September 19
Namibia: Unam Maintains Ban On Political Activities
The University of Namibia has said it upholds its position regarding political activities on its campuses, including the main campus in the capital. Read more »
September 20
Namibia: Action Awaits Atgustav Kandjii School
Zebaldt Ngaruka Read more »
March 28
Namibia: Oshikoto's Education Directorate Still Stuck in Oshana
The Oshikoto region education directorate continues operating from offices in Ondangwa in the Oshana region, despite concerns over the associated costs. Read more »
March 25
Namibia: Focus On Vocational Education, Real Life Skills
This is a hotly debated topic that often divides opinion, and I think every student thinks about this and asks, why don't they teach us about important topics like how to make… Read more »
March 18
Namibia: Contractor Disconnects School Sewer Pump Over Non-Payment
A contractor on Thursday disconnected the sewer pump at Max Makushe Senior Secondary School because of non-payment by the directorate of education. Read more »
March 01
Namibia: Budget Over 200 Pre-Primary Teachers to Be Recruited
Executive director of the ministry of education Sanet Steenkamp said N$18.3 billion received in the 2024/2025 financial budget will enable extra teachers to be recruited to ensure… Read more »
January 31
Namibia: Okakarara Primary Classrooms Declared Uninhabitable
Following a detailed building inspection by the regional education directorate of Otjozondjupa, over seven classrooms of the Okakarara Primary School were declared unsafe and… Read more »
November 06, 2023
Namibia: Dispel the Notion That TVET Lacks Prestige - Goagoses
The Omuthiya Vocational Training Centre (VTC)'s first-ever youth expo was officially opened last week by deputy minister of higher education, training and innovation deputy Natalia… Read more »
July 07, 2023
Namibia: MPs Label Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund CEO As Dodgy
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts in Namibia has criticised Kennedy Kandume, the acting CEO of the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund, for his inability to provide… Read more »
July 04, 2023
Namibia: French University to Return Human Remains
The University of Strasbourg in France has agreed to kickstart the process of identifying and verifying the origins of its various collections of human skulls, bones and other… Read more »
June 13, 2023
Namibia: Shoe Project Keeps Learners in School
Project Never Walk Alone continues to give hope to vulnerable children and keep them in schools. Read more »
June 08, 2023
Namibia: Zambezi Educators Threaten to Boycott Future Education Meetings
The Zambezi education directorate continues to host consultative meetings to improve academic results, but some principals and teachers are now threatening to not attend such… Read more »
Namibia: Digital Literacy Programme Reaches Zambezi
Marythar Kambinda Read more »
June 01, 2023
Namibia: Low Education Rates for Persons With Disabilities
Statistics shared at a stakeholder validation workshop on disability data collection showed low tertiary qualifications among persons with disabilities in Khomas and Kunene… Read more »
May 22, 2023
Namibia: Amukana - Rural Schools Perform Better
Oshana regional director of education Hileni Amukana expressed her surprise and admiration that rural schools are performing better than those in urban areas. She was speaking last… Read more »
April 06, 2023
Namibia: Namcol Honours Top Achievers
The Namibian College of Open Learning hosted its annual prize- giving ceremony to recognise the best performers in the National Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary/Advanced… Read more »
February 17, 2023
Namibia: Holiday Classes for Flood-Affected Learners
Time lost due to flooding at some northern schools will be made up during school holidays and over weekends. Read more »
January 30, 2023
Namibia: Long Distances to School Riles Minister
The long distances many learners in remote rural areas have to travel to access school has on numerous occasions led to them quitting. Read more »
January 25, 2023
Namibia: Govt Invests Over N$7 Billion in Student Funding
In the quest to make higher education and training accessible to eligible and qualifying students, the government, through the Namibia Student Financial Assistance Fund, has… Read more »
January 24, 2023
Namibia: Namibians Have Given Up - Swartbooi
Last year's dismal performance by grades 11 and 12 candidates should have sent parents to the streets in protest, demanding better from the government in the face of a teetering… Read more »
January 12, 2023
Namibia: Zambezi School Resumes Under Tree
Learners from Izimwe Primary School in Zambezi were in for a shock on the first day of the school year, as the dilapidated tent in which they were taught was no longer in use,… Read more »
Namibia: Overcrowded Classrooms Remain a Nightmare
Dressed in a blue overall jacket and denim jeans, the principal of Green Leaves Primary School, Chanville Mackrill, and his teachers were ready to roll up their sleeves and build… Read more »
January 11, 2023
Namibia: Geingob Enters Education Fray
Education stakeholders must work around the clock to find solutions to address the myriad of challenges facing the sector, instead of playing a blame game that resolves nothing. Read more »