Close to 300 Grade One learners are still looking for school placement in Windhoek. This was revealed by the Khomas Regional Director of Education, Paulus Nghikembua, during an interview with the nbc News. 178 pre-primary learners have not secured admission, while 282 Grade One learners are still to be admitted. Among eighth graders, 1,788 learners […]
The Executive Director in the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture has raised concerns regarding the planning, transparency, and management of funds related to the procurement of stationery and hygiene packages. Sanet Steenkamp noted that in some regions, certain schools have not been forthcoming about how the government subsidies are utilised. Steenkamp emphasised that for […]
The 2024 full-time results for the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Ordinary Level have demonstrated significant improvements compared to 2023. Announcing the results, Education, Arts, and Culture Minister Anna Nghipondoka indicated that 89% of all candidates were graded in 2024, an increase from 88% in 2023. Performance in the Advanced Subsidiary Level for the class […]
The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture will release the results for both full-time and part-time candidates tomorrow. The Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) and Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) 2024 examination results will be available to candidates on the ministry’s website, SMS services, and various print media platforms. To request results […]
With national exam results set to be released tomorrow, ||Kharas Governor Aletha Frederick has urged parents to approach poor results with understanding and compassion. She made this call during a fish donation to five community school hostels. “Tomorrow the results will be released, and I want to urge parents, after receiving the results, to sit […]
As the new school year begins, parents are facing various experiences in securing placements at schools. Some schools turn away desperate parents who did not secure places after applying last year, while others still consider children and place them on a waiting list. At Martti Ahtisaari Primary School, parents were sent home immediately, as there […]
Former Miss Universe Michelle McLean has issued a warning to the public about a fraudulent “diamond profit” scheme that used her name to promote a fake investment opportunity. McLean clarified that she does not endorse the scheme and has not authorised its use for her likeness. McLean discovered an article that falsely attributed an interview […]
Fly Angola has introduced a new service linking Windhoek, Namibia, to Luanda, Angola, with flights operating thrice weekly. The route, which commenced on December 21, last year, connects Luanda International Airport (LAD) to the Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH), with a stopover at Catumbela Airport (CBT) in Benguela. Scheduled flights operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, and […]
The Quiver Tree Schools Cluster in the ||Kharas Region gathered at Keetmanshoop ahead of the new academic year starting tomorrow to discuss strategies for educational outcomes. The Quiver Tree Schools consist of P.K. De Villiers Secondary School, Suiderlig Secondary School, Keetmanshoop Secondary School, St. Theresia School, Adam Steve Combined School, and J.A. Nel Secondary School. […]
For some parents, the beginning of school is the most stressful time of the year. This is also the case with some parents in Otjiwarongo’s informal settlements. With schools set to open, most parents are worried about finding the right sizes for their children and also all items on the stationery list. But some parents […]
