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May 2026
The Namibian
Immanuel Shifidi Secondary Schoolis mourning the death oflong-serving teacher Lourika Groenewald
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“The Immanuel Shifidi Secondary School community is mourning the death of its long-serving teacher, Lourika Groenewald, describing it as a 'great loss'.”
Education directors have called for the N$10 school admission application fee to be made optional, warning that some parents may struggle to afford it despite the Ministry of Education permitting schools to charge up to N$10 to cover administrative costs.
Education directors have called for the N$10 school admission application fee to be made optional, warning that some parents may struggle to afford it despite the Ministry of Education permitting schools to charge up to N$10 to cover administrative costs.
Lourika Groenewald, who taught English and Afrikaans at Immanuel Shifidi Secondary School for more than 17 years since 2008, has died. The school community and other local institutions have extended condolences, describing her as a dedicated and kind educator who made an impact on many lives.
Uushona Hiskia, a former Tigers fullback and member of the club's golden generation, left professional football while still in his prime to pursue a career in media, working 13 years at Namibia Press Agency and 21 years at NBC before retiring to livestock farming. He expressed concern about Tigers' current relegation struggles, lamenting the decline of the historic club.