Education ministry opened 16 new schools

Education ministry opened 16 new schools

The Education ministry has taken steps to tackle the issue of limited space during the academic year by inaugurating 16 new schools. Sanet Steenkamp, the executive director of the education ministry, highlighted this initiative, mentioning that it's on a smaller scale. Steenkamp also noted the provision of over 700 teaching positions to all regional directors. Additionally, the ED provided further details on the impending release of the Ordinary and Advanced […]

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Namibia

Nghipondoka says schools must demolish dilapidated buildings

The Minister of Education, Arts and Culture Anna Ngipondoka said schools should demolish dilapidated buildings at their schools before they cause harm to learners and staff. Nghipondoka said this after observing Ihongo Combined School in Onyaanya circuit in the Oshikoto Region, which was established in 1925 by Finnish missionaries. It has two building blocks with six classrooms that are dilapidated completely. Nghipondoka also raised concern about teachers and learners failing […]

December 12, 2023 2

Namibia

The Institute of Open Learning (IOL) celebrates another milestone in education at their graduation.

In a splendid ceremony held at the Windhoek Country Club and Resort this morning, the International Open Learning (IOL) celebrated its annual graduation, marking a significant milestone for 860 graduates, their families, and friends. The pact venue bore witness to one of the largest gatherings of graduates in the field of education this year. "IOL has always been committed to providing quality education to Namibians, breaking barriers and making higher […]

November 30, 2023 20

Namibia

Unemployed teachers plan nationwide protest

“We want to eradicate the percentage of unemployed graduate teachers in the education sector,” he said. Kandunda explained that the decision to protest was taken last year by different former student leaders who are unemployed. “We have been engaging different education offices and up to this year we even went up to the extent of engaging with the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture directors in different regions. All these […]

November 20, 2023 8

Local

The Bank Windhoek Chess Championship launches

On Tuesday, 14 November 2023, Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Marketing and Corporate Communication Services, Jacquiline Pack, announced a half-a-million sponsorship for the Namibian Chess Federation (NFC) to run its chess developmental operations country-wide from 2023 to 2024. The sponsorship aims to provide resources for chess programmes, tournaments and educational initiatives across Namibia. Pack said that by investing in chess, the Bank supports the sport and invests in Namibia’s […]

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