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

Education

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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 […]

todayJanuary 22, 2024 11

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Dr. Basilius Kasera Explores Education Challenges and Funding Solutions in Namibia

In an engaging conversation, Dr. Basilius Kasera from the University of Namibia's Faculty of Social Sciences discusses critical issues surrounding education in Namibia. Kasera addresses the similarities with South Africa, highlighting the politicization of education as a public good and its impact on citizens. He emphasizes the need to rethink the philosophy of education, urging a perspective that views education as a means of empowering individuals to contribute to society […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024 84

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Landless People’s Movement’s Lifalaza Simataa Discusses Education and Its Impact on Voters

In a recent interview, Lifalaza Simataa delves into the state of education in Namibia and its repercussions on the electorate. Simataa sheds light on the slow pace of school construction, insufficient budget allocations, and the resulting challenges in the education sector. Simataa emphasizes that between 2021 and 2022, only one new school was built by the state, indicating a lack of prioritization for education development. He points out that a […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024 30

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Namibia

Namibian expert weighs in on the country’s education system

The African Transformation Movement in SA has raised serious concerns about the alarming increase in unemployment rates in South Africa. The party attributes this worrisome trend to an education system that falls short in equipping individuals with skills aligned to the country’s economic strengths, specifically in sectors like agriculture and mining. Dr. Basilius Kasera from the University of Namibia's provides insights into the Namibian perspective on this issue.  

todayJanuary 19, 2024 13

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Namibia

Kharas Regional Council CEO Encourages Principals to Embrace Change for Educational Growth..

Benedictus Diergaardt, Chief Executive Officer of the Kharas Regional Council, urges school principals to view the evolving education landscape as an opportunity for adaptation and growth. Addressing over 40 principals at a meeting, Diergaardt emphasizes that schools serve as knowledge beacons requiring collective responsibility to remain dynamic, inclusive, and ready to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. Diergaardt advocates for collaboration as the key to success, urging principals […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024 8

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Namibia

Kunene Education Directorate Plans Teacher Conferences to Tackle Academic Challenges in 2023 external Exams

The Kunene Education Directorate is set to organize teacher conferences aimed at addressing the subpar results in the 2023 Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary and Advanced Subsidiary level exams within the region. This announcement was made by the interim education director, Petrus Shipalanga, during an interview with Nampa on Wednesday as part of a conversation about Kunene's academic challenges. Despite a marginal improvement in 2023 results compared to 2022, the […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024 58

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Namibia

Kunene Education Directorate to address challenges through teachers’ conferences

  The Kunene Education Directorate plans to conduct teachers’ conferences to address the region’s poor performance in the 2023 Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) and Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) level examinations. This was said by the region’s interim education director, Petrus Shipalanga, in an interview with Nampa on Wednesday as part of a discussion on Kunene’s poor academic performance. Despite a gradual increase in 2023 outcomes when compared to 2022, […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024 38

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Namibia

“No child will be denied placement”: Maemeko-Munembo

  The Deputy Director of Education in the Zambezi Region, Norah Maemeko-Munembo, has declared that no child will be denied school placement this year. Maemeko-Munembo revealed that despite the completion of the school admission process from June to September last year (2023), there are still students seeking new school placements for the current year. In an interview with Nampa on Wednesday, the Deputy Director noted that while classes could have […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024 19 2

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Namibia

Limited school space leaves parents stranded in Moses ||Garoeb Constituency

  By Linea Dishena and Daniella Izaaks Parents and guardians in Windhoek’s Moses ||Garoeb Constituency have been left frustrated by limited spaces in school, especially for Grade 1 learners. Speaking to Nampa here on Monday, constituency councillor Stefanus Ndengu said limited space is a challenge every year, as the constituency has only four primary schools and two secondary schools catering for its estimated population of 90 000 to 100 000 […]

todayJanuary 16, 2024 65

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