education system

Labour Analyst Weighs In on Grade 11 Exit Concerns

Popular Democratic Movement MP Reggie Diergaardt has voiced concerns over the new curriculum, which designates Grade 11 as the exit point for many students. He argues that this system could exacerbate unemployment and social challenges. In response, we spoke to labour analyst Sydwill Scholtz, who shared this insights on the potential impact of this policy.

20 February, 2025 75

Namibia

Education Minister Lauds Progress as AS-Level Entries Rise

Education Minister Anna Nghipondoka revealed that 12,031 students, or 29.5%, are advancing to the Advanced Subsidiary level this year. Adding that this marks a notable improvement in the education system by c=contrast to the year prior. MoE Executive Director, Sanet Steenkamp: The Secretary General of the Trade Union Congress, Mahongora Kavihuha, states that while there has been some slight improvement, further action is required.

15 January, 2025 41

Namibia

World Bank Criticizes Namibia’s Education and Health Systems

The World Bank has highlighted the need for urgent improvements in Namibia's education and health systems despite substantial investments. According to its country partnership framework, public services in these sectors face challenges like inequitable education access, poor infrastructure, inadequate teacher support, and low early childhood education access. On health, the report notes persistent inequalities in universal coverage, staffing shortages, and insufficient planning.

14 January, 2025 23

South Africa

South Africa’s Institute of Race Relations Proposes Non-Racial Approach to Education Law Debate

South Africa's Institute of Race Relations has proposed a non-racial approach to the ongoing debate over the Basic Education Law Amendment Act. They suggest focusing on increasing the number of classrooms and addressing systemic issues in the education system, rather than using language policy to force schools into becoming dual-medium. The institute’s Gabriel Crouse urges the government to explore the causes of South Africa’s poor education performance and advocates for […]

11 December, 2024 33

Namibia

UNICEF calls for quality education in Namibian classrooms

Samuel Kweku, the UNICEF Representative to Namibia described Namibia’s youthful population, of which almost a million of the population is aged 0-24, as both a challenge and an opportunity. He made these remarks during the official opening of the first session of the 6th Children’s Parliament, here on Monday. “A challenge because as a country we must plan, educate, and create employment for this segment of […]

17 July, 2024 46

Namibia

Omaheke Regional Council chairperson urges learners to be more committed

Omaheke Regional Council Chairperson Ignatius Kariseb on Friday appealed to learners to take their education seriously, emphasising its role in shaping their futures. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement on education, Kariseb expressed concern that some children think they are doing their parents a favour by attending school. “Our children must understand that they are not doing their parents a favour by going to school. It is instead an opportunity […]

22 January, 2024 17

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 […]

18 January, 2024 31