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Honorary Doctorates Under Fire in Namibia | Namibia News
Honorary doctorates are sparking controversy as politicians across Africa scramble for titles that may be more about political favors than merit—especially in Namibia, where few rules exist to curb misuse. With reports of absurd claims like earning a degree for planting tomatoes, public trust in academic credentials is fraying. As the Minister of Education prepares to address this in Parliament, the real question looms: can honorary degrees survive without becoming political currency—and what happens when they devalue the hard-won PhDs earned through years of genuine scholarship? Listen in…
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