education ministry namibia

Ballotti says ministry will ‘move mountains’ to bring soccer games home

https://youtu.be/xP_YYIIBj7U By: Terence Mukasa Sports deputy minister Dino Ballotti says they have allocated N$200 million from this year’s budget for sports infrastructure development and hosting local sports leagues. This will allow the country to host regional and international football matches following the Confederation of African Football (CAF) ban in 2021 due to local stadiums failing to meet international standards. Watch on oneafrica.tv, DStv or GOtv at 19h00 on Mondays […]

16 April, 2025 35

Africa

Swartbooi says that more funds won’t fix education sector

https://youtu.be/Scr3P0W8bw8 By: Josia Shigwedha Landless People’s Movement (LPM) leader Bernadus Swartbooi says despite the increased budget allocation to the ministry of education, no real changes will be seen in the country’s education sector. This comes after the recently merged education ministry saw a budget increase from around N$18 billion in 2024/2025 to nearly N$25 billion in the 2025/2026 national budget. The newly appointed finance minister, Ericah Shafudah, tabled the […]

8 April, 2025 44

Namibia

Education ministry declares Friday, February 23, as a school holiday

The Education ministry has declared Friday, February 23, as a school holiday as part of the national mourning arrangements for the funeral weekend of President Hage Geingob. Sanet Steenkamp, the Ministry's Executive Director, confirmed the announcement. Meanwhile, the Information and Communication Technology minister, Emma Theofelus announced that 18 Heads of State are to attend the memorial and State Funeral services of the late President Hage Geingob, while 27 countries […]

21 February, 2024 28