insert_link Local THE INSTITUTE FOR OPEN LEARNING CAPS NEW GRADUATES FOR 2024! The Institute for Open Learning (IOL), one of Namibia's leading private providers of open, distance, and online higher education, marked another significant milestone yesterday by conferring qualifications on 952 graduates, furthering its mission to bridge the country's education gap. The Windhoek Country Club was filled with excitement as families and friends gathered to celebrate the graduates' achievements. This year's ceremony, which lasted nearly four hours, honoured recipients of […] todayNovember 25, 2024 9
insert_link Lifestyle Early childhood education was largely missing from the budget, undermining other education spending By Marek Tesar, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau Despite a NZ$1 billion increase in spending on education in the 2024 budget, there was a noticeable absence of any substantial investment in early childhood education (ECE). This contrasts starkly with the money put aside for primary and secondary education, particularly in areas such as literacy. The budget allocates $191 million over four years for […] todayJune 5, 2024 19
insert_link Local Capricorn Foundation bolsters access to Early Childhood Development (ECD) educational materials The Capricorn Foundation reinforced its commitment to invest in early childhood education when, on Friday, 31 May 2024, it announced the extension of its partnership with the African Child Development Trust (ACDT). The Capricorn Foundation announced an investment of another N$575 000 into printing pre-primary and grades 1 to 3 workbooks. Since 2020, the Capricorn Foundation has enabled the African Child Development Trust to enhance Early Childhood […] todayJune 3, 2024 12