Parliamentarian Willem Amutenya told school principals in the Onankali Circuit that innovation among staff should be encouraged rather than suppressed.
1 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
//Kharas Governor Dawid Gertze has urged parents, schools, traditional leaders and communities to strengthen child protection and create safe homes, schools and communities where children can learn and develop without violence, abuse or trauma. Speaking at Day of the Namibian Child celebrations in Oranjemund, Gertze said child protection was a shared responsibility requiring cooperation between families, schools, communities, law enforcement, social workers and civil society.
3 hours ago · Informanté →
The 2023 Population and Housing Census Fertility Report found that 53.4% of never-married women in Namibia have given birth, with a total fertility rate of 3.5 children. The share varies by region, with Kharas at 61.6% and Kavango West at 46%, and fertility among this group has risen since 2011 when the rate was 3.1 children.
20 hours ago · The Namibian →
At least 1,760 teachers were recruited over the past four years while classrooms increased from 1,550 to 1,836. An Independent Patriots for Change parliamentarian raised concerns that new Jolly Phonics and PE4Life programmes in Junior Primary are adding pressure to teachers in overcrowded classes, but the Education Minister said the programmes were incorporated into the curriculum rather than added on top.
17 hours ago · New Era →
The Ministry of Education told the National Assembly that preparations for the 2026 national examinations are complete, with venues, markers, invigilators and question papers in place, and results expected by the second week of January 2027. All 14 education directorates have made provisions for holiday classes, teachers have undergone professional development, and more than 2,000 markers will be involved in the examination process.
19 hours ago · Informanté →
Justice and Labour Relations Minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel has proposed increasing the monthly graduate internship allowance from N$2,357.10 to N$3,700 and extending the internship period from three to six months to improve accessibility and workplace exposure for young graduates.
19 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
The education minister acknowledged administrative oversight in NUST's 2025 admission of 150 students to the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences programme, the largest intake since 2008, which exceeded available practical training capacity. Of the 150 students, 50 have been selected for placement based on available capacity, while 55 cannot currently proceed to practical placement due to capacity constraints.
20 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Residents occupying land at Onawa Extension 7 at Oshakati have refused to vacate despite a removal deadline from the town council, demanding alternative land or resettlement. The Oshakati Town Council has maintained the occupants are unlawfully occupying municipal land and rejected their appeal.
14 hours ago · The Namibian →
Acting Supreme Court judge Dave Smuts clarified that he did not contend Namibia produces incompetent lawyers, but rather that the Justice Training Centre needs reform to improve practical legal training for new entrants to the profession. He commended Unam's law faculty for its role in transforming the legal profession while noting that recent bench experience showed new entrants lack requisite skills.
15 hours ago · The Namibian →
Restaurants in Windhoek have experienced disruptions to meat supplies following foot-and-mouth disease restrictions, forcing establishments like Goodfellas to source from multiple local butchers and navigate delivery delays while avoiding menu price increases.
16 hours ago · The Namibian →
ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer will visit Namibia from 1 to 10 October, engaging with about 8,000 pupils across Windhoek, Swakopmund, Ongwediva and Oshakati and delivering a keynote speech at the World Space Week opening. The visit aims to strengthen scientific ties between Namibia and Europe and inspire young people to pursue careers in science, technology and innovation.
16 hours ago · The Namibian →
Oshakati's mayor says taxi operators have until 31 March 2027 to register and mark their public transport vehicles under a newly approved policy, with those holding valid permits able to start the process from 1 October and those without permits given four months to obtain them. The registration and marking requirement is intended to improve accountability and prevent the use of unmarked vehicles in criminal activities.
16 hours ago · The Namibian →
Windhoek High Court Judge Eileen Rakow has ordered convicted couple Amanda Elizabeth and Barnard Christopher Jantjies to repay N$9.9 million they derived from criminal activities including fraud and theft, under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act.
17 hours ago · New Era →
Ndoro Memorial School hostel pupils at Omega 3 in Kongola constituency allege that intoxicated Omega 3 police officers assaulted them with batons after being called to investigate a damaged padlock, injuring several boys. Parents report the school has not provided direct responses to their concerns and kept injured boys in the hostel without medical attention.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia's seven registered medical aid funds had 226,777 beneficiaries at the end of June 2026, growing by 0.8% from the previous quarter and 2.1% year-on-year, with the slow expansion attributed to a labour market where 6.9% were unemployed in 2023 and 44% of youth were out of work. Much of the country's private healthcare cover is linked to employment, creating a relatively small pool of people with access to formal medical aid.
12 hours ago · The Namibian →
Rain and hail swept across Windhoek with Auasblick recording 90mm and Kleine Kuppe 65mm of rainfall. The Namibia Meteorological Service forecasts further rainfall across the central, northern, north-western, southern, and coastal regions on Friday, and advises the public to avoid driving through flooded areas.
10 hours ago · Informanté →
Victor George, a 20-year-old welding trainee at Eenhana Vocational Training Centre, won Namibia's Best of Nation Award at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, held from 22 to 27 September. George was the best performer among Namibia's 17 competitors participating in 16 skills at the international event, which drew 1,385 competitors from 68 countries.
11 hours ago · Informanté →
A 36-year-old Kavango East resident has indicated his intention to plead guilty to murder and attempted murder charges in the Windhoek High Court. He is accused of killing his mother in November 2024 and attempting to kill his father during the same incident.
7 hours ago · The Namibian →
Police are seeking public assistance in locating a 19-year-old who was reported missing on 14 August from Windhoek's Hakahana location. The teenager left home with a male friend and has not been located since, though family members briefly made contact via mobile phone.
8 hours ago · The Namibian →
The 2023 Population and Housing Census Mortality Report shows Namibian men have a life expectancy of 64 years at birth, compared to 72.7 years for women. The gap persists across all age groups except those 80 and above, with males accounting for 54.8% of the 20,822 household deaths reported in the 12 months before the census.
9 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Deputy Minister of Education reports an estimated shortage of 1,977 pre-primary classrooms in the country, affecting school readiness and early-grade repetition, particularly in rural areas and indigenous minority communities.
7 hours ago · Informanté →