quality education

NANSO Pushes for Education Levy to Boost Student Funding

The National Students Organisation has launched a campaign advocating for an education levy to ensure sustainable funding for higher and vocational education. As reported by One Africa TV’s NewsOnOne correspondent, Ketemba Tjipepa, the initiative aims to eliminate financial barriers that hinder students from accessing quality education.

February 7, 2025 24

Business / Economics

Bank of Namibia awards bursaries to ten outstanding students

The Bank of Namibia has awarded bursaries to ten outstanding students pursuing studies in key fields essential to the country’s development. The regulator's Sandra Garises says, through its long-standing bursary programme, the Bank continues to invest in the country's future by ensuring deserving students have access to quality education. Josefina Oskar from BON:

February 7, 2025 44

Namibia

LearnOnOne Supports Schools with Stationery Donation

LearnOnOne, in collaboration with Pick n Pay, Fresh FM, and 99 FM, donated stationery to Groot Aub and senior secondary schools. This initiative aligns with LearnOnOne’s commitment to ensuring that every Namibian child has access to quality education. On the ground for us is One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Ketemba Tjipepa:

February 5, 2025 20

South Africa

SA Education Minister Gwarube Hopes Ramaphosa Will Address Budget Shortfall in SONA

South Africa's Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube is hopeful that president Cyril Ramaphosa will address the budget shortfall in the education sector in the State of the Nation Address. The minister warns of a looming crisis as provincial education budgets struggle to meet growing demands. Gwarube told eNCA that with stagnant funding, provinces face larger class sizes and fewer teaching posts. She stressed the need for quality education:

January 16, 2025 14

Interview Transcripts

Jessy Tuna Abraham on the Namibia National Students Organization’s (NANSO) Efforts for Educational Progress

November 14, 2024 By Leonard Witbeen In an insightful conversation with Miss Jessy Tuna Abraham, the National Executive Council Spokesperson of the Namibia National Students Organization (NANSO), she shared updates on the organization's ongoing efforts to address some of the critical challenges facing the Namibian education system. This year, NANSO has taken a proactive approach to not only assess the state of education in the country but to also […]

November 15, 2024 29

Namibia

Unemployed teachers protest poor leadership

Hundreds of unemployed teachers are protesting nationwide, blaming the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture for inadequate leadership and poor planning. They argue that these issues are delaying the delivery of quality education in the country. Mahongora Kavihuha Secretary General of the Trade Union Congress of Namibia.

November 30, 2023 49

Africa

Geingob and counterparts reassure children of rights and safety

The leaders of Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe have reiterated their commitment to providing a safer environment for children in their countries. President Hage Geingob, President Mokgweetsi Masisi, Minister of Community Development and Social Services Doreen Mwamba and Vice President Kembo Mohadi attended the UNICEF World Children’s Day commemoration in Walvis Bay on Sunday, joining over 500 children and dignitaries from the four countries. The three-day event was held under […]

November 21, 2023 15