The Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO) is a representative body of students, trainees and learners that has been championing quality, equitable and accessible education in Namibia since its founding in 1984.

Originally formed as a militant group of students opposed to the Bantu Education regime during Namibia's apartheid era, we have positioned ourselves to protect the rights and interests of our members; providing pro-student and pro-youth policy direction and influence to a wide range of stakeholders and amplifying the voices of Namibian youth in the country and beyond.

We sat down with senior executives of NANSO for a conversation about their history, achievements and their views on decolonizing education, soft skills and student safety and security.