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The Namibian
Deputy executive director Edda Bohn reminded parents that education starts at home
“Deputy executive director of education, innovation, arts, and culture Edda Bohn reminded parents that education starts at home, saying the first 1 000 days from conception to age two are crucial.”
Parenting handbook addresses digital hurdles and communal child-rearing in NamibiaThe Namibian
Deputy executive director Edda Bohn said preliminary estimates from regions point to significant shortfalls in Khomas and nationwide
“Speaking to Desert Radio yesterday, deputy executive director for schools and formal education Edda Bohn said while national figures are still being finalised, preliminary estimates from regions point to significant shortfalls.”
Over 1 000 Namibian pupils left without school places as classroom shortages reach crisis pointThe Ministry of Education has launched the Norms and Standards Framework for Schools and the National Minimum Standards for the Operation of Hostels in Namibia. The new framework replaces the long-standing National Standards and Performance Indicators and is designed to address changing global conditions, including the influence of artificial intelligence.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Education has launched the Norms and Standards Framework for Schools and the National Minimum Standards for the Operation of Hostels in Namibia. The new framework replaces the long-standing National Standards and Performance Indicators and is designed to address changing global conditions, including the influence of artificial intelligence.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
Private caterer Pamo Trading Enterprises is challenging a N$540-million hostel food tender awarded to the Namibia Training Authority for supplying food to 239 government school hostels accommodating 77,281 pupils nationwide. The company filed an application at the Windhoek High Court on 20 July seeking to have the award set aside and any procurement contracts declared null and void.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Parents and community members at Ernst Jager Combined School in the ||Kharas region have raised alarm over blocked toilets and overflowing sewerage, saying pupils have been exposed to health risks since May. The Ministry of Education confirmed awareness of the matter and said it is addressing it through its regional directorate.
30 July 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 →
Rusten !Gu-daob, 13, lost his left eye at age four after falling onto a stick while playing, and now risks total blindness after his remaining right eye began bleeding this year. His vision is severely impaired—he can only count fingers at three centimetres—and doctors suspect the removal of his left eye may have affected the right one; his teacher and community members have appealed for urgent medical intervention.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Pupils at Captain Reverend Dr Hendrik Witbooi Primary School in Hardap are increasingly disruptive, insulting teachers and skipping classes. School officials and regional education authorities attribute the behaviour to broken homes and lack of parental involvement, urging parents to reinforce moral values and collaborate with the school.
19 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Education has clarified that teachers and public servants can run private businesses, but must obtain official approval under the Public Service Act to avoid conflicts of interest and ensure public duties are not compromised. However, some teachers expressed concern that the requirement discourages them from earning extra income to supplement insufficient salaries.
16 March 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Education clarified that public servants may engage in lawful outside work but must declare and obtain written approval to avoid conflicts of interest and protect service delivery. The clarification followed confusion after an Omusati Education Directorate notice, and applies regulations under the Public Service Act requiring all public servants to declare remunerative activities outside their official duties.
14 March 2026 · Informanté →
A 7-year-old boy was hospitalised at Windhoek Central Hospital after allegedly being assaulted by the father of a classmate who discovered his son crying after an incident at school. The Namibian government says it is investigating the matter, with the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare condemning the incident and emphasising that no circumstance justifies violence against children.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare and Ministry of Health and Social Services have launched a National Parenting and Caregiver Handbook that emphasises community-based child-rearing and provides resources for parents navigating 21st century parenting challenges, including technology and cyberbullying. The handbook's seven modules are designed to help parents maintain emotional stability and promote the African principle that "strong communities build strong children."
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Schools in Ohangwena and Oshikoto regions conduct lessons in makeshift corrugated iron classrooms with leaking roofs due to lack of funds and restrictive policies delaying permanent infrastructure construction. School principals say the ministry has not prioritized repairs or building proper structures, with regional officials citing budget constraints and noting that nearly 2,000 classrooms nationwide lack permanent structures.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →