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Namibia

Student Union Raises Alarm Over High Advanced Subsidiary Level Failure Rate

The Student Union of Namibia warned that 64% of learners failed to qualify for Advanced Subsidiary Level after a national pass rate of just 36%. The union blamed under-resourced schools, systemic collapse, and policy failures, while criticizing the exclusion of Grade 11 students from government-subsidized tertiary funding. They urged the Ministry of Education to act and warned of possible demonstrations next week. Angie Scholtz spoke with Minister Dr. Sanet Steenkamp on the issue.   […]

today20 January, 2026

Namibia

 Windhoek Schools Full as Parents Hunt for Placements

Windhoek schools have reached maximum capacity for this academic year, leaving parents rushing to find alternative placements for their children. NewsOnOne visited several Katutura schools, including A. Shipena Secondary School and A.I. Steenkamp Primary School, and the team managed to engage Anna Araes, principal of Emma Hoogenhoudt.

today9 January, 2026