The Gobabis Constituency Office has donated stationery to schools within the constituency, valued at more than N$130,000. Each primary school received stationeries worth N$10,000, while high schools received donations worth N$20,000 each. Speaking on behalf of the Gobabis Constituency Councillor, Augustinius Tebele, the Chairperson of the Regional Council, Ignatius Kariseb stressed that education requires collective […]
The quality of learning in the Kunene Region continues to be affected by high cases of school dropouts and teenage pregnancies. This was stated by regional education Deputy Director Petrus Shipalanga during a briefing with EU Ambassador to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins at Khorixas last week. Shipalanga revealed that in Khorixas Constituency alone, 83 learners […]
The Ministry of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation calls on institutions of higher learning to release academic records and certificates of the April-May 2024 graduates with outstanding debts at these institutions. The ministry, in a statement, says Cabinet has approved and directed that the outstanding student debts of these graduates submitted to the Namibia Students […]
The nbc’s Kaisames FM has taken its Drive Time Programme out of the studio with a Road Safety Pop-Up broadcast at the Hosea Kutako International Airport. The programme is aimed at enhancing public awareness about road safety and encouraging responsible driving behaviour. The Manager of Kaisames, Des’rae Christiaan, said it is important for both road […]
The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture says it is open to any investigation following allegations of unfairly awarding top performers in the national examinations. Messages circulating on social media accused the institution of corruption and favouritism, suggesting that the top-performing candidates include the children of high-ranking officials, implying an unfair advantage. The Education Ministry […]
The High Commission of Malaysia in Namibia has donated over N$800,000 to the Windhoek Islamic Centre. The funds will be allocated towards the centre’s operational budget for 2025 and 2026. The soup kitchen provides residents with meals every Friday, after prayer. Secretary General at the Windhoek Islamic Centre, Armas Shikongo, said that the donation will […]
The Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO) is calling for urgent improvements in the country’s education system. At a media briefing, the student body outlined key areas needing change, including school infrastructure, teacher training, holiday classes, and access to water, electricity, and sanitation in all schools. NANSO has pledged to assist the government while holding it […]
The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) has urged former beneficiaries of the fund to make arrangements and pay off their study loans. NSFAF’s Acting Chief Executive Officer Kennedy Kandume says paying back the loans will enable the fund to assist more students in need of financial assistance. “Let me remind the current and potential […]
NAMCOL registration for both Grade 11 and 12 learners will start on Monday 20 January throughout the country. Many Namibian learners who do not pass Grades 11 or 12 often see NAMCOL as a second opportunity to improve their symbols in some subjects. Acting CEO at NAMCOL, Dr. Ndeshimona Afunde, says that the overall performance […]
The Okatana Senior Secondary School at Ekuku Okatana in the Oshakati Circuit has moved from position 50 to third in the national senior secondary and AS level ratings last year. The school is also ranked number one in the Oshana Region. The school principal, Markus Hango, attributed the improved ranking to working smarter and harder […]
