The Rooidaghek Primary School in the Tsumkwe constituency has expressed gratitude to the Namibian Fish Consumption Trust (NFCT) for the recent donation of fish. While welcoming the gesture, the teachers raised concerns about the living conditions of their learners and appealed for more assistance from different companies or donors. The NFCT gave 270 kg of […]
Chief Hosea Kutako Primary School in the Aminus Constituency finally received a printer that will now save them time from travelling to nearby schools five kilometres away, courtesy of Metropolitan. The school has been without a printer for the past three years and relied on nearby schools for any printing work until Metropolitan Namibia stepped […]
The Programme Manager for the Development Workshop Namibia (DWN) has urged parents and guardians to take part in the early development of their children, as it is important in shaping their future. Olivia Amadhila said this during the handover of play packs worth N$240,000 donated by Osino Gold Exploration and Mining through their Twin Hills […]
Otjozondjupa Governor John Julius |||Khamuseb has commended the Education Directorate on the continued progress made to address the widespread school furniture shortage in the region. He made this observation during his State of the Region address, in which he said the directorate achieved this despite limited funding. A total of 2,846 desks and 3,325 chairs […]
The Namibia Council for Architects and Quantity Surveyors handed over certificates to 17 architects and quantity surveyors. This will enable them to become registered professionals in their respective fields. The handing over of these certificates marks a major milestone for the graduates in successfully passing their assessment of professional competence. Vice President of the Council […]
The Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA), in collaboration with the #BeFree Movement and the |Khomas Regional Council, is hosting a three-day career guidance and information-sharing event. The Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Education, Edda Bohn, described the career fair as an important component in guiding learners in their choice of career. “It’s a platform […]
The Technical and Vocational Education and Training sector is working to change the public’s perception that vocational training caters only for those with low grades who don’t qualify for university entrance. Speaking at the opening of a three-day TVET Fair at Nkurenkuru, Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo urged learners to pursue courses in the field […]
The mayor of Karibib, Davey van Wyk, has urged the Ministry of Education to build additional schools in the town to accommodate the growing population. Van Wyk made this statement while donating one thousand play packs to the Emmaus Kindergarten, which were provided by the Twin Hill Project. Van Wyk said that the increasing mining […]
Parents at Mafuta Combined School in the Zambezi Region are calling for the transfer of teacher Precious Mabakeng, citing poor performance and misconduct. Richard Kangumu, a concerned parent, said: “We have observed and endured the following serious issues that we believe disqualify her from continuing in her position. First is consistent late coming to school […]
The Directorate of Adult Education has launched a stakeholder’s meeting to take stock of the achievements and challenges and reflect on its mission as a tool for job creation and economic growth. The Adult Education programme was introduced to up the literacy levels of and unlock the full potential of adult learners and out-of-school youth. […]
