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New Era
Christine Shilima praised Mbangura Woodcarvers for efficiency in repairing school furniture
“Shilima specifically praised Mbangura Woodcarvers for their efficiency.”
Over 400 Rundu school furniture repairedThe Namibian
Regional education director Christine Shilima confirmed a submission regarding the issue had been made but no feedback received
“Regional education director Christine Shilima this week confirmed that a submission regarding the issue had been made, but that no feedback had yet been received.”
Ndama East slams ‘unfair teacher recruitment' at Rundu schoolThe Namibian
Kavango East education director Christine Shilima confirmed the suspected food poisoning incident at the school
“Kavango East education director Christine Shilima yesterday confirmed the incident, noting that her office has been informed of the pupils' suspected food poisoning.”
Rundu pupils blame cockroaches and dirty kitchen for suspected food poisoning at school hostelThe Namibian
Christine Shilima said the school has not stopped offering Grade 10 despite her instructions
“Education director Christine Shilima yesterday said the school has not stopped or removed the pupils despite her instructions.”
Eileen Private School in Kavango East defies directive, offers unauthorised Grade 10 classesInformanté
Christine Shilima confirmed the food poisoning case
“The Director of Education in the Kavango East region, Christine Shilima, has confirmed the case.”
Suspected food poisoning hits 283 learners at Rundu schoolThe Namibian
Christine Shilima confirmed incident of pupils' suspected food poisoning
“Kavango East education director Christine Shilima has confirmed the incident, noting that her office has been informed of the pupils' suspected food poisoning.”
15 pupils at Kavango East school receive medical assistance over suspected food poisoningThe Namibian
Regional education director Christine Shilima confirmed hostel facilities cannot operate without electricity
“Regional education director Christine Shilima yesterday confirmed that hostel facilities cannot operate without electricity, because the water systems rely on electrically powered pumps.”
Nored strike causes power outage, school hostel closures and food waste in Kavango EastNew Era
Christine Shilima confirmed a meeting was held to address the sanitation crisis
“In an interview with New Era in January, Kavango East Director of Education Christine Shilima confirmed that a meeting was held to address the crisis.”
Teaching at Rundu school still on holdNew Era
Christine Shilima noted the education directorate had submitted a formal request to the Department of Works
“That time, Shilima noted that the education directorate had submitted a formal request to the Department of Works to conduct an assessment not only at Mutwarantja but at five other schools identified as being in "dire need" of urgent sanitation intervention.”
Teaching at Rundu school still on holdThe Namibian
Kavango East education director Christine Shilima said her office has not received any formal communication regarding the discussions
“Kavango East education director Christine Shilima yesterday said her office has not received any formal communication regarding the discussions.”
Leaked document reveals 5% pay rise for Namibia civil servants and teachers from 2026Leevi Hakusembe Senior Secondary School in Kavango West has prohibited pupils from bringing food to the hostel, citing waste reduction and fairness concerns. The principal says the rule encourages use of the school dining hall, though parents claim their children are going hungry.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Leevi Hakusembe Senior Secondary School in Kavango West has prohibited pupils from bringing food to the hostel, citing waste reduction and fairness concerns. The principal says the rule encourages use of the school dining hall, though parents claim their children are going hungry.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Two secondary schools in Rundu received 200 chairs and 189 desks after local craftsmen refurbished broken furniture with a N$90,000 sponsorship from KDG Autolink, easing a chronic furniture shortage that had left learners without seating during examinations.
14 April 2026 · New Era →
Residents and former volunteer teachers at Ndama East Primary School in Kavango East are protesting the recruitment process, alleging unfair exclusion of 14 volunteers who established and built the school from 2018 to 2022 under difficult conditions with minimal resources. Only two of the qualified volunteers were appointed despite the school now having grown to over 1,600 pupils, and community members have called for intervention and compensation.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Pupils at Rundu Secondary School in Kavango East reported suspected food poisoning after eating lunch, with 15 treated and four admitted to hospital. The pupils blamed the hostel kitchen's dirty conditions and poor hygiene, noting the presence of cockroaches, flies, and drainage problems; health inspectors were investigating and similar incidents have affected schools across both Kavango regions.
19 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Eileen Private School in Kavango East is offering Grade 10 classes despite a January directive from the regional education directorate to stop, as the school is only authorised to teach pre-primary through junior secondary. The school owner disputes the inspector's approach while the education directorate says the school violated the Basic Education Act by not submitting a required application for the new classes.
18 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A suspected food poisoning outbreak at Rundu Senior Secondary School has affected 283 learners, with four admitted to hospital and 11 under medical observation. The incident, linked to food consumed on Monday, comes as the Kavango regions have recorded 30 food poisoning deaths over the past three years, and at least five cases have been reported since the beginning of 2026.
18 March 2026 · Informanté →
Fifteen pupils from Rundu Secondary School in Kavango East region are at Rundu State Hospital with suspected food poisoning, while 283 pupils at the hostel showed symptoms of diarrhoea. Health inspectors are investigating the cause, with hostel superintendent Samuel Marungu saying the suspected contamination may be linked to meals served for lunch or dinner.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A Northern Regional Electricity Distributor strike in Kavango East has cut power to school hostels since Friday, forcing the closure of facilities serving over 2,000 pupils and spoiling food supplies. The strike stems from wage negotiations; employees are demanding a 6% pay increase and a 14th cheque, while Nored has offered 3.5% and agreed to the cheque.
3 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Mutwarantja Primary School in Rundu has remained closed for a month due to dilapidated pit latrines deemed unsafe by parents and staff. The education directorate says procurement delays are preventing toilet construction, despite available regional council funds, leaving approximately 300 learners out of school.
27 February 2026 · New Era →
A leaked government document indicates civil servants and teachers will receive a 5% salary increase for the 2026/27 financial year and a further 5% for 2027/28, with no transport allowance increment in 2026/27 but a 7% increase scheduled for 2027/28. A senior government official confirmed the document's authenticity and said an official announcement will be made in due course, though some government bodies including the Prime Minister's office said they are unaware of the increment.
25 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Mutwarantja Primary School in Rundu Rural has suspended classes for a second week because its pit latrines are unsafe for teachers and learners in grades 0–7. The education directorate is working on a procurement process for temporary and permanent sanitation solutions, while the school explores immediate repairs using available funds.
29 January 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian education ministry is struggling to place over 1,000 pupils in schools nationally due to rapid population growth and a shortage of classrooms, with children sitting at home weeks into the academic year, particularly in densely populated regions like Khomas. The ministry says it is repurposing existing facilities and will ensure all pupils receive access to education, though officials acknowledge the classroom backlog is a recurring challenge that has not kept pace with population growth.
28 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The Kavango East education directorate says there is insufficient classroom space to place Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level learners who upgraded from grade 11, with spaces reserved for full-time grade 11 learners. The directorate is waiting until the end of the week to see which enrolled learners do not return to AS level before opening admissions to learners from part-time schools.
22 January 2026 · New Era →
About 100 learners were sent home from Joy Mungungu Senior Primary School in Rundu during registration after their parents failed to pay N$210 School Development Fund contributions, sparking parent protests; the Kavango East education director confirmed learners were turned away but said she intervened so they could return, noting the school board raised the fees to fund temporary classrooms to address overcrowding and safety concerns in the area.
14 January 2026 · New Era →