Students

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Namibia

NANSO calls for public campaign on subsidised tertiary education model

The Namibia National Student Organisation is calling on the government to intensify public communication around the phased rollout of the subsidised tertiary education model, saying many students and parents still lack clear information on how the system will work. NANSO President Dorthea Nangolo said while the education ministry has addressed the issue publicly, the information is not easily accessible to ordinary citizens who need to understand funding requirements and application […]

today2 February, 2026

Oshiwambo

Ounona vo fikola mo Sudan tava shange omakonaakono konima akala noku undulilwa komesho moule womido 2 da djako

Ounona vofikola vefike po mayovi no mafele mo Sudan, oshivike eshi okwa lopotwa va hovela no makonakono avo eefikola do pombada konima eshi omakonaakono akala noku undulilwa komesho  oule womido didulife pu 2, omolwo onghalo yo makuyunguto oita moshilongo osho. Elopota do ikundaneki odati nande ongaho ounona vahapu ova talika ina vamona omito yoku shuna meefikola natango. Ouminsitry welongo mo Sudan owati ounona vofikola vefike po 210 000,  ove lishangifa oku […]

today4 July, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Interview: Zambezi Teacher Reflects on the Legacy of Namibia’s Founding Father

  Mr. Muyunda Staleny, a social studies teacher in the Zambezi region, has called for widespread participation in the upcoming memorial service for Namibia’s founding father, Dr. Sam Nujoma. The event, scheduled for February 23 at the Katima Mulilo Sports Complex, will serve as an opportunity for the nation to honor his legacy. Staleny emphasized that the event should be treated with the utmost respect, with attendees from all sectors […]

today21 February, 2025

Namibia

Education Minister Lauds Progress as AS-Level Entries Rise

Education Minister Anna Nghipondoka revealed that 12,031 students, or 29.5%, are advancing to the Advanced Subsidiary level this year. Adding that this marks a notable improvement in the education system by c=contrast to the year prior. MoE Executive Director, Sanet Steenkamp: The Secretary General of the Trade Union Congress, Mahongora Kavihuha, states that while there has been some slight improvement, further action is required.  

today15 January, 2025

Local

Speaker, MPs Address Namibian Students in Villa Clara Province, Cuba

20 October 2024 HAVANA, CUBA – Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi, accompanied by members of the National Assembly, met with a group of 10 Namibian students out of 33 studying various careers at Universidad Marta Abreu de Villa Clara in the Republic of Cuba on Sunday. The Speaker is currently in Cuba, leading a multi-party parliamentary delegation on a week-long official visit from 20 to 26 October 2024. Hon. Prof. Katjavivi […]

today22 October, 2024

South Africa

At least 22 people arrested during student protests in Bloemfontein

Police disperse protesting students at Bloemfontein’s Central University of Technology (CUT) with stun grenades on Monday. Photos: Becker Semela By Becker Semela via GroundUp Lectures at the Central University of Technology (CUT) in Bloemfontein were suspended on Tuesday morning as a protest by students entered its third day. Since Friday, the situation outside the main campus has been tense with students protesting over lack of funding for food, housing and study […]

today5 March, 2024

Africa

Kenya’s Nivishe Foundation to Spearhead Student Mental Health Week 2024 in Africa

Kenya’s Nivishe Foundation today announced that it has partnered with Chegg and esteemed non-profits and organizations from around the world for Global Student Mental Health Week 2024, taking place from February 26 to March 3. The Nivishe Foundation will drive forward action in Kenya and throughout Africa. In its second year, Student Mental Health Week will have a special focus on tackling student loneliness. The World Health Organization has deemed […]

today27 February, 2024

Namibia

More can still be done despite achievement: Diergaardt

  ||Kharas Regional Council Chief Executive Officer, Benedictus Diergaardt, remarked that despite the region's drop from second to third place in the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) level results, it remains a significant achievement. The NSSCO results were released last Wednesday, with ||Kharas ranking third, trailing behind Khomas and Kavango East regions. Addressing a staff meeting of the Directorate of Education, Arts, and Culture on Monday, Diergaardt expressed his […]

today15 January, 2024