… Regional education director Alex Sikume yesterday said they have launched an independent investigation into the attack. …
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- April 2026
… In an interview with New Era, Zambezi education director Alex Sikume said furniture from Muzii, Nankuntwe and Mpukano schools was moved during the Easter holiday, while the transfer of learners began on Sunday and was expected to be completed by Monday. …
Zambezi flood-affected schools resume… Zambezi regional education director Alex Sikume told The Namibian yesterday that the three schools account for 520 pupils and 35 staff, all of whom were relocated along with their furniture during the Easter break. …
Zambezi floods, locust outbreaks fuel hunger- March 2026
… Last week, regional education director Alex Sikume said nine flood-affected schools in Kabbe South and Kabbe North will soon be relocated for safety reasons. …
Villages submerged as Zambezi floods worsen… Regional education director Alex Sikume yesterday said all these schools are severely affected by floods, therefore consultations with the relevant authorities on relocation are ongoing. …
Zambezi plans to relocate 9 flood-affected schools… Zambezi education director Alex Sikume could not be reached for comment yesterday.
Floods in Zambezi: Schools and clinics under water as crocodiles and snakes threaten communities- February 2026
… Zambezi regional education director Alex Sikume yesterday said a stream en route to the school is filling up with flood- and rainwater, making the school inaccessible by road beyond a certain point. …
Floods cut off Zambezi schools- June 2025
… Regional education director Alex Sikume last week said the holiday school aimed to strengthen learning recovery, especially in subjects where pupils have shown learning gaps. …
Zambezi holiday school boosts 3 500 pupils- January 2025
… Regional education director Alex Sikume, who briefed the media on the mattress issue at the school, noted that the region procured over 820 mattresses last year. …
Namibian schools face overcrowding and accommodation crisis as 2025 academic year begins- July 2024
… Regional education director Alex Sikume, responding to questions sent by The Namibian on Friday, noted that the holiday school is only one of many strategies in place to return the region to its former glory of ranking among the best performing schools. …
Zambezi’s holiday school attracts over 3 000 pupils
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Grade 10 pupil hospitalized with spinal injury after assault over N$20 debt
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A Simataa Secondary School pupil was severely assaulted on 23 March by a Grade 12 pupil and three others over an unpaid N$20 debt, suffering spinal cord injury, breathing difficulties, and vision problems. The accused is out on bail of N$2,000 and returned to school, while the victim remains hospitalized and may repeat his grade.
Why it matters
Grade 10 pupil's severe spinal injury from school assault raises urgent concerns about safety and discipline in Namibian schools.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 23 April
Grade 10 pupil hospitalized with spinal injury after assault over N$20 debt
A Simataa Secondary School pupil was severely assaulted on 23 March by a Grade 12 pupil and three others over an unpaid N$20 debt, suffering spinal cord injury, breathing difficulties, and vision problems. The accused is out on bail of N$2,000 and returned to school, while the victim remains hospitalized and may repeat his grade.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 9 April
Zambezi flood-affected schools resume classes at new sites
Three flood-affected schools in Kabbe North and Kabbe South have relocated approximately 528 learners to higher ground in Luhonono and Lusese, with classes resuming on Tuesday. The Ministry of Works and Transport assisted with the relocation using larger and smaller boats, and learners will be accommodated in hostels, community facilities, and temporary classroom tents while the region deploys floating bridges to restore access to isolated communities.
9 April 2026 · New Era →
Tuesday 7 April
Zambezi floods and locusts destroy crops, threaten food security
Devastating floods and locust outbreaks in Namibia's Zambezi region have destroyed thousands of hectares of crops and displaced over 2,000 people, prompting the government to commit to feeding affected residents until the next harvest season. The regional minister has called on government to provide seeds, fodder for livestock, and continued support as communities struggle with starvation.
7 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 25 March
Zambezi floods displace families; wildlife and schools at risk
Severe flooding in Namibia's Zambezi region has submerged villages and displaced families to higher ground and schools, with officials reporting shortages of tents and food aid despite assistance from the Prime Minister's office. The floods have also pushed wildlife out of their natural habitat, prompting the Environment and Tourism ministry to map displaced animals to prevent poaching.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 19 March
Zambezi region plans to relocate nine flood-affected schools
The Zambezi regional education directorate is considering relocating about nine schools severely affected by annual floods in the eastern part of the region, with water levels at 6.78m. Consultations with relevant authorities are ongoing, and the government has allocated N$30 million for the uprooting of at least three of the schools.
19 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 17 March
Zambezi floods displace schools, clinics; crocodiles and snakes threaten pupils
Severe floods in Namibia's Zambezi region have made schools, clinics, and villages inaccessible except by boat, with the Zambezi River water level at 6.75m compared to 2.17m last year. Governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi says officials plan to relocate affected communities and schools to higher ground while the Office of the Prime Minister has delivered tents, food, and water tanks to support displaced residents.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 3 February
Floods force Zambezi pupils to use canoes to reach school
Rising floodwaters in the Zambezi region have cut off road access to Muzii Combined School, with pupils now using canoes to cross a swollen stream before walking to class. The regional education director says teaching is uninterrupted but authorities are prepared to take safety measures if flooding worsens.
3 February 2026 · The Namibian →