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Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture was urged by NANSO to implement policies that restore discipline in schools while safeguarding teacher dignity and authority
“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 NANSONew Era
Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture needs urgent inter-institutional alignment with universities and NSFAF on admission and funding criteria
“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 clarityThe Namibian
Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture called on artists to perform free of charge at a tribute concert for Sam Nujoma
“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 NujomaThe Namibian
Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture issued a directive to postpone events of a celebratory nature at schools
“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 eventsThe Namibian
Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture is working to resolve countrywide placement challenges
“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 furnitureThe Namibian
Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture is working with Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises to secure additional teaching posts
“Additionally, the education ministry is working with the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises to secure additional teaching posts for this year.”
Education ministry addresses student placement challenges, secures additional funding for furnitureThe Namibian
Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture required full report, regional plan update, and bill of quantities for financial assistance
“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 Namibian
Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture dismissed allegations of favouritism in national examinations as baseless
“The 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.”
Allegations of exam favouritism baseless – education ministryThe Namibian
Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture insists food will be delivered this month
“The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture insists food will be delivered this month.”
Food delay leaves 15 400 pupils hungryThe Namibian
Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture executive director Sanet Steenkamp confirmed that the ministry had given attention to the matter
“Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture executive director Sanet Steenkamp confirmed that the ministry had given attention to the matter.”
Principal accused of awarding N$1,1m classroom tender to herselfThe 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →