insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Concerns Raised at Nursing Training Institute of Technology Over Leadership and Student Welfare Photo: NTIT Facebook Page A wave of concern has emerged at the Nursing Training Institute of Technology (NTIT) in Windhoek, as students and an anonymous source allege serious issues regarding the institute’s management and its adherence to regulatory standards. According to the source, NTIT is facing questions over its student registration process, the recording of clinical hours, and the allocation of funds earmarked for student uniforms. “There are strict […] today14 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia UNAM Streamlines Degrees to Boost Graduate Prospects In a major academic reform, the University of Namibia has transitioned to a three-year undergraduate degree structure, moving away from the four-year honours format. The move, implemented in 2023, aligns the university with international education norms and supports graduates in pursuing postgraduate studies and employment. UNAM’s Simon Namesho highlights the change as key to addressing youth unemployment. today8 July, 2025
insert_link South Africa Teachers’ Group Urges Investigation into Rise of Unqualified Educators The National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of South Africa is calling on the South African Council for Educators to investigate the alleged rise in unqualified teachers working at schools. This comes after the Foundation for Education and Social Justice Africa revealed that it has received an alarming number of reports of under and unqualified educators, including students, hired to teaching posts at some private schools across the country. Naptosa’s executive […] today10 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa BOSA Pushes Petition to Raise Matric Pass Mark to 50%. Build One South Africa has launched a petition urging Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube to scrap the minimum matric pass mark from 30-percent and increase it to 50-percent. The petition argues that a 30-percent pass mark for subjects at matric level undermines the intellect of South Africa’s youth, and allows for the entrenchment of mediocrity and low expectations. BOSA’s acting spokesperson, Rogers Solomons, says a meagre 30-percent pass hurts […] today9 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia IOL Completes NCHE Audit and Launches Academic Advisory Board The Institute for Open Learning celebrated significant milestone with the successful completion of its Institutional Audit Improvement Process, as endorsed by the National Council for Higher Education. This approval highlights IOL’s dedication to high standards in open and distance learning. In line with NCHE recommendations, the institution has also established an Academic Advisory Board to further enhance its quality assurance practices. today5 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Unam addresses admission criteria for grade 11 learners The University of Namibia says there has been a lot of uncertainty regarding their admission criteria, especially concerning Grade 11 learners and the Advanced Subsidiary level requirements. Unam spokesperson Simon Namesho says their current admission criteria are based on a combination of the NSSCAS as the final school leaving certificate and the NSSCO, which is the norm in countries offering school leaving certificates at different levels. today22 January, 2024
