insert_link Namibia Namibia National Students Organisation Highlights Challenges in 2025 Results The Namibia National Students Organisation says the 2025 school results show limited progress, with only 36 percent of learners qualifying at advanced level. Secretary Lavinia Leonard warned of low enrolment, falling pass rates, and missing data on learners with disabilities, calling for urgent reforms. today23 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Bullying in Schools Raises Alarm Bullying in schools is increasingly worrying experts, who say it undermines learners’ academic performance, mental health, and self-esteem, and can even lead to suicide. The issue has gained attention after a 2024 video showed a learner assaulting others in a hostel. Deputy Minister of Education Dino Ballotti added his comment on the matter: today22 January, 2026
insert_link 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
insert_link Namibia Walvis Bay Schools Welcome Learners Schools in Walvis Bay have begun preparations for today’s reopening, Taati Nghiilenge reports. On Thursday and Friday, several schools held orientation sessions for pre-primary and Grade 1 learners. today12 January, 2026
