… NANSO further urged the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture to implement policies that restore discipline in schools while safeguarding the dignity and authority of teachers. …
Teachers under pressure as school discipline declines, says NANSONamibia Minute.
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Government department overseeing education policy in Namibia, led by Minister Sanet Steenkamp as of 2025.
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Government directs 61.7% of budget to social services… He traced the minister’s journey through the education sector, from classroom teacher and senior school counsellor in the Oshana region to director of education in Ohangwena, executive director in the former Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, and ultimately her appointment …
Honouring Dr Steenkamp- January 2026
… This moment calls for urgent inter-institutional alignment between universities, NSFAF and the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture and the universities. …
Editorial – Confusion around university admission and funding needs urgent clarity- February 2025
Some Namibian artists have strongly opposed a call by the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture to perform free of charge at a tribute concert honouring founding president Sam Nujoma. …
Artists not happy to perform for free in honour of Nujoma… Nujoma also opened the Michelle McLean Primary School at Otjimuise in Windhoek in 2000, with the help of the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, supporting over 1 300 pupils every year,” she says. …
Former Miss Universe Michelle McLean says Nujoma motivated her to be more than a beauty queen… On the other hand, the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture yesterday issued a directive to all directors of education, inspectors, officers, school principals, and staff members to postpone events of a celebratory nature. …
Mourning period for Nujoma halts Valentine’s Day, school sport events- January 2025
The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture says it is currently working to resolve countrywide placement challenges, while also tackling issues in the Zambezi region and securing additional resources for schools. …
Education ministry addresses student placement challenges, secures additional funding for furniture… The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture has in the meantime said the school would have to provide a full report, update on its regional plan, and a bill of quantities if it requires financial assistance.
Heavy rains destroy Simwege Junior Primary School in Kavango WestThe Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture has dismissed allegations of favouritism in the recently concluded national examinations as baseless and damaging to the pupils concerned.Executive director Sanet Steenkamp says the implicated pupils have consistently excelled academica …
Allegations of exam favouritism baseless – education ministry
Society
NANSO warns of declining discipline crisis in Namibian schools
The News
The Namibia National Students' Organization has raised alarm over declining discipline and teacher safety in schools, citing growing harassment of educators, substance abuse among learners, and lack of institutional support. NANSO called for urgent intervention including national dialogue on teacher-learner relationships and stronger legal protections for educators enforcing discipline.
6 March 2026 · Informanté →
Friday 6 March
NANSO warns of declining discipline crisis in Namibian schools
The Namibia National Students' Organization has raised alarm over declining discipline and teacher safety in schools, citing growing harassment of educators, substance abuse among learners, and lack of institutional support. NANSO called for urgent intervention including national dialogue on teacher-learner relationships and stronger legal protections for educators enforcing discipline.
6 March 2026 · Informanté →
Friday 27 February
Finance Minister allocates 61.7% of budget to social sector
Minister of Finance Ericah Shafudah announced that N$54.3 billion has been allocated to the social sector in the 2026/27 budget, with N$28 billion for education and N$13.1 billion for health, representing 61.7% of total government spending and reflecting government commitment to human capital development and inclusive growth.
27 February 2026 · Informanté →
Tuesday 24 February
Education Minister Steenkamp celebrates doctorate while in office
Sanet Steenkamp, who became education minister in 2025, has completed her PhD at Rhodes University on teacher leadership and inclusive education, a seven-year journey she began in 2018 while balancing ministerial duties, family life and academic work. The achievement was celebrated at a public lecture hosted by NUST, where Steenkamp spoke of the demands of doctoral study and encouraged perseverance among current and aspiring scholars.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
Friday 16 January
NSFAF funding threshold exceeds Unam admission criteria
A New Era editorial argues that NSFAF's funding requirement of 26 points exceeds Unam's minimum admission threshold of 25 points, creating confusion and effectively gatekeeping access to higher education by financial means. The editorial calls for urgent alignment between universities, funding bodies, and policymakers, and clearer communication about what subsidised education actually covers.
16 January 2026 · New Era →