Category: Education
None of the Regions Achieved 40% in NSSCAS
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus and Uaueza Kanguatjivi The National Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) results indicate that none of Namibia’s 14 regions managed to qualify at least 40% of their learners to advance to Grade 12. The latest…
Welwitchia and Bulawayo Polytechnic Sign MoU to Strengthen Academic Collaboration and Research
By: Dolly Menas Welwitchia University (WU) and Bulawayo Polytechnic in Zimbabwe have entered into a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing academic collaboration, research, and professional development. The MoU establishes…
Most Employed Namibians Have Only Completed Secondary School
By: Dwight Links, Justicia Shipena Most Namibians of working age only have a secondary school certificate as their highest qualification. These are nearly 550 000 individuals out of the total national labour force of about 1,8 million people…
Germany to Offer More Training and Internship to Namibian Youth
By: Justicia Shipena The German government says it intends to provide various opportunities including apprenticeships, university scholarships, and professional training to more Namibian youth in a bid to strengthen ties between the two nations. German Ambassador to Namibia,…
The Rationale For Offering the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Honours Degree Over the Period of Five Years
By: Dr Marvin Awarab Questions have been raised in contemporary society about law graduates’ readiness to enter the market and offer credible solutions to society’s problems. From issues being raised around lawyers’ ability to engage with complex contemporary issues informed…
Education Must Align with Economic Reform, Says Former Minister
Justicia Shipena Former Minister of Education, Nahas Angula, has called for the urgent alignment of the education system with economic reforms to tackle the country’s growing challenges of youth unemployment and systemic inequality. “Education does not operate in…
Govt to Install 14 Network Towers for Free Wi-Fi in Schools
By: Justicia Shipena Deputy Minister of Information Modestus Amutse has revealed plans to introduce free Wi-Fi in schools to promote equitable access to AI tools and digital resources. “This year, we are setting up 14 network towers to…
Okongo Opens Library to Transform Community Learning
By: Loise Shiimi A community library which was recently constructed at Okongo in the Ohangwena region has opened its doors to the public with the aim of enhancing learning and development in the area. The library, constructed at…
Opuwo Circuit Enforces Policy Against Learner Transfers
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Opuwo’s education circuit has announced the implementation of a strict move for the 2025 academic year, prohibiting the movement, registration, and enrolment of already placed learners between schools. This decision, announced by the Inspector for…
Kavango West Promises to Construct More Classrooms in Rural Areas
By: Annakleta Haikera The Directorate of Education, Arts, and Culture in Kavango West has launched a strategy to construct more classrooms in rural areas, aiming to enhance the performance of both teachers and learners. This move follows the region’s…