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Monday, 8 June 2026
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Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture

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

Government agency overseeing education, vocational training, capital projects, examinations, sports facilities, and youth programmes across Namibia.

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  1. January 2026

  2. Informanté

    Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture will release tomorrow examination results for NSSCO and NSSCAS levels for 2025 October/November national examinations

    Source

    “THE Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) will tomorrow release the examination results for the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) and Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) levels for the 2025 October/November national examinations.”

    Grade 11 and 12 results to be released tomorrow

  3. Informanté

    Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) dismissed claims that Grade 9 learners can obtain PhDs through TVET

    Source

    “THE Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) has dismissed claims that Grade 9 learners can progress through Namibia's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system to obtain university-level qualifications, including doctoral degrees, describing such assertions as misleading and factually incorrect.”

    Education ministry dismisses claims that Grade 9 learners can earn PhDs through TVET

  4. Informanté

    MEIYSAC said Cabinet has not yet considered or approved any national pathway for Grade 9 learners to obtain university-level qualifications through TVET

    Source

    “MEIYSAC further clarified that Cabinet has not yet considered or approved any national pathway that would allow Grade 9 learners to progress directly through the TVET system to obtain university-level qualifications, including doctoral degrees.”

    Education ministry dismisses claims that Grade 9 learners can earn PhDs through TVET

  5. Informanté

    MEIYSAC warned teachers and school administrators against asking for or accepting bribes for school placements

    Source

    “the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) has warned teachers and school administrators against asking for or accepting bribes for school placements.”

    Education ministry warns against accepting bribes for school admissions

  6. Informanté

    Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) expressed confidence in young players representing Namibia at regional championships

    Source

    “the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) and the Namibia Tennis Association (NTA) expressing confidence in the young players as they prepare to represent the country at regional level.”

    Junior tennis teams represent Namibia at regional championships

  7. Informanté

    MEIYSAC made every effort to provide team with necessary logistical assistance

    Source

    “She said MEIYSAC had made every effort to provide the team with the necessary logistical assistance to ensure a smooth campaign.”

    Junior tennis teams represent Namibia at regional championships
Society

NSFAF clearing outstanding student payments weekly from June

The News

The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund is processing institutional invoices since April 2026 for tuition and non-tuition support, with advance payments already made to institutions. Non-tuition fee payments will now be processed weekly starting the second week of June 2026.

Why it matters

NSFAF clearing outstanding student payments weekly from June addresses delays affecting institutional operations and student support.

6 June 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 6 June

  1. NSFAF clearing outstanding student payments weekly from June

    The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund is processing institutional invoices since April 2026 for tuition and non-tuition support, with advance payments already made to institutions. Non-tuition fee payments will now be processed weekly starting the second week of June 2026.

    6 June 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Nanso, NSFAF reach deadlock over student fund delays

    The Namibia National Students Organisation (Nanso) walked out of talks with the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) over delayed disbursement of tuition and non-tuition funds, rejecting proposed timelines and calling for a protest at Government Park on Friday after the fund failed to meet previous commitments to release funds in April.

    4 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Government orders universities to permit NSFAF-funded student exams

    The Ministry of Education has directed higher education institutions to allow NSFAF-funded students to write examinations and access results while funding payments are being finalised. The ministry is processing about 100,000 student funding records; delays stem from a high volume of applications, implementation of a new tertiary education funding model, and NSFAF integration.

    2 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 29 May

  1. Ministry hosts EU funding session for universities and researchers

    The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture and UNAM hosted a hybrid information session on European Union funding opportunities through Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe programmes for higher education institutions. The session highlighted how these programmes support research collaboration, innovation, international partnerships, and institutional capacity building aligned with national priorities.

    29 May 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Youth centres to become multi-purpose hubs for skills

    Twamanguluka youth organisation and the ministry of youth have launched a national Youth Centre Revitalisation Project to transform youth centres into integrated hubs offering education, healthcare, enterprise development, sports, technology and employment pathways. Pilot programmes will begin in Katima Mulilo, Rundu and Gobabis.

    21 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Vice President praises inclusive vocational education programme milestone

    Vice President Lucia Witbooi commended Namibia's inclusive education efforts at a graduation ceremony where 696 learners with special educational needs and disabilities received Certificates in Basic Pre-Vocational Skills, the programme's second cohort since its 2019 introduction. The NQA-accredited programme prepares graduates for vocational training, entrepreneurship, employment, and further education opportunities.

    20 May 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. CBPVS graduation highlights shift toward inclusive vocational training

    The Ministry of Education will host a graduation ceremony for the Certificate in Basic Pre-Vocational Skills (CBPVS), a two-year programme designed to strengthen inclusive education and equip learners with special educational needs and disabilities with foundational vocational and life skills while bridging skills gaps and responding to labour market demands.

