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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Education Reform

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South Africa

S.A. Begins Implementing Basic Education Laws Amendment Act

S.A's Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube says her department has started with the implementation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act. President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Act into law in September but agreed to hold the implementation of two contentious clauses while discussions take place around addressing the impasse. Gwarube says they are still awaiting the presidential-led process on clauses four and five, which deal with language and admission policies: […]

todayNovember 7, 2024 15

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Namibia

LPM’s Mootu Criticizes Mid-Term Budget as “Missed Opportunity”

Utaara Mootu of the Landless People's Movement criticized the mid-term budget, calling it insufficient for addressing the nation's pressing economic and social issues. She raised concerns about delayed unemployment data, claiming it leaves voters uninformed. Mootu emphasized that housing, education, agriculture, electrification, and SME support require urgent, transformative action rather than continued promises. She concluded by urging the government to prioritize meaningful reforms that provide justice and dignity to citizens. […]

todayOctober 31, 2024 14

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Science & Technology

Is AI a Blessing or a Curse? Ronald Sangunji Weighs In

    By Dilia Mazula    As the tech industry progresses, it triggers questions and debates regarding the potential risks, particularly concerning AI. Fears mount over the potential harm that could arise if AI falls into the wrong hands and is wielded for malicious purposes.  Numerous online reports have investigated AI's capacity to manipulate and potentially deceive humans, with Deepfakes emerging as a concerning trend. Governments are increasingly apprehensive about […]

todayMay 15, 2024 62

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Namibia

Oshikoto region considers trimester system return for schools

The Directorate of Education, Arts, and Culture in the Oshikoto region and its stakeholders have proposed the re-introduction of a trimester system for schools from 2025 onwards. The concerns of the semester revolve around the length of the semester, fatigue among learners, and difficulty in curriculum planning. Here is the Executive Director of the Ministry Sanet Steenkamp.

todayMay 13, 2024 70

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Africa

Should Kenya abolish all school exams? Expert sets out five reasons why they’re still useful

  By Beatrice M’mboga Akala, University of the Witwatersrand The role of examinations in Kenyan schools is under scrutiny. This is because there is a lot that is wrong with the country’s examinations, a situation that threatens to derail education gains made over the decades. For instance, for two consecutive years – last year and the year before – the periods during the country’s national examination period were marred by […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024 13

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Namibia

Education ministry raises compulsory school age

The Ministry of Education has implemented the Basic Education Act of 2020, effective from 5 October, replacing the 2001 Education Act. The new legislation reflects Namibia's commitment to education, notably increasing the compulsory school attendance age from 16 to 18. Deputy Executive Director Edda Bohn says the act also addresses learners' rights to transfer under specific circumstances.

todayNovember 21, 2023 40

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