… He’s been doing this artwork for approximately the past four years, but finds it hard to sell. “If it’s not a white person ordering something from me, I don’t make any money at all.” Rooinasie further expressed his dissatisfaction with the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture. …
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Government department overseeing education policy in Namibia, led by Minister Sanet Steenkamp as of 2025.
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- August 2018
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 →