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Alex Sikume

2024-07-012026-06-25
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  1. June 2025

  2. The Namibian

    Sikume said over 200 teachers volunteered to deliver lessons and academic support

    Source

    “Sikume said over 200 teachers, most of whom are subject specialists, volunteered to deliver lessons and academic support and oversee enrichment activities.”

    Zambezi holiday school boosts 3 500 pupils
  3. January 2025

  4. The Namibian

    Regional education director Alex Sikume noted the region procured over 820 mattresses last year, with 200 for CSSS

    Source

    “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. He added that CSSS will be the beneficiary of 200 of these mattresses.”

    Namibian schools face overcrowding and accommodation crisis as 2025 academic year begins
  5. July 2024

  6. The Namibian

    Regional education director Alex Sikume noted the holiday school is one of many strategies to return the region to its former glory of ranking among the best performing schools

    Source

    “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

  7. The Namibian

    Sikume said the holiday school is not fully supported by the line ministry due to budget constraints

    Source

    “Sikume added that in terms challenges, the holiday school initiative is not fully supported by the line ministry due to budget constraints.”

    Zambezi’s holiday school attracts over 3 000 pupils
Society

Boys punished with overnight corridor confinement at school

The News

Grades 8 and 9 boys at Caprivi Senior Secondary School were forced to sleep in cold corridors without blankets as punishment for losing hostel keys. The incident has drawn condemnation from parents and the Namibia National Students Organisation, with the regional education director confirming the matter and pledging to address it through public service staff rules.

Why it matters

Students forced to sleep in cold corridors without blankets as punishment at Caprivi Senior Secondary School raises child welfare and discipline standards concerns.

15 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 15 June

  1. Boys punished with overnight corridor confinement at school

    Grades 8 and 9 boys at Caprivi Senior Secondary School were forced to sleep in cold corridors without blankets as punishment for losing hostel keys. The incident has drawn condemnation from parents and the Namibia National Students Organisation, with the regional education director confirming the matter and pledging to address it through public service staff rules.

    15 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 23 April

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

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