Category: Education
Increase Education Budget to Address Infrastructure Gaps – Samupwa
By: Annakleta Haikera The Deputy Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, Civic Relations, and Community Development, Austin Samupwa, has called for an increase in budget allocation to the education sector to address infrastructure challenges affecting…
209 Schools Nationwide Struggling with Overcrowding
By: Annakleta Haikera The government has announced a decongestion initiative targeting 39 overcrowded schools across five regions. This is in an effort to improve learning conditions and reduce strain on teachers and infrastructure. According to government figures, the…
25 Classrooms to be Built in Ndama, Replacing Tree Classrooms
By: Annakleta Haikera After years of enduring lessons under trees, learners at Ndama East School in Rundu will finally be taught in satisfactory classrooms. The government has confirmed plans to construct 25 permanent classrooms at the school early…
NUST Unveils Digital Arts Department
By: Dwight Links Namibia’s science-oriented university, NUST, unveiled a new department aimed at developing the creative and innovative spaces of the untapped Namibian economy. Aptly named the Digital Arts and Animation department, which starts off with short…
Be Part of the 35% of AS Students in Rundu Choosing IUM in 2026
By: Stephanus Pombili The future belongs to those who prepare for it today. As the 2026 academic year approaches, statistics show that 35% of Grade 12 Advanced Subsidiary (AS) students in Rundu plan to enrol at the International University of…
Be Part of the 35% of AS Students in Rundu Choosing IUM in 2026
By: Stephanus Pombili The future belongs to those who prepare for it today. As the 2026 academic year approaches, statistics show that 35% of Grade 12 Advanced Subsidiary (AS) students in Rundu plan to enrol at the International University of…
Twapandula P.S. Receives N$300,000 For Classroom
By: Loise Shiimi After a video circulated on social media, showcasing learners in a classroom constructed from poles and zinc and affected by rainwater, Twapandula Primary School received N$300,000 from Namport. The school is located in the…
BAN Donates N$100,000 to Support Inclusive Education at UNAM
By: Staff Writer The Bankers Association of Namibia (BAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive education and skills development by donating N$100,000 to the University of Namibia (UNAM) at the 2nd Annual Chancellor’s Charity Gala Dinner held on Friday, 1 August 2025…
Mashare Agricultural College Set to Open in 2026
By: Annakleta Haikera The restructuring of the Mashare Agricultural Development Institute (MADI) into a full-fledged agricultural college is at an advanced stage, with the first student intake expected in January 2026. Kavango East Region Governor, Julius Hambyuka,…
Financial Literacy a Must in Namibian Schools
By: Joseph Jeremia As Namibia grapples with rising youth unemployment, household debt, and a poor savings culture, experts are calling for the urgent inclusion of financial literacy in the national school curriculum. This call has gained momentum over the past…