Namcol bans learners over mandatory 'pocket Wi-Fi' For the past three weeks, the Namibia College of Open Learning (Namcol) has banned Pre-Entry Tertiary Education (Pete) learners from accessing classes because they did not buy portable Wi-Fi devices. The Namcol regional office in Otjiwarongo informed parents that acquiring the devices is mandatory in order for learners to access the online courses and other educational materials. A letter dated 03 August 2022, issued to parents stated that the p