Namibia Desert Environmental Education Trust (NADEET) says the recognition from UNESCO would further enhance its efforts in promoting environmental education. The non-profit organisation was awarded the UNESCO Sultan Qaboos prize for environmental conservation in November last year. The Centre’s programme works with all age groups in an effort to build sustainable practices. The organisation, which […]
The Bank of Namibia hosted a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics expo to showcase innovative ideas by learners from various schools throughout the country. The initiative that started in 2023 continues to demonstrate dedication towards fostering creativity and readiness for future technological breakthroughs. The Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) fields are crucial […]
The Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO) has officially launched its Access to Higher and Vocational Education Campaign, aimed at working towards a more equal, inclusive, and affordable education system for all students across the country. NANSO says it has fought many seemingly overwhelming battles over the years. Yet, through the commitment, resilience, and collective effort […]
Almost three weeks into the new academic year, the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture is still addressing overcrowded classrooms and a 29.5% increase in candidates, which amounts to 12,031 learners who qualified for the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level for this year. This surge has placed significant pressure on the ministry […]
After six days with its doors shut, classes have resumed on Wednesday at Japhet Haiyambo Primary School and Hompa Sophia Junior Primary School at Rundu. The two schools were both temporarily closed following a sewarage blockage, and broken ablution facilities. Documentation suggests the school has faced this problem since last year, with a town council […]
The scenes at Mburu-uru Primary School in the Kavango West Region are shocking. Instead of desks and chairs, some learners sit on three logs inside makeshift classrooms constructed from corrugated iron sheets and poles. In the hostel, overcrowding has forced some children to sleep on the floor due to a lack of beds. The limited […]
There is a need to build a bridge between industry demands and academics in the area of media and journalism. It is for this reason that the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation entered into an agreement with the Namibia University of Science and Technology. The three-year Memorandum of Understanding seeks to formalise the existing collaboration between nbc […]
New Grounds Fishing Group and Laridae Investments donated school uniforms and food parcels worth N$50,000 to Drimiopsis Primary School in Omaheke’s Kalahari Constituency for vulnerable children. Gabriel Tjombe, chairperson of the New Grounds Fishing Group, stressed that rural schools face various challenges; hence, the company is reaching out to needy communities. “As we stand here […]
Education, financial, and government stakeholders hosted a Career Guidance Day at a school in Windhoek. The event aimed to provide information on various topics, including career guidance, loan applications, and bursaries. Hosted in collaboration with various stakeholders, the Career Guidance Day sought to give students clear direction for their futures while fostering stronger relationships within […]
Headspring Investments, a Rosatom Company, assisted local schools in Leonardville, located in the Aminuis constituency of the Omaheke Region, with garden projects aimed at ensuring food sustainability. Speaking at the official handover of the garden project in Leonardville, the Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele, emphasized that addressing the various challenges faced […]
