Namibia has launched its first-ever Digital Schools Pilot project in Okahandja. The project is in collaboration with the United Arab Emirates and the World Food Programme as the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture prepares to ramp up e-learning across the country. The government has signed an agreement with Digital School, a United Arab […]
Poor planning, blame-shifting, a lack of textbooks, and school furniture have been identified as contributing to poor learner performance in the ||Kharas Region during the first half of this year. This was revealed at a Keetmanshoop gathering where principals, heads of departments, school board members, and parents dissected the first academic semester results. Other factors […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services in the Omaheke Region and the World Health Organisation carried out a weeklong vaccination campaign on children under the age of five, concurrently with cervical cancer screening. The outreach project mostly targeted rural dwellers. The African child vaccination week serves as a platform to raise awareness about the […]
Three Namibian universities will lead the second Regional University Forum (RUFORUM) Triennial Conference that will tackle Agricultural Education and Research Ecosystems. The conference, which will attract more than 1,000 delegates from across the world, starts on Monday. The University of Namibia (UNAM), the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), and the International University of […]
Erongo RED, in collaboration with the Ministry of Mines and Energy, has electrified 151 houses in Harambee Informal Settlement’s Extension 8 in Karibib for N$3.6 million. The regional electricity distributor was awarded more than N$4.5 million by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, of which N$3.6 million was used to electrify 151 dwellings in Karibib. […]
The Hai||om San community of the Erongo Region is calling for access to education opportunities for all members. They say education is the cornerstone of progress, and they believe that such an opportunity will greatly enhance their learning and development. Their children, they say, need access to quality education for them to reach their full […]
Governor of Kavango West Region Sirkka Ausiku has expressed her appreciation for institutions of higher learning set up in the region. This was shared during the celebration of 2024 African Decentralisation, Local Governance, and Local Development Day at Nkurenkuru. Namibia joined other African Union member states in commemorating the Africa Day of Decentralisation, Local […]
The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture has approved the construction of an extra school in Oshakati to address the shortage of classrooms in pre-grade and grade one, which is currently a concern in the Oshana Region. Education Minister Anna Nghipondoka announced this while speaking at a meeting with the Oshana Education Directorate leadership and […]
Teachers in the Kavango West Region have pledged to work harder after an insightful information-sharing session. This commitment was expressed during the annual Ncuncuni Circuit Educator’s Conference held at Masivi. Acting Director of Education in Kavango West region, Christian Sindendere, applauded the teachers in the Ncuncuni circuit and encouraged them to keep up with their […]
To educate parents on the importance of positive discipline in children and behavioural management, Veutile Education Consultancy held a one-day workshop. The workshop tackled issues such as single parenting, psychology, social development, and the stress of children. The managing director of Veutile Education Consultancy, Rachel Ndeutala, says the workshop educated parents on parenting skills in […]
