Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture

Also known as: MEIYSAC · Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture · Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) · Ministry of Youth

Namibian government ministry overseeing education, sports infrastructure, youth programmes, and cultural initiatives including national examinations and tertiary education outreach.

Sport

Government plans N$5 million sports facility for Rehoboth

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Government will build a N$5 million sports facility in Rehoboth with a gravel athletics track, ablution facilities, and a pavilion seating approximately 350 spectators as part of the Basic Constituency Sport Infrastructure Facilities programme allocating N$10 million per region for 28 facilities nationwide. Residents have raised concerns about the location near an oxidation pond and cemetery, and questioned why a new facility is being pursued while an older stadium remains incomplete.

21 April 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 21 April

Government plans N$5 million sports facility for Rehoboth
Government will build a N$5 million sports facility in Rehoboth with a gravel athletics track, ablution facilities, and a pavilion seating approximately 350 spectators as part of the Basic Constituency Sport Infrastructure Facilities programme allocating N$10 million per region for 28 facilities nationwide. Residents have raised concerns about the location near an oxidation pond and cemetery, and questioned why a new facility is being pursued while an older stadium remains incomplete.
21 April 2026 · New Era →

Friday 10 April

Government funds Collective Singers' international tour to Canada
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture has sponsored N$400,000 to support the Namibian choir Collective Singers for a singing tour in Canada from 11 to 25 April, representing the country alongside choirs from around the world. Deputy Minister Dino Ballotti said the financial support reflects the government's commitment to investing in talent and enabling Namibian artists to perform on global stages.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Independence Stadium feasibility study approved by CAF
President Nandi-Ndaitwah announced that the feasibility study for upgrading Windhoek's Independence Stadium has been approved following consultations with the Confederation of African Football, with Namibia now awaiting a detailed report outlining the next steps to bring it to international standards. The government has also identified 121 community sports facility sites nationwide and decentralised construction responsibility to regional governors.
10 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 9 April

Independence Stadium feasibility study approved by CAF officials
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced that the feasibility study for upgrading Windhoek's Independence Stadium has been approved following consultations with Confederation of African Football inspectors, with Namibia awaiting a detailed CAF report on next steps to meet international standards. The government has also identified 121 community sports facility sites nationwide, with designs completed for 28 sites and construction already underway in several regions.
9 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 27 March

Oshikoto school closed since 2018 due to low enrolment
Oshanamutango Primary School in Olukonda constituency has remained closed since 2018 after enrolment fell below the Ministry of Education's minimum requirement of 50 learners. Community leaders have proposed repurposing the school infrastructure for a vocational training centre or police station, pending approval from regional authorities.
27 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 24 March

Government allocates N$140m for regional sports infrastructure
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture has distributed N$10 million to each of Namibia's 14 regions for construction of basic, multi-purpose community sports facilities as part of a phased national sports infrastructure development programme. The first phase, funded with N$140 million, will support construction of 28 facilities nationwide, with implementation decentralised to Regional Governors.
24 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 23 March

Musicians demand fairness, support in revived NAMAs
Namibian artists have called for fair prize structures, better professional support, and financial literacy training as the government consults on reviving the Namibia Annual Music Awards, which were discontinued in 2020. The Arts Directorate is also advancing an updated copyright law to protect musicians and other creatives in the digital age.
23 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 20 March

Khomas hosts cultural festival ahead of Independence Day
Windhoek will host the Khomas Uhuru march and Namfest@36, featuring a 1,000-person parade, innovation talent shows, and music performances by local artists, to celebrate national unity before the official Independence Day celebrations at Sam Nujoma Stadium tomorrow.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
Ministry confirms schools remain open on March 20
The Ministry of Education has clarified that schools will remain open and fully operational on Friday, 20 March 2026, despite the planned "Economic National Action Day," as the date does not fall within a weekend or declared long weekend on the official school calendar.
20 March 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 16 March

Teachers may run side businesses with ministry approval
The Ministry of Education has clarified that teachers and public servants can run private businesses, but must obtain official approval under the Public Service Act to avoid conflicts of interest and ensure public duties are not compromised. However, some teachers expressed concern that the requirement discourages them from earning extra income to supplement insufficient salaries.
16 March 2026 · New Era →