insert_link Local Capricorn Foundation commits N$1.6 million to enhance access to quality dducation The Capricorn Foundation remains dedicated to enhancing access to quality education for the Namibian child, as part of its primary focus area, Education, and one of its priority UN SDGs, Quality Education (SDG 4). The Capricorn Foundation kick-started the year with a commitment of N$1.6 million to three education initiatives, namely Amos Meerkat Syllabus, EduVision, and Karstveld Academy. This funding supports learning materials and infrastructure for early childhood development […] today29 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Outjo Symposium Targets Learning Poverty in Africa The Education Ministry, in collaboration with the African Union, European Union, and UNICEF, is hosting a two-day symposium in Outjo focused on addressing learning poverty. According to minister Sanet Steenkamp, the event launches the “End of Learning Poverty for All in Africa” campaign under the theme “Eradicating Learning Poverty, a National Priority,”. today29 July, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: NANSO Raises Alarm Over Inequality and Neglect in Government Schools The National Students Organization (NANSO) has voiced serious concerns about the unequal distribution of resources and lack of timely interventions in Namibia’s public schools. Dorthea Nangola, NANSO President, said the education system’s current approach leaves many schools struggling, particularly as national exam results are only analysed mid-year — too late to address urgent problems before exams. Nangola highlighted issues uncovered during NANSO’s Access to Education campaign, including discipline problems, inadequate […] today27 June, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: NANSO Welcomes Free University Education as Historic Victory for Students By Leonard Witbeen The announcement of free tertiary education has been met with overwhelming support from students across the country, with the National Students’ Organization of Namibia (NANSO) being one of the most vocal supporters. In a statement following the news, NANSO President Dorthea Nangolo expressed deep satisfaction, highlighting how this moment fulfills a longstanding generational mandate that the organization has worked towards for years. Nangolo emphasized that NANSO has […] today25 April, 2025
insert_link Local Nedbank Employee Initiative Gives Back to Vulnerable Communities Through a Nedbank employee initiative called the Nedbank Team Challenge, a team of the bank’s employees contributed to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable Namibian children, through a partnership with Amos Meerkat—a project under the Namibia Life Change Centres Foundation (NLCCF). The Nedbank Team Challenge is a staff initiative that empowers Nedbank employees to make a tangible difference in their communities. Open to teams of 8 […] today3 February, 2025
insert_link Local 2024 Regional World Children’s Day Commemorations – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe World Children’s Day activities are held in over 130 countries to provide a platform for children to speak out about their concerns and advocate for children being left behind. Windhoek, 11 November 2024: Following the regional tradition of World Children’s Day celebration which started in Kazangula, Botswana in 2021, this year, over 200 children and Heads of State from seven SADC countries will gather in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, from […] today12 November, 2024
