Also known as: Haitengela · Mbumba Haitengela · Mbumba Erastus Haitengela
Erastus Shapumba — owner of a Windhoek office building rented by the Ministry of Education since December 2023.
The Ministry of Education announced the official release of Namibia's 2025 national senior secondary examination results (NSSCO and NSSCAS). The executive director commended learners, teachers, and parents for their efforts and encouraged all stakeholders to support learners' continued academic progress and future development.
14 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Education announced the official release of Namibia's 2025 national senior secondary examination results (NSSCO and NSSCAS). The executive director commended learners, teachers, and parents for their efforts and encouraged all stakeholders to support learners' continued academic progress and future development.
14 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Education has clarified that the Cabinet has not approved a national pathway allowing Grade 9 learners to progress directly through TVET to obtain university-level and doctoral qualifications. Grade 9 learners must first complete foundational skills training at community skills development centres before being considered for TVET programmes.
13 January 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Education has clarified that government has already provided funds to cover basic stationery items for all learners, and parents must not be forced to purchase these core materials such as exercise books, pens, pencils, and erasers. Schools may discuss supplementary items beyond the government-supplied minimum in consultation with parents, but any requests for core stationery are contrary to ministry guidelines.
13 January 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Education has warned the public about fraudulent links circulating on social media falsely claiming to provide 2025 NSSCO and NSSCAS results. Official results will only be released through the ministry's verified website (www.meiysac.gov.na), SMS (to 99099), or WhatsApp (085 785 6231), using candidate numbers and dates of birth.
13 January 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Ministry of Education will release NSSCO and NSSCAS examination results for the 2025 October/November national examinations on Tuesday at 10:00 in Windhoek. Candidates can access results from 12:15 via the ministry website, SMS (send candidate number to 99099), WhatsApp (085 785 6231), or through regional education offices.
13 January 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's education ministry dismissed claims that Grade 9 learners can progress through the Technical and Vocational Education and Training system to obtain doctoral degrees, describing the assertion as misleading. The ministry clarified that Cabinet has not approved any pathway allowing direct progression from Grade 9 to university-level qualifications, and that current entry to TVET requires NSSCO (Grade 11) or Grade 12 qualifications.
10 January 2026 · Informanté →
The education ministry has warned that staff members who solicit or accept bribes, gifts, or money in exchange for learner placement will face serious disciplinary action, and may face criminal charges. The ministry also reaffirmed that learner admission must be transparent and based on approved procedures, with no screening tests, compulsory tuition fees, or admission fees allowed at government schools.
9 January 2026 · New Era →
Ahead of schools reopening on 12 January 2026, the Ministry of Education has issued a stern warning that staff members found soliciting or accepting bribes, money, gifts or favours in exchange for learner admission will face serious disciplinary action and criminal charges. The ministry also urged parents and guardians not to offer bribes, and reiterated that admissions must be transparent, based on approved procedures, and free from fees beyond a N$10 application charge.
9 January 2026 · Informanté →