representation in Namibia . It was founded in July 1984 as a non-“racial”, democratic and independent student body. It is the only recognized representation of students in Namibia. NANSO is headed by Ester Simon as President (March 2019).
The main aim is to promote education for the benefit of youth and develop a national identity through student initiatives.
Well-known former chairmen
- Peya Mushelenga - Minister for Urban and Rural Development since 2015
- Bernadus Swartbooi - former vice minister and currently party president of the Landless People's Movement
- Pohamba Shifeta - Minister for Environment and Tourism since 2015
- Joseph Diescho - political scientist and professor
Web links
- Official website (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ NANSO to continue campaigning against education injustice. The Villager, February 4, 2016. (English)