Poly alcohol ban ‘a success’

ONLY two incidents of alcohol consumption have been reported at the Polytechnic of Namibia since the institution banned the use of alcohol and drugs on campus.

Public Relations Officer, Nangula Kauluma-Gontes told Nampa yesterday that the two case were recorded in 2002. No cases had been reported since, she said.Students found using alcohol on campus face a disciplinary hearing.If found guilty, expulsion from the hostel is the usual punishment, Kauluma-Gontes said.She added that from time to time, students drank off campus and came to the Polytechnic under the influence of alcohol.Similarly, such students also faced disciplinary action.Kauluma-Gontes said the institution held regular workshops on the dangers of alcohol and drugs.- NampaNo cases had been reported since, she said.Students found using alcohol on campus face a disciplinary hearing.If found guilty, expulsion from the hostel is the usual punishment, Kauluma-Gontes said.She added that from time to time, students drank off campus and came to the Polytechnic under the influence of alcohol.Similarly, such students also faced disciplinary action.Kauluma-Gontes said the institution held regular workshops on the dangers of alcohol and drugs.- Nampa