    19 May 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 11 May

  1. Education ministry seeks to cancel costly empty building lease

    The Ministry of Education has sought legal advice to cancel a lease agreement for an unoccupied Independence Avenue building that has cost the state N$1.1 million monthly since 2024. The building, leased from northern businessman Erastus 'Chicco' Shapumba since December 2023, was found unsuitable for office use and remains empty.

    11 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 21 April

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

  2. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

  2. 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

  1. 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 →

Saturday 14 March

  1. Ministry warns private schools IEB certificates unrecognised in Namibia

    The Ministry of Education has issued an urgent directive requiring private schools offering the IEB curriculum to register Grade 12 learners with recognised examining bodies, as the IEB International Secondary Certificate is not recognised by the Namibia Qualifications Authority and learners risk denial of university admission.

    14 March 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Ministry requires public servants declare outside work for approval

    The Ministry of Education clarified that public servants may engage in lawful outside work but must declare and obtain written approval to avoid conflicts of interest and protect service delivery. The clarification followed confusion after an Omusati Education Directorate notice, and applies regulations under the Public Service Act requiring all public servants to declare remunerative activities outside their official duties.

    14 March 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 13 March

  1. Okongo Village Council CEO outlines five-year development plans

    Jackson Muma, CEO of Okongo Village Council, discussed ongoing infrastructure and land delivery projects, including servicing 55 plots in Block 103 with N$5.6 million in funding, allocating 121 semi-serviced plots to the Shack Dwellers Federation, and developing an open market. Over the next five years, the council plans to position Okongo as an investment centre focusing on agriculture, tourism, and sports development, including construction of a 7-hectare sports field.

    13 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Youth budget increased to N$750 million for 2025/26

    The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture's youth development allocation has increased by N$70.6 million to N$750 million for the 2025/26 financial year. The National Youth Council of Namibia welcomes the boost but emphasises that funds must be targeted at employment pathways, entrepreneurship, and skills development to make a meaningful impact.

    11 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. Ministry launches regional tertiary education information outreach

    The Ministry of Education has launched a regional outreach programme to inform learners about tertiary education opportunities, admission requirements, and government support, beginning in Kavango West and extending to other regions through March 2026.

    11 March 2026 · Informanté →

  3. 24th Nedbank Newspaper Cup launched for 2026

    The Deputy Minister of Education has officially launched the 24th edition of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, a youth football and netball tournament established in 2001 that provides opportunities for young athletes from all 14 regions to showcase their talent. The 2026 tournament will be hosted in the ǁKharas Region from 3 to 6 April in Keetmanshoop.

    11 March 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 9 March

  1. NTA warns unregistered vocational training providers will be shut down

    The Namibia Training Authority CEO warned unregistered TVET training providers that they face closure, noting that non-compliance and disregard for the country's laws persist in the sector. Currently 71 training providers are registered, with TVET enrolment at approximately 13,500 trainees at the start of the 2026 calendar year.

    9 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. Namibia revises early childhood development policy framework

    Nationwide consultations are underway to revise Namibia's Early Childhood Development policy ahead of a formal transfer of the mandate to the education ministry effective 1 January 2027. The revision realigns the existing policy to reflect legislative and institutional changes, with focus on strengthened teacher qualifications, quality assurance, and integration of health and nutrition interventions, alongside government plans to significantly increase sector investment including per-child grants.

    9 March 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 5 March

  1. NSFAF staff protest reintegration, threaten service disruption

    Disgruntled Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund employees have petitioned President Nandi-Ndaitwah to intervene in the institution's reintegration into the education ministry, citing salary cuts of up to 100%, lack of consultation, and what they describe as autocratic board decisions. The staff have filed a labour complaint, with several including the acting CEO resigning on Friday, though Education Minister Steenkamp disputes the allegations and insists service delivery will not be affected.

    5 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. Namibia approves education and research MoUs with three European nations

    Cabinet has approved three Memoranda of Understanding with Spain, Malta, and Hungary to strengthen cooperation in education, research, sport, and scholarships. The agreements include sports and physical education cooperation with Spain, a research and innovation framework with Malta, and Hungarian scholarships for Namibian citizens.

    5 March 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 4 March

  1. Namibia submits human rights review, approves research agreements

    Namibia has submitted its draft National Report for the UN's 2026 Universal Periodic Review of human rights records. Cabinet also approved cooperation agreements with Malta on research and innovation, and with Hungary on a scholarship programme offering up to ten scholarships per year to Namibian students.

    4 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 3 March

  1. Government begins building 28 sports facilities across all regions

    The Ministry of Education has commenced construction of Basic Constituency Sport Infrastructure Facilities across 28 constituencies in all 14 regions, with implementation handed to regional governors and N$10 million allocated per region. Construction has begun in Kunene, Oshana, and Kavango East, with remaining regions to follow.

    3 March 2026 · Informanté →

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